Czechia’s latest news
- Babiš clashes with EU leaders in heated migration debate at Brussels summit
- Major water outage to hit Prague’s Ďáblice, Prosek neighborhoods
- Sex (legally) sells: Czech court confirms income from prostitution is taxable
- Is Czech beer at risk? Drought takes a toll on hops and barley
- Prague unveils plans for suspended cycling path above the Vltava
Inside the Prague chocolate shop making koláč and wasabi pralines
An explosion of colors and flavors are found in hand-painted pralines influenced by Czech desserts, floral notes and unlikely savory flavors.
In My Skin: New Czech game lets players experience anti-Roma racial prejudice
Developed by Brno researchers and artists, In My Skin launches Oct. 22 with English subtitles, followed by mobile versions a week later.
Revenge of the beetle: Year of drought spells disaster for Czech forests
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Experts warn of a new wave of the destructive bark beetle plague that has devastated Czech forests.
Flooded Czech village reemerges as drought drains Orlík reservoir
Foundations, old roads and bridge remains have emerged at Orlík, revealing traces of communities submerged more than six decades ago.
19 things to do in Prague this week – from pumpkin carving to science films
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Also: a new LEGO store opens on Na Příkopě, while trick or treating, wine tastings, art tours and international concerts fill the week.
Language, formality, AI: How to master your Czech job interview as a foreigner
The complete lowdown on what to expect in a Czech job interview and how to make the right impression
Czech cinema spotlight: Lover, Not a Fighter spotlights young love in Bratislava
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A Karlovy Vary-winning romance hits Prague cinemas, a Vláčil classic returns, and three film festivals offer English-friendly screenings.
Think you’re a victim of Czechia's gender pay gap? Use this tool to find out
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A new government calculator shows expected salary differences between men and women in specific employment circumstances.
Czech Senate elections 2026: This weekend's winners and a 'catastrophic' loser
STAN and ODS led the results, while ANO won no seats: Here are the main winners, setbacks and what the outcome means for Czech politics.
Souvenir hunters descend on fallen Czech towers armed with angle grinders
A demolition contractor reports thefts and trespassing at the former transmitter site, while police say no theft reports have reached them.
Prague’s most dangerous streets: These areas had the most violent offenses
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Ten streets and their surroundings accounted for 29 percent of recorded violent crime in a decade-long analysis of activity across Prague.
This week's news: Here's what you had to say
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed.
Starting life as a foreigner: One in four Prague babies lacks Czech citizenship
Nearly one in four babies born in Prague has foreign citizenship, but nationality statistics tell only part of the story of international families.
The Story Society: New English bookstore aims to bring 'whimsical' aura for book lovers in Prague
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Great news for book lovers: Prague may soon be getting a new addition to its small network of English-language bookstores.
Sleep in a railway car and help save this historic Czech mountain station
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Kovářská’s converted railway cars fund the restoration of a 19th-century station, whose owners hope to open part of the building in 2027.
Prague cost of living: What does it cost to raise a family in 2026?
Housing and education choices can push a Prague family’s monthly budget from around CZK 87,000 to more than CZK 165,000.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for October 16–18
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Signal Festival is back, a Trainspotting double feature, and a French Revolution-set play fill Prague's cultural program this weekend.
PHOTOS: Prague’s Industrial Palace reborn 135 years after Jubilee opening
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After fire and years of reconstruction, Prague’s Industrial Palace opens its doors this weekend as it begins a new chapter at Výstaviště.
Inflation in Europe is going back up. Is Czechia at risk?
Higher inflation elsewhere in Europe is sparking concerns about a new wave of energy-driven consumer price increases.
Historic Prague slaughterhouse to become Zátiší restaurant after major revamp
The Holešovice landmark’s four-year restoration is complete, but restaurant approval is still pending. Zátiší Group plans to open by the end of 2026.
Czech drought dampens mushroom season, but autumn could still bring a revival
Vysočina reports its weakest season in years, echoing summer warnings elsewhere. Rain could help, but scarce finds call for careful picking.
