Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 13, 2021
German President to visit the Czech Republic, number of tourists visiting Prague nearly doubles, Rock for People Hope festival kicks off in Hradec Králové.
Tourism up in the Czech Republic compared to last year, but still way below pre-pandemic levels
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Five quarters of year-on-year tourism decreases have ended, but just because the comparison base is so low.
New 'Modern Prague' map celebrates 20th-century architecture in the Czech capital
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Modern Prague Map highlights Cubist, Brutalist, and more architectural gems from around the Czech capital constructed during the 20th century.
Historic Italian carousel now spinning atop Prague's Petřín Hill
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A wooden carousel that dates back hundreds of years has been installed next to Prague's Petřín Tower.
Czech Republic widely reopening to tourists, but while Americans are welcome Brits are not
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As of June 21, travelers from the EU plus 20 other countries can visit the Czech Republic for tourism, but need Covid certificates to stay in hotels.
My pandemic holiday: Covid travel, Czech style
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On a journey from Prague to Marsa Alam, Egypt, a writer reflects on Covid-era travel, Czechs on holiday, and sea cows.
Ruins, towers, and castles rediscovered: Top 50 Czech tourist attractions reflect a year of slow travel
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Restrictions and closures took a heavy toll on visits to Prague Castle and other bastions of traditional tourism.
Prague Castle resumes blanket security checks of visitors
Security checks of visitors to Prague Castle have been reinstated today due to what police are calling the "international security situation."
Prague Airport, CzechTourism, and Prague City Tourism to join forces on reinventing the sector
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When international travel restarts, key local players plan to work together to rebuild and improve inbound travel.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for April 26, 2021
Zeman's interview on Vrbětice blast makes Moscow "happy," Prague Zoo temporarily closes Sunday due to crowds, and former president Havel's brother dies.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 9, 2021
Frost warning in effect for several regions, Czech players advance in Australian Open, Jewish Museum responds to Maláčová.
Prague, New York, L.A. included in newly launched virtual walking tours of major world cities
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Coronavirus has made travel increasingly difficult, but virtual tours allow people to explore cities and their architecture.
The Czech Republic's newest forest lookout tower offers a stunning bird's-eye view
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The 35-meters-high steel spiral construction, located in Brno's Holedná game reserve, opened last week.
British tourists could be prevented from entering the EU starting January 1
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The Czech Ministry of Interior has updated Brexit guidelines, those without a residency permit or justified reason may not be allowed to enter the country.
Prague City Hall deals big setback to Václav Havel Airport expansion
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The City Council would rather see efforts put into high-speed rail to benefit regional airports.
Prague’s Honest Guide creates new tourist attraction – four ‘selfie poles’ at city’s outer limits
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To encourage social distancing, Honest Guide has located and mapped the city’s outer-most compass points, constructing ‘selfie poles’ to mark them.
Prague Castle remains closed, despite the easing of pandemic restrictions
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The main complex may partly open for midnight mass on Dec. 24 if conditions allow
