'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.
100 days of Czechia’s government: What’s changed, what’s next, and how it affects you
This week marks 100 days since the new Czech government took office, and it’s been a bumpy ride. Here’s our recap’.
Hundreds of thousands to march in Prague: Why is Czech democracy being put to the test (again)?
Letná plain is expected to see a massive show of force on Saturday afternoon against the current government. Here's what to know.
Prague marks anniversary of the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia
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The city will hold a memorial ceremony on Sunday at the statue of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk to honor victims of Nazi occupation and resistance fighters.
EXPLAINED: How Czech public media is funded – and why its future is so controversial
License fees protecting editorial independence fund Czech public broadcasters like Radio Prague International. What happens if the government scraps them?
EXPLAINED: How Thursday’s immunity vote could shake up Czech politics
Czech MPs will vote tomorrow on whether to lift the immunity of both Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and House Speaker Tomio Okamura. Here’s why it matters.
I'm an immigration lawyer based in Prague. This is my best advice for frequent US travelers
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Despite the current pause in applications, now is as good a time as any to assess whether Global Entry makes sense and is worth the investment.
Czechia’s new law on intimate images: What counts as a criminal offense?
Czechia now criminalizes sharing intimate images without consent, including AI-generated nudes. Here’s what victims need to know and the penalties.
How a Czech mole infiltrated the CIA and walked across the Bridge of Spies
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Forty years ago this week, Czechoslovak agent Karel Köcher was exchanged for Soviet dissident Anatoliy Sharansky on Berlin’s Glienicke Bridge.
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia’s future safety and security hang on Munich 2026
The Munich Security Conference will help determine whether Czechia remains secure, from protecting critical infrastructure to ensuring NATO backing.
Point president, match Babiš? Czechia's government stand-off is over—for now
Babiš's government survived the no-confidence vote, but President Pavel won the battle over Turek's appointment. Political scientists explain the paradox.
Czechs among EU’s least gloomy, but most feel country is on wrong track
A new Politico survey shows Europeans are increasingly pessimistic; Czechs remain relatively upbeat, yet critical of their government’s direction.
From blackmail to mass protest: A complete guide to Czechia's political meltdown
Your guide to this week's political chaos: threatening messages, police complaints, toxic appointments, and the mass protest planned for Prague Sunday.
