When it comes to culture, Prague outranks London and Vienna
The Czech capital has been named Europe’s most cultural city, so what’s the reason for its international significance?
Czechia lifts Covid travel restrictions for all EU arrivals
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, March 14, 2022
Zelensky speaks with Czech PM, Babiš reveals more about mystery health issues, Žatec brewery ends production and dismisses staff.
Czech lunch prices are rising, and fewer people are eating out
The average price of a lunch in a Prague restaurant rose by 15 crowns over the past year, and fewer employees are dining out for a midday meal.
Art for Ukraine: Czech artists auction new work to support Ukraine
More than 100 Czech artists have joined an initiative to auction their latest work for aid for Ukraine over the upcoming weeks in Prague.
Czech gas prices down for first time since Russian invasion
Also: former PM Andrej Babiš hospitalized with undisclosed issue, Czech tennis stars advance to third round in Indian Wells, and more weekend headlines
Czech TV to begin nightly news broadcast in Ukrainian
The nightly news program on Czech Television will also feature a simultaneous Ukrainian translation for refugees in the Czech Republic.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, March 11, 2022
EU summit underway to discuss further Russia sanctions, Czech defense spending well below NATO requirement, guarantee system for Sberbank clients kicks in.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, March 10, 2022
Fiala says Russian hospital air strike is a war crime, government approves CZK 5,000 aid for every refugee, inflation expected to reach double digits.
How Concierge Medicine is transforming healthcare in Czechia and around the world
Dr. Jana Yanova, Co-Founder and Medical Director at Concierge Medicine Europe, talks about how traditional Czech healthcare is failing patients.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Prague refugee center registers over 18,000 Ukrainians, Czech schools look to employ Ukrainian teachers, Babiš is frontrunner for next Czech President.
Social media spat over sexist ad highlights stereotypes in Czechia
A social media storm over a sexist bank advert highlighted the challenges still facing women in the Czech financial sector.
7 unsung heroines who had a lasting impact on Czech history
From the original marketing guru and influencer to a literary muse who saved lives, these lesser-known Czech women blazed trails back in the day.
Pilsner cancels orders from Russia, joins 'pivo' price hike
Czechia has long been known as a cheap beer capital of the world, inflation could be about to change that.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Czechia moves to treat Russian ‘Z’ symbol like swastika, over half of Ukrainian refugees are children, Zelensky receives Czechia’s highest state award.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, March 7, 2022
Over 100,000 refugees arrive in Czechia, over 280 Czechs apply to fight in Ukraine, fuel price cap considered amid spiraling costs.
Olympic runner biopic 'Zátopek' takes gold at Czech Lion Awards
David Ondříček's drama about Emil Zátopek, who won three gold medals at the 1952 Olympics, was named the best Czech movie of 2021.