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A honey badger cub has been born at Dvůr Králové nad Labem Zoo — and according to the zoo, it marks the only successful case of the species breeding in captivity anywhere in the world over the past year.Zoologists at the facility note that
At the turn of the summer months, the town of Třebíč in the Vysočina region traditionally hosts the Male Chaim Jewish culture festival, carrying on the traditions of the former "Revived Jewish Town" events and the "Shamajim" festival, while
On October 29, 1787, at Prague's Nostitz Theatre — known today as the Estates Theatre — the world premiere of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera "Don Giovanni" took place, conducted by the composer himself. The theatre building has survived to
The American chocolate dessert known as brownies won over cafés and home kitchens worldwide back at the turn of the 20th century, and it has remained one of the most beloved treats ever since — including in Czech households, where it has be
Tucked away inside Czechia's biggest cities are pocket-sized neighborhoods that seem frozen in time — narrow lanes, quiet courtyards and passageways that feel like separate little worlds within the larger metropolis. We're talking about Pra
Diskotéka Pizza, a pizzeria in Prague's Dejvice district that opened on Jaselská Street last September, has earned the title of "Excellent Pizzeria" in the prestigious 50 Top Pizza Europa 2026 ranking — after just ten months in business.The
From 19 May to 16 August 2026, Prague's House of Photography (Galerie hlavního města Prahy, Revoluční 1006/5, Prague 1 – Old Town) will host the exhibition "The Second Fire: A Love Letter to Baikal", dedicated to the world's largest and dee
The volunteer fire brigade of Hostěradice, a village in the South Moravian Region, will hold the settlement's first-ever food festival this September, called "Festival Doброt s Hasiči" — a celebration of homemade food, local wine and good c
The French treat mashed potatoes as a genuine culinary art form — it should be smooth, glossy and slightly stretchy, not just a side dish for meat. The secret ingredient that transforms ordinary potatoes with butter and milk beyond recognit
The season for fresh herbs like basil, dill, parsley and cilantro is short-lived, but their flavor can be preserved all winter long with a simple freezing trick. According to culinary experts, the process takes just a couple of minutes, req
A simple Italian dish made of garlic, olive oil and spaghetti — aglio e olio — has won over food lovers around the world, yet it's precisely this simplicity that hides the biggest cooking mistakes. According to culinary experts, every singl
Jennifer Lopez has celebrated her 57th birthday, and by her own admission, she's in better physical shape now than she was in her twenties. The secret to her youthful looks isn't strict dieting or plastic surgery, but a disciplined sleep sc