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Thursday, Apr 18

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The 12 best things to do in Prague this weekend: April 18–21, 2024

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Flex your green thumb at botanical events, head to the runway, and access a historical castle.

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The way you sign into Raiffeisen internet banking is about to change

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Citing the need for extra security, Raiffeisenbank says consumers will need to scan a QR code via the mobile banking app, along with all the current steps.

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Greenpeace protests primeval forest destruction outside Prague IKEA

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According to the protestors, the Swedish giant exploits resources in the Romanian Carpathians for profit in the Czech Republic.

Czech Post ends Sunday and night services at Jindřišská Street branch

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The state-owned postal carrier said that low customer interest was behind the decision to change the opening hours of its largest Prague branch.

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Czech news in brief for April 18: Thursday's top headlines

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Ukraine could receive Czech-sourced ammo by June, Citizen Portal mobile app to launch today, and the govt. approves regulation of crypto-asset market.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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REVIEW: Igniting culinary excitement in Prague's Masaryčka building

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Fuze, the newest in the Gare Restaurants’ portfolio, blends Belgian, Czech, and Asian with an expansive, eclectic interior befitting a Zaha Hadid building.

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English-friendly portal reveals Czechia's hidden-gem hiking trails

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Supported by the Environment Ministry, the website and app show less-traveled routes and spots in Czechia, with the aim of combating 'overtourism.'

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X to impose fees for new accounts – will Czechia be affected?

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CEO Elon Musk said this week the move would come as a way to counter increasing spam on the platform, which has over 1 million users in Czechia.

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The wage needed to live comfortably in Czechia rises by 10 percent

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The amount needed to maintain a 'comfortable' lifestyle with small savings and raising a child has increased by around CZK 5,000.

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Czech news in brief for April 17: Wednesday's top headlines

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Senate to vote on new rules for same-sex couples, Czech PM honors Václav Havel in U.S. Congress, and Czech Labour Code change would allow pay in euros.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Czech salary guide: Do you earn more than the national average for your industry?

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With nominal salaries consistently increasing in recent years, we’ve compared a range of Czech industries to see which job roles earn the most – and least.

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Czech education minister says that LGBTQ+ teaching belongs in Czech schools

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During a debate on the reform of Czechia's curriculum, Mikuláš Bek drew parallels between learning about sexual minorities and women's rights.

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Most Czechs say their country accepted too many refugees, poll finds

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Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Czech Republic has granted nearly 600,000 temporary protection visas.

'You are a great ally': Czech PM meets Biden at Oval Office

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Both leaders discussed world security and military cooperation, with Prime Minister Petr Fiala saying US-Czech relations were currently the strongest ever.

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Czech news in brief for April 16: Tuesday's top headlines

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Czechia contracts 180,000 pieces ammo to Ukraine, Avast contests data-sharing fine, and Czech travel agencies stop selling tours to Israel.

Monday, Apr 15

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Travel alert: Eight tram lines through Holešovice disrupted from Wednesday

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Tram line repairs on the large Milady Horákové Street in Prague 7 will divert tram services between Hradčanská and Strossmayerovo náměstí for 11 days.

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'Magical Baroque library': Google Arts & Culture features Prague's Clementinum

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The virtual collection includes 200 exceptional historical documents, four digital stories, and a Czech National Library 'puzzle party.'

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Hundreds of pro-Israeli protestors march in Prague against anti-Semitism

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Demonstrators marched from Old Town Square to near Prague Castle, with the Czech Senate deputy speaker and a senior cabinet minister also joining.

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Czech news in brief for April 15: Monday's top headlines

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Czech PM lands in US for meeting with President Biden, rainy week to follow record warm weekend, and Czechs society aging faster than anticipated.

Ahoj Monday! 5 tips for the week ahead in Czechia

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Your quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.

Sunday, Apr 14

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Czech PM heads to US, will meet President Biden amid global tensions

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Petr Fiala will discuss aid for Ukraine and other matters with Biden, he told journalists ahead of his flight on Sunday afternoon.

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Prague ranked Europe's second-best beer destination in new study

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Only Madrid outranks the Czech capital as a top destination for beer according to analysis by Danish shipping and logistics company DFDS.

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Czech news in brief for April 14: Sunday's top headlines

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Czechia stands behind Israel amid Iran attack, cooler temperatures to hit Czechia this week, and more Sunday headlines.

Saturday, Apr 13

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QUIZ: Confusing Czech word pairs – test yourself with these tricky verbs!

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Do you know the difference between vidět and vědět? Take our quiz and see just how much Czech you really know.

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New movie about Franz Kafka from Agnieszka Holland now filming in Prague

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The much-anticipated biopic from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Agnieszka Holland is now shooting in the Czech capital's city center.

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Czech life expectancy lags behind EU average due to unhealthy habits

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After two decades in the European Union, Czech life expectancy is still nearly two years lower than the EU average, with unhealthy habits to blame.

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Czech news in brief for April 14: Saturday's top headlines

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Kolouchová first Czech woman to climb Annapurna, ODS revokes membership of Liberec mayor, and more Saturday headlines.

Friday, Apr 12

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Monastery brews and castle views: Beer garden season gets underway in Prague

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The latest beer garden news for 2024, plus can't-miss festivals, a map of beer gardens by district, and all the dates for Prague's biggest beer events.

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Tens of thousands take Czech high school entrance exam today

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Pupils will take the assessment, which focuses on mathematics and the Czech language, in a bid to enter their four-year high school of choice.

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The 'Czech Bob Dylan': Prague bells to ring out on 80th birthday of Karel Kryl

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Born on this day in 1944, singer-songwriter, poet, artist, and journalist Karel Kryl voiced defiance against the communist regime.