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Best Christmas Markets in Europe 2025: Prague Again Among the TOP 20 - Prague Daily News Prague continues to be one of the most popular destinations for Christmas market fans in 2025: in an international online vote organised by European Best Destinations, the Czech capital achieved 11th ...

Prague continues to be one of the most popular destinations for Christmas market fans in 2025: in an international online vote organised by European Best Destinations, the Czech capital achieved 11th place among the 20 best Christmas markets in Europe.

02.11.2025 09:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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First Škoda 52T Trams in Prague Enter Regular Service from Monday - Prague Daily News After nearly two decades, Prague is getting new trams again: from Monday, the first Škoda 52T vehicles will enter regular service. The modern trams are designed to offer more comfort and lower energy ...

After nearly two decades, Prague is getting new trams again: from Monday, the first Škoda 52T vehicles will enter regular service. The modern trams are designed to offer more comfort and lower energy consumption.

02.11.2025 09:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Dušičky: A Day of Quiet Remembrance in the Czech Republic - Prague Daily News At the beginning of November, cemeteries in the Czech Republic once again transform into seas of candlelight. Families come together to honour deceased friends and relatives, decorate graves, and spen...

Today cemeteries in the Czech Republic once again transform into seas of candlelight. Families come together to honour deceased friends and relatives, decorate graves, and spend a quiet moment in reflection.

02.11.2025 07:36 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Operation Faraon in Prague – Police Target Illegal Immigrants - Prague Daily News On Friday, the Prague police carried out a targeted check of foreigners and verified compliance with residence regulations as well as commercial drivers. On Friday, 31 October, a police operation took...

On Friday, the Prague police carried out a targeted check of foreigners and verified compliance with residence regulations as well as commercial drivers.

01.11.2025 12:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Snow, Ice or Frost: Winter Tyre Requirement Back in Force in the Czech Republic - Prague Daily News As of today, the requirement to use winter tyres in the Czech Republic under wintry conditions is back in force. Drivers should prepare their vehicles for the cold season in good time to stay safe on ...

As of today, the requirement to use winter tyres in the Czech Republic under wintry conditions is back in force. Drivers should prepare their vehicles for the cold season in good time to stay safe on the road and avoid potential fines.

01.11.2025 12:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A Partnership with Tradition: Škoda Delivers 352 New Kodiaq Models to the Czech Police - Prague Daily News The Czech police are modernising their fleet: Škoda Auto has begun delivering new service vehicles. In total, 352 Kodiaq models are to be handed over to the security forces by the end of the year. At ...

The Czech police are modernising their fleet: Škoda Auto has begun delivering new service vehicles. In total, 352 Kodiaq models are to be handed over to the security forces by the end of the year.

01.11.2025 07:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Gala Evening “Dalai Lama 90, Havel 89”: A Tribute to Friendship, Freedom and Spirituality - Prague Daily News In mid-November, Prague will host a special gala evening: at the Divadlo na Vinohradech, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Václav Havel will take centre stage. The evening “Dalai Lama 90, Havel 89” cele...

In mid-November, Prague will host a special gala evening: at the Divadlo na Vinohradech, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Václav Havel will take centre stage. The evening “Dalai Lama 90, Havel 89” celebrates culture, friendship and values such as freedom and compassion.

01.11.2025 06:59 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Olbrachtova: First Fully Excavated Station of the New Metro Line D - Prague Daily News Metro Line: Olbrachtova is the first station of the section between Pankrác and Olbrachtova whose tunnel work has been fully completed. This brings the completion of the line’s southern connection a s...

Metro Line: Olbrachtova is the first station of the section between Pankrác and Olbrachtova whose tunnel work has been fully completed. This brings the completion of the line’s southern connection a step closer.

31.10.2025 11:35 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Two thirds of Czechs satisfied with EU membership – the euro remains controversial - Prague Daily News A recent survey by the CVVM polling institute shows that most Czechs support the European Union, yet scepticism about the euro remains strong. Two thirds of the population view EU membership positivel...

A recent survey by the CVVM polling institute shows that most Czechs support the European Union, yet scepticism about the euro remains strong.

31.10.2025 06:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Lucy and Selam return to Ethiopia – Record visit at the National Museum in Prague - Prague Daily News After 60 days, Lucy and Selam, two of the oldest known human ancestors, returned to Ethiopia. The exhibition at the National Museum in Prague attracted over 210,000 visitors from home and abroad. Afte...

After 60 days, Lucy and Selam, two of the oldest known human ancestors, returned to Ethiopia. The exhibition at the National Museum in Prague attracted over 210,000 visitors from home and abroad.

31.10.2025 06:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Dobré sousedství: Prague Airport invests 34 million crowns in neighbourhood projects - Prague Daily News Prague Airport is investing in good neighbourly relations. Through various grant programmes, a total of CZK 34 million was channelled in 2025 into local projects – ranging from educational and cultura...

