News & Views Directory 1
This is a full directory of all 83 articles about Prague, listed in reverse order, with the most recent article at the top. If you'd prefer to search for some particular article, please use the search facility on the news front page.
Apr.19.2013 | |
The number of Prague residents using their bikes on a regular basis has doubled in the last two years. According to the news portal Prague Daily Monitor, over 1... | |
Apr.04.2013 | |
In the presence of European Commission chief Manuel Barosso, Czech president Miloš Zeman raised the flag of the European Union at the president's seat. As Radio... | |
February 28, 2 | |
A group of MPs in the lower house are drafting a new bill on legalising prostitution – the third such attempt in recent years. Prostitution in the Czech Republi... | |
January 8, 201 | |
In the future visitors to the Czech countryside could come across a species not seen in this part of the world for a great many years: wild horses. A local wil... | |
Dec.17.2012 | |
Although it is perceived as one of Europe’s most atheist countries the Czech Republic has an impressive network of cathedrals, basilicas, chapels and, even a ch... | |
Nov.28.2012 | |
The homeless, the thieves, the druggies - the real life of Prague streets at night is the aim of a new social enterprise, Pragulic, offering tours that let you ... | |
Oct.23.2011 | |
A photographer and recently businessman, Kirill Rudenko decided to open a unique business. He sells canned air from different parts of Prague as an alternative ... | |
Aug.30.2012 | |
It seems hard to believe, but this year’s Pride festivities in Prague were only its second in history - making Prague the last European Union capital to host ... | |
Aug.5.2012 | |
Well-known Prague artist David Cerny, who is known for his many sculptures and installations including as a tank painted pink, has unveiled his latest work to... | |
Jul.2.2012 | |
Overcoming great personal turmoil, Melissa Reid managed to emerge victorious at Prague's Raiffeisenbank Golf Masters which took place at the Albatross golf re... | |
Jun.2.2012 | |
The much-anticipated opening of the “Slav Epic” series of paintings by Art Nouveau master Alfons Mucha has taken place at Prague’s Trade Fair Palace. The exhi... | |
May.06.2012 | |
A brand new cultural attraction has opened in Prague, aimed at visitors and tourists alike - the Gastronomy Museum. First to open in the museum is the second ... | |
Mar.31.2012 | |
Michelin, makers of highly regarded restaurant guide Michelin Main Cities of Europe, have announced the Prague restaurants which will be added to the guide fo... | |
Mar.12.2012 | |
Czech historian and amateur researcher Jiri Kuchal has discovered seven paintings in a convent in Doksany that are believed to have once been owned by the Naz... | |
Jan.30.2012 | |
Four figures from Prague's famous astronomical clock have been removed for maintenance and repairs, a process which will likely take two months. The wooden fi... | |
Jan.9.2012 | |
The city of Prague continues to mourn one of its foremost heros of the 20th century - former Czech president Vaclav Have, who died on December 18 2011 aged 75... | |
Dec.5.2011 | |
Zdenek Miler, the Czech creator of the world famous cartoon character Krtek, has died at the age of 90. Krtek (Little Mole) was beloved by generations of childr... | |
Nov.5.2011 | |
The ladies of Prague may soon expect a little blue box for that special occasion from next year, as fame New York-based jewellers Tiffany & Co. prepare to ope... | |
Oct.2.2011 | |
Future desk-bound HR employee Miroslav Jonas, 21, wanted to show how an office chair can be used actively - so he travelled 380km in the wheeled seat. Current... | |
Sep.3.2011 | |
Thousands of people marched through the streets of Prague in August to celebrate the city's first gay pride parade and festival. About 300 police were on hand g... | |
Jul.31.2011 | |
Gothic cellars unearthed between Prague’s Old Town and its New Town are under threat after Czech Culture Minister Jiri Besser cancelled cultural heritage protec... | |
Jul.1.2011 | |
The famous Pink Tank, created by acclaimed Czech artist David Cerny in 1991, has returned to its native Prague where it has been placed on a pontoon on the Vlta... | |
Jun.5.2011 | |
Irish novelist John Banville has won the 2011 Franz Kafka Prize, awarded by the Franz Kafka Society in Prague. Banville previously won the Man Booker prize for ... | |
May.1.2011 | |
The remains of a caveman, or more precisely a pre-Bronze age farmer from approximately 2900-2500 BC have been unearthed outside of Prague. Because of the man's ... | |
Apr.5.2011 | |
Bad news for those who have been looking forward to visiting the mechanical wonder that is Prague’s Astronomical Clock. One of the most iconic Prague sights, ... | |
