EXPLAINED: Why Czechia's euro adoption uproar is dividing the government
On Monday afternoon, Czechia's EU affairs minister went rogue, breaking from coalition ranks and appointing an adviser for euro adoption.
Prague leads EU in public transport use, but cars still dominate city's streets
According to a recent EU study, 71 percent of Prague residents use public transport, a marked increase of 13 percent since 2019.
Happy birthday, Šiška! Prague Zoo's baby pangolin turns one
The first pangolin born in Europe turned one year old on February 2, and Prague Zoo is celebrating with a weekend dedicated to young Šiška.
FIRST PERSON: From Prague to Vietnam, an expat’s sobriety journey
Prague-based culinary entrepreneur Mariko Amekodommo on giving up alcohol in the beer capital of the world.
Prague's farmers' markets are reopening for the 2024 season this weekend
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Náplavka is celebrating 15 years with Saturday's reopening; read more about dates, times, and the seasonal line up for several other Prague markets.
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The 10 best things to do in Prague this weekend: Feb. 2–4, 2024
Trade in an old mobile phone for admission to the zoo, visit the National Gallery for free, and see the premiere of a highly anticipated biopic.
REVIEW: A Michelin chef's new venture dials up a relaxed menu and historic vibe
Tucked in a 15th-century house directly across from the Astronomical Clock, 420 – named for Czechia's phone code – does Czech cuisine different.
Online secondary-school applications launch this week: Here's what you need to know
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Unlike in 2023, applicants can apply to three schools rather than two, and can – for the first time – complete the entire process electronically.
HHC vs. CBD: What you should know about Czechia's legal semi-synthetic cannabis
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After 'several' children required emergency help following an overdose of the cannabinoid, debate has flared on whether Czechia should regulate the drug.
Prague's most iconic department store is closing its doors on Feb. 1
The brutalist communist-era Kotva building will be reconstructed and renovated, opening again to the public in 2027.
New Prague development honors historic Czechoslovak ice hockey players
Prague 5's Nová Waltrovka development features streets named after members of the Czech national hockey team who were imprisoned by the communist regime.
The 10 best things to do in Prague this weekend: Jan. 26–28, 2024
Catch an English-friendly screening of a Miyazaki masterpiece, hit a sparkly celebration for Swifties, and pay homage to India and Australia.
Greener and better: Three-year project to revitalize Jiřího z Poděbrad square begins
The City of Prague aims to plant about 150 new trees, renovate the current fountain, reconstruct the square's paths, and improve the children's playground.
TELL US: What are your views on bilingual education in Czechia?
Are you the parent of a child in Czechia that attends a bilingual school, or are you thinking of enrolling your child in one? We'd like your thoughts.
VAT drops, but not all foods in Czechia have become cheaper – why?
A study comparing four major retail chains in Czechia has found that, since a change in the country's VAT system, prices have generally declined.
Less bureaucracy, more foreign talent: Could these reforms save the Czech economy?
To counter Czechia's faltering economy, the NERV advisory body has revealed 37 recommended changes to the labor market, public administration, and more.
Construction on Prague's Wenceslas Square tram line to begin this spring
The long-awaited return of trams to the central Prague square has taken a step closer to becoming a reality with the signing of a new contract.
