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 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.
The best things to do in Prague this week: St. Martin's goose edition
St Martin’s Day brings wine and goose for adults, and lantern making for children; Czech band Gaia Mesiah celebrates 20 years.
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.
Prague selects Old Town Square tree, announces market dates
As traditional outdoor markets return to the Czech capital, the city announces more details about the Old Town tree and markets.
Glen Hansard to headline Wenceslas Square concert honoring Havel's legacy
Remembrances of the Velvet Revolution, 1939 student protests, and Havel’s legacy will take place again in the center of Prague on Nov. 17.
The best things to do in Prague this week, November 1–7
Prague Fringe is back for its 20th year, plus food festivals serve up goose, Bio Oko screens films from Brazil, and EU Space Programme enlightens us.
Prague Zoo's animals enjoy a seasonal pumpkin feast for Halloween
A variety of species at Prague Zoo had the chance to try out a seasonal feast of pumpkins in the days leading up to Halloween.
Visit the Czech village that's home to one of the world's spookiest churches
Ghostly statues installed in St. George’s church in Luková send a shiver down the spine.
15 Czech horror films to stream this Halloween weekend
From folk horror to '70s gothic cinema we’ve rounded up some of the creepiest Czech films for your viewing (dis)pleasure.
Prague Fringe brings back live acts for a special autumn edition
The festival will mark its 20th anniversary with a selection of international acts performing live in Malá Strana.
Eating candy for a good cause: Prague's charity trick-or-treat tradition returns
Now in its fifth year the event raised a record amount for Czech children in foster homes last year. Here's how to participate.
Czechoslovak State Day: Prague landmarks open free on Oct. 28
Catch up on culture or see inside some normally hard-to-access public buildings -- but beware of long lines.
Interview: Journalist Mark Baker looks back at the expat invasion of the '90s
In his new book, the Prague-based travel writer reflects on a "Time of Change" – the period leading up to and following the Velvet Revolution.
The best things to do in Prague this week, October 25–31
Celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos with freaky-good food, a horror film festival and lots of pumpkin-carving family fun.
Top 10 list of the most-visited Czech castles reveals some surprises
Many well-known Czech castles and monuments have seen a drastic drop in attendance while some lesser-knowns see more visitors than ever before.