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Tue, 25 May 2021 10:32:00 +0200Health Minister Arenberger resigns over suspicion of tax evasion
Health Minister Arenberger resigns over suspicion of tax evasion
Tue, 25 May 2021 08:43:00 +0200Press: Klaus-headed ministry made large loan to Russia at turn of 1990s
Press: Klaus-headed ministry made large loan to Russia at turn of 1990s
Tue, 25 May 2021 08:09:00 +0200Czechs beat Belarus for first win at ice hockey worlds
Czechs beat Belarus for first win at ice hockey worlds
Mon, 24 May 2021 17:30:00 +0200Insurers to cover Covid tests aimed at easing travel
Insurers to cover Covid tests aimed at easing travel
Mon, 24 May 2021 13:34:00 +0200Monday sees hotels reopen in Czechia, schools return fully to classroom teaching
This Monday sees another series of restrictions lifted as the coronavirus epidemic in the Czech Republic subsides. After five months of forced closure, hotels and lodging houses are again allowed to open. Meanwhile, schools and universities across t...
Mon, 24 May 2021 13:29:00 +0200In memoriam: Sociologist, gender studies pioneer Jiřina Šiklová
Jiřina Šiklová, a sociologist and Charter 77 signatory known for her efforts in smuggling forbidden texts into Communist Czechoslovakia, died on Saturday at the age of 85. One of the key voices of the Prague Spring reform movement, she was also k...
Mon, 24 May 2021 13:23:00 +0200Český Krumlov music festival postponed to September
Český Krumlov music festival postponed to September
Mon, 24 May 2021 12:15:00 +0200Prague protests strongly over Belarusian diversion of plane
Prague protests strongly over Belarusian diversion of plane
Mon, 24 May 2021 11:58:00 +0200Confidence in Czech economy at 18-month high
Confidence in Czech economy is at its highest level in a year and a half, having risen from to 99.7 points in May up from 94.7 points the previous month, the Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) said on Monday. Growing confidence stems from the loosenin...
Mon, 24 May 2021 11:04:00 +0200Weather forecast
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Mon, 24 May 2021 11:03:00 +0200Indoor live arts events allowed again with maximum half capacity
Indoor live arts events allowed again with maximum half capacity
Mon, 24 May 2021 11:02:00 +0200Agrofert takes European Commission to court over block on subsidies
Agrofert takes European Commission to court over block on subsidies
Mon, 24 May 2021 11:01:00 +0200Covid vaccine registration opens for over 35s in Czech Republic
Covid vaccine registration opens for over 35s in Czech Republic
Mon, 24 May 2021 09:50:00 +0200Babiš: Restaurants could reopen on June 14
Babiš: Restaurants could reopen on June 14
Mon, 24 May 2021 09:28:00 +0200Czech schools return to full-time teaching on Monday
Czech schools return to full-time teaching on Monday
Sun, 23 May 2021 14:53:00 +0200Head of Constitutional Court says Zeman is wrong about Vrbětice investigation
Head of Constitutional Court says Zeman is wrong about Vrbětice investigation
Sun, 23 May 2021 13:32:00 +0200Weather
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Sun, 23 May 2021 13:31:00 +0200Small cinemas to reopen on Monday
Small cinemas to reopen on Monday
Sun, 23 May 2021 13:23:00 +0200Adam Ondra wins gold at IFSC Boulder World Cup in Salt Lake City
Adam Ondra wins gold at IFSC Boulder World Cup in Salt Lake City
Sun, 23 May 2021 11:36:00 +0200Finance Ministry survey predicts Czech economy will grow by 3 percent in 2021
Finance Ministry survey predicts Czech economy will grow by 3 percent in 2021
Sun, 23 May 2021 11:24:00 +0200National Library in Prague to reopen on Monday after cyber attack
National Library in Prague to reopen on Monday after cyber attack
Sun, 23 May 2021 10:51:00 +0200Sociologist and Charter 77 signatory Jiřina Šiklová dies aged 85
Sociologist and Charter 77 signatory Jiřina Šiklová dies aged 85
Sun, 23 May 2021 10:40:00 +0200Number of coronavirus cases on Saturday hit 10 month low
Number of coronavirus cases on Saturday hit 10 month low
Sun, 23 May 2021 10:33:00 +0200Czechs lose 2:5 to Switzerland in ice hockey
Czechs lose 2:5 to Switzerland in ice hockey
Sun, 23 May 2021 00:05:00 +0200Bethlehem Chapel - where Master Jan Hus preached
The first preaching chapel in Europe was founded 630 years ago.
