Cooling off in Prague: Sprinkler trucks, misting points, and fountains take the heat
The city has 21 sprinkler trucks on the streets, and the same number of new misting points have gone into operations since May.
Prague bans open fires for the rest of the week due to heatwave and drought
The ban includes not only barbecues and campfires, but also flying lanterns, torches, and even smoking in virtually any area with vegetation.
Govt. prepares a special energy tariff to aid households
Plus: Czech cyclist wins the longest bicycle race in the world, WWII veteran Josef Kaufman dies aged 95 years, and more.
June was the fourth warmest in Czechia since records began
The month was also above normal in precipitation, with some stations seeing extreme amounts in a short time.
Tropical summer weather returning to Czechia this week
Temperatures could possibly hit 36 degrees Celsius by the weekend, rain expected on Thursday.
Interactive map shows safe natural swimming areas in Czechia
With temps getting tropical this weekend, check out this handy resource for seeing where to make a splash in Prague and beyond.
Petřín Tower and City Hall to light up in blue for EU presidency
Plus: Hail destroys cars and homes, express train derails near Karlštejn, state of emergency ends in Czechia today.
American actor Liev Schreiber to attend Karlovy Vary film festival
Plus: General Petr Pavel to run for president, senate approves lower social insurance fees for part time jobs, and more.
Senate approves another 'merciful summer' for repaying debts to state
Plus: Pavel remains one of the favorites of the presidential election, Ukraine and Moldova granted EU candidate status, and more.
Clock tower removed from Prague's Industrial Palace for restoration
Plus: Czech zoo sends endangered black rhinos to Poland, corruption scandal may include Post Office, and more June 23 headlines.
Extreme warning for high temperatures issued for Prague on Sunday
Temperatures are forecast to exceed 38 degrees Celsius in Prague and other areas of the Central Bohemia and the Ústí nad Labem regions today.
Czech morning headlines: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Plus: Raid taking place on Prague City Hall, Senate proposed EU candidate status for Ukraine, and parental benefit law moves ahead.
Summer-like temperatures to warm Czechia this week
Unseasonably warm temperatures are likely to peak on Wednesday, followed by cooler air and rain by the end of the week.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Czech diplomatic office in Lviv re-opens, remains of Czech intelligence general repatriated, and hard professions could get earlier retirement age.
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.
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.
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.