Czechia celebrates International Romani Day with music and art
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Live concerts and the opening of an outdoor exhibition take place in Prague, while Czech TV will broadcast a concert by a Romani children's choir.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, April 7, 2022
Two 'significant days' passed by Senate, government launches huge military purchase package, Zeman stands by controversial pardon.
Czechs, Easter, and green beer: What goes into this traditional spring brew?
The day before Good Friday is Green Thursday, and some brewers have a tradition of making green beer while others simply make a special holiday brew.
Prague pubs will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day for the first time after two years
Live music, special menus, and of course Guinness beer will be abundant in the days leading up to and beyond March 17.
Spring is coming: dates announced for Prague Easter markets
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In the meantime the first spring market of the season opens in Prague this week at náměstí Republiky.
7 unsung heroines who had a lasting impact on Czech history
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From the original marketing guru and influencer to a literary muse who saved lives, these lesser-known Czech women blazed trails back in the day.
Valentine’s Day gaining on Mother’s Day as most celebrated Czech 'love' holiday
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The most popular holidays associated with love in the Czech Republic say something about society.
Fireworks remain banned in Prague’s city center on New Year’s Eve
People face a fine up to CZK 100,000 for setting off rockets or other devices in the historical center or near waterways or hospitals.
Czech holiday calendar 2022: five state holidays fall on the weekend
There are only three long weekends in 2022 but you can make a five-day weekend in July by taking a Monday off.
The Czech Christmas carp tradition is swimming in controversy this year
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Just as traditional street sales of the holiday-favorite fish commence, a French-owned bank is taking aim at Czech tradition.
Just like a holiday movie: Spend Christmas in a Czech castle
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There's a number of magical reasons to celebrate the holidays at Chateau Štiřín this season.
12 great Christmas gift ideas for people who love Czech culture
From locally made gin to Prague-themed posters and t-shirts bearing historical heroes, Czech out these great gifts.
WATCH: Dancing robots throw a Christmas party at Czech university
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Well-known humanoid, canine, balancing, and crawling robots got together for some holiday fun courtesy of Czech Technical University.
Prague’s Loreta will chime a Christmas tune for the first time in a century
The 27-bell carillon can be programmed like a music box, but until recently it played just one tune.
Home, hotel, or cottage? Planning New Year's Eve in the Czech Republic
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Czech accommodation providers are reporting vacancies in a number regions that previously catered to New Year's Eve stays. Where can you still book?
St. Nicholas traditions return, but Czech health officials recommend caution
While last year saw drive-ins and online celebrations this year the saint and his partners will keep a "pitchfork's" distance.
White Christmas? Meteorologists predict the odds across various Czech locales
A look at figures for the past 20 years show that snow on Dec. 24 or 25 only has a better than average chance in one city.
