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.
Czech morning headlines: Prague Lions win American Football League
Plus: Tropical temperatures await Czechia this week, Poděbrady mayor beleaguered over his racist comments leaves STAN, and more.
Today in Czechia: Rescue station nurses baby long-eared bat back to health
Plus: ForMin can't confirm Italian media reports of dead and missing Czechs and more Czechs face food poverty.
'Czech Samurai' Jiří Procházka claims UFC Light Heavyweight title
Procházka defeated Brazil's Glover Teixeira in Singapore this morning to become the first Czech fighter to hold a UFC title.
Unemployment in Czechia fell to 3.3 percent in April
Plus: Prague moves to strip Konev of honorary title, protestors attend Zeman V-day speech, and the only known art work created by Havel finds a buyer
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 22, 2022
ANO polling ahead of Czech govt., raid at Sapa uncovers numerous fakes, and the NHL returns to Prague.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 15, 2022
Czech Senate chairman evokes Havel, Interior Minister comments on Romani refugees, and Easter holidays begin in Czechia.
Meet the Czech Republic’s top 5 male and female influencers
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The most popular influencers in Czechia are sportspeople, actors, models, and even one disgraced politician.
Czech daily news roundup: March 17, 2022
Czech PM's Ukraine visit makes international headlines, govt. could pay those who offer refugees shelter, and Jagr's NHL record surpassed.
Czech hockey legend Jaromír Jágr to play Prague game in support of Ukraine
The 50-year-old hockey star will bring his Kladno Knights to Prague on Tuesday, March 8, with all proceeds going to support Ukrainian refugees.
U.S. Embassy in Prague knocks Russian hockey team after defeat by Czechs
The Czech Republic's national hockey team topped the Russian Olympic Committee last night, and the U.S. Embassy in Prague threw some salt in the wound.
Inflation serving up price hikes at tennis courts and indoor pools across Prague
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Steep rises in the costs of operating mean swimming pools and other large sports venues are about to get more expensive.
7 skiing day trips from Prague: hitting the Bohemian slopes
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You don’t need to travel far from the Czech capital to experience winter sports on the slopes.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, December 23, 2021
Temps drop drastically in the Czech mountains last night, school holidays began across Czechia, and Czech central bank increases key rate.
Javelin thrower Jakub Vadlejch named 2021 Czech Athlete of the Year
Vadlejch, the first male winner of the award since 2006, brought home a silver medal at this year's Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Prague to host World Cup of women's tennis in November
The Billie Jean King Cup, formerly the Fed Cup, will be heading back to Prague after Covid-19-related postponements in Budapest.
David Pastrňák wins record fifth straight Golden Stick for best Czech hockey player
The Boston Bruins right winger, just 25, has accomplished a feat not even Czech hockey legend and 12-time Golden Stick winner Jaromír Jágr had achieved.
