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Pub U Zlateho Tygra serving great and good (and regular Joes) for over 150 years
Pivnice U Zlateho Tygra, At the Golden Tiger, is a name that resonates with all Czech beer lovers. Located on Husova Street in Prague's Old Town, it is one of the oldest…
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Czech Frisbee team earns silver at European Ultimate Championship
Frisbee ultimate is a fast growing sport. Even though its rules are somewhat similar to those of American rugby, it is non-contact, which makes it less aggressive. Mixed…
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Amateur puppet theatre entertaining children in Prague`s Old Town for almost 90 years
Only a few blocks away from the Old Town Square is the oldest permanent puppet theatre in the Czech Republic. It is called Rise loutek (Kingdom of Puppets in English) and…
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Inside of Vysehrad ramparts unusual venue for summer theatre production
The outdoor Summer Shakespeare Festival at Prague Castle has been a great success in recent years. However, it is not the only such seasonal theatrical experience…
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Croatian seaside flooded by Czechs again this summer
On hearing cicadas, most Czechs recall Croatia. Last summer, around 1 000 000 Czechs travelled there to enjoy summer vacation. In other words, one tenth of all citizens of…
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"Fare-dodging" can be fun, even when you have a ticket
When I was travelling by metro to work a few years ago, I made a bet with myself. Muzeum - where lines A and C intersect - is a favourite spot of ticket controllers. Sure…
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Ground squirrels may stop play in Prague's pitch for Olympic games
Later this year the Czech capital Prague will launch a bid to host the Summer Games in 2016. However, there are a number of obstacles on the route to becoming an official…
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Ground squirrels could hinder building of Olympic Village in Prague
In just three months Prague will make a bid to host the Olympic Games in 2016. However, there are a number of obstacles on the route to becoming an official candidate…
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Prague crowded for annual Museum Night
Dusk on Saturday belonged to almost 50 museums and galleries in Prague, which opened at 7 PM for the fourth year of what is called Museum Night. Their treasures were - for…
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Czech Republic facing acute shortage of dentists
Czechs fear that in a few years they will face great trouble finding a dentist. Currently there are about 1500 patients per one dentist, which puts the Czech Republic…