The 'Czech Bob Dylan': Prague bells to ring out on 80th birthday of Karel Kryl
Born on this day in 1944, singer-songwriter, poet, artist, and journalist Karel Kryl voiced defiance against the communist regime.
The 12 best things to do in Prague this weekend: April 12–14, 2024
Head down to Prague's beer fest, fill your belly with gastronomic delights, and dance to Balkan beats.
'Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me?' charts an extraordinary life in intimate moments
The new Václav Havel documentary follows the last stage of the former Czech president's life from 200 hours of unique, unpublished footage.
Czechia's Gen Z is turning down the pub for more cultural experiences
Just one in 10 members of Generation Z say that they go to the pub with friends weekly, a sharp contrast to their older counterparts.
Czechia marks International Roma Day with gala concert, exhibit, and legislation
In Czechia, International Roma Day will be commemorated with several events, including a gala concert and the opening of an exhibition.
Prague's spring culture scene opens with world-class art, theater, and Tim Burton
Tim Burton, a pop-up circus tent, 'Fringe' fun, and Michelangelo converge in the Czech capital this spring for and epic season of culture events.
The 12 best things to do in Prague this weekend: April 5–7, 2024
Beer gardens are back, fandom comes to Prague, and burlesque lights up the stage.
Surreal Dali biopic opens Days of European Film in Prague this week
The festival screens the Czech premiere of an irreverent Salvador Dali biopic and a documentary about Libertines frontman Pete Doherty.
QUIZ: From green beer to whips – do you know your Czech Easter traditions?
Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the Czech Easter customs that take place over the long Easter weekend.
British talk show pokes fun at Czech Easter tradition – but is it accurate?
A clip from the Graham Norton Show discusses the Czech folk tradition of 'whipping' girls on Easter Monday, although not everything said was strictly true.
Czech true-crime chronicles: Alleged blood sacrifice spotlights 1900s anti-Semitism in Czech lands
A Jewish vagrant, a Czech seamstress, and anti-Semitic hysteria: the Czech 'Dreyfus affair' is still making waves 125 years after its flawed finale.
The 15 best things to do in Prague this weekend: Easter 2024 edition
This long holiday weekend, surround yourself with festive symphonies, family egg hunts, and a traditional Easter brunch.
Major exhibit opening in Prague depicts Czechoslovak life between wars
New Realisms at GHMP offers a fresh perspective on visual culture and art between 1918 and 1945 with an exhibit featuring 313 works of art.
Strange Old World podcast's Prague episode talks Easter whipping, pig sticking, and pickled cheese
Prague-based travel journalist Mark Pickering was invited to share some of his adopted hometown’s weird and wonderful experiences.
Book World to spotlight leading literary names and Kafka this spring in Prague
Running from May 23-26, the fair and literary festival will honor German authors and the 100th anniversary of Kafka's death.
Festivals, markets, and fresh-air fun: 25 wonderful ways to welcome spring in Prague
From rites and rituals to spring-fresh food and other open air events, greet spring with our guide to the best events of the season.
How many Oscars can Czechs claim? The answer may surprise you
This weekend was big for film lovers; see which films Czechia awarded its top prize and read a comprehensive list of 'Czech' Oscar wins through the years.