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Lamplighters of Prague's Charles Bridge: A tradition dating back to 1847
In addition to the Christmas markets, Prague also revives a tradition every December on the Charles Bridge, dating back to the days when street lamps were powered by gas.
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In the footsteps of Robert Langdon: Dan Brown’s new thriller inspires themed city tours
Dan Brown’s newest novel The Secret of Secrets set in Prague has already inspired themed city tours tracing Langdon’s footsteps around the city.
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Africa Day highlights historic Czech-African partnership
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized the National Development Day and Africa Day, where diplomats, investors, and NGOs discussed development policy.
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Kvietah and the thinking of Generation Z
Have you ever wondered what motivates today's young adults? Magdalena Fendrychová, who performs under the stage name Kvietah, offers some insights.
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Atlas of Climate Change aims to empower non-experts with facts
The Atlas of Climate Change, which provides people with easy-to-use infographics summarising key facts about this global challenge, is now available in English.
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“We punch above our weight”: Czech development cooperation in spotlight
The first National Development Day was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday. It highlighted cooperation with developing countries, including on human rights.
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A wine register and clean drinking water: Czech development projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Czechia has been developing close partnerships in Bosnia and Herzegovina since the 1990s and has also been supporting it in its preparations for EU accession.
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Midi Lidi: the band to help you overcome the Covid blues
No list of the best alternative pop music acts of the past year would be complete without the band Midi Lidi, who released two new albums in 2021.
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Songs from the living room: Amelie Siba’s critically acclaimed debut album
Young Czech solo artist Amelie Siba has recently won the Apollo music critics’ award for Czech album of the year for her debut LP, called Dye My Hair.