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Czech-African Health Forum biggest event of its kind in decades
A Czech-African Health Forum began at Prague’s Černín Palace on Wednesday. We spoke to Deputy Foreign Minister Martin Tlapa to find out why Africa is important to Czechia.
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Prague exhibition showcases work of Chinese dissident artist
A new exhibition focuses on the work of Chinese dissident artist Badiucao. The show has made news after the local Chinese Embassy tried to get it cancelled.
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The Czech Tiger King
The Netflix series Tiger King may have struck Europeans as something that could only happen in the US. But Czechia has its own subculture of keeping exotic animals as pets.
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Expert questions plan for Ukrainian Roma refugees
Amid reports of Ukrainian Roma refugees sleeping at Prague’s Main Train Station, a tent city has been erected in the Troja district to provide accommodation for them.
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77th edition of Prague Spring Festival opens on Thursday
The Prague Spring festival was disrupted during the last two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but is happy to return in full force once again with a special programme.
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Brno start-up wins millions in investment money to grow pork in lab
Animal farming is a huge greenhouse gas emitter - but most people are not willing to give up meat. How can we solve this? Entrepreneur Roman Lauš may have the answer.
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Legendary rock frontman Petr Janda celebrates his 80th birthday
Petr Janda, founder and frontman of legendary Czech rock band Olympic, celebrated his 80th birthday on Monday.
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New monument to honour teenage girl who helped Heydrich assassins
Prague 8 has chosen the winner of a competition for a memorial to Jindřiška Nováková, the 14-year old girl whose family hid Reinhard Heydrich's assassins.
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Economists: Raising minimum wage would be economic suicide
The head of the Trade Union Confederation has threatened a strike if the minimum wage is not increased. But economists warn that raising it could lead to further inflation.
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Should second foreign language be voluntary for Czech primary school students?
The government has proposed making a second foreign language voluntary for Czech primary school students rather than compulsory as it is currently, sparking debate.