A hop through history: How a Prague football club got its kangaroo mascot
The most extended tour in Czech history led to a unique connection between the Czech lands and Australia almost 100 years ago.
Terezín Memorial marks Holocaust Remembrance Day
A candlelit procession passed through Terezín and to the site of the former WWII ghetto to remember victims of the Holocaust on the evening of January 27.
VIDEO: Hundreds of thousands line Prague streets to honor Czech hero
A black-and-white newsreel shows the scale and scope of the legacy of philosophy student Jan Palach who self-immolated on this day in 1969.
2024 Palach Week to examine the role of students in society
The annual week, named after the student who killed himself in protest in 1969, was one of the catalysts of the Velvet Revolution when first held in 1989.
Hundreds honor Charles University shooting victims with human chain in Prague
A memorial procession walked from the center of Prague to Jan Palach Square, joined by the dean of Charles University, in a show of unity amid the tragedy.
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Czechoslovak spy worked as lead editor for BBC World Service
A member of the Czechoslovak communist secret service hired Terézia Javorská in the mid-1980s – she then relayed sensitive information to Czechoslovakia.
New Year's Day in Czechia: Lentils on the table and the return of the president's speech
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As the country observes culinary customs and New Year's Day hikes, Jan. 1, 2024 also marks the return of another national tradition.
GALLERY: A retro Czechoslovak Christmas from festive food to winter fashion
January is the last chance to experience Kotva's Retro Museum, which is relocating in 2024, and is currently displaying holiday scenes with vintage vibes.
Thousands watch snowy re-creation of Napoleonic battle outside Brno
Despite the heavy snow, the annual re-creation of the 1805 Battle of Austerlitz (Slavkov) took place yesterday in Brno to much fanfare.
An 1800s feel: Prague Castle announces restoration of historic Golden Lane
The Castle Administration wants to restore the Golden Lane’s traditional feel, and to convert writer Franz Kafka’s former home into a bookstore.
REVIEW: Apple's new 'Pirate of Prague' podcast glamorizes a Czech fraudster
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From Boston to the Bahamas, with a swindling stint in 90s Prague in between, Viktor Kožený's story makes for stylish, if somewhat superficial, listening.
New Stage at Prague's National Theatre celebrates 40 years with Lego model
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The Czech brutalist landmark turns 40 years old this weekend, with visitors invited to help build a model of the building using 25,000 Legos.
Visit Praga from Prague: Why Warsaw needs to be your next city break
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Packed with history, culture, dining and nightlife options, the Polish capital is becoming increasingly attractive for travelers on a budget.
Post-communist Czechia: Living standards double, but not everyone feels the gain
Despite a marked rise in purchasing power and more competitiveness since 1989, a sizable chunk of the population does not see a rise in living standards.
Five who stood up to Nazis, Communists, and Russians honored in Prague
This year's recipients of the Memory of the Nation Awards included a Czech woman imprisoned by the Gestapo and a Ukrainian Orthodox priest.
American journalist discovers Czech communist plot to recruit him as a spy
Journalist and author Mark Baker talked to Expats.cz about the elaborate lengths the Czech State Security went to in order to make him one of their own.
Unlocking freedom: The symbolism of jingling keys during the Velvet Revolution
Although a simple gesture, the shaking of keys is now seen as an iconic part of Czechia’s 1989 revolution that ousted the communist regime.
