Czechia’s latest news
- Eight rescued as apartment fire halts trams in central Prague
- Double joy at Czech safari park as rare giraffe and zebra are born
- Indian summer brings Czechia a week of sun and 25-degree highs
- Czech budget proposal could weaken credit rating, warns Fitch
- Czech government faces no-confidence vote days before elections
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.
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.
Czech municipal elections 2026: Who can vote and how ballots work
Czech and eligible EU citizens will choose their local representatives in October. Here’s how to register, vote and complete the ballot.
Neglected Prague transport hub Nádraží Holešovice set for major transformation
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A neglected area around one of Prague's major transport hubs is set to become a new district with housing, shops and easier connections.
Prague's Petřín funicular is back today, but one stop has a new rule
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Prague’s hillside railway reopens this morning with panoramic cars. Riders heading down from Nebozízek will need to go up first.
Digital tipping is spreading in Czechia: How much should you leave?
As Czech payments go digital, long-standing methods of leaving tips are changing.
18 things to do in Prague this week, from Pussycat Dolls to Art Week
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Pop nostalgia, James Bond classics, cutting-edge art and after-dark science fill Prague's final full week of September.
Czech salaries are rising, but these workers are pulling ahead in 2026
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Wages in Czechia are typically rising 4–6 percent this year, but employers increasingly favor experienced workers with tech and data skills.
