Czechia considers criminalizing pro-Palestine slogan amid rising tensions
Officials say that Hamas and affiliated groups use the saying "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" to promote the destruction of Israel.
Czech news in brief for November 16: Thursday's top headlines
Czech PM proposes further freezing of Russian assets, Prague train station's free water dispenser draws criticism, and more for Nov. 16, 2023.
Cover up, please! Polish pool lays bare public-nudity rules for Czechs
A public pool in the appropriately named border town of Prudnik is asking Czech visitors to cover up.
Travel warnings issued as German train strike impacts Czech connections
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During the strike, Czech Railways recommends traveling to/from Germany on the morning of Nov.15, or postponing German-bound travel until Friday, Nov. 17.
Czech senators fight for citizens' right to stay offline
Concerns over data collection have led some politicians to propose a law that would give citizens the right to stay out of state digital systems.
Salman Rushdie receives first-ever Václav Havel award in New York
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The award recognizes writers persecuted for their beliefs who exemplify the late Czech dissident's commitment to human rights advocacy.
Czech news in brief for November 15: Wednesday's top headlines
Smaller Black Friday savings expected this year, Germany extends border checks, Prague opens 'Little Moon City', and more on Nov. 15, 2023.
Nov. 17 holiday in Czechia: Shop openings, museum free days, and transport closures
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Public events will honor the Velvet Revolution while many Czechs are expected to begin their holiday shopping.
From Beetlejuice to Wednesday: Blockbuster Burton exhibit returns to Prague
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The American director has cited Czech visionaries Zeman and Švankmajer as essential influences. The exhibit is slated to begin in May 2024.
Czech Holocaust memorial in Lety set to open in 2024
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The memorial will include a newly planted forest with saplings donated by the estate of the late politician Karel Schwarzenberg.
Closure of Prague's Pankrác metro means major transit detour ahead
During the shutdown, trains will pass through but passengers must use substitute bus and tram service.
Czechia to welcome more foreign workers from the Balkans, Caucasus
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Due to a shortage of Ukrainian migrant workers, the state is eyeing other countries to fill in the gap in Czechia's labor market – namely in agriculture.
Where can you breathe easy in Czechia? In very few places, experts say
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Experts say that poor air quality increases the chance of heart attacks and strokes, with pregnant women and children among the most at-risk groups.
Czech news in brief for November 14: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech camera crew robbed at gunpoint in US, highest constitutional officials to discuss foreign policy at Prague Castle, and more for Nov. 14, 2023.
Capybara, capybara, capybara! World's favorite rodent returns to Prague Zoo
Achieving online fame for their gregarious lifestyle and water-loving ways, capybara fans will be thrilled to visit these 'water pigs' in Prague.
Czech health officials: Covid numbers climb but hospitalizations remain stable
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While cases are expected to climb in coming weeks, officials called the outlook "stable," and typical for fall.
Czech university heads denounce surge in anti-Semitic incidents
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More than 30 leaders from Czech universities and colleges have signed an open letter denouncing growing anti-Semitism on campuses.
