New illuminated display to shine a light on Florenc metro station
The permanent installation aims to show that Prague’s public transport network acts as the city’s nervous system.
Czech hangover-cure soup lands a spot on list of world's top 100 dishes
The annual TasteAtlas awards also named Czech cuisine among the top 100 in the world, outranking Austria, England, and Sweden.
Jesus tram takeover stirs up debate on public transport advertising in Prague
The capital’s deputy mayor for transport is calling for a revision to the city’s advertising code due to recent advertisements promoting religion and sex.
Drugstore essentials prove significantly cheaper in Austria than Czechia
A selection of identical products in two branches of a large drugstore on either side of the Czech-Austrian border showed starkly different prices.
Pavel, Popeyes, and Perry: Google reveals Czechia’s top search terms in 2023
The presidential elections, sad farewells, and fried chicken were among the most frequently Googled topics last year.
Water bills to rise in Czechia next year – how much will you pay?
Regions set their own water prices individually in co-operation with water companies, leading to price disparities.
Another Czech supermarket bans live carp sales this Christmas
Billa is the second major store to ban the sales of live carp outside its stores, highlighting its attempts to show more care for animal welfare.
Several Czech regions to increase transport fares: Will your city be affected?
Rising operational costs and an increase in value-added tax for transport have led multiple Czech cities to bump up fares.
An 1800s feel: Prague Castle announces restoration of historic Golden Lane
The Castle Administration wants to restore the Golden Lane’s traditional feel, and to convert writer Franz Kafka’s former home into a bookstore.
WATCH: New video series schools passengers on Prague transport etiquette
Eating, manspreading, and talking loudly on the phone when riding trams, buses, and the metro are all frowned upon.
Czech society divided on same-sex rights as marriage-for-all debate stalls
Same-sex marriage and adoption are still illegal in Czechia, meaning that gay couples are deprived of the same rights as heterosexual couples.
Czechia’s Citizen Portal announces new services and a user-friendly makeover
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The update makes it easier to find the services you need, improves the site's search function, and also comes with useful new features.
Brace for winter: Heating prices set to rise in 2024 across Czechia
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The cancellation of state subsidies and increase in value-added tax will cause a double-digit rise in heating prices next year.
EXPAT VOICES: Readers reveal their favorite grocery stores in Czechia
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We polled our readers on where they do their shopping and why, from big chains to smaller markets and delivery services.
Visit Praga from Prague: Why Warsaw needs to be your next city break
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Packed with history, culture, dining and nightlife options, the Polish capital is becoming increasingly attractive for travelers on a budget.
Czechia prepares for largest school strike since revolution: Impact on families, commuters expected
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Over 2,000 schools and kindergartens are set to close or be seriously disrupted next Monday. Here’s everything you need to know.
Prague’s Pařížská once again crowned CEE’s most expensive shopping street
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The centrally located thoroughfare, which houses a wide range of luxury, high-end stores, is Europe’s 11th-most expensive street this year.
