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<title>OK Praha &#45; Tomas Kauer &#45; Senior News Editor</title>
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<title>Czech Beer Soup (Pivní polévka)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Beer is the Czech national drink, no argument there! But this golden liquid also found its way into our cooking pots, and one of the most surprising results is beer soup, or pivní polévka. I took this recipe from an old Czech cookbook by Magdalena Dobromila Rettigová, written in the first half of the 19th century. […]
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Czech Man Jailed 13 Days After Protest on Moscow’s Red Square</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A judge at Moscow’s Tverskoy District Court sentenced a Czech man to 13 days in jail on Tuesday for staging a protest on Red Square. Identified as Michal Plamenek, the man was arrested for holding up a sign in English next to Lenin’s Mausoleum on Sunday afternoon, the court’s press service said in a statement. No details were provided as to what was written on Plamenek’s sign, but the court press service said a judge ruled that the inscription was “aimed at discrediting the Russian Armed Forces.” Police officers arrested Plamenek because Red Square directly adjoins the Kremlin, where protests are banned. He allegedly refused to listen to a request by officers to accompany them to a police station and resisted arrest. A judge found Plamenek guilty on three separate administrative counts of discrediting the Russian military, violating protest rules and disobeying a police officer. He was also fined a total of 60,000 roubles, around CZK 15,000. The Czech Foreign Ministry said its embassy in Moscow has been providing the detained man with consular assistance from the outset. It declined to comment further because of the sensitivity of the case. Promote your business to thousands of expats in Prague Find...
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Prague Metro and Tram Disruptions Planned for September 28 Weekend</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Prague commuters should expect changes to metro and tram services from Saturday, September 26, through Monday, September 28, as maintenance work affects Metro Line C and tram routes in Libeň. Metro Line C will be suspended between Pražského povstání and Chodov for the entire long weekend. Trains will continue running between Letňany and Pražského povstání, while the southern section between Chodov and Háje will operate as a shuttle service. Four stations will be affected by the closure: Pankrác, Budějovická, Kačerov and Roztyly. Passengers can use replacement bus XC, which will run between Pražského povstání and Chodov via all four stations. Hundreds of railway sleepers to be replaced The closure will allow Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) workers to replace several hundred wooden sleepers with concrete ones. Once the work is completed, around 17,000 of the approximately 20,000 original sleepers between Florenc and Kačerov will have been replaced. DPP said the work is scheduled during long weekends because the materials used to secure the new sleepers need more time to harden than a standard weekend allows. Tram services suspended in Libeň Tram services will also be disrupted between Palmovka and Ke Stírce from early Saturday morning until 6 p.m. Monday. Several lines...
The post Prague Metro and Tram Disruptions Planned for September 28 Weekend appeared first on Prague Morning. ]]></description>
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<title>More Than 250 People Fall Ill in Salmonella Outbreak at Prague School</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ More than 240 children and 10 adults have developed gastrointestinal symptoms in connection with a suspected Salmonella outbreak at a school in Prague’s Újezd nad Lesy district. Masaryk Elementary School, which has around 1,100 pupils, is being temporarily closed while health authorities investigate the source of the infection. The school’s kitchen and cafeteria will also undergo thorough disinfection. Salmonella has so far been confirmed by laboratory tests in four children, according to Petra Batok, a spokesperson for the Prague Public Health Authority. Officials are continuing to investigate how the infection entered the school. The first cases were reported earlier this week. The largest number of illnesses has been recorded among upper-level pupils and children attending Montessori classes. Classes for those groups were cancelled on Wednesday, while all pupils have been given Thursday and Friday off. Food samples taken from the school cafeteria have been sent for laboratory testing, with results expected on Friday. The final number of people affected is not yet known. Health officials are collecting additional information through questionnaires completed by parents and adults who visited the cafeteria. The Prague public health authorities have described the incident as an epidemic. Prague emergency services have received 55 calls from...
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Prague Taxi Drivers Could Be Tested on Czech and Local Geography</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Prague taxi drivers could soon be required to demonstrate their knowledge of Czech and the city’s geography. The Chamber of Deputies approved the change on Wednesday as part of an amendment to the Road Traffic Act. The legislation does not automatically introduce testing in Prague or other Czech cities. Instead, it would give municipalities the authority to impose such requirements. Under the amendment, municipalities could test taxi drivers on their legal rights and obligations, their Czech language skills to the extent necessary for the job, and their knowledge of locations within the municipality that are relevant to taxi services. The bill now goes to the Senate. What the new rules could mean for taxi drivers The issue has been debated in Prague for some time, particularly as the taxi industry has changed with the rapid growth of app-based services. Pirate Party leader Zdeněk Hřib introduced a more detailed proposal in May. That version included specific provisions defining what drivers could be required to know and what would fall outside the scope of the tests. For example, the proposal said drivers should not be expected to demonstrate encyclopedic knowledge of Prague’s landmarks. Transport Minister Ivan Bednárik of the SPD, however, argued...
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>New Sports Complex Opens in Prague’s Riegrovy Sady</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A new sports complex has opened in Riegrovy Sady, giving residents of Prague 2 access to a refurbished court, parkour equipment, a climbing wall and an outdoor fitness area. The facility, next to the TJ Sokol Královské Vinohrady building, was officially opened Tuesday afternoon. The renovation and installation of new equipment cost CZK 8.7 million, excluding VAT. The site is intended for people of different ages and can be used for several sports. The refurbished court is suitable for football and basketball, while the new equipment includes a parkour area, climbing wall and a small fitness zone. The project forms part of the district’s longer-term plans for Riegrovy Sady. Officials said the upper section of the park has lacked sufficient space for outdoor sports and exercise. The sports area occupies land that until last year was used by two unauthorized structures, the Ice Magic ice sculpture exhibition and the Containall sports and cultural center. The district is also considering a much larger project for the site. A multifunctional hall for sports and cultural events could eventually replace the current outdoor facility. Petr Janů, deputy chairman of TJ Sokol Královské Vinohrady, previously said the goal was to create a building designed...
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Concert Tipp: Cameron Whitcomb in Zurich at Kaufleuten, 14.02.2027</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Big news this week! Cameron Whitcomb is coming to Zurich and bringing his The Kingdom of Fear tour to Switzerland. He is one of country music’s rising young stars and I couldn’t be more excited to have him play a show in Zurich next year. The Canadian singer-songwriter first caught attention with his appearance on […]
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>The Tenacious Women Horseback Archers of Kyrgyzstan</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/the-tenacious-women-horseback-archers-of-kyrgyzstan</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
Kyrgyz athletes are reviving old traditions and strengthening their national identity at this year’s World Nomad Games. From Eurasianet.
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Rescuing Art From Ukraine’s War Zones</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/rescuing-art-from-ukraines-war-zones</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
Curators and local officials keep working to save what they can amid Russia’s deliberate strikes on cultural infrastructure and theft of countless artworks.
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Can Peter Magyar Undo Orbanism Without Repeating It? </title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/can-peter-magyar-undo-orbanism-without-repeating-it</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
Many Hungarians broadly support the new prime minister’s drive to reverse the autocratic trend of the Orban years, although analysts warn of possible backlash.
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<title>‘Country is a Place in Your Heart’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
For Georgia’s first country singer, the genre has a universal language that surpasses geography. From OC Media.
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Kosovo’s Ex&#45;President Thaci Sentenced to 25 Years for War Crimes</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/kosovos-ex-president-thaci-sentenced-to-25-years-for-war-crimes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
Three other former KLA commanders also convicted of crimes against civilians and political opponents; charges of crimes against humanity dismissed.
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Fresh from France: Meet Benjamin, the Founder of The French in Prague</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ For the past 12 years, Benjamin has been building a life in Prague – and helping bring a taste of France to the Czech capital. What began as a business supplying wine to hotels, restaurants and wine bars 10 years ago has gradually grown into The French, a food business focused on bringing French products directly to Prague. The company started with an e-shop selling mainly wine, pâté, jam, honey and foie gras. But Benjamin soon realized there was something missing: fresh French produce. “The idea, step by step, was that we were missing fresh products to be able to open a physical shop. That’s how, two years ago, we started importing fresh products.” Today, The French operates two shops in Prague and imports a wide range of products directly from France, with a focus on freshness and quality while keeping prices accessible. “It cannot be fresher than what we import.” From Breakfast to Dinner Fresh fruit and vegetables have become one of the shop’s main attractions. The products are imported weekly, with a truck leaving France every Tuesday carrying oysters, mussels, cheeses, fish, meat, fruits and vegetables. “Two days ago it was in the sea and today it’s already...
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Riegrovy Sady to Host Goodbye Summer Party With Three Live Acts</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Summer may be drawing to a close, but the music season at Riegrovy Sady is not over yet. On Thursday, 17 September, Energy Pub will host the Goodbye Summer Party, organised by Ploom in cooperation with Energy Pub. The evening will feature a DJ set by Forgen, a performance by Jirka Drtil and a live concert by Renne Dang, following his sold-out show at Forum Karlín. Tickets cost CZK 100 and the event is open exclusively to guests aged 18 and over. The last long days and warm evenings of summer will get a musical send-off at Riegrovy Sady. The Goodbye Summer Party is designed for everyone who is not quite ready to say a final goodbye to summer and wants to enjoy one of the last outdoor evenings of the season. The evening will kick off with a set by DJ Forgen, followed by a performance by musician Jirka Drtil. The main highlight of the evening will be a concert by Renne Dang, Ploom brand ambassador, whose current music blends elements of rap, pop and pop-punk. His distinctive personal lyrics and energetic guitar-driven sound have already taken him to some of the country’s biggest stages. His recent achievements include...
