EXPLAINED: Why the Czech expulsion of Germans after WWII still resonates
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Brno could host next year’s Sudeten German congress, renewing reflection on the postwar deportations that have shaped Czech-German relations for decades.
Čapek in English: Rare edition signed by Heydrich’s assassins on display in Prague
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English Letters, signed by Operation Anthropoid paratroopers, marks the anniversary of WWII heroics at the Museum of Literature.
Czechs rally to repay travel expenses for US WWII veteran’s return to Pilsen
Czech donors raised over USD 20,000 (CZK 550,000) to help 99-year-old U.S. veteran Harry Humason attend the Liberation Festival in Pilsen this week.
Prague remembers: War poster exhibit and film fest lead 80th WWII anniversary events
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The Czech capital marks 80 years since the end of World War II with film screenings, concerts, and a striking wartime posters exhibit (free) at the Castle.
EXPLAINED: Why the 1945 Prague Uprising still matters 80 years later
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Prague’s uprising against Nazi forces marked a pivotal moment at the end of WWII. Today, Czechs remember its sacrifice—and the values it represents.
What happened in the Czech city of Pilsen 80 years ago today?
In the aftermath of World War II, the Western Bohemian city was freed not by Soviet, but American forces. The US legacy is marked by an annual festival.
Queen of the Stone Age: World's oldest, curviest sculpture gets a rare showing in Czechia
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The famed ceramic treasure, crafted around 32,000 years ago during the Paleolithic period, will be seen 'out of the box' for the first time ever.
Cellars under Prague's Old Town Hall to open to the public for the first time
Prague’s Old Town Hall will open new interactive exhibits in its underground spaces, focusing on the Golem, medieval history, and WWII resistance.
Go Back in Time with experiential journey through 1,200 years of Prague's storied past
The newest attraction at Máj Národní brings to life key events and legends linked to Czech history.
36 years ago today, Czechia said goodbye to the six-day workweek
During the communist period, workdays for most employees in Czechoslovakia were uniformly eight hours long from Monday through Saturday.
Renovation of iconic Kotva department store begins on its 50th anniversary
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The brutalist-structuralist building was a flagship for socialist commerce in Czechoslovakia, but has struggled low demand and interest in recent decades.
2025 is the year of the Vltava: A guide to celebrating Czechia's most famous river
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An ambitious series of performances and events along the Vltava will commemorate the 150th anniversary of Bedřich Smetana’s titular symphonic poem.
Prague's Negrelli Viaduct opens its first glass-enclosed arch as culture center
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If this pilot project—available for commercial and public use—is successful, more arches along the 174-year-old bridge will open up.
Historic Žofín Palace hosts the 2025 Austrian Ball—get your tickets today
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An unforgettable night of music, dance and culture awaits attendees of Prague’s 23rd annual Austrian Ball.
The fall of the Berlin Wall was sparked in Prague, reveals historian
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On the 35th anniversary of the event, historian Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk explains how Czechoslovakia pressured East Germany to reopen its borders.
In Czechia, costumes aren't just for Halloween—they're part of an enduring film legacy
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Barrandov Studio's extensive costume and prop collection is open to the public, with everything from angels to zombies and cinematic heritage to boot.
EXPLAINED: Understanding a former Czech PM's secret police controversy
The controversy reflects the broader challenge of how Czechia reconciles its communist past with the realities of current leadership.
