Prague taxi driver charges over CZK 7,000 for a 5-km ride
Passengers shelled out an astronomical fare for a ride from Old Town to Holešovice last Sunday.
Halloween 2022 in Prague: Where to scare up some fright-night thrills
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From slasher flicks to K-Pop parties and family-friendly screams, tips for celebrating Halloween in the Czech capital.
Czechia weekend news brief: Oct. 15–16, 2022
The top news headlines for the Czech Republic this weekend in brief.
Prague LGBTQ+ community to hold vigil at Slovak embassy following shooting
The shooting that happened yesterday outside a Bratislava bar left two men dead on the spot and a waitress injured.
Prague is monitoring the quality of air in its playgrounds
The district of Prague 1 has started a pilot project to give parents information about air quality at playgrounds in the city center.
High demand for Prague real estate leads to skyrocketing rents, long waitlists
Tightened mortgage conditions mean more people are renting, likely leading to further increases.
PRE is offering discounts to Praguers who cut back on electricity use
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In order to qualify, photos of electricity meters must be submitted to the company on specific dates.
Culture this week: Czech porcelain and Ukrainian design celebrate decorative arts
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Plus: Day of Architecture, Be2Can film festival, the Sharks and Predators kick off the 2022-23 NHL season, and much more.
Prague architects make a splash with concept for Riegrovy sady spa complex
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Could the Vinohrady park become the site of a new spa complex? Prague studio Petr Janda / Brainwork has unveiled their concept for a unique attraction.
Iranian women speak out: Solidarity protest planned for Prague this weekend
On Saturday, supporters in the Czech capital will join the global protests against the Tehran regime, sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
Bones and all: The relics of St. Wenceslas arrive in Prague on Czech Statehood Day
The Palladium of Bohemia and the skull of St. Wenceslas relics play an important role in the pilgrimage commemorating the Czech patron saint's murder.
Prague's landmark Municipal House gets new robot waitstaff
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If you dine at the cafe in Prague's Municipal House in the near future, don't be surprised to see your meal brought out by a robotic server.
The largest English-language TEDx in the Czech Republic takes place in Prague this weekend
On Saturday Sept. 24, TEDxUNYP brings together some of the world’s brightest minds to share creative discussion.
Hundreds of Russians protest against Putin in the center of Prague
Demonstrators gathered to take a stand against Putin who declared a partial mobilization of Russian troops Wednesday.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Sept. 21, 2022.
Czechia through the eyes of others: Five foreign writers explore Czech lands
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While some of these novels focus on actual landmarks and history, others used Prague as a springboard for their imagination.
Czech-Croatian architect behind Prague's Dancing House passes away
Vlado Milunić, who designed Prague's Dancing House along with frequent collaborator Frank Gehry in 1992, passed away this weekend at the age of 81.
