18 ways to spend Valentine's Day in Prague, from low-key to indulgent
Not every plan needs roses. From rooftops and tasting menus to pastries and wine at home, these ideas help you mark Feb. 14 your way.
Prague votes on naming new bridge for a woman—a first since medieval times
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Voting ends Monday on whether to name the bridge for St. Agnes. We asked the founder of Prague's first feminist tour what the choice would mean.
10 best desserts in Prague according to Gault & Millau
The prestigious restaurant guide reveals which Prague restaurants (and two worth travelling for) serve the Czech Republic's most exceptional desserts.
'Our Town premiere': International cast brings American masterpiece to Prague
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Prague Shakespeare Company's new staging of Thornton Wilder's iconic meditation on cosmos and community is the play we all need now.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for Feb. 6–8
Free galleries, legendary Mospust bashes, orchestral bass drops, and experimental svařák.
Why you need to watch 'Gerta Schnirch' to understand Czech culture
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A Czech-German woman's survival through the Brno death march and communist rule questions collective guilt, national identity, and generational trauma.
Point president, match Babiš? Czechia's government stand-off is over—for now
Babiš's government survived the no-confidence vote, but President Pavel won the battle over Turek's appointment. Political scientists explain the paradox.
7 authentic Masopust parades across Czechia, from Bohemia to Moravia
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Before Lent begins, Czech villages enact pre-Christian rituals passed down for centuries. Visit one of these Masopust festivals to see living folklore.
Winter Games 2026: Where to watch and how to visit Czechia's Olympic festival
From watch parties to hands-on fun, cheer on your favorite Czech athletes across 19-days of competition in the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Prague tram driver fined after viral clash with Ukrainian family
The incident, which was widely shared, saw the driver punch a Ukrainian man, hurl ethnic insults, and throw the family, including a toddler, off the tram.
'Integration is essential’: Therapy helped her make Prague home. Now she helps hundreds
When Amanda Mataija moved from Croatia to Prague in 2015, her own struggles with ADHD, anxiety, and depression intensified. Today she helps others.
English-language universities in Czechia ‘not second tier,’ say education leaders
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Czech private university leaders say students are increasingly internationally minded and need life skills and adaptability more than just a diploma.
From the EU? Here's what to know about mandatory registration in Czechia
New laws mean that even EU citizens living long-term in Czechia will need to officially register: here's how, why, and when.
Prague among least affordable cities in Europe’s ‘Carrie Bradshaw index’
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An index named for the solo-living protagonist of Sex and the City, ranks Prague as one of the most difficult cities for single renters on the Continent.
A buzz without booze: Prague’s top non-alcoholic beers and high-vibe hangouts
From Polish sours to herbal shots, Prague's non-alcoholic scene has evolved far beyond the basics. Here's where to drink dry this February.
Your Czech pension savings might not be worth as much as you think
Czech pension savings are returning a fraction of what similar funds earn in Slovakia. A new study explains why your retirement pot may disappoint.
Here's what Czech doctors can (and can't) charge patients for in 2026
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Doctors now face million-crown fines for charging registration fees. But not all payments are banned, here's your guide to legal vs. illegal charges.
PHOTO GALLERY: Tens of thousands rally in Prague to back President Petr Pavel
Demonstrators filled Prague’s city center on Saturday as a dispute between the president and foreign minister raised wider democratic concerns.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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The top Czech films of 2025, as voted by local critics, screen with English subtitles at Prague's Edison Filmhub ahead of the Czech Film Critics Awards.
