PHOTO GALLERY: Artist inaugurates Czech 'embassy' in Taiwan to raise awareness
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Pavel Jestřáb turned his affinity for the Asian nation into photographs and a video supporting Taiwan’s independence from China.
Heating season officially starts in Prague today
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Despite summer temps predicted for later this week, heating season has kicked in. Here's all you need to know about how the Czech capital keeps cozy.
Three major Czech breweries announce price hops: Pub goers will feel it from next year
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Due to an increase in production prices, beer lovers can expect to pay more for a pint.
Musicians strike a chord at Prague train station in protest of arts underfunding
Musicians from various Czech orchestras gathered at Hlavní nádraží to ask for higher governmental subsidies for culture.
News in brief for Oct. 9: Top headlines in Czechia for Monday
Czech Republic doubles down on support for Israel, Grand Pardubice steeplechase crowns a winner, and more top headlines for Oct. 9, 2023.
Czech leaders condemn attacks in Israel; Netanyahu's visit to Prague cancelled
Israel is at war following a surprise attack by Hamas, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has cancelled his visit to Prague next week.
News in brief for Oct. 7: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Prague archbishop makes anti-gay-marriage remarks, Czech foreign minister calls for greater EU reform and expansion, and more headlines for Oct. 7, 2023.
Prague takes a stand against short-term Airbnb rentals in landmark court ruling
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Prague City Hall has forbidden the owner of a residential building on Jungmannova Street from renting out rooms on the platform.
Pernod Ricard considering sale of iconic Czech spirit Becherovka
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The French spirits maker is looking to streamline its portfolio, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.
News in brief for Oct. 6: Top headlines for Friday
Czech PM comments on Slovak president's opposition to Ukrainian armament, Havel plaque unveiled, and more headlines for Oct. 6, 2023.
Have a spare CZK 200 million? Twelfth-century historic Czech castle is up for sale
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Although valued at CZK 500 million, a castle in the Brno region, one of the biggest in Europe, is being offered for less to facilitate a speedier sale.
Safer, smarter, and better protected? Czech govt. passes a bundle of new bills
This week, the government has either passed or made advancements in laws relating to security, education, and digitization.
On this day: The world remembers Václav Havel on his 87th birthday
Leaders took to social networks this morning to honor Havel, the former president and renowned playwright who led Czechoslovakia's Velvet Revolution.
Czech 'long-hairs' cleared after 57-year-old tangle with communists
According to the Supreme Court, the 1960s authorities failed to respect the key principles of a democracy when trying to forcibly cut people's hair.
A paid version of Instagram and Facebook may soon be coming to Czechia
Tech giant Meta has unveiled plans to introduce a totally ad-free experience of these platforms for a price. However, the free versions will remain.
Czech health minister: Now is the time to schedule Covid and flu jabs
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The State Health Institute on Tuesday encouraged people in Czechia to get inoculated against both Covid-19 and influenza without delay.
Storms and heavy winds cause chaos across parts of Czechia
Strong gusts caused trees to fall onto rail lines, cars, and houses. In Central Bohemia, firefighters register around 150 calls
