Czechoslovakia covered up Chornobyl. The Atom Lady made sure it never could again.
When radioactive fallout spread across Czechoslovakia in ’86, it was dismissed as propaganda. Today, Czechia leads Europe in radiation monitoring.
An English-language Havel? This hidden Prague theater is making it happen
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Polyamory, AI, and 9-to-5 absurdity: Havel’s 1968 satire lands in English in Prague, feeling like a Black Mirror episode from the past.
Spring blossoms: Where to soak up Japanese culture in Prague this Hanami season
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Prague has more Japanese culture than you might expect, from this weekend's Hanami festival to year-round tips for finding it across the capital.
'Green blood will flow': Inside Czechia’s escalating climate clash
On Earth Day, we take a look at the upheaval now unfolding in Czech environmental and climate policy.
Is it possible to define a 'typical Czech'? A new survey tries
Family-oriented, introverted, self-critical: these are just a few common traits of the 'average Czech,' according to a new study.
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Open House Prague returns with 100 rarely accessible spaces open to the public
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On May 23-24, urban architecture lovers can see, for free, typically closed buildings from palaces to factories. Here's what's on offer.
Prague's puppet royalty returns: Two iconic theaters reopen as Hurvínek turns 100
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Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre and Říše loutek have both just reopened after major renovations. Here's how to visit both.
Who speaks for Czechia? Inside the power struggle over foreign policy
To paraphrase Kissinger: “Who do I call if I want to call Czechia?” The answer isn't as straightforward as it seems.
Study reveals deep divide in how men and women experience single life in Czechia
About one fifth of Czech adults are single. But how they experience life without a partner vastly varies based on age and gender.
Titian, Rubens, Bruegel: The art lover's guide to visiting Prague Castle
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From new exhibits to a permanent collection dating to the 16th century, Prague Castle's world-class collection is overlooked. Here's how to visit.
Czech-Slovak relations reset: What does it mean for Czechia’s political direction?
After years of tensions, the Czech and Slovak governments have agreed to mend relations. Supporters say it's pragmatic, critics call it political drift.
100 days of Czechia’s government: What’s changed, what’s next, and how it affects you
This week marks 100 days since the new Czech government took office, and it’s been a bumpy ride. Here’s our recap’.
Hundreds of thousands to march in Prague: Why is Czech democracy being put to the test (again)?
Letná plain is expected to see a massive show of force on Saturday afternoon against the current government. Here's what to know.
Free, English-friendly film comes to Prague in support of the LGBTQ community
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Edison is set to screen ‘Five Films for Freedom,’ a selection of short films from the BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.
Three newly opened Prague exhibits Orwell would have bought a ticket to
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These timely exhibits, ranging from photography to painting and mixed media, comment on who controls the story and seem essential viewing for today.
EXPLAINED: How Czech public media is funded – and why its future is so controversial
License fees protecting editorial independence fund Czech public broadcasters like Radio Prague International. What happens if the government scraps them?
Prague National Theatre premieres one of drama's most iconic female characters
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A new production of Hedda Gabler, a must-see of female empowerment and psychological complexity, premiered last week at the Estates Theatre.
