Prague's new 'At the Farter' bus stop inspired by backfiring Velorex of Czech film fame
Actor and ‘Vrchní, prchni!’ author Zdeněk Svěrák showed up to christen the new stop connecting Vršovice to Žižkov and Vinohrady.
Snow is expected to fall on Prague by the end of this week
The Czech weather lore that says snow will fall shortly after St. Martin arrives on his white horse is likely to come true this year.
Czech Railways to add more trains with WiFi and onboard entertainment
-
Trains are starting to catch up with planes for offering conveniences to make the trip more pleasant and productive.
PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands mark Velvet Revolution anniversary in Prague
-
Former president Václav Havel appeared on Wenceslas Square as a deep-fake hologram, while Prague, Dubai, and NYC lit up in the tricolor for the occasion.
City of Prague pledges better language learning for children of immigrants
-
A new project is aimed at helping secondary and vocational school pupils whose mother language isn’t Czech.
Stores remain open November 17, but many Czechs say they shouldn't be
The 2016 law regulating holiday shopping has left store operators, workers, and shoppers calling for a full ban or none at all.
Beer and spirit prices rising in Czech pubs, restaurants, and hotels
The hospitality sector has been hit hard with rising costs due to inflation and fewer guests due to Covid restrictions.
Czech mortgage rates rise due to inflation, may hit 5 percent next year
-
Recent rate hikes by the Czech National Bank are starting to be reflected on the mortgage market.
Prague's historic center ranks among world's most Instagrammable UNESCO sites
-
Do you know which areas of Prague comprise the historic center proper? See how many hashtags are devoted to the Czech capital and all its glory.
Watch large drone shows over Prague and Brno on the November 17 holiday
-
In recent years, drone shows becoming a safer and more environmentally alternative in the firework-loving Czech Republic.
New pedestrian crossing opens at Prague's náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad
Having to cross by going down into the subway vestibule or jumping over fences is now a thing of the past.
English
(Advanced)
Greek
(Proficient)
Legendary Slovak pop star Miroslav ’Meky’ Žbirka dies at 69
-
The award-winning singer, who was influenced by the Beatles and recorded at Abbey Road Studios, got his nickname for speaking English.
Prague planetarium to launch educational satellite into orbit on SpaceX rocket
-
Students will be able to interact with Planetum1 from Planetárium Praha in Stromovka park.
Prague tower light shows and a new large-scale mural will promote Netflix’s ‘Arcane’
-
Several landmarks including Old Town Hall are expected to have colored lights and smoke again tonight.
Majority of Czechs rejecting home office – and respirators at work? No thanks
-
Despite the rise in Covid cases, there is no strong support of working from home or for respirators in the office.
Is the Czech Republic the most atheistic country? A new survey casts doubts
-
An extensive survey looked at belief in alien civilizations, miracles, life after death, creationism, and astrology.
Make way for the Czech Beaujolais: St. Martin's wine explained
-
A record number of Czech and Moravian wines qualify for the St. Martin’s wine this year, arriving in Czech restaurants and shops from Nov. 11.
