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.
Czech Republic weekly coronavirus news for October 26–31, 2021
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 26, 2021
Prague wants to increase tourist tax, Dune smashes box office records, report shows warnings about Moravian tornado were underestimated.
How will the incoming Czech government confront the next wave of Covid?
The forthcoming change of government comes as Covid cases spiral and calls for new restrictions grow.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 25, 2021
Senate may convene over President's health, govt. wants to give police more Covid-related powers, Czech birth certificates could change.
Average length of Czech retirement spans 24.5 years
The average length of time a senior citizen spends in retirement in the Czech Republic has increased by two years over the past decade.
Czech hop growers and breweries predict record harvest for 2021
Favorable weather conditions have helped produce what growers estimate will be a record harvest in terms of both quantity and quality.
Czech weekend news in brief: Top headlines for October 24, 2021
Covid-19 R number hits 12-month high, MEP Kateřina Konečná elected new leader of Czech Communist Party, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Vítkov to host October 28 ceremony in honor of the foundation of Czechoslovakia
The National Monument in Prague will host October 28 celebrations this year, despite the hospitalization of Czech President Miloš Zeman.
China warns of retaliation over Taiwanese visit to the Czech Republic
The country "will take proper and necessary measures to firmly defend national sovereignty," says Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin.
Donor bequeaths Prague Zoo nearly 17 million crowns in will
Zoo director Miroslav Bobek has revealed more details about the unusually large donation received by Prague Zoo earlier this month.
Poland, Netherlands turn high-risk red on Czech Republic's latest Covid-19 travel map
Cyprus has also been elevated from medium-risk orange to high-risk red, increasing restrictions for travelers without proof of vaccination or recovery.
Czech President Miloš Zeman's condition has slightly improved, say doctors
Doctors from Prague's Central Military Hospital gave an update on the Czech president's health on Friday evening.
Czech Republic's oldest university elects first ever female head
Milena Králíčková was elected by a large majority to be Charles University's new rector.
Long-planned facelift for Prague’s náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad to start in 2022
The Vinohrady square will get more greenery, an irrigation system, and improved playground as part of its first major overhaul since 1981.
Czech Republic shoots for the future with investments in innovation
Expenditures on research and development in the Czech Republic hit record levels last year.