Where to eat in Letná and Holešovice: Prague’s coolest food neighborhoods
Your local guide to market bites, butcher counters, bakeries, and laid-back restaurants shaping Prague 7’s evolving food scene.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
From a new running club to music in the metro and open air food and and fun, here’s where to go in Prague this week. for April 27–May 1.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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Rose Byrne is a revelation in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, now playing in Prague cinemas courtesy distributor Aerofilms.
Czechia ranks among the world’s 20 richest countries in new index
The Czech Republic comes in at 19 in a new Prosperity Index, ahead of France and the UK thanks to low income inequality and strong social indicators.
Careful where you cross: Prague police are cracking down on jaywalking
Prague police fined 119 pedestrians and cyclists over the past two days as officers step up enforcement of red-light crossings and unsafe street use.
Who were the Přemyslids? National Museum opens Bohemian dynasty exhibit
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The National Museum in Prague has opened a major exhibit on the Přemyslid dynasty, tracing how early Bohemian rulers shaped the Czech state.
Will flights from Prague cost more this summer? Rising fuel prices raise concerns
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Rising jet fuel prices are expected to push up fares this summer, but Prague Airport says flights should run normally despite global concerns.
Why did Prague say yes to Kanye West? Controversial rapper set to play Czechia
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A Prague racetrack is set to host Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has in the past made explicitly antisemitic statements.
Not a Czech citizen? Here's how to make your voice count even if you can't vote
Voting is the most direct way to make an impact, but you can also shape decisions in your district through the forms of civic participation here.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for April 24–26
Wander under sakura trees for Hanami fest, dance with Claude VonStroke, and bring your dogs to the cinema this weekend.
Spring blossoms: Where to soak up Japanese culture in Prague this Hanami season
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Prague has more Japanese culture than you might expect, from this weekend's Hanami festival to year-round tips for finding it across the capital.
Prague’s new rave scene trades ecstasy for espresso and early starts
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The city's most exciting nights out are happening at 11 a.m. in coffee shops, in fitness studios, and aboard private trains to converted mills.
'Green blood will flow': Inside Czechia’s escalating climate clash
On Earth Day, we take a look at the upheaval now unfolding in Czech environmental and climate policy.
Dancing House at 30: Go behind the scenes of Prague’s most photographed building
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Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić's iconic building faced controversy when it was built in 1996; a new exhibit lets visitors learn more.
Czech pensions: More equal than most of Europe, but still not enough to live on
According to experts, the same features that reduce inequality also mean that pensions remain relatively modest overall.
Old vs. new apartments in Czechia (2026): Where is housing still affordable?
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Older apartments are no longer clearly cheaper, while new builds remain expensive and limited. In 2026, affordability is tightening across both segments.
Having a baby in Czechia: New rights and benefits for parents explained
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New rights, a landmark legal ruling, and a delayed welfare reform; here is what expectant and new parents in Czechia need to know in 2026.
Czechia and human rights: What’s improving and what’s worsening
Amnesty says Czechia sees both progress and setbacks in human rights, citing reforms but also concerns over xenophobia, Roma segregation and NGOs.
Czech firms say Gen Z isn’t ready – graduates say companies need to step up
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Survey finds just 1 percent of Czech firms see graduates as job-ready, while graduates say companies fall short on onboarding, expectations, and support.
