What makes Czech food taste Czech? Start with these 8 ingredients
From poppy seeds to sauerkraut, these kitchen staples reveal how Czech food became so earthy, filling, and distinct.
His grandfather died in exile. He returned to Czechia to raise his children
Jan Stránský returns to Czechia after his family’s generations in exile, raising his children in the country his ancestors helped shape.
As Prague Baseball Week begins, here's why Czechs love a very American game
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Most people don't know Czechia has one of Europe's strongest baseball traditions. Here's how it happened and how to experience it this week.
Prague lights up for US indepedence sparking spending debate
Three landmarks will glow red, white, and blue through the weekend, but a CZK 144,000 bill from one ministry has officials facing hard questions.
Castle jazz, horror cinema, and Shakespeare: Prague's July culture fix
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From folklore parades and a Ukrainian classical concert to Bastille Day on Kampa and Keanu Reeves on the big screen, summer in Prague never slows down.
Stores open, metro closed: Czech state holidays bring long weekend and free admission
Large retail stores across the country will remain open on Sunday, July 5, and Monday, July 6, despite the consecutive public holidays.
This week in polls: How our readers reacted to the news
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed – cast your vote now.
Explore Czechia by rail: 10 scenic summer train trips from Prague
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From lake beaches to beer trails, Prague's rail network puts the best of Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia within easy reach this summer.
How 'invisible citizenship' can complicate travel and everyday life in Czechia
Undocumented citizenship, often the result of delayed birth registration or process misunderstanding, can affect travel, banking and visas.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for July 3–5
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Vegan picnics, British rock and experimental Czech New Wave cinema are just part of what awaits you this long week-end.
From Danish drugstores to Dave's Hot Chicken: 16 new brands head to Czechia
Danish beauty retailer Normal and the viral Nashville chain Dave's Hot Chicken lead a wave of international brands opening across Czechia this year.
Dream On: Signal Space exhibition takes visitors back to festival's mesmerizing roots
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A new exhibit at Signal Space is a chance to look back on years of digital art installations in Prague.
Why 'air-conditioned' doesn't always mean ice-cold on Czech public transport
A/C signage doesn't guarantee cool air. Here's why Czech buses and trains still overheat, and how to get compensated when it fails.
Dark humor and irony: Why Czech literature captivates readers worldwide
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Two scholars trace the thread, dark humor, historical irony, and a run of remarkable women writers, that keeps drawing global readers to Czech books.
Sick abroad? Here's how Czech insurance and vacation rules apply
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What happens if you get ill on holiday, miss work, or need hospital care? Here's what Czech law and your employer are actually required to do.
From magic mural to new 'cubes': 7 projects transforming Prague into a city of art
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From traffic tunnels turned galleries to brutalist icons reimagined, Prague is turning infrastructure into culture, one wall and square at a time.
Czech human rights leaders resign en masse; foreigners' rights body included
Fifty-three unpaid experts have resigned from government advisory councils on human rights, minorities, and foreigners' rights.
Everything changing in Czechia in July 2026 – and what else is new this month
Hot water off, metro closed, new rail passes on sale: July 2026 brings a packed schedule of changes for Czechia.
Summer hot water shutdowns in Czechia: What to expect and how to cope
Hot water disappears every summer in Czech apartment blocks. Here’s why it happens, how long it lasts, and how to handle it.