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<title>Prague Run Day to Bring Six Races to Riegrovy Sady on September 19</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ On September 19, runners of all levels can take part in a new running event combining track and park races in one of Prague’s best-known green spaces. There are six different races to choose from, so whether you’re looking for a serious challenge or just want to get out and run, there’s an option for you. Six races to choose from The programme includes six races, ranging from a short family run to a one-hour challenge. The day will begin with the 800m Family Run, designed for young runners and their accompanying adults. There will also be an 800m race on the athletic track, offering participants the opportunity to compete over a short distance in a traditional track setting. For those looking for a longer challenge, the 1 Mile race will take place on the athletic oval. The organisers describe it as a special opportunity to race over the classic distance, with participation limited to a maximum of 30 runners. The 5km Solo Run will offer a more familiar challenge for runners of different experience levels. It is followed by the 4x3km Relay, a team race in which four runners each complete two 1.5km laps. The final event of the...
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<title>Prague Is Turning a Historic Factory Chimney Into an Observation Deck</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A glass elevator will carry visitors through the preserved chimney of a former distillery before emerging above its rim to reveal views of the city. Inside the developing Lihovar district in Smíchov, a historic factory chimney is being transformed into a viewing platform, with visitors set to travel through the structure in a panoramic glass elevator. The chimney, which stands approximately 50 meters tall, is part of the former Zlíchov distillery. Rather than demolishing the industrial landmark, developers have incorporated it into the redevelopment of the site. The project is being developed by Trigema, which is building the new Lihovar district on the former distillery grounds. The elevator itself is one of the project’s most unusual features. Once it reaches the top of the chimney, the cabin will lift a special cap weighing approximately 500 kilograms, allowing it to rise above the chimney’s opening. The glass cabin will then serve as an observation deck, offering a 360-degree view of Prague. From industrial site to new Prague district The Lihovar development is being built on the site of the former Zlíchov distillery in Prague 5. The redevelopment includes new buildings alongside the preservation of selected elements of the original industrial complex....
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<title>Groovy Market Fest Returns to Riegrovy Sady on October 3</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Prague’s Groovy Market Fest will return to Riegrovy Sady on Saturday, October 3, bringing together food, independent brands, design and live music for its third edition. The one-day event will take place at Energy Pub from noon until 10 p.m. Following two editions held during the summer, the organizers are extending the concept into the autumn, with visitors able to browse local products, eat street food and listen to live music and DJs throughout the day. The market is organised around three main areas. The Food Garden will focus on gastronomy and street food from local businesses, while Palm Street will feature bakeries, artisanal products and other local goods. The Design Zone will bring together fashion, design and products from independent Czech brands. Live performances and DJ sets will run from the afternoon into the evening, providing the musical programme alongside the market stalls. Marek Novák, founder of Groovy Market Fest, said the first two editions helped the team establish the format and identify what visitors respond to. “After two editions, we know exactly what works at Groovy Market Fest: high-quality local brands, good food, and an atmosphere that keeps people coming back,” Novák said. “This third edition is an...
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Climate Shocks Hit EU Corn Heartland</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
Hungary’s expected corn harvest could be down by two-thirds compared to 2018–19, while Romania could see a drop of more than half.
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Climate, Shocks, Hit, Corn, Heartland</media:keywords>
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<title>Aging in the Heat</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/aging-in-the-heat</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
Why the Czech Republic’s senior care system isn&#039;t equipped for a changing climate.
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aging, the, Heat</media:keywords>
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<title>Russia’s Employers Reveal the Limits of Putin’s Wartime Consensus</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/russias-employers-reveal-the-limits-of-putins-wartime-consensus</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/russias-employers-reveal-the-limits-of-putins-wartime-consensus</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
While Putin promises Russia’s war veterans who fought in Ukraine great honor, privileges, and a place among the elite, their return to civilian life and entry into the labor market paints a very different picture. From the LSE European Politics blog.
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Russia’s, Employers, Reveal, the, Limits, Putin’s, Wartime, Consensus</media:keywords>
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<title>The Balkan Shadow Timber Trade</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/the-balkan-shadow-timber-trade</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/the-balkan-shadow-timber-trade</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
How policy delays and historic governance gaps fuel illegal logging in Albania and across the region.
The post The Balkan Shadow Timber Trade appeared first on Transitions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Balkan, Shadow, Timber, Trade</media:keywords>
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<title>Why Holding Elections Now May Not Be the Best for Ukraine</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/why-holding-elections-now-may-not-be-the-best-for-ukraine</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/why-holding-elections-now-may-not-be-the-best-for-ukraine</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Ukraine’s next election is essential for its democratic future, but holding one while the country is still under attack by Russia may undermine the exact democracy it’s meant to preserve. From The Conversation.
The post Why Holding Elections Now May Not Be the Best for Ukraine appeared first on Transitions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, Holding, Elections, Now, May, Not, the, Best, for, Ukraine</media:keywords>
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<title>Boris Brejcha Brings his High&#45;Tech Minimal Show to Prague in October</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/boris-brejcha-brings-his-high-tech-minimal-show-to-prague-in-october</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/boris-brejcha-brings-his-high-tech-minimal-show-to-prague-in-october</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ One of the world’s most sought-after producers and the king of the high-tech minimal genre, German DJ Boris Brejcha, is returning to the Czech Republic. As part of his Reflections world tour, he will perform at Prague’s O2 Arena on Friday, October 2, 2026. For electronic music fans, one of the highlights of the season. Boris Brejcha, whose identity is inextricably linked to a mysterious Venetian mask, promises a show full of spectacular lighting and a breathtaking visual spectacle. He is recognized worldwide as a creator and pioneer of the “high-tech minimal” genre. The concert will be the artist’s only performance in the Czech Republic. Official ticket sales have already begun. Tickets are available exclusively through the official Ticketmaster and Ticketportal sales networks. Where did the iconic mask come from? At the age of six, Brejcha suffered serious injuries in a plane crash. He sustained severe burns to his face and body. Music became his escape, and he began producing it on his own at the age of twelve. He launched his official career in 2006. He made his debut at the Universo Paralello festival in Brazil, where he was inspired by the local carnival and chose his iconic Joker...
The post Boris Brejcha Brings his High-Tech Minimal Show to Prague in October appeared first on Prague Morning. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Czech Politicians Divided Over AfD Victory in Saxony&#45;Anhalt</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/czech-politicians-divided-over-afd-victory-in-saxony-anhalt</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/czech-politicians-divided-over-afd-victory-in-saxony-anhalt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has secured a major victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, prompting different reactions from Czech politicians. While some have congratulated the party and called for dialogue with its leaders, others have warned that the result reflects the growing strength of political extremism. The result has also renewed debate in the Czech Republic over migration, security and how mainstream parties should respond to the AfD. Martin Kupka, chairman of the Civic Democratic Party (ODS), described the result as a warning for Europe. He said democratic parties could not counter extremist movements simply by labeling them or ignoring issues that concern voters. “Democratic parties must offer clear solutions: a tough migration policy, security, less regulation and no populist waste of public money,” Kupka said. He added that the Czech Republic should avoid following the same political path. Vít Rakušan, leader of the Mayors and Independents (STAN), similarly said the election should serve as a lesson for Czech politicians. According to Rakušan, mainstream democratic parties risk losing voters when they leave issues such as migration and social problems to populist movements. Rather than focusing solely on the AfD’s success, he said, democratic parties should develop practical and sustainable...
The post Czech Politicians Divided Over AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt appeared first on Prague Morning. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Czech, Politicians, Divided, Over, AfD, Victory, Saxony-Anhalt</media:keywords>
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<title>Pickles Prague Festival: A Celebration of Pickled and Fermented Vegetables</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pickles-prague-festival-a-celebration-of-pickled-and-fermented-vegetables</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/pickles-prague-festival-a-celebration-of-pickled-and-fermented-vegetables</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Pickles Prague Festival will take place on September 19-20 at the Prague Exhibition Grounds, bringing together producers, food enthusiasts and visitors interested in pickled and fermented vegetables. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will focus on the wide variety of vegetables preserved through pickling and fermentation. More info here. Visitors can expect everything from traditional pickled cucumbers, peppers and beets to less familiar varieties from the Czech Republic and abroad. Alongside tastings and opportunities to buy pickled products, the programme will include workshops and educational talks covering pickling techniques, fermentation, the nutritional aspects of fermented vegetables and the role of preserved foods in different culinary traditions. The event will also feature live music throughout the day, while a dedicated children’s area will offer activities for younger visitors, making the festival suitable for families as well. Admission to the Pickles Prague Festival is free. Promote your business to thousands of expats in Prague Find out how.
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Prague Bids to Host 2029 European Figure Skating Championships</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/prague-bids-to-host-2029-european-figure-skating-championships</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/prague-bids-to-host-2029-european-figure-skating-championships</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prague is preparing a bid to host the 2029 European Figure Skating Championships, with the O2 Arena expected to serve as the main venue if the Czech capital wins the right to stage the competition. Prague City Council approved the candidacy on Monday following an approach from the Czech Figure Skating Union. The proposal comes several months after Prague hosted the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in March. City councilor for education and sports Antonín Klecanda (STAN) said the success of that event helped encourage the city to pursue another major international competition. “The response was very positive, and other countries asked whether another event of this kind could be held in Prague,” Klecanda said on Monday. “We reached an agreement, and today we approved our candidacy to host the European Figure Skating Championship in 2029.” The 2026 World Championships attracted a record number of spectators for a figure skating world championship, according to Klecanda. He also said international visitors had responded positively to Prague’s role as host city. The city has not yet determined when the 2029 championship would take place. The date will be discussed at a later stage, while Prague currently expects the competitions to be staged...
