Velehrad pilgrimage commemorates Sts. Cyril and Methodius' visit to Moravia
A close associate of Pope Francis will celebrate mass in front of the oldest basilica in the country.
Ride of the Kings: An ancient Czech tradition that's still alive today
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This weekend saw the return of an ages old processional featuring a 12-year-old boy king; what's behind this resplendent rite of passage?
Czech culture this week: Visit an electrifying show at 130-year-old Křižík Fountain
Plus: Reading and streaming picks for learning more about the Hussites in advance of the upcoming holiday devoted to Jan Hus.
Interactive map shows safe natural swimming areas in Czechia
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With temps getting tropical this weekend, check out this handy resource for seeing where to make a splash in Prague and beyond.
Free jazz in Prague's Old Town to mark the launch of the Czech EU presidency
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The festival kicks off with a free performance by Czech folk icon Iva Bittová in Prague's most historic square.
On which public holidays do shops remain open in the Czech Republic?
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This coming week sees a pair of public holidays kick off summer; will you still be able to stock up on picnic supplies?
American tech billionaire may become US ambassador to the Czech Republic
Following a lengthy wait for the appointment of a U.S. ambassador to the Czech Republic, venture capitalist Bijan Sabet may assume the post.
Prague’s summer transport schedule starts July 1: Here's what you need to know
The city will reduce some metro repairs this summer due to the Czech EU presidency while transport to the its top water attraction will get easier.
Study: Czech grading policies show bias, stifle student ambition
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A think tank is calling for a change in the level of autonomy given to teachers as well as a shift to more verbal assesment and a less strict system.
From mountains to national parks: Czechs share their favorite summer destinations
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Twenty plus tips for where to camp out, hang out, and chill out from Czechs who love to travel.
Morning headlines: Czech tourist killed in glacier collapse in Italian Alps amid heatwave
Plus: Czech parliament to ratify NATO enlargement in early autumn and firefighters spend nearly 40 hours extinguishing warehouse blaze.
This weekend in Prague: An animated Mucha exhibit opens at the castle
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Plus: Last chance for coffee in the dark, see the classic 'Bonnie and Clyde,' practice your salsa steps, and more.
On this day in 1942: A Czech feminist and suffrage activist is executed in Prague
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For many women, the struggles that Plamínková fought for are still relevant today; this year marks 80 years since her death.
Reader question: What's the difference between cumin and Czech kmín?
A common newbie mistake among expats in the Czech kitchen is mixing up these two similar, but different, spices.
Lunch costs are eating into Czech wallets – here's what you'll pay in Prague
In the capital, a noonday meal has gone up CZK 45 over the past two years, and many who are trying to cut back on spending have opted out.
Petřín Tower and City Hall to light up in blue for EU presidency
Plus: Hail destroys cars and homes, express train derails near Karlštejn, state of emergency ends in Czechia today.
Promenade planned for Prague’s center, with trams back on Na Příkopě
The historical route of the former city wall and moat will become a single shopping and leisure concourse.
