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World's funniest countries, revealed: Czech Republic tops the global league table...while Britain and the US trail behind
Daily Mail
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July 2, 2025
As a nation we're known for our sarcasm and self-deprecating humour. And some of our favourite comedians, including Ricky Gervais and Richard Ayoade, fully embrace this trait. But when it comes to being funny, the UK lags behind other countries,...
A Demon, Peruvian Time Travel and the “Czechoslovak Tom Jones”: Eight Offbeat Films in Karlovy Vary
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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July 2, 2025
The 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF), which kicks off in the Czech spa town on Friday, is once again offering up a mix of world premieres and hidden gems to discover, as well as highlights from the festival...
St. Paul Mission in Hague: a travel guide to the Holy Year 2025 Sites
Arlington Catholic Herald - Virginia
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The Northern Neck might not appear a vacation destination to some. But according to Father Andrew J. Heintz, parochial vicar of St. Paul Mission in Hague, the area is a boomtown of historical sites. St. Paul is one of eight Holy Year churches...
Peru's Ambassador presents credentials in Czech Republic
Andina
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July 2, 2025
Following the ceremony, the envoy held a meeting with the Czech Head of State. At the session, both sides highlighted the interest of Peru and the Czech Republic in strengthening trade relations and promoting greater tourism exchange. President...
Pop Messe Returns To BVV, Featuring Over 60 Czech and International Alternative Artists
Brno Daily
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July 2, 2025
Brno’s Pop Messe alternative music festival is returning for its 5th edition, taking over the Brno Velodrome and its surroundings at the BVV exhibition centre from 24-26 July. Among a rich programme of over 60 artists, this year’s headliners...
Georgian Restaurateur in Czech Republic Linked to Alleged Russian Underworld Figures and a Kremlin-Backed Foundation
OCCRP
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July 2, 2025
The Pirosmani restaurant in the Czech city of Karlovy Vary serves Georgian food in a cozy setting, with only four tables clustered around a fireplace. The walls are plastered with pictures of the proprietor, Asmat Shanava, posing with public...
Rail ticket gives unlimited travel in 24 countries from £34 — but you need to be quick
Metro
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July 2, 2025
Planning your next adventure? (Picture: Getty Images) For 52 years, Interrail has been offering travellers a cheap way to explore Europe — and now they’re selling train tickets for 20% off. The One-Country pass allows for unlimited train travel...
Brits warned about Brexit rule that could see travellers banned for 3 years
The Bolton News
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Going away is exciting, but before setting off, it's important for anyone planning to visit certain countries to be well-informed. This is especially true in the post-Brexit era, which has seen the introduction of new regulations in recent years....
Air Arabia to launch direct flights on Sharjah–Prague route starting December
The Times of India
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Air Arabia will begin daily flights from Sharjah to Prague starting December 20, expanding its European network and boosting regional travel./Image: File Air Arabia, the Sharjah-based low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of daily non-stop...
Urgent UK passport warning for Brits as travel expert issues advice
The Mirror
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July 2, 2025
Brits heading on holiday this year have been issued a stark passport warning, even if their document is still technically 'in date'. Swathes of passengers are still being caught out by a little-known rule that came into effect after the UK left...
Air Arabia adds Prague to its expanding European network
Zawya
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SHARJAH - Air Arabia has announced the launch of a new non-stop service between Sharjah and Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, starting from 20th December 2025. The new route will operate daily between Sharjah International Airport...
Prague to Equip 120 Trams with Air Conditioning by 2031
Prague Morning
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June 30, 2025
Prague’s public transport network is set for a major upgrade in passenger comfort. Over the next six years, the Prague Public Transport Company (DPP) will install air conditioning in 123 Škoda 15T trams that currently lack this feature. The city...
Prague to Japan by car: seven Czech old-timers en route to Osaka EXPO 2025
Radio Prague International
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June 30, 2025
Photo: ROBOT Expedition Prague - Ósaka EXPO 2025 The journey from Prague to EXPO Osaka is the brainchild of Josef Zajíček, mission leader and automotive entrepreneur, who pitched the idea in an unrelated conversation with Czech Commissioner...
Air Arabia to launch daily flights to Prague
Gulf News
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The addition of Prague further strengthens the airline’s European network and unlocks exciting travel options to explore the beauty of Europe, in addition to Vienna, Athens, Krakow, Warsaw (Chopin and Modlin), Milan Bergamo. Air Arabia continues...
Water for 900 CZK? Overpricing Scams Exposed in Prague
Prague Morning
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July 2, 2025
Visitors to Prague are being warned about extremely high prices in some shops and taxis around the city center. A recent investigation by tvnoviny.sk, a Slovak news website, shows how easily travelers can pay far more than the usual rate for...
This former East German city is Europe’s most offbeat break right now
The Times
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Some years ago, a decade or so after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Germany went through a surge of Ostalgie — nostalgia for the former East. I remember checking into an Ossi-themed hotel in Berlin under a forbidding portrait of the last East German...
How hot is Europe? Iconic tourist attraction closes to visitors for several days
Penn Live - Pennsylvania
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July 1, 2025
By Samuel Petrequin and Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press PARIS — Barcelona recorded its hottest June in over a century, the summit of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors and hundreds of French schools shut on Tuesday as Europe...
Washington Beach Volleyball Adds Six Newcomers For 2025-26 Season
University of Washington Athletics
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July 1, 2025
Story Links SEATTLE – Washington beach volleyball is set to welcome six newcomers to the program for the 2025-26 season. The incoming class features a graduate transfer and five freshmen, bringing a mix of collegiate experience, international...
OPPORTUNITY OVERSEAS: Former WKU volunteer assistant baseball coach Holmes guided Polish pitchers in Prague event
Bowling Green Daily News - Kentucky State
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July 1, 2025
Published 3:00 pm Tuesday, July 1, 2025 By DAVID DRIVER / Special to the Daily News Former Western Kentucky baseball volunteer assistant coach Tim Holmes is serving as the pitching coach for the Polish national team, which just competed this past...
Hungarian forint outperforms peers in early 2025, boosting travel budgets
Daily News Hungary
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July 1, 2025
The Hungarian forint is off to a surprisingly strong start in 2025, gaining more than 3% against the euro and outperforming both the Polish zloty and the Czech koruna, according to a new assessment by K&H Bank’s chief analyst. With these currency...