Culture this week: Iconic female figures and original English comedy
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Plus: Listen to Yo La Tengo or King Dude, run for charity, watch a French film, and much more.
Jan Kotěra: The visionary founder of modern Czech architecture died 100 years ago this week
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His buildings bridge the styles of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and he taught a generation of modern architects.
News in brief for April 21: Police take aim at speedsters across Czechia today
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, April 21, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
The original comedy play ‘Jack’s Cake’ slices its way onto a Prague stage
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One of the cast members of 'The Office' wrote the play while waiting on the set and decided to revive it during the pandemic.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Take a sneak peek inside more than 100 Prague landmarks
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The upcoming Open House Praha event in May includes several buildings that offer tours in English.
News in brief for April 18: Details on mass murder released, ageism hurting Czech society
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Culture this week: VR experience transports viewers to war-torn Ukraine
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Plus: Watch European films, or a 'nude' film festival, listen to electronic music from Germany, and much more.
Happy birthday, National Museum! Prague landmarks open for free today
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Prague's National Museum celebrates 205 years on April 15, and the main building and associated locations all offer free admission to celebrate.
Days of European film brings hot topics to Czech screens next week
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The 30th edition of the festival presents premieres, award winners, documentaries, and a few classics from almost three dozen countries.
Prague Comic-Con kicks off today with Danny Glover, MacGyver, and cosplay stars
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Fans of science fiction and fantasy can see actors from Star Wars and the new Star Trek series, and meet famous comic book writers.
PHOTO GALLERY: Czechia's iconic world expo pavilions through the years
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As Czechia prepares for Expo 2025 in Japan, we look back at past Czech and Czechoslovak entries for world's fairs and expos.
Mercedes-Benz Prague Fashion Week celebrates style, innovation, and sustainability
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Discover the best of Czech and Slovak design talent at Mercedes-Benz Prague Fashion Week FW23, from April 15-20, 2023.
Culture this week: Geek out at Prague Comic-Con, watch Amadeus 40 years after its release
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Plus: Listen to a Metallica album the day before its world premiere, or to New York jazz, and much more.
Czech Easter traditions are changing: It's all about family, nature – and travel
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Folk traditions, including the whipping with the pomlázka, are now playing a larger part than religious celebrations.
This day in history: Charles University was founded 675 years ago
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Inspired by schools in France and Italy, Emperor Charles IV sought to make Prague a center of learning in the middle of Europe.
This weekend in Prague: Go egg hunting in Žižkov or vintage shopping in Holešovice
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Plus: Watch the world premiere of an English-language play, see Joe Satriani in concert, and much more.
Easter 2023 in Prague: Shop closings, transport disruptions, and things to do
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Stores are open on Good Friday but closed on Easter Monday; a few museums and galleries will be open Monday.
