On this day: Czechoslovakia's Prague Spring was ended by a Soviet invasion
The events of 1968 have strong parallels to Russia’s current invasion of Ukraine, though the outcomes so far are quite different.
This weekend in Prague: Sample world cultures at Ethnopiknik and sip tea in the sun
Plus: Exotic birds at the other Botanical Garden; a choice of tea, beer, or wine festivals; the overlooked comedy 'The World's End,' and more.
Czech culture this week: Film noir at a castle and wine in the garden
This week in Prague, the Noir Film Festival returns to Český Šternberk Castle, Prague Botanical Garden offers a free wine tasting, and much more.
Prague Mayor leads city's first Pride parade in three years
An estimated 60,000 people marched through the center of Prague yesterday as this year's Prague Pride festival comes to a close.
Prague has a new basilica as Vinohrady church gets promotion
Pope Francis will anoint the Church of St. Ludmila at Náměstí míru as St. Ludmila's Basilica, bringing the number of Prague basilicas up to five.
Czechia's 5 most influential TikTokers — and expat profiles worth checking out
With the platform's popularity growing exponentially worldwide, these Czech influencers can compete with the world's most prominent TikTokers.
This weekend in Prague: A skatepark on Lucerna Rooftop and five wine festivals to choose from
Plus: Don't miss the Rainbow Parade, tour a Cold War fallout shelter, catch organ grinders at Kampa, and more.
Czech culture this week: Summer circus and Prague Pride
This week in Prague, acrobats and entertainers come to Letná, Prague Pride returns in full, and the Czech capital marks 20 years since the 2022 floods.
Prague begins search for Christmas tree to adorn 2022 market
The city is now looking for a Christmas tree to adorn its annual market, and you can net 10,000 crowns by suggesting the winning tree.
Brno Observatory unveils giant inflatable orbs for Planet Festival
As part of this year's Planet Festival, the Brno Observatory and Planetarium has assembled ten-meter tall models of the Sun, Earth, the Moon, and Mars.
Fragment of Hiroshima’s Atomic Bomb Dome now on display at Prague’s National Museum
A Czech architect designed one of the few building to remain standing after the bombing of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945.
This weekend in Prague: See Shakespeare in modern English at Prague Castle
Plus: Two festivals showcase Latin American culture, Grammy-winning vocalist Arooj Aftab comes to Archa, and 'Shutter Island' plays at Kasárna Karlín.
Born on this day in 1962: One of the Czech Republic's greatest living authors
Jáchym Topol's acclaim has reached beyond Czechia as the voice of a country coming to terms with its newfound freedom.
A new map reveals the most famous people born in Czechia
The interactive map tracks the birthplaces of real people whose fame goes beyond the borders of what is now the Czech Republic.
Czech culture this week: Theater in the grotto and stand-up in the beer garden
This week in Prague, stand-up comedy comes to Karlín's newest beer garden, Grébovka's grotto becomes a stage for drama, and much more.
Large new murals pop up in Prague thanks to Wall Street festival
A second building-sized mural has been created in Prague's Karlín district, with three more street art pieces to be created around the city.
New Czech nature documentary showcases the wildlife of Prague
Planet Prague, opening in local cinemas next week, takes a look at the diverse and often hidden fauna that reside in the Czech capital.
