Czech news in brief for May 9: Thursday's top headlines
Czech officials call for more aid to Ukraine on WWII anniversary, showers ahead this weekend in Czechia, mortgage rates fell to 5.5 percent.
Czech news in brief for May 8: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia honors end of World War II today, body found in Vltava confirmed as missing tourist, and th new Czech Hockey Hall of Fame opens today.
From furry friends to landlord access – the ins and outs of renters' rights in Czechia
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We asked the head of residential rentals at Engel & Völkers about your rights as a renter when it comes to pets, vistitors, and letting the landlord in.
Prague tourists must pay to ride famed paternoster from this summer
Last year, the city announced plans to charge a fee due to an influx of tourists; it has now announced how much it'll cost to ride the rare elevator.
Czech news in brief for May 7: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech court to rule on gender-change surgery today, decision on Anděl metro sculpture postponed, and Czech priest apprehend with weapons at Vatican.
PHOTO GALLERY: Interactive Prague Uprising monument planned for Bubeneč square
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Featuring a trumpter with a golden talking head and a walkable green roof, the monument is designed to embody freedom of expression and democracy.
Nazi flag waved at Pilsen Liberation Festival sparks outcry
Police have identified two people behind the offence, which took place during a military convoy that celebrated Czechia's freedom from Nazi occupiers.
Police find lifeless body on Vltava believed to be missing Brit
A British holidaymaker jumped off a party boat over a week ago and had not been seen since.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news and tips for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for May 6: Monday's top headlines
Czech ambassador recalled from Putin's inauguration, Czech trade unions to protest in Prague on May 21, and more Monday headlines.
Famed primatologist Jane Goodall to visit Prague, baptize baby gorilla
Later this week, renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall will visit Prague Zoo to baptize the zoo's baby gorilla and deliver a lecture
Next stop 'Love': Prague tram station gets a romantic spring rebrand
Throughout the month of May, Prague's Palackého náměstí tram stop has been rebranded as Zamilovaná, with passengers encouraged to send messages of love.
Czech news in brief for May 5: Sunday's top headlines
Prague International Marathon kicks off, Czech Radio honors anniversary of Prague Uprising, and more Sunday headlines.
Czech life expectancy passes pre-Covid levels, hits 80 years for first time
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Following a notable decline in 2020 and 2021, life expectancy in the Czech Republic has surpassed 2019 levels to reach 80 years for the very first time.
Czech news in brief for May 4: Saturday's top headlines
Descendants of US WWII veterans speak in Pilsen, US and NATO condemn Russian cyber attacks in Czechia, and more Saturday headlines.
NATO, EU pledge support to Czechia after proof of Russian cyberattacks
Czechia's cybersecurity agency says there are definite links with recent attacks on state institutions and Russian organized hacking groups.
Artist under fire for nude, soil-throwing performance in front of children
The Academy of Fine Arts, where the event took place, says that nudity is a part of art – however, many believe no kids should have been present.