Mar.1.2011 | |
Inspired by American presidential libraries, the Vaclav Havel Library was created in 2004 to house the works of the thinker, playwright, poet, and former Czec... | |
Feb.6.2011 | |
The Prague Zoo, one of the top zoos in the world, is also home to one of the world’s most successful breeding programmes for the endangered Komodo dragon. Rec... | |
Jan.5.2011 | |
The arrival of the new year also means the imminent approach of one of Prague’s most anticipated cultural events, particularly for ballet lovers - the Prague ... | |
Dec.6.2010 | |
A museum focused on Russian art from the 18th to 20th century has opened in Prague this month by private art collector Valery Larionov. Most of the over 150 p... | |
Nov.7.2010 | |
The first lady of contemporary Czech poetry, Viola Fischerova, has died at the age of 75. The poet was battling a terminal disease before she passed away in P... | |
Sept.29.2010 | |
The EU continues to be troublesome ground for Google, as it attempts to expand its Street View service throughout the world. The online service, which require... | |
Aug.1.2010 | |
American-based beer giant Anheuser-Busch, makers of international beer brands such as Kirin and Beck's as well as the American Budweiser lager, has been unabl... | |
Jul.4.2010 | |
For some, smoking a cigarette after a meal in a restaurant, or with an point of beer in a pub, is an integral part of their outing. For others, to sit in a room... | |
2.July.2010 | |
Czech experts have called for the Czech Research Institute of Brewing and Malting to patent their version of powdered beer. The institute has been producing pow... | |
May.27.2010 | |
Prague's top alternative, multilingual festival - the Fringe Festival - kicks off 28 May with a packed schedule of 40 different shows and 200 performances las... | |
Apr.29.2010 | |
An anthology following the last 20 years of literary achievement in Prague has been published, including works by both Czech and expat writers. As the Prague Po... | |
Dalai Lama Documentary Wins Award at Prague's One World Festival | Mar.15.2010 |
We are now midway through the 12th annual One World Film Festival here in Prague, and two significant awards have already been announced. The winner of ... | |
Feb.11.2010 | |
Opening the forthcoming 2010-2011 NHL (National Hockey League) season, American ice hockey team the Boston Bruins play two games in Prague. Several other NHL... | |
Jan.26.2010 | |
Popular travel website TripAdvisor has announced the results of its annual Traveler's Choice Awards, and Prague, particularly its hotels, has come out a winner.... | |
Dec.18.2009 | |
Heading to the Paris of the East this winter season? If this Christmas turns out to be a white one, you're in for quite the view. But there's more to Prague tha... | |
Aug.03.2009 | |
What have Saddam Hussein and a Soviet tank got in common? Well they both feature in an exhibition by controversial Czech artist David Cerný, who shook up EU po... | |
July.04.2009 | |
Off for a short break to Prague anytime soon? The city remains an absolute must for anyone travelling around middle Europe, and its reputation as lively and cu... | |
June.08.2009 | |
Wenceslas Square, backdrop to some of Prague's most pivotal events, is to get a long-overdue face lift and last week the city's Mayor announced more details of ... | |
2.4.2009 | |
Fancy a free stay in Amsterdam? HostelBookers can get you there. Just go to HostelBookers Easter Egg Competition on Twitter, and you soon could be savouring the... | |
27.03.2009 | |
"Strengthening US ties to Europe" is the main subject of the American president Barack Obama’s first public foreign-policy speech, which will take place in Prag... | |
26.02.2009 | |
The 18th century villa in Prague, home to the Museum of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was returned to the Czech Mozart Association. After years of law suits, the... | |
20.01.2009 | |
Although the representatives of UNESCO objected to the idea of erecting two Pankr·c skyscrapers in Prague, stating that they're too high to fit in the historica... | |
04.11.2008 | |
Although the middle of an economical crisis isn't the best time to take responsibility for anything, on January 1 the Czech Republic will be assuming the presid... | |
Oct. 24. 2008 | |
Everybody knows the tragic story of Titanic. You've read papers, you've seen the movie, you've heard Celine Dion sing...Now you can get to know the magic atmosp... | |
Jun.13.2008 | |
The Czech Republic national team has so far won one game and lost one game in the UEFA Euro 2008 Championships tournament, with one game to go in their group. T... | |
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