Czech news in brief for July 3: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Statue smashing in front of the Rudolfinum, MPs say no to sobriety obligation, and Ještěd tragedy heads to trial.
Stores open, metro closed: Czech state holidays bring long weekend and free admission
Large retail stores across the country will remain open on Sunday, July 5, and Monday, July 6, despite the consecutive public holidays.
Explore Czechia by rail: 10 scenic summer train trips from Prague
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From lake beaches to beer trails, Prague's rail network puts the best of Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia within easy reach this summer.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for July 3–5
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Vegan picnics, British rock and experimental Czech New Wave cinema are just part of what awaits you this long week-end.
Dream On: Signal Space exhibition takes visitors back to festival's mesmerizing roots
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A new exhibit at Signal Space is a chance to look back on years of digital art installations in Prague.
Dark humor and irony: Why Czech literature captivates readers worldwide
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Two scholars trace the thread, dark humor, historical irony, and a run of remarkable women writers, that keeps drawing global readers to Czech books.
This 'meat map' is your Czech butcher cheat sheet
Where’s the beef? A new English-friendly website explains cuts, cooking methods, and butcher-shop basics for anyone intimidated by local meat displays.
From magic mural to new 'cubes': 7 projects transforming Prague into a city of art
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From traffic tunnels turned galleries to brutalist icons reimagined, Prague is turning infrastructure into culture, one wall and square at a time.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from June 29 through July 4, with tips for community events, networking opportunities, and much more.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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The 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival kicks off on July 3, with Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche, and more honored guests.
Why Czechia remembers victims of the communist regime on June 27
June 27 is the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Communist Regime in Czechia, honoring political prisoners and those executed under communist rule.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for June 26–28
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A photo icon's new exhibit, open-air music festivals across city stages, and end-of-school year freebies from admission to ice cream.
Summer Shakespeare festival brings the Bard back to Prague Castle in English
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The open-air fest debuts a new production of Twelfth Night in (middle) English in July; plus Prague Shakespeare Company stages Shakes all summer long.
Czech filmmaker who inspired Tim Burton and Terry Gilliam, returns to screens in English
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Karel Zeman's films are returning to Prague cinemas with English subtitles and there's also no better time to discover his hidden museum.
'Dovolená' explained: Why the Czech word for vacation means permission
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A look at the origins of the word 'vacation' and the essential vocabulary you need to know before taking one this summer.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from June 22-27, with tips for open-air concerts, language-learning meetups, and much more.
How a forbidden American drink became an everyday staple in Czechia
Communists tried to keep Coca-Cola out of Czechoslovakia. 55 years later, the soft drink has carved out its own place in Czechia’s cultural identity.
