News in brief for June 10: Muchová to compete for first Grand Slam title today
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Saturday, June 10, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Czech firefighters report fewer incidents on Witches Night than last year
In Prague, the symbolic burning of witches happened without any incidents this year.
Czech rescue team saves three from rubble after earthquake in Turkey
Firefighters from the Czech Republic have helped locate and extract three survivors from collapsed buildings in Adiyaman, Turkey this weekend.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (Aug. 29–Sept. 2) saw a Czech tennis triumph at the US Open, models at Prague Castle, a new zoo baby, and more.
Czech Senate approves ban on certain single-use plastic products
Plus: Inflation in Czechia rose to 17.5 percent in July, state will use profits from ČEZ to deal with energy crisis, and more.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (Aug.1–5, 2022) saw Czech firefighters bring record forest fire under control, new graffiti discovered on the Charles Bridge, and tennis triumph.
How to support Czech firefighters and help restore Czech Switzerland
Here's where to donate money and supplies toward the efforts to combat the forest fire in this national park.
Heavy rains cooled down the fire scene in Czech Switzerland
Residents of the village of Hřensko who were forced to evacuate their homes for the past three weeks have begun to return to the area this morning.
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Prague bans open fires for the rest of the week due to heatwave and drought
The ban includes not only barbecues and campfires, but also flying lanterns, torches, and even smoking in virtually any area with vegetation.
New people smuggling gangs formed in Czechia, police say
Plus: Mayor survives removal attempt in City Hall, Police accuse two of cryptocurrency fraud, highly contagious Omicron subvariants prevailing.
Damage in Prague apartment blaze estimated at CZK 100 million
The fire brigade extinguished an apartment fire in Chodov, more than 30 people people were evacuated.
Czech Ministry of Interior website crippled due to cyberattacks
Last week saw similar attacks on government, airport, and the railway sites; hacker group Killnet claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, January 3, 2022
D7 motorway pile-up leads to injuries, warm weather causes problems at ski resorts, Czech and Russian junior hockey teams kicked off flight together.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Czech woman could face retrial in Pakistan, Foreign Minister vetoes UN resolution in support of Israel, President to deliver Christmas message this year.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 22, 2021
"State of calamity" declared following high winds, Prague incinerator to shut after fire, Sparta Prague fall to defeat in Europa League.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 17, 2021
Damaged gas pipeline responsible for tragedy in Koryčany, Amazon to build another Czech distribution center, Czech chemists in major breakthrough.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 16, 2021
MPs ban fireworks at sports events, two firefighters die in explosion in Kroměříž, Václav Havel exhibition begins in Prague, and autumn is coming.
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