Czech Holiday Calendar 2017
Good news, 2017 brings with it fewer working days and more long weekends — let the holiday planning begin!
New Attraction Offers a Smashing Good Time
Release your pent-up frustrations by taking a hammer to old TVs and computers at the Anger Room in Brno
Our Top 50 Most-Viewed Articles in 2016
You loved to hate Segways, smoking, and Czechia: here, in descending order, last year’s most visited reads
Prague New Year’s Fireworks to Kick Off with Laser Show
This year a pre-spectacular projection will count down the fireworks – here’s where to go for great views on January 1
Last-Minute Ideas for New Year’s Eve 2017 in Prague
Ring in the new year with a lavish celebration, budget-friendly bash, or all-night club event
How Mixed-Culture Expat Families Celebrate Christmas
Several local families share their merrily mixed-up holiday traditions; we’d like to hear yours, too!
Visit a Real-Life Josef Lada Christmas Village in Prague
A chateau just outside of Prague is bringing the holiday-themed paintings of the iconic Czech illustrator to life
Prague IKEA to Open Secondhand Furniture Bazaar in 2017
Ready to redecorate next year? Sell back your unwanted items to IKEA in exchange for store vouchers at their new marketplace
The Cost of Czech Christmas Then and Now
A price comparison of holiday shopping today versus the Christmas to-buy list of 1989
Czech Republic Strengthens Security Measures Following Berlin Attack
Sites with high concentrations of people, such as holiday markets, will see an increased police presence, say Czech officials
White Christmas Predicted for Czech Republic this Year
According to weather reports, Christmas 2016 should be “white and frosty” for the first time since 2010
Czech Christmas Angels Captivate the World
The daring descent of a trio of north Bohemian women dressed as angels grabbed international headlines this weekend
Old Town Bell to Ring Out for Havel in 2017
A missing bell from the Church of St. Havel in Prague will soon be restored and engraved in honor of the former Czech president
Amazon Prime Video Debuts on the Czech Market
Netflix now has some local competition with Amazon Prime launching its VOD service in the Czech Republic
Goethe-Institut Opens Room with a Castle View
Opening this Thursday, the Foyer² cultural space promises fresh urban perspectives and stunning vistas of Prague Castle
Salvation Army to Offer Japanese-Style Fabric Gift Wrapping
This Saturday at Nový Smíchov the ReShare Store pop-up stand will wrap your gifts using the furoshiki technique
Deadlines for Posting Holiday Packages this Year
Increased on-line shopping in the Czech Republic could mean slower delivery times; here are the cut-off dates for 2016