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.
Czechia's shrinking birth rate threatens strained workforce, higher living costs
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The country's dual demographic crisis and policy vacuum freeze reforms, guaranteeing workforce strain and fiscal uncertainty.
PODCAST: From sacred rave to Michelin plate – Czech culture is remixing history
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The story of Czech food culture told by tiny plates, zombies turning Karlín into a Hollywood backlot, and a secret society of ravers in Prague.
The new Prague tourist? How luxury travelers are reshaping the city's economy
Prague's new tourism strategy of bringing fewer crowds, bigger spenders seems to be paying off, according to new numbers.
Prague left off high-speed rail map as EU unveils transport revolution
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The EC's €100 billion high-speed rail plan leaves Prague reliant on transfers through Vienna and Berlin, missing out on direct links to Paris and Rome.
Where the streets have new names: Prague's renaming debate reignites
Prague's newest metro stop should be named Ryšánka (a nearby street) not Olbrachtova (a communist-era writer), says transport head.