Sun, 23 May 2021 00:05:00 +0200Anděl Music Awards: 30 years of Czech music
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Anděl Music Awards (the Czech equivalent to a Grammy), organisers are promising a show to remember, with live performances and a retrospective look at seminal bands and artists who have graced the stage over the ...
Sat, 22 May 2021 13:52:00 +0200Czech foreign minister on visit to Southern Balkans
Czech foreign minister on visit to Southern Balkans
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Sat, 22 May 2021 13:27:00 +0200Austria ends border checks with Czech Republic
Austria ends border checks with Czech Republic
Sat, 22 May 2021 12:04:00 +0200Czechs ice hockey team loses 3:4 to Russia in first World Championships game
Czechs ice hockey team loses 3:4 to Russia in first World Championships game
Sat, 22 May 2021 11:51:00 +0200President's Office says it will no longer provide information to selected media outlets
President's Office says it will no longer provide information to selected media outlets
Sat, 22 May 2021 11:41:00 +0200Coronavirus death toll reaches 30,000, but epidemic continues to subside
Coronavirus death toll reaches 30,000, but epidemic continues to subside
Fri, 21 May 2021 14:26:00 +0200Health minister: People with one vaccine will not need test after three weeks
Health minister: People with one vaccine will not need test after three weeks
Fri, 21 May 2021 14:24:00 +0200Poland continues mining operations in Turów coal mine, despite ECJ order to stop
Poland continues mining operations in Turów coal mine, despite ECJ order to stop
Fri, 21 May 2021 13:58:00 +0200Czech scientists: Mozart’s music more effective than Haydn’s in treating epilepsy
Listening to classical music, it is often said, has beneficial effects on both the mind and body. But does some music have more healing power than others? Scientists from Brno have tried to answer this question by testing the impact of Mozart and Ha...
Fri, 21 May 2021 13:55:00 +0200Czech directors team up to document ‘Life in Quarantine’
Early last spring, when the coronavirus first wave hit the Czech Republic and the first “lockdown” was imposed to contain its spread, directors Martin Müller and David Laňka set out to make a documentary. Only the title was certain: “Life in...
Fri, 21 May 2021 12:16:00 +0200Weather
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Fri, 21 May 2021 12:11:00 +0200Babiš: Vaccine registration for 30-year-olds to start next week
Babiš: Vaccine registration for 30-year-olds to start next week
Fri, 21 May 2021 11:59:00 +0200Journalists: Member of president’s circle is being considered for access to live intel operations
Journalists: Member of president’s circle is being considered for access to live intel operations
Fri, 21 May 2021 11:36:00 +0200Czech singer Benny Cristo fails to break into Eurovision finals
Czech singer Benny Cristo fails to break into Eurovision finals
Fri, 21 May 2021 11:18:00 +0200Czech Post to be split into public and private components by 2023
Czech Post to be split into public and private components by 2023
Fri, 21 May 2021 11:09:00 +0200COVID-19 epidemic continued to subside on Thursday, which also saw record number of administered jabs
COVID-19 epidemic continued to subside on Thursday, which also saw record number of administered jabs
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:17:00 +0200Czech swimmer Barbora Seemanová takes gold at European Championships
Czech swimmer Barbora Seemanová takes gold at European Championships
Fri, 21 May 2021 07:00:00 +0200Thousands demonstrate for independent judiciary in central Prague
Thousands demonstrate for independent judiciary in central Prague
Thu, 20 May 2021 16:10:00 +0200Son of Vrbětice victim blames president Zeman for spreading false news
Son of Vrbětice victim blames president Zeman for spreading false news
Thu, 20 May 2021 14:44:00 +0200American Embassy warns Czechia over planned digital tax on big tech
The Czech government’s digital tax proposal, which is currently being discussed in the Chamber of Deputies, discriminates against American companies and will have an effect on their willingness to invest in the Czech Republic, the Czech News Agenc...
Thu, 20 May 2021 13:55:00 +0200Around 40 percent of Czech fathers take paid-paternity leave
Around 40 percent of Czech fathers take paid-paternity leave
Thu, 20 May 2021 13:33:00 +0200Czechs stage charity run for ‘Memory of the Nation’ oral history project
An annual fund-raising run for the Memory of the Nation institute kicks off on Thursday. In years past, the event has raised close to a million crowns towards recording interviews with eye-witnesses to major events in modern Czech history, including...
