Interview: Journalist Mark Baker looks back at the expat invasion of the '90s
In his new book, the Prague-based travel writer reflects on a "Time of Change" – the period leading up to and following the Velvet Revolution.
Prague court overturns obligation to fill in passenger locator form
The measure, in place to help Czech authorities with tracing efforts, has been deemed in violation of human rights.
Czech senate commission convened over hospitalized president and next steps
The president's most important task for the immediate future is to entrust the winner of this weekend's general election with forming a new government.
Czech PM Babiš: 'The audit report did not include all of my income'
The Czech prime minister continues to deny the money-laundering accusations connected with the Pandora Papers.
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.
Czech Republic signs CZK 13.7 billion contract to acquire Israeli-made defense system
The SHORAD (Short Range Air Defence) can detect and eliminate aircraft, drones, helicopters and flat-track guided missiles.
Prague-based language teacher: 'Learning Czech can open up a whole new world'
While many language schools are aimed at teaching Czech students, Language Atelier is focused on teaching foreigners a variety of languages.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 23, 2021: Czech scientists develop Covid test for virus-neutralizing antibodies
Plus: Vaccine pass forgeries on the rise, city officials calls on Praguers to practice vigilance, and the R numbers holds steady.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 20, 2021: Registration for third dose begins in the Czech Republic
Plus: Many Covid regulations are being ignored or forgotten, Vyšehrad vaccination center reopens, and the R number continues to rise.
Czech parliament approves tripling the amount of THC in industrial hemp
Changes would also make it easier for entrepreneurs to get licenses to grow medical marijuana and produce medical aids with THC.
Czech Center in New York to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks with audiovisual show
A book by a Czech-born architect who helped in the aftermath has also been released in English and Czech.
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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.
A foreigner's guide to private health insurance in the Czech Republic
Czech law requires anyone staying in the country to have health insurance, but not everyone qualifies to receive coverage from the state.
Meet the Czech company that's mainstreaming cryptocurrency around the world
Why the Czech Republic has become a world cryptocurrency capital and what you need to know about investing now.
Adam Plachetka to perform Mozart and Salieri live online from Ostrava
The bass baritone will perform without a live audience from Ostrava’s Evangelical Church of Christ.
Tributes paid to Czech military sergeant who died in Egypt helicopter crash
Seven others died including six American soldiers and one from France; tributes coming in from Czech PM Babis and US President-elect Joe Biden.
Czech education ministry wants to bolster support for foreign students in Czech schools
Last week the education ministry presented a draft of an amendment that would help foreign students better integrate into Czech schools
