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British toy retailer Hamleys has quietly exited the Czech market
Failing to reach a license agreement with the London-based brand, Prague's former Hamleys stores have been rebranded as The Playground.
Depeche Mode fans to take over Prague's Charles Bridge next month
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A two-day Weekender event will celebrate Depeche Mode's concerts in Prague on Feb. 22 and 24, with fans staging a photo shoot on Charles Bridge.
Terezín Memorial marks Holocaust Remembrance Day
A candlelit procession passed through Terezín and to the site of the former WWII ghetto to remember victims of the Holocaust on the evening of January 27.
Czech news in brief for January 28: Sunday's top headlines
Czech Defense Minister stands by UN withdrawal statements, Politico accuses ANO Party of adopting Trump-like tactics, and more Sunday headlines.
New Prague development honors historic Czechoslovak ice hockey players
Prague 5's Nová Waltrovka development features streets named after members of the Czech national hockey team who were imprisoned by the communist regime.
Bohemian Switzerland to open 150 kilometers of trails for '24 tourist season
Still, many locations in the national park remain closed as the area continues to recover from the devastating 2022 forest fire.
US Senator calls for halt on sale of arms manufacturer to Czech company
J.D. Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio, has urged the US Treasury Secretary to halt the sale of an American arms manufacturer to Czechoslovak Group.
Czech news in brief for January 27: Saturday's top headlines
Bird flu found in Czechia, country commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day, Czech firefighters return from France mission, and more daily news.
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Epic new train route links Prague to multiple European cities
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Czech rail carrier Leo Express plans to set up a 19-hour rail route that connects several major cities such as Brussels, Bruges, Cologne, and Bratislava.
Czechia's plan to store hotel guests' personal data sparks privacy concerns
The government argues that it is simply digitizing the current protocol of storing guests' personal information, but critics voice security concerns.
Czechia looks to south of EU to plug gap in foreign workers
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Czechia is targeting countries with above-average unemployment rates in the EU, such as Portugal and Spain, to fill its own labor-market shortages.
EXPLAINED: What new firearms legislation could look like in Czechia
The Chamber of Deputies today will discuss various amendments to Czechia's Weapons Act, which will generally put gun owners under great scrutiny.
Czech news in brief for January 26: Friday's top headlines
Istanbul Convention stirs up greater debate, Finance Ministry worsens economic outlook, and Auschwitz liberation commemorated in Czechia.
FIRST LOOK: Plans for Prague's transformative Vltava Philharmonic building take shape
The new home of the Czech Philharmonic will also offer a library, rehearsal rooms, restaurants, and offices, as well as pedestrian-friendly roofs.
Greener and better: Three-year project to revitalize Jiřího z Poděbrad square begins
The City of Prague aims to plant about 150 new trees, renovate the current fountain, reconstruct the square's paths, and improve the children's playground.
'An international disgrace': Czech Senate fails to pass Istanbul Convention
The Czech Republic will now be among the minority of countries that have signed but not ratified the Istanbul Convention.
Czech news in brief for January 25: Thursday's top headlines
Senate rejects Istanbul Convention, Wednesday in Czechia sees record road fatalities, weekend to see above average temps, and more top headlines.
