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Signal Festival applies for lease of magnificent yet empty Old Town Market
The company behind the popular annual Signal Festival is currently the only applicant for the lease of the Old Town Market ...
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Memorial 1620: re-enactment of a military march from Rakovník to Bílá Hora
On the occasion of the 404th anniversary of the Battles of Rakovník and the White Mountain, the Bohemian troops set out again ...
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Adam Stewart: Many Czechs don’t believe Cimrman plays could possibly work in English
Englishman Adam Stewart is the founder and artistic director of the Prague Youth Theatre, a thriving company bring together ...
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Police investigation dismisses complaints on payments to Zeman's lawyer
The Ústí nad Labem office has dismissed a criminal complaint submitted by the Presidential Office, which sought an investigation into payments made for legal services by the Castle during Miloš ...
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430 dissidents see pensions rise by an average of CZK 4,400
A total of 177 individuals have had their pensions reduced due to their roles or functions under the former Communist regime. On average, these prominent figures from the pre-1989 era saw a decrease ...
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Freedom Week in Prague marks 35 years since Velvet Revolution
This year's Freedom Week in Prague, celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, will run from November 11 to 17 along Národní Street. The event, involving over 40 cultural and ...
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COP29 Climate Conference begins in Azerbaijan, PM Fiala expected to speak
The annual COP29 climate conference began today in the Azerbaijani capital Baku, with representatives of some 200 countries, including Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala. Delegates will discuss ways to ...
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Czech inflation accelerates in October with 2.8% year-on-year rise
Consumer prices in the Czech Republic rose by 2.8% year-on-year in October, up from September's 2.6%, according to the Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ). The increase was driven mainly by higher housing ...
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Czech journalists’ union calls for financial independence of public broadcasters
The Czech Journalists’ Union has urged politicians to support the financial independence of public broadcasters Czech Television (ČT) and Czech Radio (ČRo), citing its importance for their continued ...
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Look after thy neighbour’s children: new community childminding scheme could be rolled out from next May
The Czech state is considering a nationwide scheme of neighbourhood children's groups, in which groups of four children are ...
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106 years since Czechoslovakia’s founding, Robert Fico tests Czech-Slovak relations
Yesterday, Czechs celebrated the 106th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia. I spoke with Kristína Chlebáková, to ...
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Roast goose, new wine and first snow: Czechia celebrates St Martin’s Day
November 11th is the feast day of St. Martin in the Christian calendar, a day that brings a variety of traditions in Czechia. Most notable among these is a particularly hearty meal, consisting of ...