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The new movie Barbie is currently doing incredible box office around the world. And the film’s male lead Ryan Gosling has delighted many Czech fans by saying that the way Barbie was made reminded him of the work of the pioneering 1950s and 1960s director Karel Zeman. But how does Gosling know the Czech filmmaker?

Scientists are warning that 2023 could be the hottest year in the world on record, and heat waves are predicted to become all the more common each year. This summer, heatwaves have swept across Europe, as the El Nino climate pattern leaves citizens in sweltering heat, resulting in increased mortality and heat-related health issues.

Firefighters in Greece have been struggling to contain wildfires which have been burning across the country for the past week. The island of Rhodes, from which 19,000 have fled, is the worst-hit. Czech tourists there have begun to be flown home on repatriation flights, but many complain of chaos and poor communication from travel agencies.

Along with its world famous sites, Prague Castle also boasts an unparalleled collection of historical fabrics. A new book details the 270 items in the valuable collection, which include pieces of garments from the tomb of Saint Ludmila, the first historically documented duchess of Bohemia.

Youth Included , a grassroots organization founded in 2013, has been providing opportunities and support for migrant youth in Prague. Managed by foreigners for foreigners, the organization aims to bridge the language gap and create a sense of belonging and community for individuals seeking to explore their talents, engage in projects, and integrate into Czech society.

The 2023 Women’s World Cup kicked off Thursday in host countries New Zealand and Australia. But the Czech women’s team will not be dressing for the country, unable to qualify for this year’s international tournament. To get a sense of where the team stands and their hopes for qualifying for the next major tournament, we spoke with sports commentator Jiří Hošek.

When one door closes, another opens. At least, that seems to be the case in Prague 6’s Dejvice district. Just as one establishment in the neighbourhood closed down – the legendary A Maze in Tchaiovna, a quirky meeting point that fused British pub food and beer with the concept of the traditional Bohemian-style teahouse – another opened practically right next-door: the second branch of La Paisanita , an Argentinian empanada eatery with a majority meatless menu.

The number of foreign workers coming to Czechia continues to grow, as new data compiled by the Czech Statistical Office shows. To understand these new trends, we spoke with Dalibor Holý, Director of the Labour Market and Equal Opportunities Statistics Department.

Czech police are investigating two deaths associated with a cult led by a self-proclaimed healer from the town of Kutná Hora. The two men died last August after engaging in a ritual, which involved physical violence. The healer himself was murdered two months later by two female members of his sect, who claim they killed him at his own request.

The Myslbek Palace on Na Příkopě street is one of Prague’s newest modern palaces. Constructed in the late 1990s, the building connects two historically distinct areas of Prague, the city’s main shopping boulevard and the Old Town behind it. In keeping with the tradition of the city’s older urban palaces, Myslbek is not just a shopping mall, as it incorporates art into its design and also serves as an exhibition space.