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September 6: Prague Hosts Indian Festival of Music, Food, and Community
Prague will host its annual celebration of Indian culture, Ganeshotsav, on Saturday, September 6, at Kulturní dům Ládví. Ganeshotsav, the festival honoring Lord Ganesha, is more than a celebration of Indian culture—it’s a way to bring people...

Meet Lucy: 3.18-Million-Year-Old Human Fossil Arrives in Prague
For the first time ever, one of the world’s most famous fossils arrived in Europe. Prague’s National Museum will showcase two of the world’s most famous human ancestor fossils. Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old Australopithecus afarensis skeleton, and...

American Airlines explains direct flights to Budapest, Prague – VIDEO
American Airlines has announced its widebody summer schedule for 2026, highlighting two new Central European destinations: Budapest and Prague. Starting in May 2026, the new nonstop flights will operate out of the airline’s Philadelphia hub,...

Health authorities seeking to boost vaccination coverage in Czech Republic
Health authorities are seeking to boost vaccination coverage in Czech Republic, Czech Television reported citing the Ministry of Health. Immunization rates against some diseases have been falling in recent years, with measles coverage dropping to...

Gen Z loves Prague: Czech capital lands in Time Out’s top 20 cities worldwide
Prague secured a spot in the top 20, joining cities such as Bangkok, Melbourne, and New York on a list shaped by more than 18,500 voices worldwide. The Czech capital, often celebrated for its blend of historic architecture and modern creativity,...

Czech Republic to advance high-speed train travel with EIB advisory support
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. EIB to advise Czech railway infrastructure manager Správa železnic on three major projects including the rail link to Prague airport and high-speed...

Ethiopia's famous fossils of Lucy, Selam to be displayed in Czech Republic
Addis Ababa: Ethiopia's famous hominid fossils, Lucy and Selam, have left for Central Europe for display in an upcoming exhibition on human origins in the Czech Republic. In a statement issued Friday, the Ethiopian Ministry of Tourism announced...

Czech gun legislation stumbles forward
Tennessee rejected tougher gun laws after the Covenant School shooting. But Czech citizens pushed for more gun laws after a 2023 university attack. A law was passed by the Czech Republic’s upper house in March 2024, but it does not take effect...
Israel Pulls Australian Officials’ Visas Amid Diplomatic Rift
Kanye West walking on the red carpet during the 67th Grammy Awards held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Feb. 2, 2025. Photo: Elyse Jankowski/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect In the Czech Republic, local officials have pushed back against a...

Prague will not host Ye concert, says mayor: 'No room for antisemitism'
Prague Mayor Bohuslav Svoboda has spoken out against a possible concert by American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, signaling that the city will not support hosting the controversial artist. His remarks come amid growing calls from...

Czech Republic opens diplomatic mission in Dnipro
The Czech Republic has opened a diplomatic mission in Dnipro, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky announced at Platform X on Wednesday. “Czechia is not afraid of Putin. Today I officially opened our diplomatic office in Dnipro, managed by our...

Czech Republic Opens Diplomatic Representative Office In Dnipro
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) He announced the opening via social media , according to Ukrinform. "The Czech Republic is not afraid of Putin. Today [August 13], I officially opened our diplomatic representative office in Dnipro, which operates under the...

Ayurveda Seminars Attract Hundreds Across Czech Republic Amid Growing Interest in Natural Healing
PNN Czech Republic [EU], August 15: A series of Ayurveda seminars held across three major Czech cities -- Prague, Hradec Kralove, and Brno -- concluded successfully in mid-June, drawing widespread participation from individuals and professionals...
FNE Oscar Watch 2026: Czech Republic Selects I’m Not Everything I Want to Be as Oscar Bid
PRAGUE: Klára Tasovská’s documentary I’m Not Everything I Want to Be has been selected as the Czech Republic’s candidate for the 98th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences award in the Best International Feature Film category. The film is a...

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic on the Humanitarian Situation in the Gaza Strip
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Czechia considers the decision by the Israeli government's security cabinet to occupy the city of Gaza to be a risky move. At the same time, we must recognize that the conflict primarily persists because key...

Business News | Ayurveda Seminars Attract Hundreds Across Czech Republic Amid Growing Interest in Natural Healing
PNN Czech Republic [EU], August 15: A series of Ayurveda seminars held across three major Czech cities -- Prague, Hradec Kralove, and Brno -- concluded successfully in mid-June, drawing widespread participation from individuals and professionals...

Exploring Prague’s Soviet-Era Metro Before Flying KLM To Amsterdam
My final day in Prague (and beyond) centered on transit, including Metro trains, buses, airplanes, and vans. I woke up early to get some work done before heading downstairs around 10:30 am for breakfast the Andaz Prague. The breakfast spread...

Big American 4 tennis players to represent United States in Davis Cup match vs. Czech Republic
U.S. Davis Cup captain Bob Bryan is going with the Big American 4 in Delray Beach. Going against a prior statement for his five-man roster, Bryan has selected American’s top four guns – Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe and Tommy Paul -...

Czech Republic commissions Rheinmetall to maintain Leopard 2 and Büffel 3
Czech Republic commissions Rheinmetall to maintain Leopard 2 main battle tanks and Büffel 3 armoured recovery vehicles – contract worth up to €250 million. The Czech Ministry of Defence has commissioned Rheinmetall to provide extensive service and...

Czech Republic commissions Rheinmetall to maintain Leopard 2 main battle tanks and Büffel 3 armoured recovery vehicles – contract worth up to €250 million
13 August 2025 – The Czech Ministry of Defence has commissioned Rheinmetall to provide extensive service and maintenance work for the Leopard 2A4 main battle tank and the Bergepanzer 3 “Büffel” armoured recovery vehicle. A corresponding...