EXPLAINED: Why Prague’s Václav Havel Library is on the verge of collapse
The prestigious institution charged with protecting Václav Havel’s legacy may be living its last days as we know it.
EXPLAINED: Czechia's kratom problem and the bigger one behind it
As the government rushes to regulate kratom, the organizations best placed to handle its fallout are striking over plans that could gut addiction services.
Monument to Czech resistance figure unveiled in Spain: Who was František Suchý?
A new monument to František Suchý, who hid the ashes of thousands of Nazi victims, has been unveiled in Madrid. Here’s why his story matters in today.
Czechia and Europe’s new security reality: What you need to know
Europe is entering its most dangerous period since the Cold War. Here's what that means for Czechia.
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia’s World Cup return kicks off amid historic scandal at home
Corruption investigations, match-fixing allegations, and fan violence have cast a shadow over Czechia’s first World Cup qualification in 20 years.
EXPLAINED: What was the Sudetenland and why can’t Czechia escape its legacy?
The upcoming Sudeten German congress in Brno is viewed by supporters as reconciliation, while critics say it reopens a painful chapter in Czech history.
ATM bombings are spreading in Prague: Why Czechia is being targeted
ATM explosions in Prague mirror a growing European trend linked to organized crime groups; here’s what’s happening and what it means.
22 years in the EU: Czechia’s wins, worries, and what comes next
May 9 is Europe Day. Over two decades after Czechia joined the EU, we take stock of what membership has delivered.
Czechoslovakia covered up Chornobyl. The Atom Lady made sure it never could again.
When radioactive fallout spread across Czechoslovakia in ’86, it was dismissed as propaganda. Today, Czechia leads Europe in radiation monitoring.
What Expats.cz membership means for readers: A message from the editor
Here are a few things I think it's important for you to know about what our new membership program is (and what it isn't).
Who were the Přemyslids? National Museum opens Bohemian dynasty exhibit
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The National Museum in Prague has opened a major exhibit on the Přemyslid dynasty, tracing how early Bohemian rulers shaped the Czech state.
Why did Prague say yes to Kanye West? Controversial rapper set to play Czechia
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A Prague racetrack is set to host Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has in the past made explicitly antisemitic statements.
'Green blood will flow': Inside Czechia’s escalating climate clash
On Earth Day, we take a look at the upheaval now unfolding in Czech environmental and climate policy.
Who speaks for Czechia? Inside the power struggle over foreign policy
To paraphrase Kissinger: “Who do I call if I want to call Czechia?” The answer isn't as straightforward as it seems.
Czech Easter by the numbers: Whips and weather break records this year
From a 21-meter whip to CZK 6.7 million in traffic fines, here is what the data says about how Czechia marks the holiday.
Czech-Slovak relations reset: What does it mean for Czechia’s political direction?
After years of tensions, the Czech and Slovak governments have agreed to mend relations. Supporters say it's pragmatic, critics call it political drift.
Why Zdeněk Svěrák is one of Czechia’s most beloved cultural icons
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Zdeněk Svěrák turns 90 today. From Cimrman to Kolya, his work has shaped Czech humor, film, and theater across generations.