The post Prague Bids to Host 2029 European Figure Skating Championships appeared first on Prague Morning. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Prague Airport to Expand Border Control at Terminal 1</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/prague-airport-to-expand-border-control-at-terminal-1</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/prague-airport-to-expand-border-control-at-terminal-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prague Airport is expanding and modernising the border control area for arriving passengers at Terminal 1 to increase capacity and reduce waiting times. The project will add five new passport control desks and four EasyGoGate (EGG) self-service gates for eligible European passport holders. The work is scheduled to begin in September 2026 and is expected to be completed by the end of April 2027. The expansion comes as Prague Airport faces increased pressure at border control, particularly during peak hours. The introduction of the European Entry/Exit System (EES) in October 2025 has added to the workload at the airport. The project will also enlarge the waiting area before passport control and upgrade the ventilation system throughout the border control area. The total investment is estimated at CZK 290 million, including construction, design and engineering work, technical supervision and safety coordination. The new passport control equipment will be supplied and installed by the Police of the Czech Republic. Police representatives said the changes are also intended to strengthen security at the Schengen Area’s external border while ensuring the new facilities meet current security and legal requirements. Some queues and restrictions are expected The renovation will take place in stages to limit...
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Prague, Airport, Expand, Border, Control, Terminal</media:keywords>
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<title>Seven Days: Ukrainian Recalls Captivity at Hands of Bosnian Serb</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/seven-days-ukrainian-recalls-captivity-at-hands-of-bosnian-serb</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/seven-days-ukrainian-recalls-captivity-at-hands-of-bosnian-serb</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Ukraine is about to try Davor Savicic in absentia – the first Bosnian national to be charged with war crimes allegedly committed while fighting with Russian forces in 2022. BIRN speaks to one of his accusers.
The post Seven Days: Ukrainian Recalls Captivity at Hands of Bosnian Serb appeared first on Transitions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Seven, Days:, Ukrainian, Recalls, Captivity, Hands, Bosnian, Serb</media:keywords>
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<title>North Macedonia, 25 Years After Ohrid</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/north-macedonia-25-years-after-ohrid</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/north-macedonia-25-years-after-ohrid</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
The Ohrid Framework Agreement ended the armed conflict in North Macedonia in 2001. Twenty-five years later, is the coexistence it built preventing the development of a functional and inclusive society? From Osservatorio Balcani Caucaso Transeuropa.
The post North Macedonia, 25 Years After Ohrid appeared first on Transitions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>North, Macedonia, Years, After, Ohrid</media:keywords>
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<title>Report: Russia Eyes Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan as Arms Purveyors</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/report-russia-eyes-kazakhstan-and-uzbekistan-as-arms-purveyors</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/report-russia-eyes-kazakhstan-and-uzbekistan-as-arms-purveyors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Amid intensifying Ukrainian drone attacks, the Kremlin is reportedly seeking to move some arms manufacturing out of harm’s way. Would Astana and Tashkent be interested? From Eurasianet.
The post Report: Russia Eyes Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan as Arms Purveyors appeared first on Transitions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Report:, Russia, Eyes, Kazakhstan, and, Uzbekistan, Arms, Purveyors</media:keywords>
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<title>Ratko Mladic, Architect of Genocide, Is Dead</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/ratko-mladic-architect-of-genocide-is-dead</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/ratko-mladic-architect-of-genocide-is-dead</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Former Bosnian Serb military supremo was serving a life sentence for his leading role in mass killing and ethnic cleansing during the breakup of Yugoslavia.
The post Ratko Mladic, Architect of Genocide, Is Dead appeared first on Transitions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ratko, Mladic, Architect, Genocide, Dead</media:keywords>
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<title>The War Criminal Is Dead, but Lies About the Heroic General Live On</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/the-war-criminal-is-dead-but-lies-about-the-heroic-general-live-on</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/the-war-criminal-is-dead-but-lies-about-the-heroic-general-live-on</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Mladic never admitted guilt, and his defense was chillingly simple: “I fought for my nation.”
The post The War Criminal Is Dead, but Lies About the Heroic General Live On appeared first on Transitions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, War, Criminal, Dead, but, Lies, About, the, Heroic, General, Live</media:keywords>
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<title>Czech Plum Cake</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/czech-plum-cake</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/czech-plum-cake</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fresh, juicy plums lined up side by side on a thin layer of yeast dough, generously topped with buttery streusel? That is Czech plum cake, švestkový koláč, and a taste of late summer. My grandmother baked it, my mother baked it, and now I do too. What is this Czech plum cake? It is a […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Breaded Fried Cauliflower – Smažený květák</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/breaded-fried-cauliflower-smazeny-kvetak</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Breaded fried cauliflower is tender cauliflower florets coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crispy. It’s a popular vegetarian dish, typically served with boiled potatoes and tartar sauce. TIPS Homemade breadcrumbs: https://czechcookbook.com/easy-to-make-breadcrumbs-strouhanka/Crushed potatoes: https://czechcookbook.com/crushed-potatoes/Tartar Sauce: https://czechcookbook.com/tartar-sauce-czech-style-tatarska-omacka/Placek: https://czechcookbook.com/how-to-use-leftover-breading-placek/ Serves: 4Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes(with deep fryer less time) Ingredients: Fried Cauliflower1 medium cauliflowerWater½ tsp...
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Slavia Prague to Face Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Porto in Champions League</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/slavia-prague-to-face-bayern-munich-arsenal-and-porto-in-champions-league</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/slavia-prague-to-face-bayern-munich-arsenal-and-porto-in-champions-league</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Slavia Prague have learned their eight opponents for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase following Thursday’s draw in Monaco. Slavia will play four matches at home at Eden Arena and four away. At home, Slavia will welcome Arsenal, Aston Villa, Villarreal and Lens. Their away fixtures will take them to Bayern Munich, Porto, Fenerbahçe and Sabah Baku in Azerbaijan. The most high-profile home fixture will be against Arsenal, the reigning Premier League champions. Slavia also faced the London club in last season’s Champions League campaign, making the return meeting at Eden Arena particularly notable. The toughest away assignment is likely to come in Munich, where Slavia will face six-time European champions Bayern at the Allianz Arena. The team will also travel to Portugal to meet Porto and to Istanbul for a match against Fenerbahçe. The longest trip of the league phase will be to Baku to face Azerbaijani champions Sabah, who are making their debut in the Champions League league phase. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UEFA Champions League (@championsleague) How the Champions League league phase works The 2026/27 competition is being played under UEFA’s new league-phase format for the third consecutive season. Instead of...
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Czechia, the Land of Burgers. More Fast Food Chains Enter the Market</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/czechia-the-land-of-burgers-more-fast-food-chains-enter-the-market</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Czech fast food market is expanding beyond its established players, with new international brands entering the country and existing chains opening restaurants in smaller cities. McDonald’s and KFC continue to build their networks, while brands from Germany, the United States and Poland are looking for opportunities in the Czech Republic. The expansion is increasingly moving beyond Prague and other major cities, with retail parks becoming an important location for new restaurants. Burgermeister prepares Czech debut One of the newest international brands preparing to enter the Czech market is Germany’s Burgermeister. The Berlin-based burger chain plans to open its first restaurant on Wenceslas Square at the beginning of next year. The company already sees its Prague location as more than a single restaurant. It is also considering further locations across the country. Popeyes and Burger King continue expanding Burger King entered the Czech market 18 years ago and now operates around 70 restaurants. Popeyes arrived much later but has expanded quickly, opening 19 locations during its first three years in the country. The companies are building a network that stretches from smaller regional towns to central Prague. In Králův Dvůr, a town of around 11,000 people, both Burger King and...
The post Czechia, the Land of Burgers. More Fast Food Chains Enter the Market appeared first on Prague Morning. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Foreign Pupils on the Rise in Czech Schools — Nearly One in Five in Prague</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/foreign-pupils-on-the-rise-in-czech-schools-nearly-one-in-five-in-prague</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/foreign-pupils-on-the-rise-in-czech-schools-nearly-one-in-five-in-prague</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Of the nearly one million pupils attending Czech primary schools last academic year, almost 8% were foreign nationals, most commonly from Ukraine. According to the Czech Statistical Office (CSO), Prague recorded the highest proportion, with foreign pupils making up 18% of all children in its primary schools. Compulsory education is mandatory for Czech citizens as well as citizens of other European Union member states who reside in the Czech Republic for more than 90 days. The requirement also applies to foreign nationals with long-term residence permits. Their children therefore have the same rights as Czech children, including access to free education, school meals and extracurricular activities. The number of foreign pupils increased significantly after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, nearly doubling that year. Their numbers have continued to rise ever since. Today, children from Ukraine account for 5% of all pupils in the Czech Republic. The trend is similar in secondary schools, where the proportion of foreign pupils reached its highest level in the past 10 years, at almost 5% of the total. Although the number of children in primary schools has remained relatively stable at just over one million in recent years, a sharp decline is expected in...
