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Putin: Talk of Russia invading Czechia is 'nonsense'

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Along with his pledges to not invade any other NATO countries, the Russian president criticized the military alliance's expansion.

Czechia switches to summer time this weekend: When to change the clocks?

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The time change will impact transportation schedules, with a dozen overnight trains facing one-hour delays.

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Czech news in brief for March 28: Thursday's top headlines

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Unseasonably warm weather forecast for Easter, state monuments kick off tourist season today, and Czechia rolls out plan to get kids moving.

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Study shows that Prague has Europe's least-affordable housing

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Although supply-and-demand issues predominate, a report from multiple housing associations encourages the government to do more to control prices.

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Major exhibit opening in Prague depicts Czechoslovak life between wars

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New Realisms at GHMP offers a fresh perspective on visual culture and art between 1918 and 1945 with an exhibit featuring 313 works of art.

Czechia faces biggest security risk since World War II – state intelligence service

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President Petr Pavel, the first president to speak at the state security agency's headquarters since 1998, said the future was 'not optimistic.'

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Czech news in brief for March 27: Wednesday's top headlines

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Czech govt. to address Higher Education Act, Prague high school cancels talk by trans woman, and whooping cough vaccines for Czechia delayed.

Tuesday, Mar 26

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Czech mortgage rates continue decline: Will home ownership become cheaper?

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The Czech central bank is likely to continue reducing the base interest rate as more people purchase property nationwide.

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Strange Old World podcast's Prague episode talks Easter whipping, pig sticking, and pickled cheese

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Prague-based travel journalist Mark Pickering was invited to share some of his adopted hometown’s weird and wonderful experiences.

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Thousands of Filipino workers headed to Czechia amid labor shortages

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Unemployment in the country is among the lowest in the EU, and companies in various fields are finding it difficult to find new employees.

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Construction of railway station at Prague's Václav Havel Airport gets green light

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The new Prague Airport-city center rail connection will ultimately speed up travel times into the city center an estimated 25 minutes.

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Czech news in brief for March 26: Tuesday's top headlines

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Iceland joins Czech munitions initiative, CZK 11 million given to shooting victims' families, and Czechia experiences a frosty night.

Monday, Mar 25

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From eggs to chocolate: What's cheaper in your Czech Easter basket?

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Ingredients for many Easter dishes have fallen from high 2023 levels, although some products have actually become pricier – find out how much you'll pay.

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Deadline for self-employed paper tax returns is fast approaching in Czechia

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Self-employed people who wish to submit their 2023 tax return by paper have until Tuesday, April 2, to do so.

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Multiple weekend protests show deep divide across Czech society

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Three separate demonstrations showcased dissatisfaction with the current government, the country's stance on Israel-Palestine, and Ukrainian-Roma tensions.

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Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia

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A new sleeper train launches from Brussels to Prague, Easter holidays bring a four-day weekend, and more tips for the week ahead.

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Czech news in brief for March 25: Monday's top headlines

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Prague metro service will be disrupted over Easter weekend, jackals are migrating to Czech forests, and more Monday headlines.

Sunday, Mar 24

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Prague drone show to shine a light towards sustainable celebrations

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A drone show promoting a new Czech film will take place above Prague on Tuesday, and could replace the city's annual New Year's Day fireworks.

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Czech president inaugurates Prague Zoo's new Mongolian Gobi exhibit

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The exhibit features iconic Przewalski's horses, integral to the zoo's rewilding efforts, alongside Mongolian wildlife like "grumpy" Pallas's cats.

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Prague Airport unveils expanded summer schedule with new connections

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Passengers will be able to enjoy new direct flights from Prague to Astana, Tallinn, Florence, Verona, Izmir, La Palma, and more from March 31.

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Czech news in brief for March 24: Sunday's top headlines

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Czech household debt down in 2023, Czech driver wins Formula 2 race in Melbourne, and more Sunday headlines.

Saturday, Mar 23

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Charles Bridge Egg Festival cracks open a hard-boiled Prague legend

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On Sunday, March 24, a procession will cross Charles Bridge to celebrate the legend of eggs being used in the construction of the Prague landmark.

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Czech Foreign Ministry condemns terror attack in Moscow

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"Czechia condemns the terrorist attack in Moscow," writes the ministry on social media. "Targeting civilians is unacceptable."

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Czech news in brief for March 23: Saturday's top headlines

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Prague Zoo opens new horse exhibit, almost 2 million people use new EZKarta app, state agency issues data box warning, and more top headlines.

Friday, Mar 22

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Weekly news recap: Ledecká triumphs, Pavel waves his pen, and activists disrupt art

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Also this week in Czechia: Slovakia and Hungary say no to joining Czechia's ammo drive for Ukraine, Fiala talks energy, and more for March 18-22, 2024

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Laying it all bare: Naked Attraction dating show now casting for Czechia

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The raunchy reality dating show, popular in the UK and Poland, sees contestants get naked in an effort to find a future partner.

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Prague ferry services and historic tram lines return this weekend

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Praguers will have a wider range of public-transport options to choose from in the next six months, including four extra ferry lines and new tram services.

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Book World to spotlight leading literary names and Kafka this spring in Prague

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Running from May 23-26, the fair and literary festival will honor German authors and the 100th anniversary of Kafka's death.

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Czech news in brief for March 22: Friday's top headlines

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Kids' energy drink consumption on the rise, a Czech hockey legend enters politics, and protestors disrupt National Gallery opening season.

Thursday, Mar 21

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The 15 best things to do in Prague this weekend: March 22–24, 2024

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Go on a theatrical odyssey, peruse photography of a rockstar, and get around the local music scene.