Brutal, beautiful, and back in the spotlight: Socialist architecture is ready for its close-up
A new film showcases Czechoslovakia's concrete behemoths and boxy high-rises while bringing to light the stories behind these polarizing buildings.
OPINION: The Czech president wants to pay the First Lady – a defining moment for equality?
Petr Pavel proposes giving a portion of his salary to his wife, Eva Pavlová, “so that she could fully perform her job and not be dependent on her husband."
Truth-tellers and 'Vigilantes': Prague film festival puts the spotlight on journalism
Screening and talks at the Press Play Prague film festival, Oct. 8-12, will highlight the critical role of journalism in today's society.
How a street party became a landmark event for Latin Americans in Prague
This weekend brings a slice of Latin America to Americká and Záhrebská streets, complete with mariachi, piñata, and the call of El Grito.
Asking for a raise in Czechia: How to leverage market trends for better pay
Employees gearing up for an interview or negotiating a raise are in advantageous position now, experts say.
Sicilian pizza, Vltava views, and gelato: Amunì is the endless summer we need
At Massimo Giuliana's new outpost on Smetanovo nábřeží, the dough is slow, the tavola calda is open late, and there's a hint of Palermo in the air.
Hidden-treasure restaurant under Prague's Wenceslas Square fuses history with art
Chef Tomáš Kohút is reviving Triton Restaurant with experiments in AI-assisted dining and recreating a meal aboard history's most famous shipwreck.
Rediscover Sapa: A tour of Prague's Little Hanoi feeds cultural understanding
A new generation of Vietnamese entrepreneurs is devoted to combatting prejudice and stereotypes through shared culture and dining experiences.
New book maps Czechia's best brunches: Where to go in Prague this weekend?
A new compendium of brunches across the country was compiled during a six-month journey of three-times-daily breakfasts.
Bowled over: Spicy malatang hotpot sizzles onto the Prague food scene
A build-your-own Chinese soup bowl experience combines the communal dining of hotpot with the customizable fun of a salad bar.
Delicious Instagram posts offer guide to a new wave of Prague pizzerias
As Prague grabs a lone spot in 2024's best pizza in Europe ranking, a pizza-loving Instagram account digs into a new wave of pizzerias worthy of attention.
Laws on abortions for foreign women in Czechia could change
The Czech Medical Chamber responded to a report by Amnesty International claiming that medical facilities routinely refuse abortions to non-EU citizens.
REVIEW: Igniting culinary excitement in Prague's Masaryčka building
Fuze, the newest in the Gare Restaurants’ portfolio, blends Belgian, Czech, and Asian with an expansive, eclectic interior befitting a Zaha Hadid building.
'Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me?' charts an extraordinary life in intimate moments
The new Václav Havel documentary follows the last stage of the former Czech president's life from 200 hours of unique, unpublished footage.
REVIEW: Bánh mì queen brings Vietnamese family-style dining to Vinohrady
The highly anticipated sit-down restaurant by Bánh Mì Makers pioneer Trang Nguyen serves 'mâm côm' dishes made for sharing.
Historical feet: Czech sneaker brand returns from bankruptcy with flagship store
Once on the brink of liquidation, the iconic Botas sneaker brand sold an impressive 12,000 pairs of shoes in the past year.
Lucerna's new cafe bar: Go for the history, stay for the cocktails
A hipster little sister to Prague's venerable Hospoda Lucerna and Lucerna Music Bar, the new venue offers an affordable coffee break in the city center.