Prague to Equip 120 Trams with Air Conditioning by 2031

Prague’s public transport network is set for a major upgrade in passenger comfort. Over the next six years, the Prague Public Transport Company (DPP) will install air conditioning in 123 Škoda 15T trams that currently lack this feature. The city...

Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products On The Rise In The Czech Republic

The proportion of people who use tobacco and nicotine products has risen in the Czech Republic in recent years, according to the results of the government’s annual report on tobacco for 2024, presented at a press conference yesterday by Pavla...

Melting Glaciers Could Lead to More Frequent and Explosive Volcanic Eruptions: Study

A photographer approaches the craters of the active Sundhnúkur volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula near Grindavik, Iceland on June 2, 2024. John Moore / Getty Images Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper,...

Europe’s top pickpocket hotspots revealed by ex-detective

An ex-detective has revealed Europe’s top pickpocketing destinations, as Brits gear up for the summer holidays. Appearing on BBC Morning Live on Wednesday (9 July), Rebecca Mason cautioned that whilst theft can happen anywhere, big cities rank the...

Vietnamese culture shines in Czech Republic

Prague (VNA) – A special art programme, "Quintessence of Vietnamese culture", performed by the Vietnam National Music, Song and Dance Theatre was held in Prague on June 26, beginning a series of key activities celebrating the 75th anniversary of...

Air Arabia To Begin Daily Service To Prague

(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia has announced the launch of a new daily non-stop service connecting Sharjah, UAE, with Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, starting December 20, 2025. “We are...

Prague to Japan by car: seven Czech old-timers en route to Osaka EXPO 2025

Photo: ROBOT Expedition Prague - Ósaka EXPO 2025 The journey from Prague to EXPO Osaka is the brainchild of Josef Zajíček, mission leader and automotive entrepreneur, who pitched the idea in an unrelated conversation with Czech Commissioner...

Modernisation of Dukovany turbine halls planned

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 The Czech Republic's ČEZ says it is scoping out the modernisation of Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant's turbine halls with a view to possible increases in output as well as operation to 60 years. (Image: CEZ) The project aims to...

We Can Compete Against The Best In Champions League –Slavia Prague Star Ogbu

Nigeria international Igoh Ogbu has expressed confidence that Slavia Prague can hold their own against Europe’s best in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Slavia Prague were crowned Czech First League champions last season, and will compete with...

National judo team to join Prague Junior European Cup

The Prague Junior European Cup will take place on July 5-6 in the Czech Republic, Azernews reports. Azerbaijan will be represented by 22 judokas (14 boys and 8 girls) across 10 weight categories. The male judokas participating in the Prague Junior...

China’s assassination plot in Prague exposes CCP’s global terror network

Taipei [Taiwan], July 3 (ANI): National security experts are warning that China may repeat its apparent attempt to target Taiwanese political figures abroad, following revelations of a planned harassing incident during former vice president-elect...

Brno’s Planet Festival Returns Next Week With a New Model Depicting A Dry Earth

Established in 2019 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, Brno’s Planet Festival has since become a regular event, attracting both space enthusiasts and casual spectators. This year’s edition will take place in the Kraví hora Park...

Modern media through the eyes of Bulgarian Veselin Vačkov from the Czech Republic

If we had to highlight the features that distinguish a successful Bulgarian in Central Europe, we would not focus on some big businessman who flaunts an expensive car and a number of material possessions. Actually, the image of a successful...

Prague Planetarium reopens with truly revolutionary technology

The Prague Planetarium has reopened to visitors after a two-year costly renovation. It now boasts a state-of-the-art, fully digital LED dome, the largest of its kind in the world. The projections transform the way visitors experience outer space.

Emirates Marks 15 Years of Direct Flights Between Dubai and Prague

Emirates has reached a major milestone in Czech aviation, celebrating 15 years of operating direct flights between Prague and Dubai. Since its inaugural flight on July 1, 2010, the airline has transported over 3 million passengers across more than...

Mini gets into gear with Transatel to drive connected car services

In-vehicle connectivity is becoming a standard for even the most classic of automotive marques, and few come more classic than the Mini, whose drivers can now activate the personal embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) of their car with...

Vietnamese culture shines in Czech Republic

'Signed a new contract' – Igoh Ogbu addresses speculation about his future at Slavia Prague

Following a string of impressive performances for Slavia Prague, Igoh Ogbu has drawn interest from several clubs across Europe. Slavia Prague fended off interest from Galatasaray and several French Ligue 1 clubs to tie Ogbu down to a new contract...

China's assassination plot in Prague exposes CCP's global terror network

National security experts are warning that China may repeat its apparent attempt to target Taiwanese political figures abroad, following revelations of a planned harassing incident during former vice president-elect Hsiao Bi-khim's March 2024...

Czech Housing Fund acquires 342-unit portfolio in Brno and Ostrava, portfolio nears €74m

Czech Housing Fund (Fond Ceskeho Bydlení SICAV) has expanded its growing residential portfolio with the acquisition of three multifamily buildings totalling 342 rental units and over 14,000 m² of leasable space. Located across Brno and Ostrava,...