What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for August 14–16
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This weekend, Ukrainian traditions bloom, jazz nights swing, Faust inspires, and picnics pop up.
Czech news in brief for August 12: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Eclipse glasses sell out ahead of event, Czech hop harvest forecast to be weakest in recent memory, and Netflix to film Dan Brown series in September.
'Trouser loopholes' and curiously sized balls: Czech castle dig reveals Pythonesque finds
Archaeologists at Pernštejn Castle have uncovered some 60 stone cannonballs, unusual defenses, and the site's largest archaeological collection to date.
Skip the cinnamon chimney: This Czech pastry is worth trying instead
Locals have known about kolache for centuries. Here's why visitors to Prague should pass the trdelník and sink their teeth into a more traditional pastry.
PHOTOS: Prague's rebuilt Karlín Barracks se to transform the neighborhood
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Prague has approved plans for a CZK 1.9 billion reconstruction of Karlín Barracks, with new spaces planned for culture, shops, offices and student housing.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from Aug. 10 to 16, with tips for Prague's biggest circus festival, a Ukrainian cultural festival, and much more.
Czech cinema spotlight: Bohemian Paradise goes to hell in new satire
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The wryly-observed portrait of Czech holiday culture, set against the spectacular landscapes of Český ráj, is now playing with English subtitles in Prague.
PHOTOS: 45,000 take part in Prague Pride parade through Czech capital
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Tens of thousands of people took part in Prague Pride’s annual parade on Saturday, with the event bringing temporary traffic restrictions to the city.
One of Prague’s coolest streetwear brands just took on a national icon
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A vibrant new fashion collection reimagines one of Czechia’s Art Nouveau legends to reveal how modern his work still feels today.
Beyond the hospoda: Prague’s new generation of beer culture
Prague's design-maxxed beer spaces blend global trends with Czech tradition – a new chapter in one of the world's great beer cultures.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for August 7–9
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Chinese skewers, Polo professionals and Marylin Monroe classics all come to Prague this weekend.
6 new Czech films that reveal the country’s changing identity
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From shifting identities to historical traumas, recent Czech films challenge, confront and dare audiences to look behind the curtain of our societies.
Expat Insider 2026: Czechia ranks high for quality of life, low for belonging
Expat Insider 2026 ranks Czechia highly for quality of life, but lower for settling in as language and social connections remain challenges.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from Aug. 3 to 9, with tips for this year's Prague Pride Festival, outdoor summer concerts, and much more.
Czech castles including Karlštejn will open for free this fall – but book early
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Karlštejn, Hluboká, and other Czech castles will be free this fall, but spots are limited and visitors must book ahead.
What to watch in Prague: This week’s English-friendly cinema and streaming picks
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A playful portrait of one of Czechia’s most distinctive contemporary artists, František Skála’s Public Space is now playing in Prague cinemas.
A Long Islander found her way to rural Bohemia. Decades later, she calls a Czech village home
From teaching anthropology to moving rubble by hand, Melinda Reidinger has built an unconventional Czech life.
