Health Ministry eyes sugar tax on soft drinks for mid-2025
The Czech health minister said the country needs to take action against high sugar intakes – but not all government parties are convinced.
In the Czech kitchen: Smaženka is a quick retro recipe you'll love
A staple of milk bars in socialist Czechoslovakia, learn how to make this egg-coated fried sourdrough bread, topped with zingy onions and pickles, at home.
Overtourism in Prague leads to hunger strike, proposed ban on stag-party costumes
A Prague councilor has proposed that ridiculous costumes must go; meanwhile a local has stopped eating in protest of noise on Dlouhá Street.
Costco calling: Czech trdelník, honey cakes land sweet deals in the US
Increased interest in two Czech-based companies' traditional treats will see Trdlokafe and Marlenka take a bite out of foreign markets.
REVIEW: Igniting culinary excitement in Prague's Masaryčka building
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Fuze, the newest in the Gare Restaurants’ portfolio, blends Belgian, Czech, and Asian with an expansive, eclectic interior befitting a Zaha Hadid building.
English-friendly portal reveals Czechia's hidden-gem hiking trails
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Supported by the Environment Ministry, the website and app show less-traveled routes and spots in Czechia, with the aim of combating 'overtourism.'
Monastery brews and castle views: Beer garden season gets underway in Prague
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The latest beer garden news for 2024, plus can't-miss festivals, a map of beer gardens by district, and all the dates for Prague's biggest beer events.
Pierogi, pork, and pancakes: Explore famous Polish cuisine in Warsaw
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A short trip to the Polish capital will immerse you in some of Poland’s finest and best-known dishes – with fine dining and street food options aplenty.
Wendy's and other large US chains set sights on Czech market
At a US embassy meeting this week, the large fast-food chain – along with the world's biggest hotel franchise firm – confirmed plans to expand to Czechia.
Czechia's Gen Z is turning down the pub for more cultural experiences
Just one in 10 members of Generation Z say that they go to the pub with friends weekly, a sharp contrast to their older counterparts.
Czech shops to close on all holidays? Ministry seeks extension of retail ban
While large Czech stores must currently only close on some holidays, the Labor Ministry has proposed extending the measure to all holidays.
In the Czech kitchen: A brief history of Prague Ham
Prague Ham was highly sought-after in the 1920s and 1930s; find out why and how it's made by butchers today and what to look for when you buy one.
Legendary Prague deli closes after more than 100 years of operation
Lahůdky Zlatý kříž, which had served up open-faced sandwiches at Prague's Jungmannovo náměstí since 1916, has officially closed.
Czechia falls out of Europe's top 10 safest countries
The country still outranks Austria, Germany, Poland, and Norway when it comes to perceived resident safety.
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Bring, borrow, or buy: Prague espresso bar ditches disposable paper cups
Prague café EMA is switching to a more sustainable way of serving up it's patrons' daily caffeine fix.
In the Czech kitchen: Mouthwatering Easter roasts to pair with classic stuffing
What's the classic Czech Easter meal? Whether chicken, rabbit, lamb, or schnitzel, the traditional herb-flecked stuffing is non-negotiable.
