Skip the cinnamon chimney: This Czech pastry is worth trying instead
Locals have known about kolache for centuries. Here's why visitors to Prague should pass the trdelník and sink their teeth into a more traditional pastry.
Czech digital IDs explained: What you need now and why it makes life easier
From BankID and Portál občana to Datovka and government apps, these tools can save you time, money and unnecessary trips to Czech offices.
'Trouser loopholes' and curiously sized balls: Czech castle dig reveals Pythonesque finds
Archaeologists at Pernštejn Castle have uncovered some 60 stone cannonballs, unusual defenses, and the site's largest archaeological collection to date.
'A complete tragedy': Czech mushroom season may already be over
Czech mushroom pickers are facing one of the worst seasons in years, with dry forests leaving only scattered pockets of fungi across the country.
Analysis: What does it really cost to live in Prague in 2026?
Prague is no longer the bargain it once was. See where prices have surged, where Prague remains affordable, and how local incomes compare.
Prague residents take the housing fight into their own hands
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A new petition and citizen-led movement are putting a bigger question at the heart of Prague's election: Who gets to decide how the city's homes are used?
PHOTOS: Prague's rebuilt Karlín Barracks se to transform the neighborhood
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Prague has approved plans for a CZK 1.9 billion reconstruction of Karlín Barracks, with new spaces planned for culture, shops, offices and student housing.
From fire in Letná to hunger stones: Czechia’s drought is intensifying. When will it end?
Czechia is facing one of its worst water shortages in decades, with record-low rivers, exposed hunger stones and a dry forecast raising fresh concerns.
Czech salary guide 2026: Pay, taxes, and which language skills earn more
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Everything you should know about getting paid in Czechia, from industry benchmarks to how much you could earn, and what your salary is really worth.
Young women in Czechia are struggling to get their careers started
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Young women under 29 in Czechia are twice as likely as men to be unemployed, with motherhood concerns adding to the challenge.
Solar eclipse and Perseids: Where to watch Wednesday's double sky show in Czechia
A partial eclipse and Perseid meteor shower arrive Wednesday. Here’s where to watch in Prague, and why escaping the city could make all the difference.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from Aug. 10 to 16, with tips for Prague's biggest circus festival, a Ukrainian cultural festival, and much more.
Why does Czechia remain so closely aligned with Israel?
As Israel rejects a US-backed Gaza plan, a Czech expert says historical ties and perceptions of Israel as part of the West shape Czech views.
Czech cinema spotlight: Bohemian Paradise goes to hell in new satire
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The wryly-observed portrait of Czech holiday culture, set against the spectacular landscapes of Český ráj, is now playing with English subtitles in Prague.
PHOTOS: 45,000 take part in Prague Pride parade through Czech capital
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Tens of thousands of people took part in Prague Pride’s annual parade on Saturday, with the event bringing temporary traffic restrictions to the city.
Prague plans floating river pool with traffic light system for water quality
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Prague 7 is considering a floating swimming area beside U Vody Park, with a proposed water-quality alert system to tell swimmers when conditions are safe.
Filling a Czech prescription abroad? 10 EU countries now accept eRecept
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Czech patients can now fill an eRecept at selected Austrian pharmacies, bringing the total number of EU countries accepting Czech e-prescriptions to 10.
Czechia faces worst drought in decades as water levels hit 44-year low
The country is facing its worst water deficit in decades, with the Orlík reservoir at an extreme low and rivers across the country running unusually dry.
Beyond the hospoda: Prague’s new generation of beer culture
Prague's design-maxxed beer spaces blend global trends with Czech tradition – a new chapter in one of the world's great beer cultures.
