Prague’s new rave scene trades ecstasy for espresso and early starts
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The city's most exciting nights out are happening at 11 a.m. in coffee shops, in fitness studios, and aboard private trains to converted mills.
Czech news in brief for April 22: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Czech students take to the streets, Nobel laureate comes to Prague, and Petřín funicular finally gets its new cable cars.
'Green blood will flow': Inside Czechia’s escalating climate clash
On Earth Day, we take a look at the upheaval now unfolding in Czech environmental and climate policy.
Dancing House at 30: Go behind the scenes of Prague’s most photographed building
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Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić's iconic building faced controversy when it was built in 1996; a new exhibit lets visitors learn more.
Where to eat in Letná and Holešovice: Prague’s coolest food neighborhoods
Your local guide to market bites, butcher counters, bakeries, and laid-back restaurants shaping Prague 7’s evolving food scene.
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Old vs. new apartments in Czechia (2026): Where is housing still affordable?
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Older apartments are no longer clearly cheaper, while new builds remain expensive and limited. In 2026, affordability is tightening across both segments.
Having a baby in Czechia: New rights and benefits for parents explained
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New rights, a landmark legal ruling, and a delayed welfare reform; here is what expectant and new parents in Czechia need to know in 2026.
Avoid the ‘foreigner tax’ on Prague home repairs with this service
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A new expat-friendly web platform connects users with local professionals who can diagnose and fix issues at home, without any hidden markups.
Get out there! Your weekly calendar for Prague and Czechia│April 20–24
English-friendly events, workshops, talks, tables, and more for the international community in Prague this week.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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Hungarian director György Pálfi explores Europe's migrant crisis through the eyes of a chicken in Hen, now playing with English subtitles in Prague.
Czech diacritics and iPhone passwords: Don't get locked out in new update
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Apple has removed the standalone háček from its iPhone keyboard in a new iOS update, leaving at least one user locked out of their device.
Write of return: 15 years after Klaus stole a pen in Chile, Pavel replaces it
Czech President Petr Pavel left his pen behind in Chile during his recent visit, echoing the viral 2011 incident that once made global headlines.
Dvorecký Bridge opening brings Prague tram and bus reshuffle: Here's what's changing
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From Saturday, the opening of the Prague's newest bridge triggers a massive realignment of tram and bus routes; it's not the only area with changes.
Czech news in brief for April 17: Friday's top morning headlines
Czechia offers help to secure Strait of Hormuz, Prague opens Dvorecký Bridge today, and Czechia names its historic town of the year.
Your 2026 guide to breakfast and brunch spots in Prague and beyond
Morning meals in Czechia have expanded well beyond the basics. Here's our roundup of quick pastries, leisurely brunch spots, and everything in between.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for April 17–19
Get out to a craft beer fest, a Sherlock Holmes play, art-house film fest, and ride vintage trams through the city.
Open House Prague returns with 100 rarely accessible spaces open to the public
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On May 23-24, urban architecture lovers can see, for free, typically closed buildings from palaces to factories. Here's what's on offer.
