30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from June 8–13, with tips for open-air festivals, riverside culture, and green places across Prague as summer weather settles in.
Czech news in brief for June 7: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Czechia to open 15 new mental health centers, Okamura backs offender nationality disclosure, and more weekend headlines.
More than half of Czechs now use instant payments: Do you pay by QR code?
The Czech National Bank's instant payment service is now used by most Czechs, with locals quickly adopting QR code payments, according to a new survey.
Czech news in brief for June 7: Sunday's top morning headlines
Czech priests executed by communists beatified, fewer Czechs saving for retirement, one in six Czech students faces harassment, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for June 6: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Czech army recruits 1,400 troops this year, 40 percent of young Czechs use nicotine, and more weekend headlines.
Practical guide to Rock for People 2026: What to know before you go
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Everything you need to know about Rock for People 2026 in Hradec Králové, from on-site shopping to cashless payments, camping, and transport.
Cottagecore days and museum nights: 20 Prague culture picks this month
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This month sees a stacked line up of open-air and free events from the city's annual Museum Night to open-air orchestral splendor on the grass.
Czech news in brief for June 6: Saturday's top morning headlines
Czech team arrives in Dallas for World Cup, Russia designates Czech group as extremist, Czech-born cardinal returns to Brno, and more headlines.
Czech news in brief for June 5: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Pavel signs prenatal allowance overhaul, Jiřák square to reopen with festival, and Vamberk lace wins EU protection.
Courtyards, parks, and the Vltava: A guide to Prague's best open-air culture hangouts
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Here's where to soak up Prague's outdoor hotspots, from hidden gardens in Žižkov to a Vltava-side park that used to be a rubbish dump.
Czech news in brief for June 4: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Police probe Prague killing of foreign national, Novo Nordisk to produce obesity drugs in Czechia, and Czech wages rank seventh lowest in EU.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for June 5–7
Uncover the phenomenon of the modern Czech cottage, indulge in international street food, and step into Ancient Rome for a day.
What the EU Prosperity Index actually says about life in Czechia
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Czechia climbed two places in this year's EU Prosperity Index, reaching 14th, its best position since the ranking launched in 2022. But there's more.
From city streets to castle towns: Prague-South Bohemia soon linked by public transport
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Starting July 1, the Central Bohemian and South Bohemian regions will formally link their public transport networks. See destinations here.
What you can expect to pay for a studio, one-bedroom, or family apartment in Prague now
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Prague rents hit new highs in Q1 2026. We break down the latest data by apartment size and look at the exact salary you need to afford them.
Czech news in brief for June 1: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Czech police seize 86,000 CBD and kratom products, state budget deficit hits 170 billion, Czech detained for documenting Faroe Islands dolphin kill.
A parent’s guide to teen summer jobs in Czechia: New age limits, rules, and tax changes
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A change to the law last year made it legal for 14-year-olds to get a summer job in Czechia. Here's who qualifies and what's required to start.
