Czech news in brief for August 4: Monday's top headlines
45,000 join Prague Pride parade despite rain, metro line C closure causes week-long disruption, and Czechia pushes for more women in security roles.
PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands march for equality in 2025 Prague Pride parade
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Rainbow flags filled Prague as tens of thousands joined the 15th annual Pride parade, highlighting LGBT+ visibility, rights, and resistance.
Royal resurgence: Czech castles see record crowds amid tourism rebound
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State-run Czech castles and chateaux saw a five percent rise in visitor numbers this year, boosted by restoration work and summer cultural events.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for Aug. 1–3
Hunt for one-of-a-kind finds at a design market, catch a must-see variety show, and celebrate all things Pride this weekend in Prague.
August 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
An array of historical and cultural observances take place in August, as well as preparations for September and the autumn: mark your calendars.
Prague Pride 2025: A guide to parades, parties, and English-friendly festivities
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This year's week-long LGBTQ+ festival kicks off from July 28, spotlighting queer identity, community, and activism with 200+ events across the city.
Stalin lives! Prague cultural center officially reopens through end of summer
The Stalin cultural center in Prague has reopened through August after its unexpected closure, with city officials exploring funds for partial renovation.
How a rogue moose wandering around Czechia has become a national darling
Now almost a cult-like celebrity, the animal has for almost two months been making surprise visits to eastern towns and regions in the country.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for July 25–27
See a thought-provoking exhibit before it closes, spend a night listening to soulful blues, and catch a Czech comedy classic under the stars.
Take a walk through Czech LGBTQ+ history with Prague Pride's new Rainbow Trails
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Rainbow Trails maps Prague’s queer history into hiking routes, blending national tradition with hidden LGBTQ+ stories for Pride and beyond.
Prague Castle to get updated security checkpoints: Winning design selected
A new modular design by Atelier HRA will replace outdated security shelters at Prague Castle, with testing to begin next year.
Folklore gets its groove back this weekend in Prague
From mariachi and tacos to embroidered skirts and Estonian stompers, Prague’s folk festivals are ditching clichés and dancing into the future.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for July 18–20
Spice up your weekend with a fiesta, catch the films you missed in Karlovy Vary, and attend a Japanese festival by a castle.
Preserving Prague’s past, built for your future: A move to Braník offers the best of both worlds
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This Prague 4 neighborhood is home to a new development offering the rare chance to live within its history, without leaving the city behind.
Czech news in brief for July 15: Tuesday's top headlines
Lipavský backs Israel-EU ties in call, Czech rescuers aid Texas flood search, and KIKO Milano to open first Prague store.
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What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for July 11–13
Say goodbye to an iconic Prague party destination, see live street performances, and catch a nail-biting football game this weekend in Prague.
