Where to escape Prague this summer: 15 holiday stays across Czechia
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Skip the airport and maximize your vacation time with expat-friendly mountain resorts, design hotels, family-friendly campsites, châteaus and more.
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.
EXPLAINED: Why Prague’s Václav Havel Library is on the verge of collapse
The prestigious institution charged with protecting Václav Havel’s legacy may be living its last days as we know it.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for June 12–14
An art biennale, sour beers, Latin American festival, and Spielberg sci-fi converge this weekend.
What nobody tells you before moving to Czechia – from someone who's done it three times
The visa sprint, the Dresden consulate, the rental market that moves without you, a comprehensive checklist for your early days in Czechia.
Where to eat and drink in Prague now: June's tastiest openings and events
Ambiente opens a Czech-Japanese bistro, Sugo goes soft-serve, medialunas arrive in Myslíkova, and summer evenings begin at Červený Jelen.
FIFA in Prague: The best Prague venues to watch the World Cup from dusk til dawn
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From Brazilian watch parties to big screens we've rounded up where to catch every FIFA match across the city no matter where your loyalties lie.
The new rules every pet owner in Czechia needs to know
New rules for dog owners in Czechia go beyond a central registry. Here's what's changing for pet owners, travellers, and cat owners too.
Tasting Prague’s new market for Eastern European deli and comfort food
Ukrainian, Polish, and Georgian foods fill the aisles of a new grocery store in Prague, from varenyky to khinkali, smoked fish and pickled vegetables.
Prague salaries just hit a record high. How can you tell if yours is fair?
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Czech wages grew 8.1 percent in Q1 2026, the fastest in five years. But with a late transparency law and missing median, the benchmarking falls on you.
Freelancers in Czechia could save up to CZK 10,000 – but who qualifies?
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Self-employed will pay less in social insurance from July, but not everyone is eligible for a refund. We asked an expert to do the math.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from June 8–13, with tips for open-air festivals, riverside culture, and green places across Prague as summer weather settles in.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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I Swear, a BAFTA-winning portrait of Scottish Tourette syndrome advocate John Davidson, is now playing in English across Prague cinemas.
More than half of Czechs now use instant payments: Do you pay by QR code?
The Czech National Bank's instant payment service is now used by most Czechs, with locals quickly adopting QR code payments, according to a new survey.
Prague summer cinema guide 2026: Where to watch movies under the stars
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A practical guide to Prague’s 2026 summer cinemas, from rooftop venues to park screenings and cultural centers across the city.
Practical guide to Rock for People 2026: What to know before you go
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Everything you need to know about Rock for People 2026 in Hradec Králové, from on-site shopping to cashless payments, camping, and transport.
Cottagecore days and museum nights: 20 Prague culture picks this month
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This month sees a stacked line up of open-air and free events from the city's annual Museum Night to open-air orchestral splendor on the grass.
Prague conference asks whether LGBTQ+ inclusion at work is more than a slogan
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Speakers at this year's Pride Business Forum discussed why this issue depends on daily behavior, local context, and legal protection.
Courtyards, parks, and the Vltava: A guide to Prague's best open-air culture hangouts
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Here's where to soak up Prague's outdoor hotspots, from hidden gardens in Žižkov to a Vltava-side park that used to be a rubbish dump.
