DAILY NEWS UPDATE
The 10 best things to do in Prague this weekend: Feb. 16–18, 2024
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Work up a sweat in the name of love, thrift shop til you drop, pork out for masopust, and more tips for the weekend ahead.
Prague's art nouveau Vyšehrad rail station set for contemporary facelift
The dilapidated Vyšehrad railway station building will undergo a major transformation in the coming years that will preserve it's historic siginificance.
Prague's National Theatre unveils a bold new lineup of performances for 2024
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The theater has announced its lineup for the coming season with a record number of premieres taking place.
Czech news in brief for February 15: Thursday's top headlines
Opposition calls for commission on shooting, Czechoslovak WWII veteran dies at 105, and tram service returns to Libeň Bridge.
EXPAT VOICES: Internationals in Czechia on dating-scene culture clash
We asked for your views on the differences between dating in Czechia and back home: many felt culture shocks due to contrasts in personality and attitude.
Prague cronut bakery returns just in time for Valentine's Day
The reopening sets in motion a sweet showdown with two 'krobliha' shops set to face off in separate premises mere meters apart.
Czech news in brief for February 14: Wednesday's top headlines
Students urge Czech PM to support marriage equality, Czechia observes Ash Wednesday, and angry fans call Jagr's management of hockey team into question.
Valentine's Day flash mob in Prague to rise up against violence
A Feb. 14 flash mob devoted to raising awareness of violence against women returns to Palackého Náměstí following a five-year absence.
What do Czechs give on Valentine's Day? Jewelry, flowers, and thrills
About one in three Czechs say they will celebrate the Feb. 14 holiday, with almost 40 percent of people set to buy flowers or sweets as a gift.
Czechia to extend ban on visa and residence permits for Russians and Belarusians
Due to the ongoing war, Czechia plans to reject all visa and residence-permit applications to Russians and Belarusians, with some specific exceptions.
Three-year modernization of Prague’s Smíchov railway station begins today
The long-awaited overhaul aims to bring a more passenger-friendly and accessible layout to the area. How will it affect your commute?
Czech news in brief for February 13: Tuesday's top headlines
Inflation fell significantly in January, working definition of 'antigypsy' hate speech approved, and FBI Director Wray headed to Czechia.
Czech banks are adjusting interest rates: What does this mean for you?
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Several banks in Czechia have decided to slightly drop their interest rates in response to the Czech central bank's decision to cut the base mortgage rate.
Czech news in brief for February 12: Monday's top headlines
Andrej Babiš claims Trump was not serious about NATO remarks, Czech inflation estimated to be down to 3-4 percent, and more headlines.
Prague 1 struggles to retain residents as population dwindles
Nearly 45,000 people lived in Prague's city center in 1989, but that number has gradually dipped to less than 30,000 in 2023.
United for Ukraine rally to take place at Prague's Old Town Square
Czech President Petr Pavel will speak in support of Ukraine on Feb. 24 during an event that will also feature a message from Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Meet Mobi: Prague Zoo's newborn gorilla officially named
Following a public poll, Prague Zoo introduced its six-week-old female gorilla during an official naming ceremony on Saturday afternoon.
