5 Prague spots for Czech Christmas cookies, picked by a pastry chef
From vanilla crescents to Linzer cookies and honey gingerbread, these Prague spots serve classic Czech Christmas sweets made the traditional way.
Why the ‘expat tier’ should care about Czechia’s hardline migration pivot
On International Migrants Day activists will gather at the Nicolas Winton statue to warn of the hardline migration shifts threatening all foreigners.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for Dec. 19–21
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Christmas is days away, so celebrate the final moments of the festive season with nativity exhibits, film classics, and rousing orchestral performances.
Prague speakers address disability and employment: ‘It's worth it for all. Let's not be afraid of it.'
SpoluPráce bez limitů brought together people with disabilities, employers, and institutions to discuss strategies to support inclusive work.
Prague's year in food 2025: The trends, tips, and tables you need to try now
Every Michelin milestone, must-visit opening, and insider tip you need to navigate Prague and Czechia's most exciting dining season yet.
EXPLAINED: How the EU’s 2035 car emissions U-turn affects Czech buyers
A new 10% loophole for hybrids and e-fuels offers a lifeline to Czechia’s auto sector while preventing a price shock for owners of the EU's oldest fleet.
Czech government says it will reject EU migration reform, calls for zero-tolerance policy
The cabinet will formally oppose the EU's solidarity mechanism to focus on a new restrictive national asylum policy.
'Totally absurd': Americans in Czechia react to proposed bill to restrict dual citizenship
While the bill has a slim chance of passing, its introduction alone is being called an attack on identity and family by the dual citizens we spoke to.
Czech holiday calendar 2026: How many days off will you get next year?
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Find out exactly how many public holidays fall on weekdays next year, and how you can maximize your time off by clever scheduling.
Bleak future for Ukraine aid, EU friendship as Czechia's new prime minister takes power
New PM Andrej Babiš signals a veto of the EUR 90B Ukraine aid loan, creating a crisis for the EU summit this week as key nations reject financing plans.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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The Master and Margarita screens with English subtitles at Kino Světozor, and the cinematic cut of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II streams on KVIFF.tv.
High rents are driving poverty in Czechia: Analysis shows need for reform
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Rising rental costs push families into poverty, prompting calls for municipal investment, social housing, and tax reform.
Beer divides, DIY unites: Czechs attempt to define national character
New survey finds Czechs value ingenuity, solidarity, and freedom, while grappling with pride and ambivalent feelings about beer culture.
Paul Simon to kick off 2026 European tour with three Prague concerts
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The music legend will perform his Grammy-nominated Seven Psalms and classic hits at Prague Congress Centre in April 2026.
Prague to Berlin in under 4 hours: Czech train travel gets a boost this weekend
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A new Dresden railway section cuts Prague–Berlin travel times by 15 minutes, while Czech Railways and private carriers update timetables nationwide.
Czechia backs new EU plan to freeze Russian assets indefinitely
The EU will keep Russian assets frozen indefinitely, a move aimed at supporting Ukraine, with Czechia voting in favor of the plan.
Migration offers a lifeline to Czechia's record-breaking population decline
Every one in 10 people in Czechia is foreign-born, with 1.1 million legally residing foreigners calling the country home at the end of 2024.
Holiday shopping hours in Czechia: What's open and closed in 2025?
Legal rules mean that from Dec. 24–26, New Year’s Eve, and Jan. 1, opening hours and services will be adjusted, so plan ahead before heading out.
Papilio makes culinary history as Czechia’s first two-star Michelin restaurant
In a record year, eight other restaurants received one Michelin star, five in Prague and three in the regions, while 18 Bib Gourmands were awarded.
