From McDonald’s to Five Guys: A history of burgers in Czechia
On International Burger Day, May 28, we take a look back at hamburgers in Czechia from the 'Mekáč' invasion of the '90s to today's best burger offerings.
Czech private castles open for rare public access: Which to visit this weekend?
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Several of the protected buildings are based in Central Bohemia and have passed through the hands of domestic and foreign nobility over centuries.
Prague revels in higher tourist numbers and visitor spending, despite challenges
A 25 percent year-on-year increase in visitor numbers has brought in more money for the capital to invest in new projects, although issues remain.
New augmented reality museum brings 800 years of Prague's history to life
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Spanning the medieval era to the Velvet Revolution, the museum took over three years to create and involved experts and researchers from nearly 100 fields.
Legendary Prague deli closes after more than 100 years of operation
Lahůdky Zlatý kříž, which had served up open-faced sandwiches at Prague's Jungmannovo náměstí since 1916, has officially closed.
The world's only cubist lamppost is shining once again in Prague
The Czech capital's unique lamppost at Jungmannovo náměstí has been reinstalled after being taken out of commission for repairs last year.
VIDEO: Hundreds of thousands line Prague streets to honor Czech hero
A black-and-white newsreel shows the scale and scope of the legacy of philosophy student Jan Palach who self-immolated on this day in 1969.
2024 Palach Week to examine the role of students in society
The annual week, named after the student who killed himself in protest in 1969, was one of the catalysts of the Velvet Revolution when first held in 1989.
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New Year's Day in Czechia: Lentils on the table and the return of the president's speech
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As the country observes culinary customs and New Year's Day hikes, Jan. 1, 2024 also marks the return of another national tradition.
Thousands watch snowy re-creation of Napoleonic battle outside Brno
Despite the heavy snow, the annual re-creation of the 1805 Battle of Austerlitz (Slavkov) took place yesterday in Brno to much fanfare.
Visit Praga from Prague: Why Warsaw needs to be your next city break
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Packed with history, culture, dining and nightlife options, the Polish capital is becoming increasingly attractive for travelers on a budget.
Five who stood up to Nazis, Communists, and Russians honored in Prague
This year's recipients of the Memory of the Nation Awards included a Czech woman imprisoned by the Gestapo and a Ukrainian Orthodox priest.
Railway association unveils further plans for restoration of Prague's Výtoň Bridge
Intended to replace the early 20th-century bridge, the study addresses the current bridge's age-related issues and capacity limitations.
Czech true-crime chronicles #1: Lost suitcase reveals grisly puzzle in 1930s Czechoslovakia
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A soldier, a prostitute, and body parts in abandoned suitcases: we look at one of the most infamous and unsolved murder cases in Czech criminal history.
105 years ago a new country emerged in Central Europe
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Today ceremonies take place in Prague and beyond to honor the establishment of the independent Czechoslovak Republic. What does all the fanfare mean?
Have a spare CZK 200 million? Twelfth-century historic Czech castle is up for sale
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Although valued at CZK 500 million, a castle in the Brno region, one of the biggest in Europe, is being offered for less to facilitate a speedier sale.
Czechia and the Nobel Prize: Winners, controversies, and connections
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The Czech Republic boasts six Nobel Laureates as well as some fascinating stories about near wins and big-time connections with celebrated winners.
