This 'meat map' is your Czech butcher cheat sheet
Where’s the beef? A new English-friendly website explains cuts, cooking methods, and butcher-shop basics for anyone intimidated by local meat displays.
Why 'air-conditioned' doesn't always mean ice-cold on Czech public transport
A/C signage doesn't guarantee cool air. Here's why Czech buses and trains still overheat, and how to get compensated when it fails.
Dark humor and irony: Why Czech literature captivates readers worldwide
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Two scholars trace the thread, dark humor, historical irony, and a run of remarkable women writers, that keeps drawing global readers to Czech books.
Sick abroad? Here's how Czech insurance and vacation rules apply
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What happens if you get ill on holiday, miss work, or need hospital care? Here's what Czech law and your employer are actually required to do.
From magic mural to new 'cubes': 7 projects transforming Prague into a city of art
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From traffic tunnels turned galleries to brutalist icons reimagined, Prague is turning infrastructure into culture, one wall and square at a time.
Czech human rights leaders resign en masse; foreigners' rights body included
Fifty-three unpaid experts have resigned from government advisory councils on human rights, minorities, and foreigners' rights.
Everything changing in Czechia in July 2026 – and what else is new this month
Hot water off, metro closed, new rail passes on sale: July 2026 brings a packed schedule of changes for Czechia.
Summer hot water shutdowns in Czechia: What to expect and how to cope
Hot water disappears every summer in Czech apartment blocks. Here’s why it happens, how long it lasts, and how to handle it.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
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This week’s calendar runs from June 29 through July 4, with tips for community events, networking opportunities, and much more.
Is Czechia prepared for a hotter future? Record heat fuels political debate
Czechia shattered its all-time temperature record as politicians clashed over whether the country is prepared for longer and more frequent heatwaves.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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The 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival kicks off on July 3, with Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche, and more honored guests.
Prague district opens Brazilian-inspired street football pitch under viaduct
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A new free football pitch has opened under the Negrelli viaduct in Prague 7, inspired by Brazilian favelas and aimed at reviving street football culture.
Why Czechia remembers victims of the communist regime on June 27
June 27 is the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Communist Regime in Czechia, honoring political prisoners and those executed under communist rule.
New Copenhagen–Prague direct trains launch, but summer disruption looms
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A new direct rail link between Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen has finally launched in full, but passengers face a four-week disruption in July and August.
Extreme heatwave could break all-time Czech temperature record this weekend
Czechia faces potentially historic weekend heat with temperatures up to 41 degrees Celsius, which eclipse the all-time high of 40.4 degrees set in 2012.
Extreme heat alert: Survive Czechia's hottest weekend without air conditioning
With the country under its highest heat warning level, officials are canceling events, grilling, and offering safety advice. We've got stay-cool tips.
7 easy beach escapes you can reach by train or bus from Prague
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With airfares fluctuating and summer travel demand pushing prices up, Czechia-based travelers have more reasons to head to the beach via trains or bus.
This week in polls: How our readers reacted to the news
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed – cast your vote now.
Drugs, trafficking, and dirty money go digital: What organized crime looks like in Czechia now
Two major crime reports came out this week. The findings show that crypto laundering, digital drug markets, and trafficking are on the rise in Czechia.
