4 standout shows to catch before opera season ends in Prague
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From magical whimsy to murderous plots, enjoy the final performances of the 2025–2026 season, with tickets from CZK 190 and multiple dates through June.
'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.
Rat poison in baby food: What parents in Czechia need to know
This weekend, jars of HiPP baby food contaminated with rat poison were found in a store in Brno. Here's the latest, and why parents shouldn't panic.
Get out there! Your weekly calendar for Prague and Czechia│April 20–24
English-friendly events, workshops, talks, tables, and more for the international community in Prague this week.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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Hungarian director György Pálfi explores Europe's migrant crisis through the eyes of a chicken in Hen, now playing with English subtitles in Prague.
Has Czechia's Taiwan policy lost its wings? Plane row signals new approach to China
PM Babiš says Prague is ditching values-based foreign policy for pragmatism, and China is watching.
Czech diacritics and iPhone passwords: Don't get locked out in new update
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Apple has removed the standalone háček from its iPhone keyboard in a new iOS update, leaving at least one user locked out of their device.
Write of return: 15 years after Klaus stole a pen in Chile, Pavel replaces it
Czech President Petr Pavel left his pen behind in Chile during his recent visit, echoing the viral 2011 incident that once made global headlines.
How Czechia became a Cold War radar power and why it could help in Hormuz
PM Andrej Babiš proposed deploying passive radar to the Strait of Hormuz, citing Czechia's history of radar expertise.
A New Yorker reveals his favorite pastrami, bánh mì, and bagels in Prague
Ahead of the annual Pastrami Pop-Up, we asked Czech Please to name his favorite Prague sandwiches and how local pastrami stacks up.
Is it possible to define a 'typical Czech'? A new survey tries
Family-oriented, introverted, self-critical: these are just a few common traits of the 'average Czech,' according to a new study.
Dvorecký Bridge opening brings Prague tram and bus reshuffle: Here's what's changing
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From Saturday, the opening of the Prague's newest bridge triggers a massive realignment of tram and bus routes; it's not the only area with changes.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for April 17–19
Get out to a craft beer fest, a Sherlock Holmes play, art-house film fest, and ride vintage trams through the city.
