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.
Spies, heists, and Ukraine take the spotlight at this year's Febiofest
Ukrainian director and former political prisoner Oleh Sentsov will receive the Kristián Award, but cannot attend as he is fighting in the war.
Petition wants Prague street named for Soviet marshal renamed for comic genius
Previous efforts to rename Koněvova Street in Žižkov have failed but the war has once again put the issue in the spotlight.
Poll: Czech support for NATO highest since 1994
The war in Ukraine had led to a significant shift in Czech opinion regarding NATO, the EU, and Russia.
Prague’s Lennon Wall covered in poems for Ukraine
A Prague-based poetry social network is providing a forum for poets across the world to express their thoughts and feelings about the war in Ukraine.
Czech McDonald's beefs up cheeseburger prices by 11 percent
Inflation throughout the economy is leading to a higher price tag at the fast food counter.
Czech police are investigating possible war crimes in Ukraine
The organized crime squad is investigating suspected war crimes by gathering testimonies from refugees who fled Ukraine.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 18, 2022
A police video courts Easter controversy, Czechs celebrate Easter Monday without restrictions, and a warm spell lies ahead.
Russia warns Czechia against supplying Ukraine with weapons of Soviet origin
As the Czech Republic continues to arm Ukraine, Russia has told the country that it cannot transfer Soviet-made weapons without its consent.
Psychological support line will help Ukrainian refugees in Czechia heal
Sluchatko (Receiver) is a new helpline providing psychological support in Ukrainian and Russian for Ukrainian refugees.
Prague City University launches scholarship program for Ukrainian students
The university will also offer several teaching and research fellowships for Ukrainian academics.
Refugee women serve up Ukrainian cuisine from Prague food truck
Visitors to the Prague Market can enjoy a delicious meal themselves or buy a portion of food for those in need.
Following two years of restrictions, Náplavka gears up for a full season
This will be the first spring and summer that events can take place on the waterfront without Covid restrictions.
Studies reveal public concerns about the refugee crisis in Czechia
Czechs exhibit the highest levels of reluctance towards taking in Ukrainian refugees of any nation in the EU.
WATCH: Folk singer advises Ukrainians on how to be 'proper Czechs'
The musician describes the song, "Proper Czech" (Správnej Čech) as an attempt to “Welcome all friends from Ukraine."
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 4, 2022
Czech leaders respond to the Bucha massacre, thousands gather in Prague for concert for Ukraine, and new findings related to the Kellner crash emerge.
Ukrainian bistro staffed by refugees opens in Prague
Bistro Vltava, featuring Ukrainian delicacies made by four refugees from Kyiv, is now open in Prague 4's Podolí district by the Vltava river.