Czech women more likely than men to accept gender inequality
Gender Equality Index 2025 reveals that women themselves often maintain and perpetuate traditional views with 68 percent saying it's the man's job to earn.
US plans for 5-year social media review to affect Czech travelers
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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposes collecting five years of social media, email, and phone data from visa-waiver travelers, including Czechs.
End of an empire? What Babiš’s PM appointment means for the Czech economy
As Andrej Babiš resumes the premiership for the third time, taking a look at Agrofert, the conglomerate fueling Czechia's political crisis and economy.
Pavel to appoint Babiš as PM ending conflict-of-interest deadlock
The resolution marks a significant moment for Czech politics, as conflict-of-interest allegations have shadowed Babiš throughout his political career.
Prague Walker challenge: Can you find Letná from Old Town without your phone?
Prague's new black obelisks are a sharp solution for tourist bottleneck as Prague continues to grapple with the strain of mass tourism.
Czechia’s government standoff explained: What's next and what's at stake
Behind the delay is a clash over conflicts of interest, ministerial ethics, and the president’s duty to uphold constitutional norms.
EXPLAINED: Why corruption still defines modern Czechia – and why you should care
Sorting out a legacy of kickbacks, 'tunelování', and weak political will as multiple corruption controversies unfold in Czechia.
Castle holiday festivities are a great escape from Prague’s packed markets
Czechia's biggest markets in Old Town and Wenceslas Square open this weekend, but there's an alternative, more authentic seasonal tradition to try.
Prague mandates free pads in schools as Czechia's tampon tax still cramps budgets
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From January 2026, all public educational institutions in the capital will be required to provide free menstrual supplies for both students and teachers.
Why Czech secondary schools drive parents crazy – and how to choose one without losing it
The 30th annual Schola Pragensis 2025, running from Nov. 27–29, at the Prague Congress Centre, helps make sense of a bewildering array of choices.
A trio of Czech tables ranks among the Top 1000 World’s Best Restaurants
A new era of Czech gastronomy? Czechia lands 'La Liste' honors just ahead of its first Michelin Guide selection covering the entire country.
Foreign same-sex marriages must now be recognized in Czechia
The European Court of Justice says Czechia can still decide its own rules for marriage, but cannot ignore marriages established across the border.
US documentary examines 125-year-old murder case that still haunts Czechia
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An American filmmaker revisits the 1899 Leopold Hilsner case, exposing lingering injustice and its echoes in modern antisemitic conspiracy theories.
Czechia's incoming Prime Minister booed on Velvet Revolution anniversary
Strong reactions from the crowds reflect tensions over Andrej Babiš's communist-era past, corruption probes, and far-right alliances.
Czech rail rolls into 2026 with Scandinavian connection, better access to Austria
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Ramped-up domestic service and more frequent links to the German and Austrian capitals are set to increase the appeal of rail travel.
A flaw in the law: Czech court ruling forces change to foreign diploma recognition
In a landmark case, the Czech Ministry of Education violated the Lisbon Convention for foreign diploma recognition by using only a formal assessment.
You've got a trade license, right? Explaining why the 'Švarc' system rules in Czechia
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Czechia hits a record 1.182M self-employed, but experts warn the rise is driven by a controversial loophole not a true startup boom.
