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Czech, Slovak presidents mark anniversary of common statehood by vintage train ride
As part of this year’s celebrations of the centenary of modern Czech statehood, Czech president Miloš Zeman and his Slovak counterpart Andrej Kiska undertook a joint ride…
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Brno festival marks centenary of modern Czech statehood, women’s suffrage
For the third year now, the Moravian capital Brno is hosting an international event that brings together representatives of various nationalities, cultures and faiths. The…
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Brno’s first Serial Killer festival showcases TV fiction from across Europe
Television professionals from across Europe as well as TV show enthusiasts and binge watchers from this country converged on the city of Brno last week for the first year…
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Learners of Czech meet in Brno for 50th time
The city of Brno is one of a number of venues where summer schools of Czech take place every year and bring together students from across the world. Now in its fiftieth…
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Meeting Brno celebrates “unity in diversity”
For the second year now the city of Brno has hosted a week-long festival commemorating its rich multicultural past. The Moravian capital, once home to large German and…
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Bianca Bellová: Books still have power
Bianca Bellová is a Prague-based translator, interpreter and author. Following her 2009 debut, "Sentimentální román" (Sentimental Novel), she has published three other…
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Street food festival presents cuisines from across the world
Prague’s embankments have become the heart of community life in recent years. Away from the beaten tourist tracks, the paved promenades along the Vltava River host various…
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Foreign police raid on warehouse of second biggest online grocer
The second largest online grocer on the Czech market – Rohlik.cz had to suspend operation on Thursday following a raid by the foreign police on the company’s Prague…
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“Natural Born Butchers” wine-tasting party pairs cork and pork
In recent years, Prague has been attracting more and more visitors who are interested specifically in the local cuisine and beverages. Besides regular food tours there are…
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Czech Republic increasingly popular as study abroad destination with US students
The Czech Republic is becoming increasingly popular with university students from the United States, according to the latest report by the Institute of International…