Prague Airport is investing in good neighbourly relations. Through various grant programmes, a total of CZK 34 million was channelled in 2025 into local projects – ranging from educational and cultural initiatives to environmental and wildlife protection measures.

30.10.2025 13:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Medical Cannabis in the Czech Republic: Demand on the Rise - Prague Daily News More and more doctors in the Czech Republic are prescribing medical cannabis. In the first nine months of 2025, the number of prescriptions issued rose to more than 41,000; on average, around 3,800 pa...

More and more doctors in the Czech Republic are prescribing medical cannabis. In the first nine months of 2025, the number of prescriptions issued rose to more than 41,000; on average, around 3,800 patients per month use this form of therapy.

30.10.2025 07:05 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Czech Republic Ahead of New Government: ANO, SPD and Motoristé sobě Agree on Coalition Programme - Prague Daily News The Czech Republic is on the verge of a new government: ANO, SPD and Motoristé sobě have agreed on their coalition programme. At the centre of the negotiations were, in addition to political prioritie...

The Czech Republic is on the verge of a new government: ANO, SPD and Motoristé sobě have agreed on their coalition programme. At the centre of the negotiations were, in addition to political priorities, the appointments to the key positions in the Chamber of Deputies.

30.10.2025 07:05 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Already Over One Million Vehicles Produced in 2025 in the Czech Republic – Electric Vehicle Production Booms - Prague Daily News The Czech automotive industry has once again surpassed the one million mark in vehicle production. Despite a slight decline compared with the previous year, the sector remains robust. According to the...

The Czech automotive industry has once again surpassed the one million mark in vehicle production. Despite a slight decline compared with the previous year, the sector remains robust.

30.10.2025 07:05 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Manic Street Preachers, The Flaming Lips and Slowdive join Metronome Prague 2026 line-up - Prague Daily News Metronome Prague 2026 has announced further highlights for its anniversary edition: Manic Street Preachers, The Flaming Lips and Slowdive will perform alongside Sting and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Th...

Metronome Prague 2026 has announced further highlights for its anniversary edition: Manic Street Preachers, The Flaming Lips and Slowdive will perform alongside Sting and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.

29.10.2025 13:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Veterans Day at Náměstí Míru – Prague 2 Honours Heroes of Past and Present - Prague Daily News For the 11th time, the Prague district of Praha 2 will honour the country’s war veterans on 11 November at Náměstí Míru. The all-day event commemorates courage, selflessness, and service to the father...

For the 11th time, the Prague district of Praha 2 will honour the country’s war veterans on 11 November at Náměstí Míru. The all-day event commemorates courage, selflessness, and service to the fatherland – with a varied programme, exhibitions, and a formal commemorative ceremony.

29.10.2025 10:48 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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České dráhy will continue the Starlink internet trial throughout the winter - Prague Daily News ČD, in collaboration with SpaceX, has extended the trial phase of the new satellite Wi-Fi through the winter months, allowing passengers to continue enjoying fast internet access on several routes in ...

ČD, in collaboration with SpaceX, has extended the trial phase of the new satellite Wi-Fi through the winter months, allowing passengers to continue enjoying fast internet access on several routes in the Czech Republic.

29.10.2025 10:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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President Pavel Confers 48 State Honours for Exceptional Service - Prague Daily News On the occasion of yesterday’s National Day on 28 October, President Petr Pavel honoured 48 individuals with state awards. The ceremonial event at Prague Castle recognised outstanding contributions in...

On the occasion of yesterday’s National Day on 28 October, President Petr Pavel honoured 48 individuals with state awards. The ceremonial event at Prague Castle recognised outstanding contributions in culture, sport and public service.

29.10.2025 07:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Rental Prices Keep Rising Across the Czech Republic – Brno Leads the Growth - Prague Daily News Rental prices in the Czech Republic continue to rise – and noticeably so. The trend is particularly evident in Brno, where prices in the third quarter of 2025 increased more sharply than in the capita...

Rental prices in the Czech Republic continue to rise – and noticeably so. The trend is particularly evident in Brno, where prices in the third quarter of 2025 increased more sharply than in the capital.

29.10.2025 07:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Czech Republic celebrates today the founding of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918 - Prague Daily News Across the Czech Republic, the national flags are flying today, schools and offices remain closed, and wreaths are being laid on Prague’s Vítkov Hill. The day commemorates the founding of independent ...

Across the Czech Republic, the national flags are flying today, schools and offices remain closed, and wreaths are being laid on Prague’s Vítkov Hill. The day commemorates the founding of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918.