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Czechia Spent CZK 19 Billion on COVID Vaccines and Used Less Than Half</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/czechia-spent-czk-19-billion-on-covid-vaccines-and-used-less-than-half</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Czech Republic has spent roughly CZK 19 billion on COVID-19 vaccines since 2020, but fewer than half of the 41 million doses supplied under its pandemic-era procurement agreement were ultimately used in the country. More than 18 million doses expired and had to be destroyed, representing a value of about CZK 8 billion. A further four million doses were donated to other countries, according to information provided by the Czech Ministry of Health in response to a request from the Czech Technical Committee. For the 2026-27 vaccination season, around 900,000 doses will be available in the country. By comparison, fewer than one-third of that number was administered during the previous season. The vaccination season runs from September through the end of August the following year. Demand for COVID-19 vaccination has fallen sharply since the initial rollout. More than 15 million doses were administered during the first year vaccines were widely available. A year later, demand had fallen to roughly one-fifth of that level. Between 2022 and 2023, interest dropped by more than 80 percent, followed by further declines of about one-third in subsequent years. Only about 1,500 doses had been administered by July 26 this year. Most vaccinations, however,...
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Czechia, Spent, CZK, Billion, COVID, Vaccines, and, Used, Less, Than, Half</media:keywords>
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<title>Tiny Steps, Big Milestones: What Really Matters When Toddlers Start Preschool</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/tiny-steps-big-milestones-what-really-matters-when-toddlers-start-preschool</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ For a one-year-old, starting preschool is not about learning letters or sitting through lessons. It is about feeling safe without Mum or Dad nearby, discovering the joy of playing alongside other children, and slowly gaining the confidence to explore the world independently. At Tiny Tots in Prague, these small everyday moments are at the heart of the programme. A favourite toy clutched tightly in one hand. A cautious look back at Mum or Dad from the classroom door. Perhaps a few tears  (from either side). For families with children aged one or two, the first experience of leaving a little one in someone else’s care can feel like a very big step. And for the child, it is one too. At this age, development happens through moments that can look almost insignificant to adults: reaching for a spoon without help, joining another child in play, recognising a familiar song, saying a new word, or feeling comfortable enough to wander a little further away from a trusted adult. These are precisely the moments that Tiny Tots, a programme for children aged 1–2 at Nessie English Preschool, part of Park Lane International School, is designed to encourage. Before learning comes feeling safe...
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tiny, Steps, Big, Milestones:, What, Really, Matters, When, Toddlers, Start, Preschool</media:keywords>
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<title>Concert Photos: The Wombats in Zurich at X&#45;TRA, 28.07.2026</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/concert-photos-the-wombats-in-zurich-at-x-tra-28072026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Another night, another concert, this time it was The Wombats in Zurich.  The Wombats have been making infectious indie rock for almost two decades. Building a loyal fanbase with catchy melodies, witty lyrics and songs that somehow manage to feel both nostalgic and fresh.  After having them on my concert bucket list for years, I […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Concert, Photos:, The, Wombats, Zurich, X-TRA, 28.07.2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Concert Photos: Don West at Montreux Jazz Festival, 14.07.2026</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/concert-photos-don-west-at-montreux-jazz-festival-14072026</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/concert-photos-don-west-at-montreux-jazz-festival-14072026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Another night, another concert, this time it was Don West at Montreux Jazz Festival. Some concerts have been sitting on your wishlist for a while, and Don West was definitely one of those for me. The Australian soul singer has been making waves with his warm, Motown-inspired sound, silky vocals, and timeless songwriting. I was […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Concert Photos: Ruben Blades in Zurich at Halle 622, 06.07.2026</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/concert-photos-ruben-blades-in-zurich-at-halle-622-06072026</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/concert-photos-ruben-blades-in-zurich-at-halle-622-06072026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Another day, another concert. This time it was Rubén Blades in Zurich. He’s a legendary Panamanian singer, songwriter, actor, and activist who brought his unmistakable blend of salsa, jazz, and Latin rhythms to Zurich.  Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Latin music, Blades has spent decades writing songs that combine irresistible […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Concert, Photos:, Ruben, Blades, Zurich, Halle, 622, 06.07.2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Concert Photos: Charlotte Cardin at Montreux Jazz Festival, 14.07.2026</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/concert-photos-charlotte-cardin-at-montreux-jazz-festival-14072026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Another night, another concert, this time it was Charlotte Cardin at Montreux Jazz Festival. Charlotte Cardin has grown into one of Canada’s most captivating pop artists, blending powerful vocals with effortless charisma. Walking into the Jazz Lab at the Montreux Jazz Festival, there was already a noticeable buzz around the venue.  I actually first saw […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Concert, Photos:, Charlotte, Cardin, Montreux, Jazz, Festival, 14.07.2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Concert Photos: Kip Moore &amp;amp;amp;amp; Jackson Dean in Zurich at X&#45;TRA, 23.06.2026</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/concert-photos-kip-moore-amp-jackson-dean-in-zurich-at-x-tra-23062026</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/concert-photos-kip-moore-amp-jackson-dean-in-zurich-at-x-tra-23062026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Another day another concert, this time it was Kip Moore &amp; Jackson Dean in Zurich. Country fans were in for a treat this week as Kip Moore and Jackson Dean brought their co-headline tour to X-TRA in Zurich.  While both artists fall under the country umbrella, they each bring their own unique flavor to the […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Concert, Photos:, Kip, Moore, &amp;ampamp, Jackson, Dean, Zurich, X-TRA, 23.06.2026</media:keywords>
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<title>From Prague to the Moon … and Beyond</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/from-prague-to-the-moon-and-beyond</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
From advanced radiation detectors to standalone satellites, dozens of Czech companies are becoming part of a multinational space infrastructure.
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, Prague, the, Moon, …, and, Beyond</media:keywords>
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<title>Poland, Hungary’s Foreign Worker Curbs Create Headache for Business</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/poland-hungarys-foreign-worker-curbs-create-headache-for-business</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Poland, Hungary’s, Foreign, Worker, Curbs, Create, Headache, for, Business</media:keywords>
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<title>The Five Largest and Most Influential Ukrainian Diasporas Worldwide</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/the-five-largest-and-most-influential-ukrainian-diasporas-worldwide</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
More than four years ago, Russia&#039;s full-scale invasion triggered the largest migration in Europe since World War II. Millions of Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes, while others who happened to be abroad when the war began found themselves unable or unwilling to return. From Rubryka.
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Five, Largest, and, Most, Influential, Ukrainian, Diasporas, Worldwide</media:keywords>
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<title>Public Media Is Not All About News</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/public-media-is-not-all-about-news</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
Hungary’s captured public broadcaster has gone dark. Rebuilding it should mean strengthening the information ecosystem, not recreating the old news machine. From Media Finance Monitor – Center for Sustainable Media.
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Public, Media, Not, All, About, News</media:keywords>
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<title>Constructing a Social Uprising</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/constructing-a-social-uprising</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/constructing-a-social-uprising</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
A book on Albania’s luxury building boom has become a surprising talisman for those who oppose the government’s urban and tourism development model.
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Constructing, Social, Uprising</media:keywords>
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<title>Thailand Brings Its Culture and Flavours to Prague at Thai Market 2026</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/thailand-brings-its-culture-and-flavours-to-prague-at-thai-market-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The colours, flavours, and warm spirit of Thailand return to the capital on Friday, 4 September 2026, as the Royal Thai Embassy proudly hosts Thai Market 2026 at the historic Písecká brána. Organised alongside Team Thailand—comprising the Thai Trade Centre and the Tourism Authority of Thailand in Prague—this year’s flagship event is held in active cooperation with the Prague 6 Municipality. “Thai Market has become a meaningful platform to bring Thailand closer to the Czech public through friendship, creativity, and people-to-people connections,” said H.E. Mr. Pichit Boonsud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Czech Republic. “This year, we are thrilled to celebrate Prague 6 Day with our Thai Market to show our true partnership with the local municipality. This event is a heartfelt cultural exchange and our way of actively engaging with the wonderful community that hosts us.” Open to all ages with free admission, the event will offer a full day of authentic Thai experiences, from traditional cuisine and refreshing drinks such as Thai iced tea to popular desserts including Mango Sticky Rice and Thai tea ice cream. Visitors can also take part in interactive workshops, including a mini Loy Krathong celebration with origami lotus basket-making, traditional...
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>August 12&#45;31: Prague to Host Festival of New Circus Letní Letná</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/august-12-31-prague-to-host-festival-of-new-circus-letni-letna</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The international festival of new circus and theatre, Letní Letná 2026, will take place in Prague on August 12-31. The festival will feature over 200 performances, workshops, concerts, and various acts by circus artists from 14 countries, including a special program for children. This year marks the 23rd edition of the festival. Letenské sady park will once again be the main venue, with tents set up to create a mini-town complete with a coffee shop and an evening bar.   Many performances will be free of charge. Additionally, the festival will offer a rich and varied daily program: children’s shows, circus, juggling and acrobat workshops, music concerts, exhibitions, lectures, creative workshops, and more. One of this year’s highlights is Wolf by Australia’s renowned Circa ensemble. The international lineup also includes Switzerland’s Accademia Teatro Dimitri, presenting its graduate production La Grinta, and Seismic, a collaboration between French choreographer Marie Gourdain and German artist Felix Baumann, featuring Czech performers. The Czech program includes the premiere of Vertige by AirGym Art Company, Enola by Eliška Brtnická, new productions from Losers Cirque Company, and Hey, Earth! by Cirque La Putyka. Emerging talent will also take center stage, with performances by CZirkidz Dance Company, Teens...
