Czechs vs. Czechs for Tennis Gold in Rio?
Two Czech teams have advanced to the women’s doubles semifinals, setting the stage for a potential all-Czech gold medal match on Sunday
“Come to Auschwitz!” Czech Tour Bus Stirs Controversy
Originally a film prop, a tour bus that turns Auschwitz into a fairground attraction can now be seen driving on Czech roads
Judoka Lukáš Krpálek Scores First Czech Gold in Rio
The former world champion has won the Czech Republic its first-ever Olympic gold medal in Judo
Czech Helicopter Refuels at Slovak Filling Station
An unusual sight earlier this week in rural Slovakia as a Czech helicopter pilot rolled his chopper up to the pump
Czech Republic Nabs First 2016 Olympic Medal
Kayaker Jiří Prskavec took home bronze in the canoe slalom – and he would have had gold if not for a 2-second penalty
Prague’s Driverless Metro D on Schedule for 2022
Plans for the 50 billion CZK project are currently in the works, with the first section between Pankrác and Depo Písnice to be ready in six years
Czech Thief Lifts Wheels from Mobile Care Vehicle
Mobile Hospice Ondrášek was unable to care for its patients this morning – because a thief stole the tires off their car
Czech Javelin Thrower Gets Olympic Medal… for 2012 Games
Vítězslav Veselý has been awarded a bronze for the London games after Ukrainian Oleksandr Pyatnytsya is disqualified for doping
NASA Launches Czech-Designed Mars Rover Game
A Czech gaming platform has teamed up with NASA to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Curiosity rover
New EU Regulations to Eliminate 37 Plant & Animal Species
In the Czech Republic, the nutria and racoon are among the animals considered ‘invasive species’ and given the boot
Perseid Meteor Shower to Light Up Czech Skies
This weekend will offer prime viewing opportunities for one of the most radiant celestial events in years
Czech Olympic Uniforms Draw Comparisons to Beetlejuice
Last Friday’s opening ceremony in Rio was cause for some Twitter ribbing at the team’s expense
Prague 1 to Ban Sale of Alcohol after 22:00?
A new initiative seeks to forbid convenience stores from selling late-night booze in the center of Prague
M&S to Launch Food-Only Markets in Prague
The British chain already sells more food than clothing at some Czech locations, and Simply Food supermarkets are on the horizon
Czechs Top Venus & Serena in Stunning Upset
Barbora Strýcová and Lucie Šafářová shock the Williams sisters in one of Rio 2016’s biggest surprises yet
Prague Zoo Welcomes Baby Giraffe
Rothschild giraffe Eliška gave birth to her eighth cub this morning; the newborn will be revealed to the public in about two weeks
Petřín Tower Turns 125
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A two-day event later this month will celebrate 100 years of the iconic Prague landmark
