IN PICTURES: Hundreds of farmers with tractors flood Prague center
The protestors disrupted traffic on the main Wilsonova Street before making their way to Malostranské náměstí to voice anger at the state's farming policy.
Czech news in brief for February 20: Tuesday's top headlines
Lufthansa strikes to impact flights to and from Prague, ANO edges out Pirates in election poll, Czechia to expand cooperation with FBI, and more.
Ministry plans to test foreign schoolchildren’s knowledge of Czech
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The test is set to begin in two months, but the format and timing are yet to be specified by the Ministry of Education.
As VAT hikes up bottled water prices, Czechia taps into a cheaper alternative
As higher prices for soft drinks and bottled water take effect, Czechia's high-quality tap water is an affordable and healthy thirst quencher.
State-backed organic food shop debuts on Prague's Wenceslas Square
With backing from the Agriculture Ministry, the Štěpánská Street store stocks regional products from across Czechia under one roof.
Czech news in brief for February 19: Monday's top headlines
Minister of Agriculture criticizes Prague famer protest, Czechia saw rise in negative energy prices in 2023, and more headlines.
Pittsburgh Penguins retire Jaromír Jágr's iconic number 68 jersey
The Czech star is in Pittsburgh this weekend for a jersey retirement ceremony, which will take place ahead of the team's game on Sunday evening.
Prague celebrates 50 years of metro service with retro tram design
Prague's metro turns 50 years old in 2024, and public transport authority DPP has marked the occasion with a special design for tram 23.
The Czech military has significantly shrunk since joining NATO
There are currently 36,000 active soldiers and employees within the Czech military, less than half of the 77,000 members it had in 1999.
Czech news in brief for February 18: Sunday's top headlines
Czech President says Navalny's death will bring repercussions, warm weather brings early allergy season, and more Sunday headlines.
Stone from Prague Castle inaugurates Jiřího z Poděbrad reconstruction
The 33-month project to renovate Jiřího z Poděbrad Square ceremoniously began yesterday, with a stone from Prague Castle's courtyard set as the foundation.
Giant Czech-made globes illuminate Brussels festival of lights
Two large models of the Earth representing the planet by day and night, produced in Brno, are now on display at the Brussels Bright Festival.
Czech President on Navalny: "He paid the ultimate price for his courage"
Hundreds of people paid tribute outside the Russian Embassy in Prague yesterday following the death of the imprisoned opposition leader.
Czech news in brief for February 17: Saturday's top headlines
Czech politicians, NGOs condemn Navalny death, parts of Czechia see record February temperatures, new plans for Miloš Forman Square, and more headlines.
New English-friendly book helps hikers conquer Czechia's most epic trail
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Seasoned hiker Martin Úbl guides readers through 20 sections of the 1,200-km-long Czech Trail, offering advice, anecdotes, and tips along the way.
A second Primark store is coming to Prague
The well-known, budget Irish retail chain will open its third branch in the country as it continues its drive to be more sustainable.
Czech leaders and English: Does proficiency matter?
A display of broken English by a Slovak cabinet member casts our minds to Czech politicians' – highly varying – levels of English proficiency.
