Renaissance-era wedding ring of Bohemian queen found in family tomb
A wedding ring belonging to the last Rožmberk couple has been discovered in South Bohemia.
Daughter of 'British Schindler' who saved hundreds of Czech children, dies age 68
Barbara Winton devoted a large part of her life to her father's legacy, penning a book about his story that was translated into Czech.
Fragment of Hiroshima’s Atomic Bomb Dome now on display at Prague’s National Museum
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A Czech architect designed one of the few building to remain standing after the bombing of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945.
New people smuggling gangs formed in Czechia, police say
Plus: Mayor survives removal attempt in City Hall, Police accuse two of cryptocurrency fraud, highly contagious Omicron subvariants prevailing.
New outdoor exhibition celebrates 100 years of Greater Prague
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Prague as we know it today was founded in 1922, and a new exhibition at Mariánské náměstí celebrates 100 years of the contemporary Czech capital.
Vinohrady honors freedom fighter Milada Horáková with new plaque
Horáková, who was executed in 1950, grew up in Prague’s Vinohrady district not far from náměstí Míru.
Family fun in 2022: A children's museum is opening in Prague this year
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After successes in 2021 despite pandemic closures, the National Museum now aims to get more kids interested in history.
Czech morning news roundup: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Napoleonic-era mass grave uncovered in Brno cellars, fatal hit-and-run incident in Prague, new Charles University head to focus on gender equality.
Prague Fringe brings back live acts for a special autumn edition
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The festival will mark its 20th anniversary with a selection of international acts performing live in Malá Strana.
Interview: Journalist Mark Baker looks back at the expat invasion of the '90s
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In his new book, the Prague-based travel writer reflects on a "Time of Change" – the period leading up to and following the Velvet Revolution.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 19, 2021
Fiala calls for consensus on Zeman, Castle officials criticized by constitutional experts, government supports tougher sanctions against Belarus.
Prague is bringing two historic paternoster elevators back into service
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Non-stop open elevators bring a special element to some of Prague’s listed buildings, but some are in poor condition.
3,000-year-old vessel discovered in Pardubice may contain traces of psychedelic beer
Archeologists say the findings suggest that Europe's oldest herbal-millet beer could have been brewed in East Bohemia.
Malaysian Royal Fund buys historic Czech chateau and promises major renovation
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The new owners of Protivín Chateau want to create a hotel while opening part of the house and adjacent gardens to the public through major investments.
Czech Center in New York to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks with audiovisual show
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A book by a Czech-born architect who helped in the aftermath has also been released in English and Czech.
Embassy honors two British servicemen who took part in the Prague Uprising
The Britons are counted among the many foreign nationals who fought alongside Czechs against the Nazis.
Czech culture at home: 5 picks for good films, eats, and reads this weekend, Jan. 15–17, 2021
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What do skateboarding, meatballs, architecture, and Prince Charles have in common? Your culture guide for this weekend!
