New movie about Franz Kafka from Agnieszka Holland now filming in Prague
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The much-anticipated biopic from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Agnieszka Holland is now shooting in the Czech capital's city center.
Czech life expectancy lags behind EU average due to unhealthy habits
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After two decades in the European Union, Czech life expectancy is still 1.6 years lower than the EU average, with unhealthy habits to blame.
Czech news in brief for April 13: Saturday's top headlines
Kolouchová first Czech woman to climb Annapurna, ODS revokes membership of Liberec mayor, and more Saturday headlines.
Tens of thousands take Czech high school entrance exam today
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Pupils will take the assessment, which focuses on mathematics and the Czech language, in a bid to enter their four-year high school of choice.
The 'Czech Bob Dylan': Prague bells to ring out on 80th birthday of Karel Kryl
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Born on this day in 1944, singer-songwriter, poet, artist, and journalist Karel Kryl voiced defiance against the communist regime.
Pavel meets Zelenskyy, pledges new security deal and more arms
At an international summit, the Czech president promised to help supply Ukraine with over 1 million pieces of ammunition and pledged closer cooperation.
Czech news in brief for April 12: Friday's top headlines
Prague Zoo welcomes second baby gorilla this year, Czechia to see warm weekend followed by cooling, and courts rule in case of tourist pushed from castle.
'Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me?' charts an extraordinary life in intimate moments
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The new Václav Havel documentary follows the last stage of the former Czech president's life from 200 hours of unique, unpublished footage.
Wendy's and other large US chains set sights on Czech market
At a US embassy meeting this week, the large fast-food chain – along with the world's biggest hotel franchise firm – confirmed plans to expand to Czechia.
Czech parliament passes landmark ruling to redefine rape
Czechia is set to shift to the 'no means no' principle of rape, which includes disapproval of intercourse based on gestures, crying, and other aspects.
Czech news in brief for April 11: Thursday's top headlines
Czech MEPs divided on migration package, Czechia adopts definition of anti-gypsyism, and Prague's news Center for sexual violence sees high interest.
Airbnb prices surge across Prague as city grapples with booking platform
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With a rise in tourist numbers leading to increased apartment rentals through Airbnb, prices are escalating, prompting the City of Prague to fight back.
Czechia's Gen Z is turning down the pub for more cultural experiences
Just one in 10 members of Generation Z say that they go to the pub with friends weekly, a sharp contrast to their older counterparts.
Reuters: Czech crown will be strongest-growing currency in CEE this year
A more stable economy compared to 2023 and a high foreign trade surplus should boost the Czech crown to under EUR 1: CZK 24, analysts say.
Czech news in brief for April 10: Wednesday's top headlines
Car strikes a crowd in Penny supermarket parking lot, thousands attend Mucha exhibition in Florenc, and Penta group sees vast surge in profit.
Prague reveals new Kafka tram, full lineup of events to mark centenary of author's death
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The tram launch is just one of several cultural attractions and events that the City of Prague is holding to commemorate the famed Bohemian author's works.
EXPLAINED: What is Czechia's new 'unified' social benefit?
Under new proposed plans, four of Czechia's most-claimed benefits will be merged into one, with criteria for eligibility also changing.
