Czech news in brief for January 28: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Lower House to discuss cabinet dismissal, vaccination safer than treatment says health minister, and NGP announces major exhibits for 2026.
Watching porn with strangers: Prague’s daring new sex-positive festival
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P*fest, two-days of alternative pornography at Bio Oko, rejects the industry's seedier side in favor of ethical production in a shame-free setting.
EXPLAINED: The legacy and future of Prague’s historic Invalidovna complex
The baroque complex in Karlín, originally built for war veterans, is set for a major renovation to become a cultural hub by 2030.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for Jan. 23–25
Prague is serving up culture and carnival this weekend, from Bocelli's velvet tenor to Twin Peaks marathons and pig slaughter feasts.
Six must-see performances on Prague's premier stages this winter
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Several new operas are debuting this season in venues across Prague while circus festivals and other dance spectacles await.
'Prague and Syria—both are my homelands': A Muslim family's ten years in Czechia on film
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The new documentary Amira's Children shows an integration in real time amid a period of highly polarized debate on refugees in Czechia.
10 photos that defined Czechia in 2025: From politics to culture
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Award-winning images document a nation in transition: coal's last breath, political resurgence, and environmental crisis.
Prague moves ahead with pedestrian-friendly square near Pařížská Street
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A Danish studio will redesign the piazzetta outside the Fairmont hotel into a greener public space extending toward the Vltava.
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This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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The Last Viking, starring Mads Mikkelsen, is now playing with English subtitles in Prague cinemas, and one of the best Czech films of 2025 is on Netflix.
How the boy who became a ‘Living Torch’ still inspires Czechia today
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On Jan. 16, Prague commemorates Jan Palach as his monument returns to the National Museum while a new book in English honors his impact.
From Mrs. Dalloway to Our Town: English-friendly theater in Prague this winter
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An award winning staging of a modernist masterpiece, Irish humor, and American drama and more can be seen on Czech stages this season.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for Jan. 16–18
Celebrate cinema legends, savor culinary feasts, watch Nordic films, and discover cosmic adventures in this weekend's packed Prague cultural lineup.
Six historic Prague restaurants that feel like stepping back in time
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Vaulted ceilings, antique décor, and classic Czech dishes make for these old-world dining experiences unforgettable, says local expert.
PHOTOS: Snow blankets Prague streets as public transport faces delays
Heavy snow continues across Prague, causing bus and train delays, altered stops, and plowed tram tracks while city crews manage the storm.
26 essential culture picks for Prague this winter: Art, opera, live music
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A definitive guide to the best cultural events in the Czech capital this season from Lynch to Mozart, new opera and art, plus international headliners.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for Jan. 9–11
From techno nights and traditional pig feasts to Brendan Fraser's comeback film—Prague's weekend is packed with art, culture, and pork!
Vyšehrad roof renovations will offer visitors a rare view of Prague
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The Basilica of St. Peter and Paul roof reconstruction will create an unconventional view from twenty meters above the surrounding park and cemetery.