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>August, 12-31:, Prague, Host, Festival, New, Circus, Letní, Letná</media:keywords>
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<title>New Railway Tunnel to Cut Prague to Pilsen Journey to 45 Minutes</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/new-railway-tunnel-to-cut-prague-to-pilsen-journey-to-45-minutes</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/new-railway-tunnel-to-cut-prague-to-pilsen-journey-to-45-minutes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Czech government has approved the next phase of one of its largest railway infrastructure projects: a new tunnel connecting Prague and Beroun. Construction is expected to begin in 2032, with completion scheduled for 2044. The 24.7-kilometre double-track tunnel will significantly shorten travel times on one of the country’s busiest rail corridors. Once completed, trains will travel between Prague-Smíchov station and Beroun in around 13 minutes, reducing the current journey time by more than 30 minutes. The project will also improve connections towards western Czechia and neighbouring Germany. The journey from Prague to Pilsen is expected to take approximately 45 minutes, while international rail services to Munich and Nuremberg will become faster and more reliable. New railway line designed for speeds of up to 200 km/h The planned railway route will include a new high-speed section designed for trains travelling at up to 200 km/h. The tunnel will begin near Prague-Smíchov station, pass beneath the Barrandov area, and emerge near Beroun. A separate connection on the Prague side is also planned, linking the new line with Braník Bridge and Prague-Krč. The additional infrastructure will improve connections within the capital while increasing capacity on the wider railway network. Construction preparation underway...
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Stromovka: A Green Paradise in the Heart of Prague</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/stromovka-a-green-paradise-in-the-heart-of-prague</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Stromovka is one of the largest and most popular parks in Prague, drawing visitors with its beautiful nature, rich history, and numerous activities. Let’s explore what Stromovka offers and how to get there. Why Visit Stromovka? Looking for a break from the city’s hustle and bustle or the perfect spot for a picnic with friends? Stromovka is your ideal choice. This vast park features green meadows, shady alleys, and ample opportunities for sports and cultural events. What is Stromovka? Stromovka, officially known as Královská obora, spans more than 95 hectares, making it one of Prague’s largest green spaces. Located in Prague 7, the park is a favorite among joggers, cyclists, families, and anyone looking to escape into nature without leaving the city. It’s perfect for walks, picnics, sports, or simply relaxing on the grass. A Brief History Stromovka’s history dates back to the 13th century when it was established as a royal hunting ground. Over time, it evolved and expanded, becoming a public park in the 19th century. The park is home to the original Vltava Creek and several ponds, which host various water birds. Throughout its history, Stromovka has undergone many changes, shaping it into the popular relaxation spot...
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Best Petting Zoos in Prague for Families with Kids (2026 Guide)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Prague Zoo gets all the attention — and fair enough, it’s consistently ranked among the top zoos in the world — but the city is also full of smaller, low-key spots where kids can get hands-on with animals. These mini farms and forest parks are perfect for a relaxed weekend outing, most are free or nearly free, and several are just a short metro ride from the centre. Here’s our pick of the best small zoos and petting farms around Prague. 1. Milíčovský dvůr – Prague 11 Right on the edge of Milíčov forest, this outdoor farm is home to a horse, an ostrich, a fox, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits and more. Feed dispensers let kids feed the animals directly, and there’s a sandpit, a wooden playground and a small snack stand on site. Entry costs just 20 CZK. Closed Mondays. ? K Milíčovu 100/8, Prague 11 — nearest metro: Háje 2. Chuchle Grove Mini Zoo – Prague 5 Set on a hillside inside the Chuchle Grove nature park, this zoo run by Prague’s city forestry service cares for injured and orphaned wildlife. Expect to see mouflons, deer, wild boar, owls, lynxes and more — though petting isn’t allowed here,...
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Reform UK’s Montenegrin Connection</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/reform-uks-montenegrin-connection</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
Why are some of Britain’s most controversial far-right figures all operating out of a grubby office in a town of 11,000 people in the Balkans? From openDemocracy.
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Reform, UK’s, Montenegrin, Connection</media:keywords>
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<title>Czech Communism: From Resilience to the Brink </title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/czech-communism-from-resilience-to-the-brink</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
The Czech Communist Party survived the transition to democracy to be an influential political force, but is now sliding towards irrelevance.
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Czech, Communism:, From, Resilience, the, Brink </media:keywords>
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<title>‘To Compose a Sentence Was to Take a Moral Stance’</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/to-compose-a-sentence-was-to-take-a-moral-stance</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/to-compose-a-sentence-was-to-take-a-moral-stance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Remembering the Croatian journalist and novelist Slavenka Drakulic, who sought to evoke the life of the single individual in a way that made empathy possible. From Eurozine.
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Belarus’s Highwire Act Teeters Under Russian Pressure </title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/belaruss-highwire-act-teeters-under-russian-pressure</link>
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With Russia’s war in Ukraine shifting in Kyiv’s favor, Vladimir Putin might look to his Belarusian ally to open a new front. But there would be serious drawbacks for Minsk. From The Conversation.
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>The Autocracy Trap and the Fight for Freedom</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/the-autocracy-trap-and-the-fight-for-freedom</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
Has the modern world truly fallen into an autocracy trap with no way out? Speakers at the Lviv Media Forum (LMF) 2026 say freedom is still possible, but it won&#039;t come without a fight. From Rubryka.
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Prague 6 Wants to End Night Flights from Václav Havel Airport by 2032</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/prague-6-wants-to-end-night-flights-from-vaclav-havel-airport-by-2032</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/prague-6-wants-to-end-night-flights-from-vaclav-havel-airport-by-2032</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prague 6 is calling for a complete ban on night flights at Václav Havel Airport, arguing that residents should have the right to uninterrupted sleep. The district wants to gradually reduce air traffic during nighttime hours, with a full restriction planned no later than 2032. The airport currently plans to limit night operations to 48 flights per night under its voluntary declaration. However, Prague 6 officials say the number is still too high and want stricter measures. “Our goal is to ensure that residents of Prague 6 can enjoy peaceful and undisturbed sleep, which is a basic condition for a healthy and fulfilling life in our district,” said Prague 6 Mayor Jakub Stárek (ODS). The district council is seeking a complete ban on flights between midnight and 5:30 a.m. by 2032. According to officials, the measure would significantly reduce noise exposure and improve the quality of life for people living near the airport. The district plans to negotiate the proposal with Air Traffic Control, the national Slot Coordination Office, and the Ministries of Transport and Finance. A special working group is expected to be created to discuss possible solutions. Prague 6 wants the number of night flights to decrease by...
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>A Night with Mozart: Candlelit Concert and Fine Dining in Historic Ballroom</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/a-night-with-mozart-candlelit-concert-and-fine-dining-in-historic-ballroom</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/a-night-with-mozart-candlelit-concert-and-fine-dining-in-historic-ballroom</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Few cities are as closely connected to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as Prague. More than two centuries after Don Giovanni premiered here, visitors can still experience his music in a setting that captures the atmosphere of the era. The Mozart Dinner at the Grand Hotel Bohemia combines a live opera performance with a three-course dinner in the hotel’s spectacular Boccaccio Hall, one of Prague’s finest historic ballrooms. The concert features leading opera singers accompanied by a string quintet, performing some of Mozart’s best-known arias and duets from The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute, and Don Giovanni. The latter holds a special place in Prague’s history, having premiered at the city’s Estates Theatre in 1787. The performance is designed to be more intimate than a traditional opera concert. Instead of remaining on stage throughout the evening, the singers move through the hall, performing among the audience and making guests feel part of the experience. The evening is divided into three musical performances, with each followed by a course of dinner. Rather than separating the concert from the meal, the format allows the two to complement one another, creating a relaxed pace that encourages guests to enjoy both. The menu draws on...
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Why Film Fans Traveled Hundreds of Kilometers to See “The Odyssey” in Prague</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/why-film-fans-traveled-hundreds-of-kilometers-to-see-the-odyssey-in-prague</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/why-film-fans-traveled-hundreds-of-kilometers-to-see-the-odyssey-in-prague</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey attracted film fans from across Europe to Prague, where Cinema City Flora hosted a sold-out 70mm IMAX premiere. Tickets for the opening night sold out within hours of going on sale, with visitors traveling from several countries to experience the film as Nolan intended. The adaptation of Homer’s ancient epic has been among the year’s most anticipated releases since its announcement. While its cast and source material generated significant attention, much of the excitement centered on its technical achievement. The Odyssey is the first feature film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX film, making screenings in compatible theaters exceptionally rare. Cinema City Flora is among roughly four dozen cinemas worldwide equipped to project 70mm IMAX film. Until earlier this month, it was the only venue in continental Europe with that capability. Following the opening of new theaters in France and Belgium, it is now one of just three across mainland Europe still offering the format. It also remains the continent’s longest-operating 70mm IMAX venue. Because 70mm IMAX projectors are no longer manufactured and require specialized maintenance, very few cinemas can continue operating the technology. That scarcity has turned Prague into a destination for moviegoers willing to travel...
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Two Dead After Axe and Knife Attack at Prague Hostel</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/two-dead-after-axe-and-knife-attack-at-prague-hostel</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/two-dead-after-axe-and-knife-attack-at-prague-hostel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two people died and another person was seriously injured after a violent axe and knife attack at a hostel in Prague. Police officers responding to the scene shot and killed the attacker, who had also threatened them. The incident happened on Thursday evening at a hostel on Vídeňská Street in Prague 4, according to Czech news outlet Novinky.cz, which first reported on the case. The hostel is located near the Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKEM), and the attacker and victims were reportedly employees of the medical facility. Police said the suspect attacked people inside the building before turning on responding officers. The officers used their weapons against him, and the attacker was killed at the scene. Authorities later confirmed that no further threat to the public remained. Emergency crews treated four people following the incident. Two victims suffered cardiac arrest and rescuers immediately began resuscitation efforts. Despite their attempts, both patients died. A third person suffered serious injuries caused by a sharp weapon. After receiving medical treatment, the injured person was transported to a trauma centre while conscious. The fourth person involved in the incident was not physically injured but required medical attention due to psychological and internal...
