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.
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.
Is Prague Europe's last stop for Ye? For Czechia the timing is complicated
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As a Czech minister vows to exterminate opposing voices, a Prague racetrack is set to host the controversial artist everyone else said no to.
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.
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.
