Czech news in brief for January 7: Sunday's top headlines
Water levels continue to recede across Czechia, hockey stars Pastrňák and Hertl make NHL All-Star team, and more weekend headlines.
Flights diverted from Prague Airport due to dense fog, lightning strike
Multiple issues at Prague Airport this weekend have resulted in the cancellation and rerouting of flights headed to the Czech capital.
Bird Watch 2024: Czech avian experts seek public help this weekend
Residents who have an hour to spare are encouraged to participate in the annual Bird Watch event that charts the Czech Republic's avian populations.
Czech ice hockey team takes bronze at 2024 Junior World Cup
The Czech Republic's national under-20 team defeated Finland 8-5 to claim the bronze medal at this year's IIHF World Junior Championship.
Czech news in brief for January 6: Saturday's top headlines
River levels remain high in parts of Czechia, Three Kings charity drive gets underway, and an update on injured people after Prague shooting.
Bowler hat and briefcase ready: Monty Python's Silly Walk strides back onto Prague streets
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Expats.cz spoke to Tashi Erml, co-organizer of the first Prague Silly Walk in a decade, to hear his secrets for perfecting your Cleesian amble.
Draft beer prices in Prague restaurants take a significant hop in the new year
Due to a change in value-added tax rates for draft beer and continued brewery operational costs, Praguers will pay more for draft beer in 2024.
Hundreds honor Charles University shooting victims with human chain in Prague
A memorial procession walked from the center of Prague to Jan Palach Square, joined by the dean of Charles University, in a show of unity amid the tragedy.
Czech news in brief for January 5: Friday's top headlines
Czech firefighters arrive in flood-ravaged France, Czechia to commemorate 20 years of EU membership, and more top headlines for Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.
VIDEO: AI gives classic Czech film 'Pelíšky' the Wes Anderson treatment
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A new YouTube clip – 'What if Cosy Dens were directed by Wes Anderson?' – reimagines a Czech classic through the eyes of the American iconic director.
Turkish e-commerce giant to enter Czech market this quarter
Trendyol, worth over USD 16 billion, will also enter Slovakia, Poland, and Bulgaria in the next few months as it plans to expand across Europe.
EXPLAINED: Why Czech PM is saying 'not yet' to euro adoption
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In a program statement, Fiala definitively ruled out talks about adopting the single currency until late 2025 – he says the country is not prepared yet.
Czech police to give briefing on shooting as govt. gears up for gun law debate
Police are set to brief the public on the most tragic shooting incident in Czech history next week; a round table on gun legislation is also planned.
Czech news in brief for January 4: Thursday's top headlines
Prague police prevent self immolation at Russian embassy, a snowy weekend forecast for Czechia, and rape trial of prominent Czech doctor begins today.
Czechoslovak spy worked as lead editor for BBC World Service
A member of the Czechoslovak communist secret service hired Terézia Javorská in the mid-1980s – she then relayed sensitive information to Czechoslovakia.
Supermarkets pledge to reduce food prices – but will they drop in 2024?
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The drop in the VAT rate for food – from 15 to 12 percent – has raised hopes for a drop in supermarket prices in 2024. However, this may not be a reality.
Charles University to organize processional through Prague to honor shooting victims
The university will conduct a commemorative procession, 'Transmission of Light,' on Jan. 4; officials also addressed steps to heighten security.
