Skip the cinnamon chimney: This Czech pastry is worth trying instead
Locals have known about kolache for centuries. Here's why visitors to Prague should pass the trdelník and sink their teeth into a more traditional pastry.
Olomouc cancels LGBTQ+ Catholic pilgrimage following online threats
An LGBTQ+ pilgrimage in Olomouc planned for September has been canceled; organizers said online hate made it impossible to guarantee participants' safety.
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.
Nudity in Czechia: The unwritten rules of saunas, beaches, and pools
A woman's arrest for sunbathing naked on a Moravian square reopens the question of propriety in a country known for its lax 'tude toward going nude.
Where to eat and drink in Prague now: August's tastiest openings and events
Pikola lands in Letná, a books-and-coffee spot opens in Malá Strana, Žižkov gets a Vietnamese brunch bar, and Korean BBQ arrives on Wenceslas Square.
Bat bites on the rise in Czechia as migration season begins
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Hospitals report more people bitten by bats as thousands of the animals begin their annual migration, with experts warning residents not to handle them.
Should Czechia shorten summer holidays? Minister floats a change to 100-year-old rules
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Education Minister Robert Plaga has sparked debate over Czechia’s two-month summer break, as parents and experts weigh the case for and against shortening.
Moon landings and a mystery route: Prague's Signal Fest reveals first details
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Signal Festival reveals its first 2026 highlights, from pioneering American artist Laurie Anderson to Czechia's old-school Laterna Magika reinvented.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for August 14–16
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This weekend, Ukrainian traditions bloom, jazz nights swing, Faust inspires, and picnics pop up.
Trdelník test finds big differences in hygiene, taste, and price across Czechia
The test found pastries that were too hot, too cold and sometimes surprisingly good, with prices ranging from CZK 79 to CZK 290.
Why was a Mexican drug cartel shopping for weapons in Czechia?
Four suspected cartel members were arrested in Czechia over an alleged arms-for-drugs deal, drawing US charges and questions over the Czech weapons link.
Czech digital IDs explained: What you need and how to get started now
From BankID and Portál občana to Datovka and government apps, these tools can save you time, money and unnecessary trips to Czech offices.
An unexpected Filipino kitchen comes to the heart of Wenceslas Square
Just off Prague's commercial strip, a tiny Pinoy bistro serves up adobo, halo-halo, and a shop window into the Czechia's growing Filipino community.
'Trouser loopholes' and curiously sized balls: Czech castle dig reveals Pythonesque finds
Archaeologists at Pernštejn Castle have uncovered some 60 stone cannonballs, unusual defenses, and the site's largest archaeological collection to date.
'A complete tragedy': Czech mushroom season may already be over
Czech mushroom pickers are facing one of the worst seasons in years, with dry forests leaving only scattered pockets of fungi across the country.
Analysis: What does it really cost to live in Prague in 2026?
Prague is no longer the bargain it once was. See where prices have surged, where Prague remains affordable, and how local incomes compare.
Prague residents take the housing fight into their own hands
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A new petition and citizen-led movement are putting a bigger question at the heart of Prague's election: Who gets to decide how the city's homes are used?
PHOTOS: Prague's rebuilt Karlín Barracks se to transform the neighborhood
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Prague has approved plans for a CZK 1.9 billion reconstruction of Karlín Barracks, with new spaces planned for culture, shops, offices and student housing.
From fire in Letná to hunger stones: Czechia’s drought is intensifying. When will it end?
Czechia is facing one of its worst water shortages in decades, with record-low rivers, exposed hunger stones and a dry forecast raising fresh concerns.
