Swedish Parents Not Allowed to Name Their Son After Czech Beer
A Swedish man with an intense passion for pivo has made an unsuccessful bid to name his child after a world-famous Czech lager
A 10,000 CZK Beer? Prague Approves Prohibition In City Center
The prohibition, which is expected to pass, would make simply holding a beer in public a punishable offense—with a few exceptions
Rip-Roaring Wind Storm Herwart Shuts Down Castle, Zoo, & Designblok
Gusts of 100 kph winds on Sunday have resulted in a downed trees, power outages, and a series of closures and evacuations from Prague landmarks
Czech President Wields Fake Machine Gun “For Journalists”
Apparently, the replica assault rifle was a gift—but many found Zeman’s joke in poor taste
A Foreigner’s Guide to the 2017 Czech Legislative Elections
Do you know your Pirates from your Greens and what’s a stork’s nest anyway? The upcoming Czech parliamentary elections explained
Prague’s Empty Town Hall Houses Transformed into Co-Working Space
The new Prague Creative Center has given once derelict historic buildings fresh life as a hub of education, culture, and creativity
McDonald’s In Czech Republic Raises Cheeseburger Prices
The cheap, popular, and cheesy menu item is getting a 16-percent price hike, its first since 2013
Pilsner Beer Was Invented 175 Years Ago this Week
To celebrate the founding of the world-famous lager, the brewery is offering cheap tours and tastings all day Saturday
Prague’s Signal Festival Named One of World’s Most Exciting
In its fifth year, organizers have announced several changes to ease the big crowds attracted to this citywide light spectacular
Cool-Not-Creepy Coffins Now On Display In Prague
In the run up to the spooky season, a new art exhibits asks visitors to rethink the look of the traditional casket
Slovak Job Seekers Speak Better English than Czechs
A new study has revealed that Slovak applicants outrank their neighbors in English-language proficiency
The Czech Republic’s First Megaplex Cinema Opens Next Week
Prague’s newest movie theater boasts a restaurant, 2,500+ seats, and a 4DX hall with high-tech special effects including smell
20 Photos that Prove Czech Forests Are Paradise for Mushroom Hunters
Conditions in the Czech Republic have been right this year for one of the best mushroom harvests on record – these pics prove it!
New Addition to Prague’s Gay Scene Opens In Vršovice
The Krymská street venue is a cinema, cafe, and community space sponsored by the Mezipatra Queer Film Festival
Czech Autumn Tradition: Lantern Parades
’Tis the season for illuminated processionals! Read more about the history of this fall activity and where to join in the fun
Taco Bell Billboards Spotted In Prague
But if you want to try a Cheesy Gordita Crunch you really will have to cross the border – more than one actually






