Czech news in brief for July 5: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia begins blackout post-mortem with thousands still impacted, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival begins, and more top headlines.
From Paris with love: French market returns to charm Prague’s Kampa Park
Each summer, Kampa becomes a portal to "Intemporal France," as the beloved French Market fills Czech hearts with flavor, romance, and joie de vivre.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for July 4–6
From tapas offerings spilling onto the streets of Karlín to a vibrant psychedelic show, there's plenty you don't want to miss this weekend in Prague.
Czechia observes two national holidays this weekend: Will stores close?
As Czechia ushers in two public holidays in a row this weekend, a recurrent question comes into many expats' minds: will things be open as normal?
On the market: Inside a forest-view penthouse with room to breathe
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Nová Kunratická blends historic regional design with low-emission construction to create a modern, sustainable forest-side community.
Explore Prague’s riverbanks: A guided stroll along both sides of the Vltava
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As the Vltava comes alive this summer, each riverbank offers a different vibe. From calm to buzzy, the question is: which side are you on?
Good joke? New ranking names Czechia 'world's funniest nation'
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The finding said that 'Czech humor is legendarily dry, operating through deadpan delivery and subtle verbal jab.'
Two names, two directions: Prague tram transport gets complicated this summer
A big change in a key Prague 1 tram stop comes as the capital announces a new summer schedule: check how to get around the capital here.
Film legends and beer school: 11 things to see, know, and do this week in Czechia
KVIFF opens, DOX follows the yellow brick road into Lynch territory, beer school is in session, and an important vote on hand luggage fees ahead.
Build it like it’s 1389: Free game lets you recreate Prague from the ground up
Do you know Prague well enough to build it from scratch? Test your urban planning skills with a newly released digital puzzle game—Kafka cameo included.
From Puri to Prague: Ratha-Yatra festival brings chants and chariots to Old Town
For its 18th annual outing, Prague honors a worldwide Hindu tradition Sunday with a chariot-led procession, live music, henna, and free vegetarian eats.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for June 27–29
Picasso and Warhol, summer grills, indie music icons, an Indian chariot procession, and mythical dance performances await in Prague this weekend.
Milada Horáková’s voice lives on as Prague marks 75 years since her execution
Over seven decades after her execution, Prague honors the freedom fighter with murals, memorials, and exhibitions marking her enduring legacy.
Czechs explained: Why is the nation so obsessed with academic titles?
For foreigners, the Czech title system is notoriously complex. Here we unpack the meaning behind all those Mgrs. and MUDrs.
Skarsgard, Sarsgaard, Johnson: Karlovy Vary’s tongue-twisting, star-studded honorees
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The film festival will also honor actress Vicky Krieps and pay tribute to late president Jiri Bartoska at the July 4-12 event.
Stalin Cultural Center abruptly announces end of all events and music
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A popular and well-known meeting spot during the warmer months, the venue atop Letná Park says it can no longer continue.
Emmy- and Grammy-winning comedian Dave Chappelle is coming to Prague
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In other news for comedy fans: Aussie comic Jim Jefferies has also announced a return to the city with a new stand-up show.
