Your 2026 guide to breakfast and brunch spots in Prague and beyond
Morning meals in Czechia have expanded well beyond the basics. Here's our roundup of quick pastries, leisurely brunch spots, and everything in between.
A New Yorker reveals his favorite pastrami, bánh mì, and bagels in Prague
Ahead of the annual Pastrami Pop-Up, we asked Czech Please to name his favorite Prague sandwiches and how local pastrami stacks up.
Is it possible to define a 'typical Czech'? A new survey tries
Family-oriented, introverted, self-critical: these are just a few common traits of the 'average Czech,' according to a new study.
Dvorecký Bridge opening brings Prague tram and bus reshuffle: Here's what's changing
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From Saturday, the opening of the Prague's newest bridge triggers a massive realignment of tram and bus routes; it's not the only area with changes.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for April 17–19
Get out to a craft beer fest, a Sherlock Holmes play, art-house film fest, and ride vintage trams through the city.
Open House Prague returns with 100 rarely accessible spaces open to the public
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On May 23-24, urban architecture lovers can see, for free, typically closed buildings from palaces to factories. Here's what's on offer.
School slap case highlights debate over 'ordinary educational violence' in Czechia
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In Czechia, physical discipline persists even as recent legal reforms move toward explicitly prohibiting corporal punishment in law.
A decent life in Czechia costs CZK 48,336 a month. Here's where it goes
The minimum living wage estimates what’s needed for a dignified life, unlike average wages or minimum wage set through political negotiation and law.
Prague's puppet royalty returns: Two iconic theaters reopen as Hurvínek turns 100
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Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre and Říše loutek have both just reopened after major renovations. Here's how to visit both.
Xia yes, Gambrinus, no: Czechia's 2026 list of approved baby names revealed
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Choosing a name for a newborn remains a process governed by strict linguistic standards; more parents are bucking those traditions.
Prague opens Dvorecký Bridge with free ferries, vintage buses, and rare double-decker rides
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The fanfare coincides with the greater World Public Transport Day celebrations, commemorated for the first time in Czechia.
Do you really need an international driver's permit? Widespread scam exposed
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YouTuber Honest Guide uncovered a global trade in fake driving permits, exposing loopholes that leave both travelers and rental firms at risk.
6 unexpected ways the Iran conflict is reshaping Czechia’s economy
From housing to bread prices and employment, we take a look at how the global conflict is hitting locally.
Czech abortion rates hit record lows since Communist era as tensions over rights rise
Abortion rates have dropped sevenfold since 1989, but weekend protests and sharp rhetoric signal a deepening divide over reproductive rights.
Why Czechia's new Foreigners Act could discriminate against non-EU families
NGOs warn the draft bill would leave non-EU spouses and relatives of Czech citizens worse off than equivalent families of other EU nationals.
Get out there! Your weekly calendar for Prague and Czechia│April 13–17
English-friendly events, workshops, talks, tables, and more for the international community in Prague this week.
What Orbán's defeat means for Czechia, the EU, and Central Europe
Magyar's win reshapes Central Europe. Czech leaders react – and analysts weigh what comes next for the EU, Ukraine, and the Visegrad Four.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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Last Routine, starring Adam Kubala as Olympic champion Slovak figure skater Ondrej Nepela, is now streaming with English subtitles in Prague cinemas.
Czechia considers ban on nighttime alcohol sales to curb consumption
Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtěch is weighing new limits on alcohol sales, including possible nighttime restrictions at shops and gas stations.
