Prague uncovered: Palác Lucerna quietly celebrates a century as a cultural hub
Former president Václav Havel’s grandfather had a vision of an Art Nouveau showcase near Wenceslas Square.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 11, 2021
More anti-lockdown protests in Prague, travel rules from France and Ireland changing, and bird watching becoming a popular lockdown pastime.
Old Town Square’s Christmas tree will live on as furniture for a retirement home
Wood from Prague’s main holiday tree will be turned into tables and benches by a vocational school.
New Lego flowers for grownups brighten up lockdown in Czech Republic
The company, which has a factory in the Czech Republic, has seen a rise in sales; sadly one Prague-based brick attraction has closed due to COVID.
Prague’s tram tracks to become greener to help the environment
A project will find several mixes of Czech plants that can withstand extreme conditions.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 16, 2020
Free antigen tests begin, direct flights on FlyDubai to Dubai return next week, and museums with foreign artifacts get an exemption from restrictions
Slow Christmas events ask people to give more and buy less this holiday season
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Greenpeace Czech Republic tell us how you can help save the oceans by slowing down holiday spending and overconsumption.
Stay warm and shop local: Winter style from Czech designers
From facemasks to loungewear and snuggly sweaters, support Czech designers this holiday season by buying Czech-made pieces
Secret bubble hotel offers a view of the night sky away from Prague’s lights
The location of the heated one-room transparent bubble is a secret to protect guests’ privacy
On the hunt for that perfect Christmas tree? Here are some tips
From traditional cut trees, to renting a live tree, there are more choices than ever this year.
Fashion giant Gap opens first Czech stores in Prague, Ostrava
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The San Francisco-based company quietly launched on the Czech market over the weekend.
Fun things to do in Prague, Dec 3–6: St. Nicholas fun, Náplavka reopens, winter-garden glamping
Today sees the reopening of museums, shops, and restaurants; here's what you can and can't do.
The 12 best foreigner-friendly hair salons in Prague as hand-picked by locals
We asked our readers to name the Czech capital's best salon experience based on customer service and English-friendliness
Handling of pandemic has changed how Czechs feel about the EU
An October survey asked questions ranging from EU policy, to the protection of the environment – and reveled some interesting facts.
Homeless in the time of Corona: How the pandemic impacts those living on the streets of Prague
We are told to stay at home and avoid unnecessary travel, but what if you don't have a home?
Oh Deer! Gun taken by deer in Český Krumlov hunting incident
The weapon has yet to be recovered after the rifle got caught on its antlers.
Pet salons, allowed to reopen, face a barrage of customers
You still can't get your hair cut at a salon, but your pet can.
