Prague scraps taxi fare caps, reviving fears of notorious tourist scams
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Metered taxis no longer face city price limits. A deputy mayor wants the change reversed, while tourism representatives warn of costly rides.
Czech municipal elections 2026: Who were the weekend’s big winners?
STAN takes Prague, ANO wins six regional capitals, and five senators secure seats outright. Another 22 Senate races go to runoffs Oct. 16–17.
First minute travel: Czech agencies are already selling summer 2027 trips
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Early bookings are up 10 percent as Czech travelers seek lower prices, wider hotel choices and protection against rising travel costs.
Choosing a university in Czechia? Here are 5 places to explore your options
Learn degree programs, admissions, and campus life at upcoming Open Days for international and local applicants in Prague and beyond.
Direct Prague–Hanoi flights launch, bringing Vietnam closer to Czech families
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Vietjet’s twice-weekly service includes an Almaty stop and adds a new travel option for Czechia’s nearly 70,000 Vietnamese citizens.
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Prague’s glowing Beacon installation gets an extended stay through October
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Lee Broom’s sculpture outside the Rudolfinum will remain beyond Designblok, giving visitors more time to see its 292 recycled-glass segments.
Runner jumps into Vltava river after police car plunges from Prague bridge
Two officers and a passerby were treated for hypothermia after Saturday’s crash on Hlávkův most. Police are investigating the cause.
Britain mulls reversing Brexit: What would it mean for UK expats in Czechia?
Britain’s Prime Minister has opened the door to a debate on undoing Brexit, so how would it affect the lives of Brits in Czechia?
Prague 4 to end free overnight parking as zone changes begin Oct. 15
Changes will start in Podolí and Nusle and continue through spring 2027. Some mixed parking zones will become primarily resident spaces.
K-pop, matcha and DJ workshops come together at this pop culture event in Prague
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From your feed to your weekend plans, Westfield Days brings a weekend of music, football challenges, creative experiences, beauty sessions and discounts.
How AI is changing work for proofreaders, translators and English teachers in Czechia
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The advent of AI has shown a dramatic change in the workload for translators, proofreaders and teachers – with a key effect on Prague's expat community.
WATCH: Prague grows through 2,000 years of history in a new 3D timelapse
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A Blender animation traces Prague’s transformation from ancient settlements to today, bringing landmarks, battles, and floods to life.
Prague Zoo celebrates historic first with rare baby parrot
Prague Zoo has successfully bred an orange-breasted lorikeet for the first time in Czechia, marking a rare achievement for the European zoo community.
Living alone vs. as a couple: What it costs to live in Prague by household
From rent and groceries to nights out and holidays, we calculate how Prague living costs change when two incomes become one household.
Prague begins planning permanent memorial to Charles University victims
Bereaved families and survivors will help shape plans for a memorial in Jan Palach Square, alongside preparations to redesign the public space.
AI cameras and late-night alcohol bans: What's being proposed for Prague?
Ahead of Prague's municipal elections, mayoral candidates are debating AI surveillance, late-night alcohol sales, and policing in the capital.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for October 9–11
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An annual design fair, an iconic English-friendly Czech theater play and the best of European film festivals come to Prague this weekend.
