The best autumn food and drink festivals in Prague and beyond
From craft beer and Prosecco to pickles, coffee and chocolate, here are the best festivals this autumn to eat and drink your way through Czechia.
Back on track: Prague's Petřín funicular to reopen after two years on Sept. 22
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Prague's Petřín funicular will carry passengers again from Sept. 22 with new glass-covered cars, higher capacity and a CZK 100 single-ride fare.
Shorter wait times on entry? Prague Airport upgrades passport control
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Prague Airport is adding passport booths and automated gates at Terminal 1, but passengers could face temporary queues during the eight-month project.
Brno to build one of Europe's largest aquariums, with 55-meter underwater tunnel
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A CZK 700 million aquarium planned for Brno will hold 4 million liters of water, hundreds of species and a 55-meter underwater viewing tunnel.
Czech news in brief for September 10: Thursday's top morning headlines
Bear presence confirmed in Czechia's Beskydy mountains, MPs approve overhaul of building law, and more Thursday headlines.
Czech news in brief for September 9: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines recap
Czech President and PM to discuss upcoming US trip, cancer center opens at Motol hospital, and Czechia's first LGBT radio starts broadcasting.
VISUALIZED: Czechia's real 'free' harvest just got a price tag – and it's massive
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Mushroom season is booming in Czechia, fueling a largely unregulated, multibillion-crown shadow economy.
From Vienna to Prague: How schnitzel (řízek) became a Czech comfort food
For International Schnitzel Day, we dig into how Vienna's famous breaded cutlet became řízek, a staple of Czech kitchens, pubs and road trips.
Expats welcome: Prague 3 launches English edition of district newsletter
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Prague 3 has launched a complete English edition of its municipal newsletter in a four-month pilot aimed at the district's growing international community.
Czech news in brief for September 9: Wednesday's top morning headlines
September heat records fall across Czechia, Czech wine harvest down by a third due to drought, and more Wednesday headlines.
Czech news in brief for September 8: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines recap
Government could face vote of no-confidence, private and religious schools could see funding cuts, and a cold front heading to Czechia.
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6 surprising rights you have as a renter in Czechia
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From keeping pets to choosing who lives with you, Czech law gives renters more freedom than many realize. Here's what to know before you sign.
Why Czech is so hard: The language challenges foreigners struggle with most
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The famous Czech “ř” gets all the attention, but language experts say cases, changing word endings, and verb aspect are the real hurdles for many learners.
From doxxing to d*ck pics: Czechia goes after online abusers
A proposed Criminal Code amendment would introduce new penalties for unsolicited sexual images, with prison possible in serious cases.
Czech news in brief for September 8: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Kladno Lidl fire causes CZK 120m crown damage, phosgene found leaking in Šumava park, and Prague Castle grape harvest features in The Guardian.
Czech news in brief for September 7: Monday's top afternoon headlines recap
Czech minimum wage to increase in 2027, no fuel margins cap for now, and police defuse suicide threat in Palmovka.
Why avoiding workplace confrontation is common in Czechia
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Nearly half of Czech employees avoid giving bosses critical feedback, citing fear of consequences, conflict and doubts that speaking up will help.
