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.
From Soviet tanks to toilet paper: Czechia’s politics then and now
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.
Prague remembers 1968: ‘We can lose our freedom faster than we think’
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This year's commemorations focus on the people who left after the Soviet-led invasion, with exhibitions, films, archival broadcasts and a new documentary.
Czechia needs more homes. Can a new Building Act help solve the housing crisis?
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Senators will debate a controversial Building Act amendment today that aims to speed up construction and ease the housing shortage.
The Czech government portals every foreigner should use to avoid office visits
From taxes and health insurance to driving and residence, here's what you can handle online, and what still requires a trip to the office.
Beyond the posters: New Prague exhibition explores Alfons Mucha's wider world
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Central Gallery's new permanent presentation looks beyond Mucha's famous Art Nouveau posters to his photography, design and influence on contemporary art.
Intimate Czech documentary about family addiction chosen as Oscar entry
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When and where can you watch the Berlinale-winning film in Czech cinemas?
6,500-year-old sanctuary older than Stonehenge uncovered in Czechia
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The 230-meter enclosure has 12 entrances and evidence of rituals, while its layout appears to track important solar and lunar cycles.
Rights and risks: What to know before buying a home in Czechia
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From hidden defects to heritage restrictions, these are the issues buyers should understand before signing a Czech property purchase agreement.
Why premium fast-food brands are betting on Prague
Burgermeister is the latest foreign restaurant chain to see the Czech capital as a launchpad for further growth.
Czechia expands free museum and gallery Sundays: See the new list
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Free museum and gallery Sundays expand from September, while 100+ Czech castles and chateaux extend free admission to two fall dates.
Prague tourists hospitalized after eating THC candies sold as ‘souvenirs’
Foreign tourists are ending up in Prague hospitals after eating candy-like cannabinoid products sold as ‘decorations’ in central shops.
Foreign driving licenses in Czechia: Who can drive and who must exchange?
Find out when EU, non-EU and other drivers need to exchange their license or take a test.
Could your age or name work against you on the Czech job market?
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New research finds fewer positive responses for some Czech-named applicants and shows men's job prospects begin declining after 40.
Prague launches ‘tunnel bus’ after a decade of planning: Here's how to ride
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Bus line 145 began operating Saturday through the Blanka tunnel, connecting Prague’s northern and western districts after nearly a decade of planning.
Bring your own coffee cup: EU packaging rules will change takeaway in Czechia
From 2027, cafés and restaurants must let customers bring their own containers for takeaway food and drinks under new EU packaging rules.
