Prague to honor 56th anniversary of Warsaw Pact invasion with concerts, videomapping
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Aug. 20-21 marks 56 years since Soviet-led forces invaded Czechoslovakia, resulting in many deaths and thousands of arrests.
Remember Dukla Prague away kits? Visit FK Dukla and learn Czech football history
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Go behind the scenes of a historic – and currently rebounding – Czech army-owned Prague football team at its Juliska home.
Sunrise parade to commemorate 667th anniversary of Charles Bridge
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The foundation stone for Prague's most iconic landmark was laid on July 9, 1357, at 5:31 a.m. Early birds can catch a historic reenactment.
Czech President honors anniversary of Nazi destruction of Ležáky
Petr Pavel noted the need for historical remembrance during a ceremony at the Ležáky Memorial on the 82nd anniversary of the destruction of the village.
On this day in 1944: Czechoslovak soldiers joined the Normandy invasion
Czech fighter squadrons, commanded by Major General Tomáš Vybíral, were crucial in providing air cover for the disembarking units.
Czech students complete card game recovered from WWII Terezín ghetto
Černý Petr (Black Peter), an incomplete card game created by an unknown author at the WWII ghetto, has been finished following a competition.
From McDonald’s to Five Guys: A history of burgers in Czechia
On International Burger Day, May 28, we take a look back at hamburgers in Czechia from the 'Mekáč' invasion of the '90s to today's best burger offerings.
Czech private castles open for rare public access: Which to visit this weekend?
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Several of the protected buildings are based in Central Bohemia and have passed through the hands of domestic and foreign nobility over centuries.
Prague revels in higher tourist numbers and visitor spending, despite challenges
A 25 percent year-on-year increase in visitor numbers has brought in more money for the capital to invest in new projects, although issues remain.
New augmented reality museum brings 800 years of Prague's history to life
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Spanning the medieval era to the Velvet Revolution, the museum took over three years to create and involved experts and researchers from nearly 100 fields.
Legendary Prague deli closes after more than 100 years of operation
Lahůdky Zlatý kříž, which had served up open-faced sandwiches at Prague's Jungmannovo náměstí since 1916, has officially closed.
The world's only cubist lamppost is shining once again in Prague
The Czech capital's unique lamppost at Jungmannovo náměstí has been reinstalled after being taken out of commission for repairs last year.
VIDEO: Hundreds of thousands line Prague streets to honor Czech hero
A black-and-white newsreel shows the scale and scope of the legacy of philosophy student Jan Palach who self-immolated on this day in 1969.
2024 Palach Week to examine the role of students in society
The annual week, named after the student who killed himself in protest in 1969, was one of the catalysts of the Velvet Revolution when first held in 1989.
New Year's Day in Czechia: Lentils on the table and the return of the president's speech
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As the country observes culinary customs and New Year's Day hikes, Jan. 1, 2024 also marks the return of another national tradition.
Thousands watch snowy re-creation of Napoleonic battle outside Brno
Despite the heavy snow, the annual re-creation of the 1805 Battle of Austerlitz (Slavkov) took place yesterday in Brno to much fanfare.
Visit Praga from Prague: Why Warsaw needs to be your next city break
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Packed with history, culture, dining and nightlife options, the Polish capital is becoming increasingly attractive for travelers on a budget.