Thu, 20 May 2021 12:59:00 +0200Archaeologists excavating rare but damaged early-Medieval burial mounds near Písek
Archaeologists are currently excavating an early-Medieval burial ground near the city of Písek in South Bohemia. The sight was partly damaged during the winter, when a wood harvester drove through the wooded area. Similar damage has become quite co...
Thu, 20 May 2021 12:46:00 +0200First part of US military convoy to enter Czechia on Sunday
First part of US military convoy to enter Czechia on Sunday
Thu, 20 May 2021 12:46:00 +0200Covid: 69 cases of death after vaccination recorded in Czechia
Covid: 69 cases of death after vaccination recorded in Czechia
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:08:00 +0200Weather
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Thu, 20 May 2021 11:07:00 +0200Million Moments for Democracy call another protest for independent judiciary
Million Moments for Democracy call another protest for independent judiciary
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:00 +0200‘The Rain Will Never Stop’ wins best film award at One World festival
‘The Rain Will Never Stop’ wins best film award at One World festival
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:36:00 +0200New COVID-19 cases at lowest working day rate since September
New COVID-19 cases at lowest working day rate since September
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:27:00 +0200Czech Foreign Minister pledges support to Israel
Czech Foreign Minister pledges support to Israel
Wed, 19 May 2021 15:30:00 +0200Czech PM: Serbia is ready to donate 100,000 Pfizer vaccines to Czechia
Czech PM: Serbia is ready to donate 100,000 Pfizer vaccines to Czechia
Wed, 19 May 2021 14:22:00 +0200Head of Czech Television issues criminal charges against member of supervisory council
Head of Czech Television issues criminal charges against member of supervisory council
Wed, 19 May 2021 13:31:00 +0200Unique ‘Pilsen Madonna’, protectress of the Bohemian city, to be displayed for first time since WWII
The medieval statue of the Pilsen Madonna, the town’s most treasured artefact, goes on display at the Gallery of West Bohemia on Thursday. The rare work of art, considered a masterpiece of European Gothic sculpture, will be showcased as part of th...
Wed, 19 May 2021 13:23:00 +0200Czech Centre in Paris opens library with exhibition featuring Milan Kundera’s drawings
Czech Centre in Paris opens library with exhibition featuring Milan Kundera’s drawings
Wed, 19 May 2021 13:22:00 +0200Czechs develop AI to detect risk of Parkinson’s disease via ultrasound
Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative brain disorder that leads to tremors, stiffness, and difficulty maintaining one’s balance, often goes undiagnosed in the early stages. A Czech neurologist is working with IT specialists to develop artific...
Wed, 19 May 2021 13:03:00 +0200Commissioner Hahn: European Commission will guard its funds more closely after Agrofert audit
Commissioner Hahn: European Commission will guard its funds more closely after Agrofert audit
Wed, 19 May 2021 12:48:00 +0200Weather
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Wed, 19 May 2021 12:36:00 +0200Cyber attack targets National Library in Prague
Cyber attack targets National Library in Prague
Wed, 19 May 2021 12:27:00 +0200Prices for old flats grew by 22.5 percent in first quarter of 2021
Prices for old flats grew by 22.5 percent in first quarter of 2021
Wed, 19 May 2021 12:16:00 +0200Chief hygienist: State should cover two free coronavirus tests a month for citizens
Chief hygienist: State should cover two free coronavirus tests a month for citizens
Wed, 19 May 2021 10:13:00 +0200Prague not to hold World Hockey Championship screenings
Prague not to hold World Hockey Championship screenings
Wed, 19 May 2021 09:58:00 +0200Covid-19: percentage of new cases down nationwide
Covid-19: percentage of new cases down nationwide
Tue, 18 May 2021 15:29:00 +0200European Literature Prize 2021 goes to Lucie Faulerová
European Literature Prize 2021 goes to Lucie Faulerová
Tue, 18 May 2021 14:22:00 +0200Šimon Leitgeb wins Jiří Orten literary prize for young authors
Šimon Leitgeb wins Jiří Orten literary prize for young authors
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Tue, 18 May 2021 12:55:00 +0200Remote test of taste buds being developed by Pardubice University team
Scientists from the University of Pardubice are working on a simplified method of testing taste buds, which can be used by patients at home. The test uses an app which can be installed on a mobile device. It should be ready for use by the end of sum...
