Czech-born tennis great Martina Navratilova diagnosed with cancer
The 66-year-old said in a statement that the diagnosis is a 'double whammy,' but that the cancer is treatable.
GALLERY: 90,000 pack Prague's Národní to mark Velvet Revolution
Despite the bad weather, organizers are reporting their largest turnout ever for the annual event marking the fall of the communist regime.
Renaissance-era wedding ring of Bohemian queen found in family tomb
A wedding ring belonging to the last Rožmberk couple has been discovered in South Bohemia.
On this day in 1811: Celebrated Czech fairy tale writer Erben was born
Inspired by the Brothers Grimm, the historian and archivist collected folk tales that many Czechs know by heart.
Retro phone booth in front of National Theatre marks start of Nov. 17 remembrance
The art installation wants to give a 'voice' to people in need through recordings played in the phone booth.
A president, resistance fighters, and a Trump take home Czechia's presidential honors
In a ceremony that wasn't without its controversies Czech president Miloš Zeman honored a diverse group of recipients for heroism and merit.
97-year-old Czech opera star performs ode to Bohemian saint in Rome
Soňa Červená sang the role of St. Ludmila in Italian in an oratory performed in the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran Thursday night.
A small international school with big dreams gets a new location in Prague
The Leonardo da Vinci Academy school opens a new location in a landmark building in Prague’s historical center.
On this day in 1822: The 'godfather of modern genetics' is born in Czechia
This year marks the 200 year bicentennial of the birth of botanist Gregor Mendel whose experiements led to a modern understanding of DNA.
On this day in 1942: A Czech feminist and suffrage activist is executed in Prague
For many women, the struggles that Plamínková fought for are still relevant today; this year marks 80 years since her death.
Czech acting legend Josef Abrhám dies at age 82
Best known for his role in "Run, Waiter, Run!" Abrhám was married to Czech "Cinderella" Libuše Šafránková until her death in 2021.
Prague international school enters the second year of its 'learning renaissance'
Leonardo da Vinci Academy helps learners reach their full potential by using the history and culture of a thousand-year-old city as a classroom.
Prague is our classroom: Czech-international school educates ‘without limits’
Leonardo Da Vinci Academy is expanding its program to all students 5-16 years of age.
New film series screens classic movies that explain Czech culture to foreigners
Prague’s Aero cinema will show Czech films with a stand-up comedy introduction once a month as part of its "Some Like it Czech" series.
Brno’s got talent: Czech and international graduate students vie for science innovation prize
From life-saving diagnostics to oxygen-boosting bioreactors, Ph.D. students at Brno University of Technology are at the forefront of scientific research.
Best things to do in Prague this week, Aug. 26–Sept. 1
Cars and concerts at Náplavka, diversity reigns at Colorful Nine festival, Mozart’s Don Giovanni premieres at the Estates Theatre.
Forget Czechia vs. Czech Republic, why not Bohemia? Economist suggests a radical name change
Bohemia is instantly recognizable not only as a place but as a way of life, economist and author Tomáš Sedláček argues.
