Czechs have their own way of cooking. These 7 specialties prove it
One of Prague's most well-known executive chefs shares anecdotes on Czech dishes that rarely appear abroad, and why Czechia is a nation of soup lovers.
Czech kiosk economy takes off, from ride-hailing to retail
From Primark checkouts to Bolt kiosks, businesses are expanding the number of transactions customers can complete without an employee – or a phone.
Prague is building more bike routes. So why aren't more people cycling?
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Prague's cycling network now stretches about 550 kilometers. Here's where the city has added and what's next.
Czechia considers limits on alcohol, energy drinks, and CBD: How does Europe compare?
Czechia is considering new limits on alcohol, energy drinks and psychoactive substances. Here's what's changing, and how Europe compares.
New figures debunk myths about Czechia's foreign workforce
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Czechia has not one workforce but many; CNB data shows they span factories, construction, and professional jobs.
VISUALIZED: Low budgets, high wanderlust – how Czechia traveled in summer 2026
Operating on Europe's second-lowest travel budget, Czechs still outpaced the EU average for summer trips this year. Here is exactly how they did it.
13 things not to miss this week in Prague – from fun runs to free music
On this week's to-do list, after-work sour beers, dog days in the park, and a week-long celebration of Czech glass you'll want to travel for.
Czech zoo to reveal more after sea lion dies from swallowed toy
A 17-year-old sea lion has died after swallowing a doll’s head found in his pool. The zoo is seeking answers and will provide more details Monday.
Czech cinema spotlight: Chica Checa gives coming out a Czech twist
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Now playing with English subtitles in Prague, Chica Checa follows a Czech mother’s journey of discovery after her son comes out as a drag queen.
These rare Czech landmarks join Art Nouveau and wood to stunning effect
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Slovak artist Dušan Jurkovič’s distinctive works across Czechia blends folk architecture, Art Nouveau and wood in striking ways.
Prague metro closures: Flora reopening delayed as Hradčanská shuts for 2027
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Prague’s Flora metro reopening has been delayed until February 2027, while Hradčanská will close for escalator repairs in January for 11 months.
Prague’s riverside concrete plant is slated to become a community farm
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A former concrete plant on Prague’s Rohan Island is set to close in 2028, opening the way for a proposed urban farm with community gardens.
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.
Flood warning in Prague lifted after heavy storms: What you need to know
Storms caused minor flooding and transport disruptions in Prague overnight, but water levels have fallen and the flood warning is no longer in effect.
Czechia's secret soviet bunker now open to the public: How and when to visit
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It was built to survive a nuclear blast and kept secret for decades. Now the Jasyr bunker offers a very cool glimpse into Czechoslovakia’s Cold War past
EXPLAINED: What a toilet-paper fight tells us about Czech politics today
A toilet-paper shortage that may not even exist has become a revealing fight over populism, power, and the politics of playing the hero.
Hundreds in Prague mark 1968 invasion with protest outside Russian Embassy
Demonstrators gathered in Prague to remember the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 and protest Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
Help ease the blood shortage: How foreigners can donate in Czechia
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Czech hospitals are appealing for blood donors as summer supplies fall. Here’s what foreign residents need to know about eligibility and donating.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for August 21–23
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Medieval coronations merge with electronic sunsets, 1968 exile stories overlap with Asian markets, and castles glow after dark in Prague this weekend.