Tue, 18 May 2021 12:37:00 +0200Nick Cave to play Metronome Festival Prague in 2022
Nick Cave to play Metronome Festival Prague in 2022
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:54:00 +0200Czech, Serbian presidents exchange state honours at Prague Castle
Czech, Serbian presidents exchange state honours at Prague Castle
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:46:00 +0200Life slowly returning to normal in Czechia as hotels, theatres and cinemas prepare to reopen
The government has rubberstamped a further easing of Covid measures that will enable hotels, theatres and cinemas to reopen as of May 24. Primary and secondary schools will go back to full in-class learning and it will once again be possible to do c...
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:37:00 +0200Covid-19: over 200,000 people aged 40 to 44 register for vaccine
Covid-19: over 200,000 people aged 40 to 44 register for vaccine
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:06:00 +0200Helena Třeštíková documentary “Anny” wins Munich film festival award
Helena Třeštíková documentary “Anny” wins Munich film festival award
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:01:00 +0200Women’s field hockey coach named new National Sports Agency head
Women’s field hockey coach named new National Sports Agency head
Tue, 18 May 2021 09:37:00 +0200Government rubberstamps further easing of measures as of May 24
Government rubberstamps further easing of measures as of May 24
Tue, 18 May 2021 09:34:00 +0200Special unit investigating circumstances of Deputy Prime Minister Jan Hamáček‘s planned trip to Moscow
Special unit investigating circumstances of Deputy Prime Minister Jan Hamáček‘s planned trip to Moscow
Tue, 18 May 2021 08:46:00 +0200To Walk Amidst History
The streets of Prague are where history and present day crash in on each other. At the same intersection where a lone student ignited the flame that brought about the fall of Communism, you can now order a 6-pack of McNuggets.
Mon, 17 May 2021 13:41:00 +0200Navalis celebrations mark 300 years since beatification of St John of Nepomuk
Hundreds of people gathered in Prague on Saturday to mark the 300th anniversary of the beatification of St John of Nepomuk, a court priest who died a martyr’s death after invoking the wrath of King Wenceslas IV. While in Prague, the traditional ba...
Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:00 +0200Czech Technical University team working on animal inspired drone swarms
The Multi-robot Systems group (MRS) at the Czech Technical University in Prague has been busy testing drone swarms in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates over the past few weeks. The project seeks to explore the possible application of such mass...
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Mon, 17 May 2021 11:54:00 +0200National Sports Agency head Milan Hnilička resigns
National Sports Agency head Milan Hnilička resigns
Mon, 17 May 2021 11:53:00 +0200Home-town memorial ceremony for Czech-American film director Miloš Forman
Home-town memorial ceremony for Czech-American film director Miloš Forman
Mon, 17 May 2021 11:51:00 +0200Lowest Covid increase in eight months
Lowest Covid increase in eight months
Mon, 17 May 2021 10:42:00 +0200Czech Radio: head of Imex Group spent time close to hotel where Russian agents were staying
Czech Radio: head of Imex Group spent time close to hotel where Russian agents were staying
Mon, 17 May 2021 07:28:00 +0200Covid vaccine register opens to people over 40
Covid vaccine register opens to people over 40
Mon, 17 May 2021 07:25:00 +0200Monday brings further easing of Covid measures
Monday brings further easing of Covid measures
Sun, 16 May 2021 15:50:00 +0200Cargo ship sailing under Czech captain runs into Groningen Bridge, causing extensive damage
Cargo ship sailing under Czech captain runs into Groningen Bridge, causing extensive damage
Sun, 16 May 2021 15:49:00 +0200Pubs and restaurants preparing to open outdoor spaces to public
Pubs and restaurants preparing to open outdoor spaces to public
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Sun, 16 May 2021 10:54:00 +0200Hundreds of people attend Navalis celebrations
Hundreds of people attend Navalis celebrations
Sun, 16 May 2021 10:29:00 +0200Covid numbers continue to drop
Covid numbers continue to drop
Sun, 16 May 2021 10:28:00 +0200Covid vaccine register opening to people over 40
Covid vaccine register opening to people over 40
Sun, 16 May 2021 10:27:00 +0200EU slams Russia’s “unfriendly states list”, expresses solidarity with US and Czech Republic
EU slams Russia’s “unfriendly states list”, expresses solidarity with US and Czech Republic
Sun, 16 May 2021 00:05:00 +0200Czech National Museum: An architectural gem full of treasures
The neo-Renaissance Czech National Museum building has dominated Wenceslas Square in Prague for 130 years. Since the centenary of the republic’s founding, it has a shiny new façade.