28.10.2025 05:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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President Petr Pavel Officially Charges Andrej Babiš with Forming a New Government - Prague Daily News President Petr Pavel has officially tasked Andrej Babiš with forming a new government. Further talks on a possible coalition between ANO, SPD and Motoristé sobě are scheduled to follow on Wednesday. T...

President Petr Pavel has officially tasked Andrej Babiš with forming a new government. Further talks on a possible coalition between ANO, SPD and Motoristé sobě are scheduled to follow on Wednesday. The goal is to establish the Cabinet by mid-December at the latest.

28.10.2025 05:46 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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UB40 Coming to Prague in March next year: A Reggae Legend Live at Forum Karlín - Prague Daily News The British cult band UB40 is coming to Prague! In mid-March, they will perform their world-famous reggae and pop hits at Forum Karlín. Fans can look forward to an evening full of timeless classics an...

The British cult band UB40 is coming to Prague! In mid-March, they will perform their world-famous reggae and pop hits at Forum Karlín. Fans can look forward to an evening full of timeless classics and a charismatic live show.

27.10.2025 12:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Restoration of the Wooden Church of Saint Michael the Archangel on Petřín Hill Progresses - Prague Daily News The restoration of the wooden Church of St Michael the Archangel on Petřín Hill in Prague is making visible progress. Following the severe fire in 2020, the 18th-century monument is being rebuilt fait...

The restoration of the wooden Church of St Michael the Archangel on Petřín Hill in Prague is making visible progress. Following the severe fire in 2020, the 18th-century monument is being rebuilt faithfully to its original form.

27.10.2025 12:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Number of Ukrainian Refugees in the Czech Republic Rises Sharply Again - Prague Daily News The lifting of exit restrictions for young Ukrainian men is having a clear impact in the Czech Republic: the number of applications for temporary protection has more than doubled within a few weeks. T...

The lifting of exit restrictions for young Ukrainian men is having a clear impact in the Czech Republic: the number of applications for temporary protection has more than doubled within a few weeks.

27.10.2025 06:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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New Road Transport Inspection Takes Stock: 1,200 Offences in the First Three Months - Prague Daily News The new Road Transport Inspection (INSID) has presented its first report after three months of operation: during approximately 4,700 inspections on Czech roads and motorways, almost 1,200 offences wer...

The new Road Transport Inspection (INSID) has presented its first report after three months of operation: during approximately 4,700 inspections on Czech roads and motorways, almost 1,200 offences were recorded.

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Public Holiday: Large Shops Will Remain Closed on Tuesday, 28 October - Prague Daily News On 28 October, large shops across the Czech Republic will remain closed in observance of the national holiday marking the founding of independent Czechoslovakia. Under Czech law, retail outlets larger...

On 28 October, large shops across the Czech Republic will remain closed in observance of the national holiday marking the founding of independent Czechoslovakia. Under Czech law, retail outlets larger than 200 square metres must suspend operations on designated public holidays.

26.10.2025 11:06 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Prague Airport: Winter 2025/2026 Flight Schedule Starts Today – 127 Destinations and New Direct Connections Await - Prague Daily News At Václav Havel Airport Prague, the new Winter 2025/2026 flight schedule starts today. Travellers can look forward to 127 destinations worldwide, 15 new destinations and 12 new airlines. The new winte...

At Václav Havel Airport Prague, the new Winter 2025/2026 flight schedule starts today. Travellers can look forward to 127 destinations worldwide, 15 new destinations and 12 new airlines.

26.10.2025 07:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Growing Demand for Hepatitis A Vaccinations in the Czech Republic - Prague Daily News A sharp rise in Hepatitis A cases in the Czech Republic has triggered a real vaccination boom. Within just a few days, thousands of people received the vaccine – more than at any time in decades. The ...

A sharp rise in Hepatitis A cases in the Czech Republic has triggered a real vaccination boom. Within just a few days, thousands of people received the vaccine – more than at any time in decades. The huge demand is now leading to shortages of vaccines.

26.10.2025 07:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Českomoravská and Florenc: Disruptions on Metro Lines B and C over Two Weekends - Prague Daily News Over the next two weekends, commuters in Prague should expect disruptions to metro services. The reason is construction work at the Českomoravská and Florenc stations. The coming weekends, commuters i...

Over the next two weekends, commuters in Prague should expect disruptions to metro services. The reason is construction work at the Českomoravská and Florenc stations.

25.10.2025 05:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Prague approves planning agreement – investor contributes to public infrastructure in Žižkov - Prague Daily News Prague has approved an agreement with the Central Group to support the development of public infrastructure in the Centrum Nový Žižkov district. Planned are a new school, a kindergarten, and a park wi...

Prague has approved an agreement with the Central Group to support the development of public infrastructure in the Centrum Nový Žižkov district. Planned are a new school, a kindergarten, and a park with a square.

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