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Twelve Prague Tram Lines Changed Due to Repairs in City Center</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/twelve-prague-tram-lines-changed-due-to-repairs-in-city-center</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tram services on Spálená Street and Národní třída in central Prague have been suspended due to track repairs. The closure, which began on Saturday, will continue until August 10 and affects 12 tram lines operating through the city center. The Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) has not introduced replacement bus services during the disruption. Passengers are advised to use the metro as an alternative, especially for journeys through the busiest parts of the city. The affected section runs between the Újezd and Lazarská stops and impacts tram lines 2, 4, 5, 9, 18, 22, 23, 42, 93, 97, 98 and 99. Several routes have been temporarily modified. Some trams are being redirected through the National Theatre stop on Masarykovo nábřeží, while others are operating via Myslíkova Street and Jiráskovo náměstí, or through Anděl and Švandovo divadlo. Some lines have received more significant route changes. Two Temporary Tram Lines Added During Repairs To help manage the disruption, DPP has introduced two temporary tram services. Line 32 connects Vypich with Sídliště Řepy, while line 39 runs between Vozovna Žižkov and Náměstí Bratří Synků. A new temporary stop has also been created at Malostranská. During daytime operations, trams will stop on the Edvarda...
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Stumbling to the Summit</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/stumbling-to-the-summit</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/stumbling-to-the-summit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
As the name-calling between the Czech Republic’s two top statesmen drags on, will the country’s reputation take another hit?
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>‘Impossible to Discredit’: The Far&#45;Right Theater of Poland’s Grzegorz Braun</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/impossible-to-discredit-the-far-right-theater-of-polands-grzegorz-braun</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/impossible-to-discredit-the-far-right-theater-of-polands-grzegorz-braun</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
The Polish MEP has turned scandal into campaign strategy, with his party edging toward double digits in the polls ahead of the 2027 parliamentary election. From BIRN.
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Impossible, Discredit’:, The, Far-Right, Theater, Poland’s, Grzegorz, Braun</media:keywords>
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<title>The Captured Revolution Turns on Itself</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/the-captured-revolution-turns-on-itself</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/the-captured-revolution-turns-on-itself</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Kyrgyzstan’s president rewrites the constitution to give himself more power, crushes his only serious rival, and continues to stifle dissent.
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Statelessness in the Region of Former Yugoslavia</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/statelessness-in-the-region-of-former-yugoslavia</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/statelessness-in-the-region-of-former-yugoslavia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Some issues are less visible but more persistent: lack of registration, administrative barriers, poverty and discrimination.
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>After the Escape: The Political Awakening of Belarusian Youth in Exile</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/after-the-escape-the-political-awakening-of-belarusian-youth-in-exile</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/after-the-escape-the-political-awakening-of-belarusian-youth-in-exile</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Young activists based in Europe are looking beyond the established opposition, building networks, training their peers, and planning for a new Belarus.
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Tesco May Leave the Czech Market, Financial Times Reports</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/tesco-may-leave-the-czech-market-financial-times-reports</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tesco is considering selling its operations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, according to a report by the Financial Times. The British supermarket group is reportedly holding discussions with bankers about a possible sale of its Central European business as it looks to sharpen its focus on the UK market. Tesco declined to comment on the report, saying it does not respond to market speculation. A sale would affect a business employing around 22,000 people across the three countries. More than 10,000 employees work in the Czech Republic alone, making Tesco one of the country’s largest private-sector employers. Tesco entered the Hungarian market in 1995 before expanding into the Czech Republic and Slovakia the following year. Since then, it has built one of the region’s largest retail networks. According to its latest annual report, the company operates 561 stores across the three countries. Despite its size, the Central European business contributes only a small share of Tesco’s overall earnings. The company’s European division generated £4.5 billion (around CZK 128 billion) in revenue during the last financial year, while adjusted operating profit reached £115 million. By comparison, Tesco’s total group sales stood at £66.6 billion, with adjusted operating profit of...
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Czechia Sends Two Players Into Wimbledon Semifinals After 11 Years</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/czechia-sends-two-players-into-wimbledon-semifinals-after-11-years</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/czechia-sends-two-players-into-wimbledon-semifinals-after-11-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Linda Nosková produced another impressive performance at Wimbledon on Wednesday, defeating Belgium’s Elise Mertens 6-3, 7-5 to reach the first Grand Slam semifinal of her career. The 21-year-old’s victory means Czechia will have two women in the Wimbledon semifinals, with Karolína Muchová also securing her place in the final four. It marks the first time since the 2019 Australian Open that two Czech women have reached the semifinals of the same Grand Slam. At Wimbledon, the last Czech duo to achieve the feat was Petra Kvitová and Lucie Šafářová in 2014. Nosková arrived in London in excellent form after winning the Berlin Open and has now claimed 10 victories in her last 11 matches. Her previous best Grand Slam result came at the 2024 Australian Open, where she reached the quarterfinals. With this latest win, she also became the eighth Czech woman to reach the Wimbledon semifinals since 2000. Against the experienced Mertens, Nosková built her success around a powerful serve and aggressive returning. She struck 30 winners compared with Mertens’ 18 and fired seven aces during the one-hour, 49-minute contest. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WTA (@wta) Nosková will now meet Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine,...
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Danish Discount Chain to Open First Czech Stores in Prague</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/danish-discount-chain-to-open-first-czech-stores-in-prague</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/danish-discount-chain-to-open-first-czech-stores-in-prague</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Danish retail chain Normal will officially enter the Czech market next month, opening its first two stores in Prague and bringing its distinctive shopping concept to local customers. The retailer has confirmed that its Czech debut will begin on August 12 at Atrium Flora, followed by a second store opening on August 14 at Galerie Butovice. The company says Prague will serve as the starting point for its expansion into the country. Unlike traditional discount retailers, Normal does not rely on temporary sales, promotional campaigns, or loyalty schemes. Instead, the chain focuses on offering internationally recognized brands at stable, competitive prices throughout the year. “We are very happy to begin our expansion into the Czech market with the opening of two stores in Prague,” said CEO Jakob Frölich Maarbjerg. “We believe Czech customers will appreciate our concept, which combines well-known brands, consistently low prices, and a broad product selection.” One of the company’s defining features is the design of its stores. Rather than using conventional aisles, customers follow a maze-like route that leads them through the entire assortment before reaching the checkout. The layout is intended to encourage shoppers to discover products they might otherwise overlook. Normal’s range includes...
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Coffee, Chaga and a Full Health Check: Discover Prague’s Longevity Café</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/coffee-chaga-and-a-full-health-check-discover-pragues-longevity-cafe</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/coffee-chaga-and-a-full-health-check-discover-pragues-longevity-cafe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Just a short walk from Prague’s Main Railway Station, a café is quietly redefining the idea of sitting down for coffee. The Healthy Longevity Café sits in a carefully designed space filled with greenery, natural light and minimalist furniture. Yet it is more than a café. It is directly connected to a preventive diagnostics centre on the first floor, creating a concept that combines hospitality with science-based prevention and wellness. Alongside coffee and food, the menu includes drinks blended with ingredients such as MCT oil, ghee, chaga and cinnamon, as well as nutritionally balanced lunches developed with longevity-focused principles in mind. Visitors can also head upstairs for preventive diagnostic assessments, lifestyle evaluations and personalised programmes based on detailed biological data. The project is part of the Longevitytech.Fund ecosystem, which invests in companies focused on extending healthy human lifespan. In Prague, the café and diagnostics centre serve as a practical testing ground for these ideas, making advanced preventive diagnostics more accessible in an everyday setting.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Healthy Longevity Café Prague (@healthylongevity.cafe) The preventive diagnostics centre is located on the first floor. There, visitors can undergo a range of preventive assessments...
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>New Ranking Puts Prague Among the Top 10 City for Expats</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/new-ranking-puts-prague-among-the-top-10-city-for-expats</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ For many people considering a move abroad, feeling welcome can be just as important as career opportunities or quality of life. While some countries are popular tourist destinations, not all make it easy for newcomers to settle, find work, build friendships and navigate everyday life. That’s the thinking behind a new study from international insurance provider William Russell, which has ranked the world’s most welcoming countries and cities for expats in 2026. Experts crunched six factors, including real expat experiences, migrant population size, foreign-born employment rates, local attitudes towards immigrants, and safety and visa openness, to work out where newcomers can happily build a life. The world’s most welcoming country? Iceland, scoring 8.94 out of 10. The land of fire and ice has the highest foreign-born employment rate in the study, with a whopping 84.2 percent of international residents in work – meaning expats aren’t just tolerated, they’re properly woven into the economy. Luxembourg took second place (more than half its residents were born abroad, the highest share in the world), while New Zealand rounded out the podium. The rest of the top 10 is mostly a parade of wealthy nations like Australia, Switzerland and Ireland, with one glorious outlier:...
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Sniper Tourism in Sarajevo: Thirty Years Later</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/sniper-tourism-in-sarajevo-thirty-years-later</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
Italian journalist Ezio Gavazzeni talks to Transitions about his recent investigation, which has prompted the courts to take action. 
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Czech Protesters Say: ‘Keep Your Hands Off Public Media!’</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/czech-protesters-say-keep-your-hands-off-public-media</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
Czech public media have held a unique position as independent and highly trusted media for decades. Now proposed funding changes are placing them under threat. 
