Now playing Next no comment WATCH: St Nicholas leads parade through snowy Czech villages In the Czech Republic, the feast of St Nicholas is celebrated with a procession that dates back centuries. But don't expect this Santa to be accompanied by elves or reindeer. In Wallachia, his companions are much scarier... 05/12/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Russell Crowe honoured at Czech international film festival An international film festival in the Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary has kicked off its 57th edition with a dedication to Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe. 01/07/2023
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Now playing Next Czech Republic Czech teacher acquitted after telling students "war not real" The defence claims Martina Bednarova is a victim of Russian propaganda. The court says losing her job has been punishment enough. 23/06/2023
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Now playing Next no comment Watch: Prague's Museum of Light challenges perceptions Prague's new 'Museum of Light' showcases cutting-edge video mapping, light illusions and interactive projections. 24/05/2023
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Now playing Next Czech Republic People in Prague protest against high inflation and energy prices Thousands of people rallied again in the Czech capital, Prague, on Sunday to protest against high inflation and demand the government’s resignation. 16/04/2023
Now playing Next Green News Czech Republic unplugs hundreds of solar plants during sunny weather Engineers worldwide are working on how to store the energy generated by renewables. 14/04/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic Czechs mark Easter with noisy rattle procession Hundreds of people clad in black suits and white masks marched through the southern Czech city of Ceske Budejovice on Friday, partaking in an old Easter tradition. 09/04/2023
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Now playing Next Czech Republic Putin's 'gift': Czech citizens raise €1.2m to send missiles to Ukraine Czech citizens have pulled together €1.2m to send a RM-70 rocket launcher and 365 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine. 24/03/2023
Now playing Next Nature First pangolin born in Europe provides hope for endangered species The pup’s parents arrived in Prague from Taipei Zoo, the leading breeder of the mammals that are hunted heavily for their scales and meat. 25/02/2023
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Now playing Next Travel News Watch TGV test its new low carbon trains in the Czech countryside TGV's new, greener trains are set to launch in France in 2024. 13/02/2023
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