Family fun in 2022: A children's museum is opening in Prague this year
After successes in 2021 despite pandemic closures, the National Museum now aims to get more kids interested in history.
5 last-minute ideas for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Prague
There are options left for all tastes ranging from a rooftop party to a midnight run to live music.
Prague sports venues now open for free through December
During the Week of Free Sports, dozens of gyms, pools, skating rinks, and other sports centers are open for free in the Czech capital.
VIDEO: Czech Army takes aim at Santa Claus
"For us, Baby Jesus brings gifts," the Czech Army states in a new video depicting Santa Claus and his reindeer being shot out of the sky.
The Czech Christmas carp tradition is swimming in controversy this year
Just as traditional street sales of the holiday-favorite fish commence, a French-owned bank is taking aim at Czech tradition.
Brno's Villa Tugendhat celebrates 20 years of UNESCO World Heritage status
In celebration of 20 years of inclusion on the list of the world's most important landmarks, Villa Tugendhat welcomes visitors old and new this winter.
Former Czech President Václav Havel remembered on 10th anniversary of his death
Havel passed away on December 18, 2011; events and honors in the Czech Republic and around the world remember him on the anniversary of his death.
Band led by hockey legend Hašek’s daughter scores Czech Eurovision nom
Electropopsters We Are Domi will represent the Czech Republic in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest held in Turin, Italy, this year.
Culture-inspired gift tips from Prague's National Theatre
Holiday gift vouchers are available for ballets, operas, and English-friendly plays as well as National Theatre souvenirs.
Quarantine, Cinderella, and dumplings: Czechs’ top Google searches paint a picture of 2021
The most-searched topics and people show a nation preoccupied with the pandemic and societal changes.
Events across Prague to mark 10 years since Václav Havel’s death
Concerts, films, a procession and more are planned to recall the life of the dissident and former president.
Czech adaptation of Martin McDonagh play shut down after playwright issues race clause
The play has been performed in Czechia for a decade; currently the character of Toby is being portrayed by a white actor in blackface.
Christmas markets may be closed but the holiday spirit endures in Prague
Rogue markets are sidestepping the government ban on Christmas; while others offer handicrafts and holiday cheer in accordance with the rules.
Latkes and a giant menorah: Jewish communities around the Czech Republic celebrate Hanukkah
The start of the eight-day Jewish holiday coincided with the end of commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the first Terezín deportation.
The best things to do in Prague this week: November 29–December 5
See festive nativity scenes, do socially-distanced glamping, stay at home and stream with a new Prague-shot holiday film, or enjoy Sunday brunch.
Advent lamplighter returning to Charles Bridge this holiday season
From tomorrow evening through the Christmas season, the gas lamps on Prague's Charles Bridge will be lit by hand at dusk every night.
Prague's festive transport fleet hits the streets this weekend
Two trams, a bus, and a cable car will sport holiday lights and decorations until Three Kings Day.