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Czech, Protesters, Say:, ‘Keep, Your, Hands, Off, Public, Media’</media:keywords>
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<title>What Armenia Can Learn from Georgia’s Messy Divorce with Russia</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/what-armenia-can-learn-from-georgias-messy-divorce-with-russia</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/what-armenia-can-learn-from-georgias-messy-divorce-with-russia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Armenia is at a crossroads, one familiar to anyone who remembers Georgia’s difficult break from Russia’s orbit two decades ago. From OC Media.
The post What Armenia Can Learn from Georgia’s Messy Divorce with Russia appeared first on Transitions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, Armenia, Can, Learn, from, Georgia’s, Messy, Divorce, with, Russia</media:keywords>
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<title>In Ukraine, Stalemate Favors China</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/in-ukraine-stalematefavors-china</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/in-ukraine-stalematefavors-china</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
While Beijing has long called for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine, its diplomatic efforts to bring peace have yielded no tangible results. That may be by design.
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ukraine, Stalemate Favors, China</media:keywords>
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<title>Opinion: A Farewell to Hungary’s Most Harmful State Institution</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/opinion-a-farewell-to-hungarys-most-harmful-state-institution</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/opinion-a-farewell-to-hungarys-most-harmful-state-institution</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
On paper, the Sovereignty Protection Office was set up to defend Hungarian national interests. Instead, it attacked activists and journalists who stood up for a more decent and just Hungary. From Telex.
The post Opinion: A Farewell to Hungary’s Most Harmful State Institution appeared first on Transitions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Opinion:, Farewell, Hungary’s, Most, Harmful, State, Institution</media:keywords>
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<title>Cult Berlin Fast Food Chain Burgermeister to Open in Prague</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/cult-berlin-fast-food-chain-burgermeister-to-open-in-prague</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/cult-berlin-fast-food-chain-burgermeister-to-open-in-prague</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following its success across Germany and Poland, the Berlin-based burger chain plans to enter the Czech market, with its first location expected to open in Prague either later this autumn or in early 2027. The story of Burgermeister is often described as a textbook Berlin success story. What began as a small stand in a disused public toilet booth under the U-Bahn tracks at Schlesisches Tor has grown into a franchise widely regarded as serving some of the city’s best burgers. Today, the company operates more than 30 locations and continues to expand. After growing across Berlin and Germany, Burgermeister recently entered Poland, opening in Szczecin and later in Łódź, with additional Polish cities planned. The next step is the Czech Republic, where the first Prague branch is expected as part of the company’s broader European expansion. The company’s long-term plan envisions up to 20 locations across the country.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Burgermeister (@burgermeister.official) Beyond Poland and Czechia, Burgermeister is also eyeing further international expansion, including the UK, Spain, and Scandinavia. Despite this growth, the concept remains unchanged, with production continuing centrally and no adjustments made to local preferences. “Every burger should...
The post Cult Berlin Fast Food Chain Burgermeister to Open in Prague appeared first on Prague Morning. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cult, Berlin, Fast, Food, Chain, Burgermeister, Open, Prague</media:keywords>
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<title>Cheers to Prague: Two Venues Named Among Europe’s 50 Best Bars</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/cheers-to-prague-two-venues-named-among-europes-50-best-bars</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/cheers-to-prague-two-venues-named-among-europes-50-best-bars</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Czech cocktail scene has earned international recognition after Forbína and Alma were both included in the inaugural Europe’s 50 Best Bars ranking. The prestigious list places Forbína at No. 38 and Alma at No. 25, making them the only Czech venues to appear among the continent’s top 50 bars. The first-ever Europe-focused edition of the World’s 50 Best Bars ranking was unveiled during a ceremony in Amsterdam on June 30. The list was compiled by more than 300 bartenders, bar owners, journalists, and hospitality experts, who evaluated venues based on cocktail quality, creativity, service, atmosphere, and the overall guest experience. Forbína, located opposite Prague’s National Theatre, achieved the recognition less than two years after opening its doors. The bar’s concept blends cocktails with theatrical storytelling, drawing inspiration from famous playwrights, classic stage productions, and the world of theatre itself. Each drink comes with a story that bartenders share with guests, creating an experience that goes beyond the cocktail. Located on V Jirchářích Street, Alma has built an international reputation under bar manager Pavel Sochor, whose team regularly hosts guest shifts featuring some of the world’s leading bartenders. The venue has become known not only for its cocktail menu but...
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cheers, Prague:, Two, Venues, Named, Among, Europe’s, Best, Bars</media:keywords>
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<title>More Than 120000 German Job Cuts Put Pressure on Czech Industrial Sector</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/more-than-120000-german-job-cuts-put-pressure-on-czech-industrial-sector</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/more-than-120000-german-job-cuts-put-pressure-on-czech-industrial-sector</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Germany’s industrial slowdown is beginning to affect Czech factories, exposing how closely the two economies remain linked through supply chains, particularly in automotive and machinery production. According to consultancy EY, more than 120,000 jobs were cut in German industry in 2025, almost twice as many as a year earlier. The decline reflects weaker output, falling revenues and reduced confidence among German companies. EY analyst Jan Brorkhilker said German industry is facing a deep downturn, with companies adjusting production and staffing in response to weaker demand. Business associations in Germany, as reported by Reuters, expect further pressure on the labour market in 2026 as the economic slowdown continues. German manufacturers are dealing with several overlapping problems. Energy costs remain high after the European energy crisis, global demand has weakened, and companies face rising regulatory and transformation costs linked to decarbonisation and digitalisation. These factors are now feeding into hiring decisions. Surveys among German industry groups show that most companies expect further workforce reductions next year, while only a small share plan to expand. Radek Špikar from the Czech Confederation of Industry and Transport said the situation in Germany is a concern for Czech exporters. “We hope Germany will find a new...
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>More, Than, 120000, German, Job, Cuts, Put, Pressure, Czech, Industrial, Sector</media:keywords>
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<title>16 New Brands Entered the Czech Market in First Half of 2026</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/16-new-brands-entered-the-czech-market-in-first-half-of-2026</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/16-new-brands-entered-the-czech-market-in-first-half-of-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Czech retail market welcomed 16 new international brands in the first half of 2026, according to a report by Cushman &amp; Wakefield. Fourteen of the brands opened their first Czech locations in Prague, while one launched in Ostrava and another in Pardubice. The food and beverage sector remained the strongest driver of expansion, accounting for seven new brands. One of the most high-profile openings was BOSS Café, which launched on Prague’s Na Příkopě Street next to the BOSS flagship store. The café concept currently exists in only a handful of cities worldwide, including London and Bangkok. Other newcomers included Slovak café Choco Boss, Ukrainian supermarket Best Market, Canadian confectionery Choco Choo, Italian sports nutrition retailer Volchem, German restaurant Home of Dumplings, and YO! Sushi, which opened its first Czech branch in Prague after its parent company entered the market last year with Sushi Circle. Fashion was the second most active category, with four new brands entering the market. Romanian accessories label Alisa Enco opened at the Mandarin Oriental Prague, while American fashion brand Kenneth Cole chose Westfield Chodov for its first Czech store. German menswear brand Digel debuted at Fashion Arena Prague Outlet, and Italian luxury label Ermanno Scervino...
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, Brands, Entered, the, Czech, Market, First, Half, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Prague Enters Global Top Ten for Congress Tourism Market</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/prague-enters-global-top-ten-for-congress-tourism-market</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/prague-enters-global-top-ten-for-congress-tourism-market</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prague has entered the top tier of global congress tourism destinations, ranking sixth worldwide in the latest ICCA index. The city attracted more than 850,000 participants last year, confirming its position among the most active hubs for international meetings and conferences. According to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), only Lisbon, Barcelona and Vienna are ahead of Prague. The Czech capital hosted roughly five thousand conferences over the past year, with the majority of delegates arriving from Europe and the United States. Interest from Asia has also been growing. The strength of Prague in this segment is linked to its hotel capacity and infrastructure. Many hotels in the city combine accommodation with conference facilities, which supports large-scale events. Industry representatives also point to safety as an increasingly important factor for organisers when selecting destinations. “Prague has a relatively good network of hotels, most of which have congress facilities. Prague also deserves this by being a safe destination. This is an increasingly strong motivating factor for visitors to come,” said Václav Stárek, president of the Association of Hotels and Restaurants. Congress tourism in Prague is coordinated by the Prague Convention Bureau. Its director Roman Muška says business events help stabilise...
The post Prague Enters Global Top Ten for Congress Tourism Market appeared first on Prague Morning. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Prague, Enters, Global, Top, Ten, for, Congress, Tourism, Market</media:keywords>
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<title>A Quiet Uprising on the Avenue</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/a-quiet-uprising-on-the-avenue</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/a-quiet-uprising-on-the-avenue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Every day, Georgians fill Tbilisi’s main street, demanding an end to the government’s increasingly brutal clampdown on dissent.
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Quiet, Uprising, the, Avenue</media:keywords>
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<title>Bread Baked in Someone Else’s Oven</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/bread-baked-in-someone-elses-oven</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/bread-baked-in-someone-elses-oven</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
In the Kartvelian language, freedom literally means &quot;being one’s own god” – the right to self-determination, for which Georgians constantly have to fight with each successive empire. From Dwutygodnik / Eurozine.
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bread, Baked, Someone, Else’s, Oven</media:keywords>
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<title>‘I’ll Give It a Few Years, Then I’ll Close It Down’</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/ill-give-it-a-few-years-then-ill-close-it-down</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/ill-give-it-a-few-years-then-ill-close-it-down</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
The local pub, once the heart of every Czech village, is now fighting for survival. From Respekt.
