Czech news in brief for May 17: Sunday's top morning headlines
WWII victims remembered in Terezín, Czech hockey team loses to Slovenia in World Cup, and more weekend headlines.
Life with pets in Czechia: 5 useful services for expats
From English-speaking vets and insurance to grooming and dog sitting, these options help expats care for their furry friends in Prague and beyond.
Czechia gets new direct link to US with launch of Prague-Philadelphia flights
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American Airlines will resume daily seasonal flights between Prague and Philadelphia from May, restoring a key transatlantic link disrupted since 2019.
The world comes to Malá Strana: Prague Fringe Festival marks 25 years
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The festival that made Prague feel like home for English-speaking audiences is back. One week, dozens of shows – jump in at the deep end.
Eurovision 2026: Where to watch – or boycott – the final in Prague
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We've rounded up the best of Eurovision in Prague this year, from full-throated watch parties to deliberate anti-Eurovision events.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for May 15–17
Take advantage of free art citywide, head to an Asian street food fest, and watch Nusle's courtyards come alive with circus shows.
Vyšehrad in 2026: Why Prague’s ‘second castle’ is worth revisiting
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Alongside fencing and blacksmithing, Prague’s historic Vyšehrad opens it season of underground tours and fortress-side beer.
Big Tech vs. the EU in Czechia: Digital rights are changing. Do you know yours?
This week the EU doubled down on Meta and TikTok's addictive design. Here's what that means for your feed, your data, and your kids.
Need more room? 6 things expats in Prague should always put into storage
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If you're after extra space but don't want to giving up the things you love, one company's easy, flexible options are here to help.
EXPLAINED: What was the Sudetenland and why can’t Czechia escape its legacy?
The upcoming Sudeten German congress in Brno is viewed by supporters as reconciliation, while critics say it reopens a painful chapter in Czech history.
Czech inflation hits six-month high: Here's what's actually driving prices up
Official inflation hit 2.5 percent in April. But potatoes are down 30 percent and butter down 25. Here's what's actually driving prices up.
30+ English-friendly things to do in Prague this week
This week's calendar runs from May 11 through May 15, with the opening of book fairs, music festivals, volunteering opportunities and more.
A taste of Asia arrives in Prague – no passport or plane ticket required
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Asian Days turns Metropole Zličín into a sensory mix of food, performances, and hands-on cultural experiences.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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Adam Scott is a haunted writer who confronts the supernatural and the criminal in Hokum, the latest feature from Irish filmmaker Damian McCarthy.
Prague's Florenc bus station to get new temporary look amid lengthy renovation
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Prague’s Florenc bus station will gain a new modular terminal under a winning design that blends transit needs with future urban redevelopment.
Tower of light: Prague landmark beams into night sky to mark end of WWII
The Žižkov Television Tower is projecting a blue laser into Prague skies this weekend to commemorate Victory Day, the end of WWII in Europe.
Where to eat and drink in Prague now: May's tastiest openings and events
Vršovice cafés, Neapolitan pizza, healthy bowls, a rooftop reopening, Cocktail Week, and wine at the castle – May's Prague food scene has plenty going on.
