Karlovy Vary Film Festival confirms August date, announces TV platform
A full program has yet to be announced; investor funding will help develop a television platform for the Czech Republic's most prestigious festival.
Mother’s Day in the Czech lands was introduced by T.G. Masaryk's daughter
The holiday was inspired by the American version, which made it suspect under communism.
Prague Spring music festival to stage four concerts with live audience
Opening May 12, the Prague Spring concerts will be among the first in the Czech Republic with an audience after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
Prague Castle to fully reopen to the public from May 3
After six months of closures under Covid-19 regulations, Prague Castle will reopen its interior and exterior locations from Monday.
Radio Free Europe began its Czechoslovak service 70 years ago, offering news throughout the Cold War
The last Czech broadcast was almost 20 years ago, but the impact of the transmissions lives on.
Museums and galleries can open in Prague and other regions from May 3
The government has approved the reopening of museums, galleries, and heritage sites in six out of the Czech Republic's 14 regions.
Why do Czechs say 'ahoj'? An oddly nautical greeting for a landlocked country
The history behind the Czech "hello," plus another informal greeting, "nazdar," celebrates an anniversary this month.
Witches Night 2021: Guidelines for celebrating this fiery and festive Czech holiday
The Health Ministry and police have confirmed their stance on this year's Čarodějnice celebrations.
From a new drive-in to free ballet, Prague's culture scene springs back to life this week
The debut of free streaming ballet at the State Opera and FAMU fest are online highlights, while new exhibits from Signal Fest and NG offer fresh-air fun!
VIDEO: 100 drones light up the night sky over Prague
A unique drone show created the Czech flag and other images over Prague's Vltava river earlier this month
Signal Festival celebrates Earth Day with an installation at Prague’s Výstaviště
A series of illuminated boxes using data and NASA photos tells the story of the earth’s changing environment.
Free guided tours: City Hall launches Prague Stops video series on YouTube
The impressively decorated spaces of three municipal buildings are explored, and more episodes will follow.
The Prague Stock Exchange at 150: a look back at when women were banned from trading and sugar was gold
When the exchange opened, women were banned from trading, along with convicts and the bankrupt, while sugar was a hot commodity.
Carey Mulligan cast alongside Adam Sandler in film adaptation of Czech "Spaceman" novel
The "Promising Young Woman" star will play Sandler's wife in the space-themed Netflix film based on the book by Jaroslav Kalfař.
Open-air exhibition presents the history, culture, and uniqueness of Karlín and Libeň
The 10-stop trail is part of the project to redevelop the Rohanský ostrov, and the public can contribute ideas.
Zoos across the Czech Republic reopen Monday: what to know before you go
Prague Zoo and Prague Botanical Garden are both ready to welcome back visitors to their outdoor spaces from Monday, April 12.
Czech culture at home: 5 Švankmajer animated shorts to watch this weekend
The visionary Czech filmmaker's "Jabberwocky" turns 50 this year; here's an introduction to some of his best short works.