Still renting in Prague? These two new builds make buying look tempting
If you’re tired of renewing your lease, two city projects offer different takes on urban homeownership, from riverside Smíchov to greener Kamýk.
Meet the sadist challenging Czechia's baby ear-piercing tradition
Míla Bugtcher has performed thousands of infant ear piercings. Now the Czech body modification expert wants parents to rethink a generations-old custom.
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.
Prague’s busiest tram corridor shuts down for 24 days as repairs begin
Twelve tram lines will be diverted as Prague repairs one of the city’s busiest tram sections between Národní and Spálená streets.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for July 17–19
A French market, some hard techno and Colombian vibes head to Prague this weekend.
Before Nolan’s The Odyssey, Czechia had its own 'IMAX' experience
Decades before IMAX arrived, Czechoslovakia had its own large-format cinema boom that once filled screens with larger-than-life spectacles.
Beyond Halloween: Where to watch horror films in Prague year round
Edison Filmhub launches Heatwave Horror, a new festival joining Prague’s growing calendar of year-round horror screenings and genre events.
Prague Castle welcomes record nine million visitors as access expands
Prague Castle saw record attendance in 2025 following renovations, the creation of new public spaces, and the removal of entrance security checks.
Buying an apartment in Czechia? Hidden rules foreign buyers need to know
From cooperative ownership to hidden restrictions, understand exactly what rights come with a Czech apartment before signing a purchase agreement.
A cup of cà phê: Prague's Vietnamese cafés are having a moment
Vietnamese-Czech entrepreneurs are creating a new café culture, expanding Prague's Vietnamese food scene beyond pho and bánh mì into coffee and brunch.
Leaving Czechia? How to erase your legal footprint before you go
The administrative checklist: make sure Czechia no longer considers you active, registered, or financially liable.
Clock changes are here to stay in Czechia, at least until 2031
A Czech plan will keep daylight saving time in place through 2031, despite years of EU debate over whether seasonal clock changes should end.
Bomb threat forces evacuation and halts traffic at Prague’s main train station
The emergency operation began shortly before 8 a.m. when police announced they were clearing the country's busiest transit hub.
How to win a rental in Prague: The documents and profile landlords now expect
Renting in Prague is increasingly competitive. These are the documents, references, and details landlords now expect from successful applicants.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from July 13-19, with tips for wine festivals, language exchange meetups, and the Prague echoes of Czechia's biggest film fest.
What to watch in Prague: This week’s English-friendly cinema and streaming picks
The Myanmar-Czech co-production Fruit Gathering won the top prize at the Karlovy Vary film fest, and screens this week with English subtitles in Prague.
She left Texas for one role. Prague gave her a life beyond the stage
A four-month theater stint brought Jessica Boone to Prague. Her second act became a life of love, family, and artistic community.
From Pune to Prague: Škoda SUV makes 13-country, 20,000-kilometer drive
An Indian-made Škoda Kylaq crossed 13 countries and two continents on a 70-day drive to the home of the Czech automaker.
Czechmate! Linda Nosková becomes youngest Wimbledon champ in 15 years
In a thrilling all-Czech finale, Nosková defeated compatriot Karolína Muchová to become the youngest Wimbledon women's champion in 15 years.





