Czechia’s latest news
- Prague demonstration targets Babiš government ahead of Czech elections
- Two-hour queues form for final day of Czech crown jewels display
- Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh wins 2026 Václav Havel Prize
- Brake-checking could become a crime under tougher Czech driving law
- Prague’s smart glass bins cut collections by two-thirds, save millions
This modern village near Prague comes with a natural swimming pool
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With only a few homes left, city-weary families are finding their way to this commuter village less than an hour from Czechia's capital.
18 things to do in Prague this week – from sci-fi films to St. Wenceslas wine
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A sci-fi takeover, St. Wenceslas celebrations, architecture walks and international music usher Prague into October.
Petr Pavel gets his own day in America’s ‘Czech capital’: Wilber, Nebraska
The Czech president received a hero’s welcome in Nebraska, where local descendants preserve Czech folk costumes, food, music and language.
Czech cinema spotlight: Oscar-submitted documentary debuts in Prague
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Pepa Lubojacki's intensely personal documentary If Pigeons Turned to Gold is now screening with English subtitles across Prague cinemas.
Prague’s hottest neighborhoods can stay 7 degrees warmer after sunset
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A new interactive map reveals how dramatically temperatures vary across Prague—and how the city hopes to prevent new heat islands.
Self-driving Teslas get green light in Czechia, but drivers warned to stay alert
Tesla owners can now use FSD Supervised on Czech roads, but drivers remain responsible and must be ready to take control immediately.
Coal comfort: Viral black fried cheese honors Czech mining history
A jet-black take on Czech fried cheese has drawn diners from across the country while paying tribute to Stonava’s recently closed coal mines.
Positive outlook: Czechia closes in on first S&P rating upgrade in 15 years
S&P raised Czechia’s outlook to positive, citing its resilient economy, strong financial buffers and continued convergence with wealthier countries.
This week's news: Here's what you had to say
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed.
Prague Zoo turns 95: Step into the 1930s for its anniversary on Sept. 28
Swing music, vintage fashion and wild horses headline Prague Zoo’s Sept. 28 celebration, marking 95 years since its gates first opened.
‘Lies! Subterfuge!’: Irish comedian Dylan Moran brings new standup show to Prague
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Black Books creator Dylan Moran is coming back to Prague in October, three years after his last sold-out show in the Czech capital.
See the Prague that vanished: Langweil’s 19th century model goes online
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An interactive version of the 19th-century paper model lets visitors explore historic Prague and compare its streets with the city today.
Czech Statehood Day 2026: What’s closed and what to do on Sept. 28
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Czechia’s Sept. 28 holiday creates a three-day weekend with major shop closures, historic celebrations and special events nationwide.
Where to eat and drink in Prague now: October's tastiest openings
From a bigger Pult in Holešovice to a new La Forme in the centre, autumn is off to a solid start.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for September 25–28
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From electronic music to ecology and graphic design, Prague festivals cater to all tastes and interests over this four-day weekend.
19th-century graves uncovered in Czechia's Lake Lipno as water levels fall
A visitor inspired by a novel discovered the stones near a vanished Šumava village, prompting experts to recover 12 historic relics.
Czechs in the NHL: The players to watch in the 2026–27 season
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Nearly 60 Czech players are heading into NHL camps this fall. From 100-point superstars to teenage prospects, here are the names to know.
Brno turns into a giant digital art gallery for three nights this October
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Light installations, videomapping and interactive art will transform Brno's landmarks during the Prototyp festival from Oct. 1–3.
The bars that time forgot: The institution of Prague’s Old-Czech ‘pajzl’
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Cheap, sticky and, for many, forbidding. Expats.cz went on a quest to infiltrate the Prague bars that many foreigners may be too shy to enter.
Czech slivovice season hit hard as drought shrivels Moravian plum harvest
A poor fruit harvest is leaving South Moravian distilleries with fewer plums and apricots this year, cutting production of traditional spirits.
Get paid to go to the doctor? Czechia proposes CZK 1,500 checkup rewards
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People aged 45 to 65 could receive an automatic payment for completing preventive care, but the proposed Czech scheme would not begin before 2028.
