Vietnamese community in Czechia welcomes the Year of the Dragon
The local Vietnamese community is celebrating the Lunar New Year this weekend with with family, food, and cultural festivities.
Many Czech cities to continue with New Year's fireworks celebrations
Despite Interior Minister Vít Rakušan's call to cancel fireworks celebrations, many locations will go through with their programs as planned.
Prague offers free admission to attractions in lieu of New Year's Day fireworks
The Czech capital won't be hosting an official New Year's fireworks show once again this year, but a number of attractions will open for a symbolic fee.
The Mozart Prague: Experience the magic of the festive season
From holiday brunch and markets to ringing in the new year, The Mozart Prague is planning a number of notable holiday events beginning this month.
PHOTO GALLERY: Illuminated buildings and fireworks welcome the new year in Prague
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Several landmarks sported the Czech national colors to mark 30 years since the split of Czechoslovakia.
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Prague rings in 2023 as celebrants ignore fireworks ban
This year's New Year's Eve was quieter than usual in the Czech capital, though partiers ignored a ban on fireworks in the city center and near waterfronts.
Prague lights up to celebrate 30 years of Czech statehood
January 1, 2023 will mark 30 years since the foundation of the Czech Republic, and its capital city will celebrate with lights, flags, and a special tram.
Czech man breaks own record, eats 205 plum dumplings in one hour
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Radim Dvořáček from Ostrava was the winner of this year's plum dumpling eating contest, wolfing down 85 more dumplings than the second-place finisher.
Prague welcomes 2022 with isolated celebrations
Despite a ban on fireworks in the historical center of Prague, police and firefighters responded to numerous fireworks-related incidents in the city.
Czech holiday calendar 2022: five state holidays fall on the weekend
There are only three long weekends in 2022 but you can make a five-day weekend in July by taking a Monday off.
Prague City Hall: No fireworks or videomapping on New Year's Day
Due to the worsening pandemic situation, the city will not hold a big public celebration during the holiday season.
Czech holiday calendar 2021: four state holidays fall on the weekend
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Christmas is a particular disappointment, with just one day off out of three and another strikeout on Jan. 1, 2022
From honeyglazed ham to crispy carp: Festive meals from Prague restaurants to your holiday table
These skillfully prepared menus featuring local ingredients will cheer up your stay-at-home Christmas and New Year's celebrations.
Say goodbye to New Year's Eve fireworks in Prague this year
City Hall approves ban which will cover much of the city center, no city-sponsored display to take place.
Public use of fireworks on New Year's Eve likely to be banned in Prague
Prague City Hall says the harm to the environment and to animals is unjustified
New Year’s Day fireworks will take place in Prague 2 again
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The district is stepping in with a fireworks show since Prague City Hall has canceled the main celebration
