Prague City Tourism plans a year of events to mark its 65th anniversary
The organization has changed dramatically since it was established in 1958 as an information service.
PHOTO GALLERY: Illuminated buildings and fireworks welcome the new year in Prague
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Several landmarks sported the Czech national colors to mark 30 years since the split of Czechoslovakia.
The Czech Constitution at 30: A symbol of stability with a few minor glitches
The document was written just before the breakup of Czechoslovakia, but experts say it has served its purpose well.
Google Arts & Culture launches digital collection of Czech art
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Mucha, Toyen, Cubism and more: A new digital space is devoted to Czech art, architecture, and design.
Prague Archdiocese plans to sell iconic bell tower and buy flats to rent out
The Catholic Church in Czechia is planning for its financial future after 2030, when it stops receiving state support.
Plan to rebuild Prague's iconic railway bridge condemned by preservationists
Prague Deputy Mayor Scheinherr and the Club for Old Prague say they were unsuccessful in their efforts to save the 120-year-old iron bridge.
Charles Bridge tower to undergo multiyear renovation
The 14th century bridge tower is in poor condition, with outdated wiring, crumbling stones, and damaged decorations.
'Nazdar' and 'čauzr' – a brief history of Czech greetings from past to present
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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A video from MTV captures colorful Prague and its kooky music scene almost three decades ago.
What exactly does St. Martin have against geese?
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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
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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
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With its colorful graveside displays, the Czech "dušičky" tradition has proven to be anything but a somber occasion.
