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'Nazdar' and 'čauzr' – a brief history of Czech greetings from past to present
Ways to say hello or goodbye have changed in Czechia through time, and new expressions continue to evolve today.
GALLERY: Czechia declares eight new cultural monuments
From a castle where Beethoven performed to a monastery connected to the father of modern genetics, these Czech monuments will receive protected status.
Renovation of Prague’s Malostranské náměstí faces yet another delay
Efforts to transform the parking lots in Malá Strana into a unified space in the historical center began in 2014.
Thirty-three years after the Velvet Revolution, how has student life changed?
Students were behind the mass protests that began on Nov. 17, 1989. Today's generation enjoys more freedom, but must be wary of similar dangers.
Honor the Velvet Revolution in Prague with a street festival, concerts, and a parade
For the first time in three years, events at Národní and Wenceslas Square will take place without restrictions.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Take a trip down memory lane to Prague in 1993
A video from MTV captures colorful Prague and its kooky music scene almost three decades ago.
What exactly does St. Martin have against geese?
The reasons behind the celebrations on St. Martin’s Day are a bit obscure, but there are some clues.
Renaissance-era wedding ring of Bohemian queen found in family tomb
A wedding ring belonging to the last Rožmberk couple has been discovered in South Bohemia.
On this day in 1811: Celebrated Czech fairy tale writer Erben was born
Inspired by the Brothers Grimm, the historian and archivist collected folk tales that many Czechs know by heart.
The Czech All Souls' Day is a colorful remembrance of loved ones lost
With its colorful graveside displays, the Czech "dušičky" tradition has proven to be anything but a somber occasion.
A president, resistance fighters, and a Trump take home Czechia's presidential honors
In a ceremony that wasn't without its controversies Czech president Miloš Zeman honored a diverse group of recipients for heroism and merit.
On this day in 1938: The 'Munich Betrayal' breaks up Czechoslovakia
Nazi Germany's annexation of Sudetenland sealed Czechoslovakia's fate in a vain effort to prevent World War II.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Sept. 22, 2022.
Google Doodle celebrates Czechoslovak Olympians on shared 100th birthday
An animated doodle, featuring Emil Zátopek and Dana Zátopková can be seen in five countries.
This weekend in Prague: Welcome fall with food and wine festivals galore
Plus: Absolute last chance to see Chinese dissident art at DOX, European Heritage Days opens up landmarks, wine, apple, and coffee fests.
Tombstone fragments from Prague’s Wenceslas Square turned into a memorial
The monument at the Old Jewish Cemetery in Žižkov was made by sculptor Jaroslav Rona and his wife Lucie of of 6,000 cobblestones.
'Jan Žižka' delivers brutal medieval action in authentic Czech locations
The long delayed historical epic creates a grim view of Bohemian life in the early 1400s as rival half-brothers compete for the crown.