What will deeper military ties with the U.S. mean for Czechia?
The Czech Republic wants to end its reliance on Soviet-era military hardware but will not allow the U.S. to establish a permanent base.
Prague’s landmark Máj department store closing for restoration
Two of the original architects are working on a project that will bring back some of the original look to the 1970s structure.
Stunning Czechoslovak film posters are the subject of a new Czech-English book
Many of the most impressive examples of these arftul posters from the socialist era are by one artist, Karel Vaca.
New outdoor exhibition celebrates 100 years of Greater Prague
Prague as we know it today was founded in 1922, and a new exhibition at Mariánské náměstí celebrates 100 years of the contemporary Czech capital.
Maxipes Fík illustrator Jiří Šalamoun passes at age 86
The Czech Ministry of Culture called him ‘one of the most important Czech illustrators of the second half of the 20th century.’
Czech National Museum's fin whale comes alive with new app
A smartphone app now offers museum visitors eight hours of guided tours, online tickets, and augmented reality.
Iconic Czech 'chlebíček' sandwiches turn 130 years old
The sliced bread with dozens of possible toppings was a favorite of celebrities during the First Republic.
Czech castles show off new spaces and tour routes this spring
The tourist season starts on April 1; for the first time after two years there won’t be restrictions but prices have gone up.
Retro museum to showcase Czechoslovak life in the 1970s and ’80s
The fourth floor of Prague’s Kotva department store will be home to thousands of items from the Normalization era.
How well do you know Prague? New app showcases architectural history
An online map developed for city planners has been made available to the public, and it is filled with historical details.
When it comes to culture, Prague outranks London and Vienna
The Czech capital has been named Europe’s most cultural city, so what’s the reason for its international significance?
Renovations finishing on Prague palace where Mozart performed
Clam-Gallas Palace has been undergoing restoration for three years and the first part should reopen in the summer.
7 unsung heroines who had a lasting impact on Czech history
From the original marketing guru and influencer to a literary muse who saved lives, these lesser-known Czech women blazed trails back in the day.
How did the Volhynian Czechs end up in Ukraine?
Thousands of people from Bohemia seeking a better life settled in northern Ukraine in the 19th century.
Masopust kicks off in Prague this week: where to eat, drink, and make merry
The Czech version of Mardi Gras features lots of food and parades between Fat Thursday and Masopust Tuesday, just before the start of Lent.
Mother and son find silver coin trove while hiking in Moravia
Last year set a record for archaeological finds in Wallachia, and this year is now off to a good start.
Prague’s speedy ‘Leningrad-style’ metro escalators are slowly vanishing
The metro’s original escalators don’t meet EU standards, but replacing them all will take until 2030.