Czechs have their own way of cooking. These 7 specialties prove it
One of Prague's most well-known executive chefs shares anecdotes on Czech dishes that rarely appear abroad, and why Czechia is a nation of soup lovers.
These rare Czech landmarks join Art Nouveau and wood to stunning effect
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Slovak artist Dušan Jurkovič’s distinctive works across Czechia blends folk architecture, Art Nouveau and wood in striking ways.
Prague metro closures: Flora reopening delayed as Hradčanská shuts for 2027
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Prague’s Flora metro reopening has been delayed until February 2027, while Hradčanská will close for escalator repairs in January for 11 months.
Prague’s riverside concrete plant is slated to become a community farm
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A former concrete plant on Prague’s Rohan Island is set to close in 2028, opening the way for a proposed urban farm with community gardens.
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.
Flood warning in Prague lifted after heavy storms: What you need to know
Storms caused minor flooding and transport disruptions in Prague overnight, but water levels have fallen and the flood warning is no longer in effect.
Czechia's secret soviet bunker now open to the public: How and when to visit
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It was built to survive a nuclear blast and kept secret for decades. Now the Jasyr bunker offers a very cool glimpse into Czechoslovakia’s Cold War past
EXPLAINED: What a toilet-paper fight tells us about Czech politics today
A toilet-paper shortage that may not even exist has become a revealing fight over populism, power, and the politics of playing the hero.
Hundreds in Prague mark 1968 invasion with protest outside Russian Embassy
Demonstrators gathered in Prague to remember the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 and protest Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
Help ease the blood shortage: How foreigners can donate in Czechia
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Czech hospitals are appealing for blood donors as summer supplies fall. Here’s what foreign residents need to know about eligibility and donating.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for August 21–23
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Medieval coronations merge with electronic sunsets, 1968 exile stories overlap with Asian markets, and castles glow after dark in Prague this weekend.
Prague remembers 1968: ‘We can lose our freedom faster than we think’
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This year's commemorations focus on the people who left after the Soviet-led invasion, with exhibitions, films, archival broadcasts and a new documentary.
Czechia needs more homes. Can a new Building Act help solve the housing crisis?
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Senators will debate a controversial Building Act amendment today that aims to speed up construction and ease the housing shortage.
The Czech government portals every foreigner should use to avoid office visits
From taxes and health insurance to driving and residence, here's what you can handle online, and what still requires a trip to the office.
Beyond the posters: New Prague exhibition explores Alfons Mucha's wider world
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Central Gallery's new permanent presentation looks beyond Mucha's famous Art Nouveau posters to his photography, design and influence on contemporary art.
Intimate Czech documentary about family addiction chosen as Oscar entry
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When and where can you watch the Berlinale-winning film in Czech cinemas?
6,500-year-old sanctuary older than Stonehenge uncovered in Czechia
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The 230-meter enclosure has 12 entrances and evidence of rituals, while its layout appears to track important solar and lunar cycles.
Rights and risks: What to know before buying a home in Czechia
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From hidden defects to heritage restrictions, these are the issues buyers should understand before signing a Czech property purchase agreement.
Why premium fast-food brands are betting on Prague
Burgermeister is the latest foreign restaurant chain to see the Czech capital as a launchpad for further growth.
