April 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
Easter markets, school holidays, tax-return deadline, burning witches, school registrations, and more key events to mark in your calendars.
Czechia to mark key railway anniversaries with historic train rides
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The National Technical Museum will run a series of historic train rides this spring to mark major Czech and European and railway anniversaries.
Yo, Adrian! Czech church unveils Rocky sculpture made out of 50,000 VHS tapes
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Nostalgia meets art in a monumental Rocky sculpture made from 50,000 VHS tapes now on display at the Church of St. Lawrence in Czechia's Pilsen Region.
Prague trams have a new home with opening of modernized Hloubětín depot
Prague’s first new depot in 74 years, built on the site of the former Hloubětín facility, improving efficiency and ready to host the city’s newest trams.
Springing into sustainability: Prague named European Forest City for 2025
Recognizing its commitment to sustainable green spaces and forest management, Prague received the prestigious title from the European Forest Institute.
The final versions of Prague's new metro maps have been installed
After implementing passenger feedback, the new maps aim to provide clearer navigation with updated icons and a simplified layout.
Prague’s top 11 Irish pubs, ranked: Where to find the city's best craic
With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, these are the top pubs for Guinness, music, and food in the Czech capital, according to visitors.
Mushroom kingdom: Czechia unveils world's first fungi-based house
A Czech-made house built from mushroom-based material could revolutionize eco-friendly construction by replacing polystyrene with mycelium.
March 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
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Clocks going forward, spring break holidays, Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, and deadlines for Ukrainian refugees round out this month's to-do list.
'I still believe most Czechs support us': Ukrainians in Prague face uncertainty with resilience
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As war in Ukraine drags on, the Ukrainian community in Prague has flourished, with new businesses, cultural initiatives, and a growing sense of belonging.
As prices surge, will Prague's housing market ever become more affordable?
Asking prices for apartments have risen 160 percent since 2014: we explore whether the Czech capital is prepared to deal with surging demand.
Catching catfish: The online groups exposing fake love in Prague
A secret Facebook group is helping women in Prague uncover romance scams, exposing deceitful lovers and fraudsters before hearts—and wallets—are broken.
Laughing in two languages: An American stand-up takes on Czech humor
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Performing in Prague in both English and Czech, US-born Brian Lennon talks about what it takes to make it in the nerve-racking but joyful world of standup.
Job hunting in Czechia? Here's how AI tools can help give you an edge
Whether you're searching for work, looking to polish your CV, or want to learn more about your industry, AI can help you get ahead on the Czech market.
Czechia’s new ombudsman: A vital resource for foreigners
Learn how new and current state bodies can help expats navigate government procedures, legal issues, and discrimination claims.
Price Czech: These everyday essentials will cost you more in 2025
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Continued inflation means that the cost of numerous items and services, ranging from food and drink to transport, will rise this year.
'Leave your biases at home': Expats share advice for Prague newcomers
We asked internationals in Prague which core advice they would give to people moving to the Czech capital in 2025: the responses were fascinating.
