These Czech startups are solving real-world problems in 2026
From heart care to no-code tools, Czechia's innovators are changing the business landscape and gaining traction beyond the local market.
Witches’ Night in Czechia brings bonfires, fantasy balls, and a fiery Celtic festival
Beyond the traditional sausages and parkside parties in Prague, this year brings out some new rites of spring to try.
Majáles, then and now: Prague's greatest student festival marks its 20th year of revival
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This Friday, Prague's biggest student festival turns 20 – but its roots stretch back centuries, and its most bizarre chapter happened in 1965.
Czechoslovakia covered up Chornobyl. The Atom Lady made sure it never could again.
When radioactive fallout spread across Czechoslovakia in ’86, it was dismissed as propaganda. Today, Czechia leads Europe in radiation monitoring.
Czechia to back special tribunal to prosecute Russia for war crimes
The move signals Prague’s commitment to holding Russian leadership accountable for the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
An English-language Havel? This hidden Prague theater is making it happen
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Polyamory, AI, and 9-to-5 absurdity: Havel’s 1968 satire lands in English in Prague, feeling like a Black Mirror episode from the past.
Plan your shopping: Czech stores to close for only one of May’s public holidays
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Because the two holidays fall so close together, it has long been a source of confusion for shoppers over when stores are open.
Worker shortages, looming war: Czechia's most urgent economic pressures explained
From who fills the jobs to whether the country can defend itself, the questions shaping Czechia's economic future are getting harder to ignore.
What Expats.cz membership means for readers: A message from the editor
Here are a few things I think it's important for you to know about what our new membership program is (and what it isn't).
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.
