From magic mural to new 'cubes': 7 projects transforming Prague into a city of art
From traffic tunnels turned galleries to brutalist icons reimagined, Prague is turning infrastructure into culture, one wall and square at a time.
Czech human rights leaders resign en masse; foreigners' rights body included
Fifty-three unpaid experts have resigned from government advisory councils on human rights, minorities, and foreigners' rights.
Everything changing in Czechia in July 2026 – and what else is new this month
Hot water off, metro closed, new rail passes on sale: July 2026 brings a packed schedule of changes for Czechia.
Summer hot water shutdowns in Czechia: What to expect and how to cope
Hot water disappears every summer in Czech apartment blocks. Here’s why it happens, how long it lasts, and how to handle it.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from June 29 through July 4, with tips for community events, networking opportunities, and much more.
Is Czechia prepared for a hotter future? Record heat fuels political debate
Czechia shattered its all-time temperature record as politicians clashed over whether the country is prepared for longer and more frequent heatwaves.
Czech news in brief for June 28: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Heat records falling across Czechia, Czech PM to lead NATO delegation, and more weekend headlines.
Prague district opens Brazilian-inspired street football pitch under viaduct
A new free football pitch has opened under the Negrelli viaduct in Prague 7, inspired by Brazilian favelas and aimed at reviving street football culture.
Czech news in brief for June 28: Sunday's top morning headlines
Czechia and Prague set all-time heat records, Czech rescue team arrives in Venezuela, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for June 27: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Czech temperatures top 40 degrees for first time since 2012, culture minister booed at folk festival, and more top headlines.
New Copenhagen–Prague direct trains launch, but summer disruption looms
A new direct rail link between Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen has finally launched in full, but passengers face a four-week disruption in July and August.
Extreme heatwave could break all-time Czech temperature record this weekend
Czechia faces potentially historic weekend heat with temperatures up to 41 degrees Celsius, which eclipse the all-time high of 40.4 degrees set in 2012.
Czech news in brief for June 27: Saturday's top morning headlines
Czechia sees tropical nighttime temperatures, Czech politicians speak at AfD conference, hotel fire closes streets in central Prague, and more headlines.
Extreme heat alert: Survive Czechia's hottest weekend without air conditioning
With the country under its highest heat warning level, officials are canceling events, grilling, and offering safety advice. We've got stay-cool tips.
This week in polls: How our readers reacted to the news
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed – cast your vote now.
Drugs, trafficking, and dirty money go digital: What organized crime looks like in Czechia now
Two major crime reports came out this week. The findings show that crypto laundering, digital drug markets, and trafficking are on the rise in Czechia.
Big changes to Prague public transport: Summer disruption, better weekend service, future fare hikes
Prague's newly approved Prague Integrated Transport (PID) Planwants drivers to use the metro; meanwhile summer timetables are taking effect.