Sun, 16 May 2021 00:05:00 +0200Czech representatives in Eurovision Song Contest
In today’s Sunday Music Show, we’ll be looking at some of the Czech singers and bands, who have represented the country in the Eurovision Song Contest. The first singer you will hear is Czech pop idol finalist Benny Cristo, who will be represent...
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Sat, 15 May 2021 15:19:00 +0200Justice minister rejects claim she put pressure on supreme state attorney
Justice minister rejects claim she put pressure on supreme state attorney
Sat, 15 May 2021 14:22:00 +0200Czech Foreign Ministry: Moscow is further escalating relations with Prague and whole EU
Czech Foreign Ministry: Moscow is further escalating relations with Prague and whole EU
Sat, 15 May 2021 10:29:00 +0200Addictology experts fear pandemic has increased "at risk“ drinking
Addictology experts fear pandemic has increased "at risk“ drinking
Sat, 15 May 2021 09:21:00 +0200Navalis celebrations commemorate beatification of St John of Nepomuk
Navalis celebrations commemorate beatification of St John of Nepomuk
Sat, 15 May 2021 09:02:00 +0200Czech Republic joins Christchurch Call
Czech Republic joins Christchurch Call
Sat, 15 May 2021 09:01:00 +0200Travel restrictions eased for vaccinated citizens under series of bilateral agreements
Travel restrictions eased for vaccinated citizens under series of bilateral agreements
Fri, 14 May 2021 19:04:00 +0200Russia lists Czech Republic, USA as “unfriendly states”
Russia lists Czech Republic, USA as “unfriendly states”
Fri, 14 May 2021 18:48:00 +0200Supreme state attorney resigns, cites pressure from justice minister
Supreme state attorney resigns, cites pressure from justice minister
Fri, 14 May 2021 17:29:00 +0200Tennis: Plíšková beats Ostapenko, advances to Italian Open semi-finals
Tennis: Plíšková beats Ostapenko, advances to Italian Open semi-finals
Fri, 14 May 2021 14:57:00 +0200Stork’s Nest: police investigation into Czech PM’s alleged fraud concludes
Stork’s Nest: police investigation into Czech PM’s alleged fraud concludes
Fri, 14 May 2021 13:39:00 +0200Legendary Czechoslovak bullet train restored to its former glory
After more than two years of intensive work, the legendary Czechoslovak bullet train, known as Slovenská Strela or Slovak Arrow, has been restored to its former glory. On Thursday, the train undertook its first ride from Přerov, where it had been ...
Fri, 14 May 2021 13:23:00 +0200PM Babiš: health minister must explain Vinohrady Hospital rental contract
PM Babiš: health minister must explain Vinohrady Hospital rental contract
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Fri, 14 May 2021 12:16:00 +0200South Bohemian Philharmonic finds temporary home at deserted airport
The days of the pandemic have been a trying time for artists and music ensembles worldwide, but they have also afforded bizarre and never to be forgotten experiences. The South Bohemian Philharmonic Orchestra found a new home in the deserted departu...
Fri, 14 May 2021 11:23:00 +0200“Red Century”: Czechoslovak Communist centenary open-air exhibition held in Prague
“Red Century”: Czechoslovak Communist centenary open-air exhibition held in Prague
Fri, 14 May 2021 10:59:00 +0200Covid-19: Czechia to accept vaccination certificates from Central European countries
Covid-19: Czechia to accept vaccination certificates from Central European countries
Fri, 14 May 2021 10:42:00 +0200Ice hockey: Czechs defeat Sweden 3-2 in overtime in Prague
Ice hockey: Czechs defeat Sweden 3-2 in overtime in Prague
Fri, 14 May 2021 10:24:00 +0200Covid-19: Nearly 4 million vaccine doses administered
Covid-19: Nearly 4 million vaccine doses administered
Thu, 13 May 2021 17:37:00 +0200Tennis: Plíšková makes Rome quarterfinals, Krejčíková out
Tennis: Plíšková makes Rome quarterfinals, Krejčíková out
Thu, 13 May 2021 17:26:00 +0200Covid-19: Czech GPs to get Moderna vaccine in surgeries
Covid-19: Czech GPs to get Moderna vaccine in surgeries