GALLERY: Forgotten photos of the Velvet Revolution go on display in Prague
Salman Rushdie receives first-ever Václav Havel award in New York
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The award recognizes writers persecuted for their beliefs who exemplify the late Czech dissident's commitment to human rights advocacy.
From Beetlejuice to Wednesday: Blockbuster Burton exhibit returns to Prague
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The American director has cited Czech visionaries Zeman and Švankmajer as essential influences. The exhibit is slated to begin in May 2024.
Czech Holocaust memorial in Lety set to open in 2024
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The memorial will include a newly planted forest with saplings donated by the estate of the late politician Karel Schwarzenberg.
Snowfall forecast for St. Martin's Day in Czechia: Will your region get it?
Czech meteorologists say snow is coming to parts of Czechia this weekend and into next week, fulfilling ancient weather lore.
VIDEO: Watch Prague's Petřín funicular debut its flirty new features
After using the same carriages for over 90 years, the revamped, roomier funicular, with glass ceilings for better views, will 'wink' at modernity.
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The 10 best things to do in Prague this weekend: Nov. 10–12
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From Diwali lanterns to St. Martin's goose, autumn traditions are on full display this weekend. Plus: 10 years of the Aussie & Kiwi Film Fest kicks off.
Visit Máj in May: Iconic Prague department store to reopen this spring
The historic building on Prague’s Národní třída closed in mid-2022 for extensive reconstruction work.
One month after Hamas raid, outrage drives protest, museum display in Czechia
In Prague Tuesday, hundreds of protestors gathered under the banner of 'bringing home' hostages, while an Olomouc musuem displayed missing persons signs.
From Mácha to the Beats: Czech poetry festival brings verse to the city this week
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Opening today and running through Nov. 19, the Czech Day of Poetry – now in its 25th year – offers English-friendly talks, documentaries and readings.
Czech officials skeptical of EU push to criminalize hiring of sex workers
Under a new proposal that seeks to protect vulnerable women, customers of sex workers could receive a financial penalty or even a jail term.
Doll Prague 2023 exhibits puppet designs and teddy bears from around the world
The eighth edition of the event sees puppet makers from 40 different countries display their best works and give tips on how to make dolls.
Typewriters, keys, and vinyl records: Prague Airport gets unique Václav Havel exhibit
The artist wanted to display the many and differing parts of the late Czech president's life, including his time as a playwright and writer.
The 10 best things to do in Prague this weekend: November 3–5, 2023
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Eat Japanese pastries, goose, or pork, watch movies on LGBTQ+ themes, go to Cannafest, listen to jazz, and more.
Stars stack up tour dates in Czechia: More top names confirmed for 2024
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Sam Smith will perform in the Czechia for the first time for Colours of Ostrava, while Bruce Springsteen returns to Prague for the first time in 12 years.
QUIZ: Can you guess Czechia's most haunted places?
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On Halloween, test your knowledge of some of the Czech Republic's spookiest sites while learning about the country's ghost lore in our latest quiz.
5 acclaimed new Czech documentaries you can stream right now
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Stream (or catch in cinemas) new and award-winning Czech documentaries from the Ji.hlava Film Festival (with subtitles) until Nov. 12.
Prague's Christian, Muslim, and Jewish leaders to pray for peace amid Israel-Hamas war
The event will take place today at the Church of St. Salvator near Charles Bridge; faith leaders encourage public attendance.
