WEEKLY QUIZ: How well do you know the Prague metro?
On the anniversary of Prague's A-line, test your knowledge of metro history and trivia with our quiz.
Start of August in Czechia was among the coldest and rainiest in decades
Temperatures are expected to climb back to the 30s this weekend, and stay balmy for the rest of the month.
Letní Letná celebrates two decades with international stars and domestic premieres
Interest has grown in new circus over the past 20 years, making Letní Letná the biggest festival of its kind in the region.
Despite change to Czech insurance law, healthcare challenges persist for children of non-EU expats
A Prague-based advocate for foreigners in Czechia says that misleading practices surrounding children's healthcare continue among some insurance agents.
Falling food prices push Czechia's inflation below 9 percent: Which products are cheaper?
Cheaper production costs and an abnormally high baseline from last summer mean that some foods have decreased in cost.
Prague’s Signal Festival drops first details about this year's program
The 11th year of the light art festival includes video mapping and a new project to blend new lighting with public art.
News in brief for Aug. 11: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
Czech films screen at Toronto Film Festival, Czech banks see decline in profit, and Czech president goes on holiday.
Czech police chief issues apology for undermining rape victims
Martin Vondrášek clarified that he did not intend to downplay or trivialize the seriousness of sexual violence following contentious comments this week.
Czechia has highest number of Ukrainian refugees per capita in the EU, report finds
The EU average of refugees per 1,000 inhabitants is 9.1, while in Czechia this figure is 32.2.
Off to a late start: Burčák season in Czechia is two weeks behind schedule
A combination of weather factors means that the grape harvest hasn't even started yet, even though burčák can legally be sold as of Aug. 1.
News in brief for Aug. 10: Top headlines for Czechia on Thursday
Police chief faces more backlash on rape statements, weak tornadoes hit Czechia and more headlines for Aug. 10, 2023.
One of the busiest sections of Prague’s tram tracks will be closed for 10 days
Planned repairs will affect some of the city's backbone tram lines between I.P. Pavlova and Karlovo náměstí.
New EU app helps Czech-based travelers during emergency situations abroad
Czech tourists will be able to get information about flight and ferry cancellations, weather changes, and consumer rights.
Extra vacation and food vouchers: What are Czechia’s most common job perks?
A new survey reveals that in some job sectors many employers offer more vacation, while most workers receive food vouchers.
News in brief for Aug. 9: Top headlines in Czechia for Wednesday
Facebook most used social platform among Czechs, TSMC to establish first European factory on Czech-German border, and more top headlines for Aug. 9, 2023.
Face of 45,000-year-old Czech woman revealed via new 3D imaging techniques
Fragments of a skull found in 1950 in a cave in Central Bohemia have been fleshed out using a bit of guesswork and speculation.
Prices for older Czech apartments to rise due to slowdown in construction
While higher construction costs and other factors have led developers to cut back on new flats, demand is expected to rise.