Milada Horáková and other victims of communism remembered across Czechia today
The politician and freedom fighter was executed in Prague 73 years ago along with three other people following a communist show trial.
News in brief for June 27: Petr Pavel – 'I regret ignorance during communist period'
Over 20 percent of employees plan pay-rise request, large military donations from Czechia to Ukraine, and other headlines to keep you up to speed.
New National Museum exhibit sheds light on the shadowy 1950s
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Objects from the museum's archives inform people about the impact of the show trials and Communist crimes on society as a whole.
Lobeč Steam-Powered Brewery wins European Heritage Award
The Czech village brewery, whose history goes back to the 1500s, fell into ruins at the end of the 20th century.
Historian highlights shift in Czech mindset on World Refugee Day
Historian Michal Frankl from the Masaryk Institute spoke about refugee waves in Czech history.
Prague's solstice spectacle: Witness a centuries-old astronomical show at Charles Bridge
If you stand on the Old Town side of Charles Bridge this Wednesday, you can see the sun set over the altar of St. Vitus' Cathedral.
Prague street named after Soviet marshal will be renamed in October
City councilors just approved Koněvova Street's renaming to Hartigova Street – thousands of people will need to change their documents as a result.
Czech National Museum celebrates landmark anniversaries
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The museum was established 205 years ago and historian František Palacký was born 225 years ago.
News in brief for June 13: Czech Senate honors tennis great Navrátilová with medal
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Scientists unearth political prisoners' burial site at Prague prison
Bone fragments and ashes from executed prisoners seems to have been mixed into the soil at Pankrác Prison in the 1960s.
Czech-born playwright Tom Stoppard wins record fifth Tony for epic look at a Jewish family
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Stoppard's latest play Leopoldstadt looks at over half a century in a Vienna ghetto, from 1899 to 1955.
News in brief for June 10: Muchová to compete for first Grand Slam title today
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Saturday, June 10, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
WEEKLY QUIZ: Test your knowledge of Czechoslovak World War II history
How well do you know key World War II events that affected Bohemia and Moravia, some of which are commemorated this month?
Lidice memorial open day pays tribute to devastating chapter of Czech history
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President Petr Pavel and other dignitaries are expected to attend the public memorial service. Here's how to visit.
Žižkov street named after Soviet marshal could soon be renamed
Prague City Council will debate the change, which would require hundreds of residents and business owners to change their IDs.
Vandal defaces Prague mural honoring Operation Anthropoid
The Prague 8 Town Hall has filed a criminal complaint against the unknown vandal, who has damaged the mural for the third time.
Did you wear a 'rifle'? New exhibit looks back at jeans in 1980s Czechoslovakia
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While the Levi's jeans brand stands for jeans worldwide, in Czechoslovakia another name became synonymous with denim.