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘I’ll, Give, Few, Years, Then, I’ll, Close, Down’</media:keywords>
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<title>Dojran Lake: North Macedonia Bird Sanctuary Waiting for Protection</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/dojran-lake-north-macedonia-bird-sanctuary-waiting-for-protection</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/dojran-lake-north-macedonia-bird-sanctuary-waiting-for-protection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
North Macedonia’s Dojran Lake, a key bird sanctuary, may become part of Natura 2000, the European Union’s network of protected natural areas. If it can hold on that long. From BIRN.
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dojran, Lake:, North, Macedonia, Bird, Sanctuary, Waiting, for, Protection</media:keywords>
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<title>Neighbors We Still Don’t Really Know </title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/neighbors-we-still-dont-really-know</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/neighbors-we-still-dont-really-know</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
A shortage of skilled workers in Slovenia has prompted some businesses to recruit help from abroad. But the arrival of foreign workers presents challenges for locals and newcomers alike.
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Neighbors, Still, Don’t, Really, Know </media:keywords>
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<title>Czech Bread Soup (Chlebová polévka)</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/czech-bread-soup-chlebova-polevka</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/czech-bread-soup-chlebova-polevka</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A sourish soup with the smell of caraway and garlic, made from leftover bread you almost threw away: that is Czech bread soup, or chlebová polévka. It is one of the oldest, most frugal dishes in our country. So do not toss out that stale loaf. Let me show you how our grandmas turned it into […]
The post Czech Bread Soup (Chlebová polévka) appeared first on Cook Like Czechs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Czech, Bread, Soup, Chlebová, polévka</media:keywords>
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<title>Walnut Sheet Cake – Ořechová buchta</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/walnut-sheet-cake-orechova-buchta</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/walnut-sheet-cake-orechova-buchta</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A moist walnut sheet cake topped with a smooth homemade chocolate frosting. This easy dessert is rich, nutty, and perfect for sharing. If you love walnuts you will love this sheet cake. Kitchen essentials:Nut grinder: https://amzn.to/3RJVU2NGlass baking dish: https://amzn.to/49J3yjXAs an Amazon Associate I earn small percentage from qualifying purchases. Tips: 9×13 inches (23 x 33...
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Walnut, Sheet, Cake, –, Ořechová, buchta</media:keywords>
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<title>West&#45;Level Prices, Czech&#45;Level Pay. The Gap Is Becoming Harder to Ignore</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/west-level-prices-czech-level-pay-the-gap-is-becoming-harder-to-ignore</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/west-level-prices-czech-level-pay-the-gap-is-becoming-harder-to-ignore</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Housing and food prices in the Czech Republic are nearing Western European levels, while salaries continue to lag. New data published by Eurostat highlight a growing imbalance in the Czech economy. While average price levels remain below those in much of Western Europe, some of the most important expenses facing households have nearly caught up with richer countries. Overall, prices in the Czech Republic stand at 89.4 percent of the European Union average. That remains lower than Germany, where prices reach 108.3 percent of the EU average, and Austria at 113 percent. However, the broader figure masks substantial differences between sectors that directly affect everyday life. Housing is the clearest example. The cost of housing, energy, and related household services in the Czech Republic has reached 107.1 percent of the EU average. Germany records 113.9 percent and Austria 113.4 percent, leaving only a relatively small gap between Czech households and those in Western Europe. The contrast with neighboring countries to the east is striking. Housing-related costs amount to just 52.2 percent of the EU average in Poland and 80.4 percent in Slovakia. This means Czech residents now face housing expenses that are far closer to German levels than to those...
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>West-Level, Prices, Czech-Level, Pay., The, Gap, Becoming, Harder, Ignore</media:keywords>
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<title>Czech President Sues Prime Minister Babiš Over NATO Attendance</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/czech-president-sues-prime-minister-babis-over-nato-attendance</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/czech-president-sues-prime-minister-babis-over-nato-attendance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The latest escalation between the two political opponents has ended up in the country’s constitutional court, which is expected to take up the matter on Wednesday. Czech President Petr Pavel on Tuesday said that he had filed a lawsuit against the government, challenging Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s decision to not include him in the government delegation attending the NATO summit in Ankara in July. The competency suit, which was lodged with Czechia’s Constitutional Court, asks for clarity on who has the authority to decide whether the head of state may attend the NATO summit. The court is due to take up the matter during its plenary session on Wednesday. In a statement, Pavel argued Babiš was trying to “exclude” him from the summit, and thus “limiting the role granted to him by the Constitution.” The president pointed out that his predecessors had attended all previous NATO summits, and that he had been present at every one of the alliance’s gatherings since he took office in 2023. After months of contention over who would represent Prague in Ankara, Babiš on Monday announced the head of state could not join the official delegation because “this summit will be different from previous ones.”...
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Czech, President, Sues, Prime, Minister, Babiš, Over, NATO, Attendance</media:keywords>
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<title>Holiday Costs Rise: Croatia No Longer the Cheap Seaside Option for Czechs</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/holiday-costs-rise-croatia-no-longer-the-cheap-seaside-option-for-czechs</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/holiday-costs-rise-croatia-no-longer-the-cheap-seaside-option-for-czechs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cheap last-minute packages to the seaside are still available for Czech travellers, but the range of options is narrowing quickly. As temperatures in Czechia climb above 30 degrees Celsius, many people are deciding whether to wait for last-minute offers or secure their summer trip early. Current market data shows that discounted deals have not disappeared, but they are increasingly limited in scope and availability. Travellers who are open to changing destinations or departure dates can still reach Mediterranean beaches at relatively low cost. Those who insist on a particular resort, hotel standard or exact timing are facing a much smaller selection and higher prices. In the final weeks of June, some of the cheapest week-long packages to Bulgaria, Turkey or Greek islands can still be found at around 9,000 to 11,000 CZK per person. However, travel operators say these offers are no longer typical and are becoming exceptions rather than the rule. More common are all-inclusive stays in well-rated hotels, which during peak season are priced between 18,000 and 26,000 CZK per person. In many cases, the difference between budget offers and standard packages now exceeds 10,000 CZK per traveller. The pressure on household budgets is also shifting travel behaviour....
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Holiday, Costs, Rise:, Croatia, Longer, the, Cheap, Seaside, Option, for, Czechs</media:keywords>
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<title>Prague Public Transport Switches to Holiday Schedule This Weekend</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/prague-public-transport-switches-to-holiday-schedule-this-weekend</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Prague’s public transport network will move to its annual summer schedule this Saturday, bringing longer waiting times on metro, tram and bus services. The seasonal timetable will remain in place until August 28, after which regular service frequencies will return across the city. Metro services will continue running throughout the summer but with reduced frequency during weekday rush hours. Passengers on Line A will see trains arriving 60 to 75 seconds less often than during the regular schedule. On Line B, intervals will increase by 40 to 60 seconds, while Line C services will be spaced 20 to 35 seconds further apart, depending on the time of day. At midday, trains on all three metro lines will operate every five minutes. Weekend services will generally run at intervals of seven and a half minutes. Tram passengers will also notice changes. Most routes will operate every ten minutes during weekday peak periods and every 12 minutes around midday. The city’s busiest tram corridors, including lines 9, 17 and 22, will continue running at roughly twice that frequency. Bus services will follow adjusted summer schedules as well, with longer intervals on weekdays and selected weekend routes. School bus services will be suspended...
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>World Cup is Over: Czechia Eliminated After 3–0 Loss to Mexico</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Czech Republic have been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after losing 3–0 to hosts Mexico in their final Group A match in Mexico City. The Czechs finished bottom of the group with one point from three matches, having previously lost to South Korea and drawn with South Africa. Miroslav Koubek’s side started brightly and looked the more dangerous team for much of the opening half hour, with Denis Višinský and Michal Sadílek both going close. However, Mexico grew into the game before the break and took full control after halftime. Mateo Chávez opened the scoring in the 60th minute following a rapid counterattack, before Julián Quiñones doubled the lead six minutes later after a defensive mistake. Álvaro Fidalgo added a third in stoppage time to seal Mexico’s third consecutive group-stage victory. The result sends Mexico into the knockout rounds with a perfect record, while Czechia’s tournament ends at the group stage after a disappointing campaign that produced only a single point and no wins. A two-decade wait that ended too soon The Czech Republic hadn’t appeared at a World Cup since 2006, their first as an independent nation following the 1993 split of Czechoslovakia. That 2006 campaign in...
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Spectacle is Blamed on Café Latte Colored Sand of Palawan, Philippines</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spectacle-is-blamed-on-cafe-latte-colored-sand-of-palawan-philippines</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This slice of paradise boasts a stunning, perfect soaking of the sun and splashing pure bliss.  It&#039;s a sunbather’s dream in crystal-clear waves gently kiss the shore, Jun Polistico, the legendary King of the Philippine Ballad said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Beulah International Steers Wardwizard Innovations Towards Comprehensive EV Infrastructure Development in the Philippines</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/beulah-international-steers-wardwizard-innovations-towards-comprehensive-ev-infrastructure-development-in-the-philippines</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ July 18, 2024, Manila, Philippines -  Beulah Solutions Corporation (Beulah) , a leading integration company and EPC firm in the Philippines backed by RP Connect, held meetings with Wardwizard Innovations &amp; Mobility Ltd. (WIML), under the ‘Joy e-bike’ and ‘Joy e-rik’ brands, to strengthens their strategic partnership for revolutionizing the public transportation system with electric mobility solutions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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