Czechia’s latest news
- Prague police seek man accused of threatening tram passengers with knife
- Who’s watching whom? Brno Zoo’s new tiger takes to people-watching
- Czech-developed AI and workplace projects win ABSL business awards
- Czechia plans higher hiring quotas for Filipino and Indian workers
- Czech pharmacy vaccination plan faces revisions after government debate
Can you enjoy a musical in Czech without understanding every word?
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I saw Sweeney Todd – in Czech. Same murders, different language. Can a Broadway favorite still thrill, or do English speakers get lost in translation?
Think you’re a victim of Czechia's gender pay gap? Use this tool to find out
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A new government calculator shows expected salary differences between men and women in specific employment circumstances.
Czech Senate elections 2026: This weekend's winners and a 'catastrophic' loser
STAN and ODS led the results, while ANO won no seats: Here are the main winners, setbacks and what the outcome means for Czech politics.
Souvenir hunters descend on fallen Czech towers armed with angle grinders
A demolition contractor reports thefts and trespassing at the former transmitter site, while police say no theft reports have reached them.
Prague’s most dangerous streets: These areas had the most violent offenses
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Ten streets and their surroundings accounted for 29 percent of recorded violent crime in a decade-long analysis of activity across Prague.
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.
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Starting life as a foreigner: One in four Prague babies lacks Czech citizenship
Nearly one in four babies born in Prague has foreign citizenship, but nationality statistics tell only part of the story of international families.
The Story Society: New English bookstore aims to bring 'whimsical' aura for book lovers in Prague
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Great news for book lovers: Prague may soon be getting a new addition to its small network of English-language bookstores.
Sleep in a railway car and help save this historic Czech mountain station
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Kovářská’s converted railway cars fund the restoration of a 19th-century station, whose owners hope to open part of the building in 2027.
Prague cost of living: What does it cost to raise a family in 2026?
Housing and education choices can push a Prague family’s monthly budget from around CZK 87,000 to more than CZK 165,000.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for October 16–18
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Signal Festival is back, a Trainspotting double feature, and a French Revolution-set play fill Prague's cultural program this weekend.
PHOTOS: Prague’s Industrial Palace reborn 135 years after Jubilee opening
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After fire and years of reconstruction, Prague’s Industrial Palace opens its doors this weekend as it begins a new chapter at Výstaviště.
Inflation in Europe is going back up. Is Czechia at risk?
Higher inflation elsewhere in Europe is sparking concerns about a new wave of energy-driven consumer price increases.
Historic Prague slaughterhouse to become Zátiší restaurant after major revamp
The Holešovice landmark’s four-year restoration is complete, but restaurant approval is still pending. Zátiší Group plans to open by the end of 2026.
Czech drought dampens mushroom season, but autumn could still bring a revival
Vysočina reports its weakest season in years, echoing summer warnings elsewhere. Rain could help, but scarce finds call for careful picking.
Czech secondary school admissions: A 2027 guide for expat families
From school types and Cermat exams to language accommodations, here’s what international families need to know about 2027 admissions.
Lights go out on Czechia’s tallest towers as Liblice demolition nears
The 355-meter radio masts near Český Brod are due to fall in the coming days after no buyer secured funding for their preservation.
Wolves reclaim Šumava: At least 43 now roam the Czech-German border region
Monitoring reveals how returning wolves are changing forests, hunting and wildlife diets, more than a century after their disappearance.
Local host or pseudo hotel? Larger operators dominate Prague Airbnb listings
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Just 14.2 percent of Prague host accounts supply nearly two-thirds of Airbnb listings, raising questions about who really operates the rentals.
Investing in Czechia: How to make your money work without triggering taxes
As investing becomes more accessible than ever, it’s crucial to understand tax rules that could trip you up.
Czech train travel gains momentum—and a scenic route offers reason to board
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Railways recorded nearly 97 million passenger journeys in six months. For an autumn escape, the Sázava valley offers scenery and history.
