News in brief for Sept. 20: Top headlines for Czechia on Wednesday
Czech president addresses UN General Assembly, Amazon recruits new employees in Czechia, and more top headlines for Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.
Czechia to embrace the automation age in 2024 with 50 new self-service stores
Introduced last year, shops without any human attendants have proved popular for consumers and retail companies.
Czech tennis players serve up debate '-ová' use of gender suffix for foreign players
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As tennis season winds down, the discussion about how foreign players' last names appear in the Czech media is heating up.
Who owns what? Mapy.cz adds new, easy-to-use cadastral feature
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Users will now be able to see ownership details of most land plots and properties in Czechia, simplifying the property-research processes.
Czechia ranks in the world's top 20 'freest' economies: Why does it matter?
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The country jumped five places from the previous year's ranking thanks to strides in free trade and limited government intervention.
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Czech president pledges CZK 91 million to UN Green Climate Fund
Speaking at a UN summit, Petr Pavel said that the organization must do more to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals.
News in brief for Sept. 19: Top headlines for Czechia on Tuesday
Czech govt. won't sanction cars with Russian plates, critical shortage of pediatricians ongoing, and more top headlines for Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.
What's getting cheaper in Czechia? Falling inflation pushes prices down for consumers
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Energy prices and agricultural costs have all declined in recent months, helped by shrinking headline inflation.
Free bike service and more pedal perks as Prague kicks off European Mobility Week
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Events will take place in Prague all week long as part of this EU-wide initiative, but, despite the festivities, the capital is still failing cyclists.
Cheers to history: Czech hop region enters UNESCO World Heritage List
The town of Žatec is the world's first ever hop-growing area to make it onto the well-known list.
Vinohrady to be hit by tram disruptions for weeks: Here are the affected areas
Maintenance works at the busy Flora, Náměstí Míru, and I.P. Pavlova intersections will affect several tram lines.
Thousands descend on Prague for this weekend's anti-government protest
Attendees voiced their grievance about high inflation, government spending on the Russia-Ukraine war, the influx of Ukrainian refugees, and other factors.
News in brief for Sept. 18: Top headlines for Czechia on Monday
Freedom-fighter's daughter flies to New York with Pavel, tropical weather gives way to cooler climes, and more top headlines for Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.
News in brief for Sept. 16: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Majority of Czechs unhappy about economy, Fridays for Future protests return, and more headlines for Sept. 16, 2023.
PHOTO GALLERY: See Letná Park's planned urban oasis taking shape
Complete with a wooden walkway to an island, the drought-fighting pond will also get fountains and a storm drain.
The secrets of Golden Lane: 6 things to know about Prague Castle's tiny houses
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The foundation stone for Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička), was laid on Sept. 16, 1597. Separating fact from fiction about this charming's alley's history.
Prague to Beroun in 13 minutes: New rail tunnel would speed up journey time
The project is part of Czechia's larger plans to expand its rail infrastructure, making journey times to destinations like the airport and Dresden shorter.
