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New social media platform Clubhouse sees fast increase in Czech users
Clubhouse, a new social media application, gained its first Czech users this month and has expanded quickly.
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Leoš Janáček: Pilky from the Lachian Dances
Janáček’s Lachian Dances take listeners to the composer’s home region of northern Moravia. Pilky is probably the best-loved composition from the collection.
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Bohuslav Martinů: Selanka from Kytice
In this episode, we will talk about Bohuslav Martinů’s Selanka.
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Opposition MP to help create new government website explaining COVID-19 restrictions
Opposition MP Dominik Feri will work with the government on a new website explaining the measures against Covid-19
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Kampa Island: Prague’s ‘little Venice’
Prague’s Kampa Island, located on the west bank of the Vltava River, is among the Lesser Quarter’s most idyllic and romantic spots.
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The Spanish birds of Czech cuisine
Spanish bird comprises traditional Czech beef roll filled with sauce, bacon, pickled cucumbers, sausage, and eggs. It can be served with rice, potatoes, or dumplings.
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Fruit Dumplings
Czech cuisine offers various types of dumplings (knedlíky in Czech), making use of all sorts of ingredients. Especially tasty are fruit dumplings.
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Nový Svět: Quaint district once known as Naples of Prague
In a hidden corner of Prague’s Hradčany, the extremely picturesque Nový Svět (New World) district has over the years been home to servants, paupers and artists.
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Bramboráky: Czech Potato Pancakes
“Bramboráky” (potato pancakes) are one of the treasured foods of Czech cuisine.
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Prague’s Faust House: home of alchemists and other peculiar residents
Prague’s Faust House, located on the southern side of Charles Square, is associated with a plethora of mysterious stories and legends.