Slovak child hospitalized after drinking Czech-bottled water with extreme pH
Slovak authorities are investigating Czech-bottled Natura mineral water after a child suffered chemical burns and testing found a pH of 14.
Oktoberfest in Prague 2026: 8 beer festivals to raise a glass this autumn
From Bavarian beer and bratwurst to Czech microbreweries and 240 craft brews, Prague's autumn beer festival season runs through October.
17 things to do in Prague this week – from Oktoberfest to crown jewels
Prague welcomes Oktoberfest early, the Czech crown jewels go on display, Mozart takes over an Old Town rooftop, and much more in store for this week.
How to plan a company party in Prague people will actually attend
First tip: Don’t wait until December to book the office Christmas party, because the city’s best venues fill up quickly. Here’s how to get ahead.
The best autumn food and drink festivals in Prague and beyond
From craft beer and Prosecco to pickles, coffee and chocolate, here are the best festivals this autumn to eat and drink your way through Czechia.
From Vienna to Prague: How schnitzel (řízek) became a Czech comfort food
For International Schnitzel Day, we dig into how Vienna's famous breaded cutlet became řízek, a staple of Czech kitchens, pubs and road trips.
11 Czech wineries, vinotékas and tasting trips every vino lover should know
Save this roundup and start exploring castle cellars, riverside vineyards and local wine spots across Czechia, one sip at a time.
20 things to do in Prague this week – from wine harvest to street parties
Prague's autumn cultural season gets going this week with fashion, design, theater, street and harvest fests, and a month-long celebration of beer.
Nightlife inspections in Czechia uncover thousands of violations
Firefighters found blocked exits, faulty equipment and other safety violations at nightlife venues nationwide, with Prague recording the most.
Czech autumn festivals to mark on your calendar now
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From wine harvests and St. Martin’s goose to Signal, Prague Sounds, Designblok and autumn film festivals, here’s what to put on your fall calendar.
Czech startup puts a beer tap on a battery for forest drinking
A Czech family-run startup has launched a battery-powered beer tap designed to bring draft beer to places without access to electricity.
Czechia considers limits on alcohol, energy drinks, and CBD: How does Europe compare?
Czechia is considering new limits on alcohol, energy drinks and psychoactive substances. Here's what's changing, and how Europe compares.
Prague’s riverside concrete plant is slated to become a community farm
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A former concrete plant on Prague’s Rohan Island is set to close in 2028, opening the way for a proposed urban farm with community gardens.
Czechs have their own way of cooking. These 7 specialties prove it
One of Prague's most well-known executive chefs shares anecdotes on Czech dishes that rarely appear abroad, and why Czechia is a nation of soup lovers.
Why premium fast-food brands are betting on Prague
Burgermeister is the latest foreign restaurant chain to see the Czech capital as a launchpad for further growth.
Where to eat and drink in Prague now: August's tastiest openings and events
Pikola lands in Letná, a books-and-coffee spot opens in Malá Strana, Žižkov gets a Vietnamese brunch bar, and Korean BBQ arrives on Wenceslas Square.
Trdelník test finds big differences in hygiene, taste, and price across Czechia
The test found pastries that were too hot, too cold and sometimes surprisingly good, with prices ranging from CZK 79 to CZK 290.
