Get paid to go to the doctor? Czechia proposes CZK 1,500 checkup rewards
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People aged 45 to 65 could receive an automatic payment for completing preventive care, but the proposed Czech scheme would not begin before 2028.
Czech municipal elections 2026: Who can vote and how ballots work
Czech and eligible EU citizens will choose their local representatives in October. Here’s how to register, vote and complete the ballot.
Neglected Prague transport hub Nádraží Holešovice set for major transformation
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A neglected area around one of Prague's major transport hubs is set to become a new district with housing, shops and easier connections.
Prague's Petřín funicular is back today, but one stop has a new rule
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Prague’s hillside railway reopens this morning with panoramic cars. Riders heading down from Nebozízek will need to go up first.
Havel’s widow gives Prague public library rights to his name
Dagmar Havlová says Prague’s Municipal Library can make the former president’s work accessible to the public after a dispute with the library.
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Digital tipping is spreading in Czechia: How much should you leave?
As Czech payments go digital, long-standing methods of leaving tips are changing.
18 things to do in Prague this week, from Pussycat Dolls to Art Week
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Pop nostalgia, James Bond classics, cutting-edge art and after-dark science fill Prague's final full week of September.
Czech weather turns chilly before possible warm spell this weekend
Rain, wind and frosty mornings are forecast across Czechia this week, but sunshine and afternoons as warm as 25 degrees could return by the weekend.
Czech salaries are rising, but these workers are pulling ahead in 2026
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Wages in Czechia are typically rising 4–6 percent this year, but employers increasingly favor experienced workers with tech and data skills.
Around 1,000 Russians cast ballots in Prague as protesters denounce war
About 1,000 Russians voted in parliamentary elections at the Russian Embassy in Prague, while anti-war demonstrators gathered outside.
Czech cinema spotlight: Prague plays Berlin in new Disney+ vampire series
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The German-language series City of Blood, which shot in Prague and other locations across Czechia in 2024, is now streaming on Disney+
Czechia stuns USA in Prague comeback to reach 2026 Davis Cup Finals
Jakub Menšík upset world No. 4 Ben Shelton before Jiří Lehečka sealed a dramatic 3–2 Czech victory over the USA in Prague.
Best tram drivers in Europe: Prague takes top honors at 2026 championships
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Prague has won the 2026 European TramDriver Championship after its two-person team mastered everything from precision stops to tram bowling.
Telč honors noblewoman who helped revive city after Thirty Years' War
A new memorial in Telč honors Countess Františka Slavatová, who helped transform the UNESCO-listed town following the Thirty Years' War.
PHOTOS: How Prague's Metro D will change the face of Náměstí Míru
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New visualizations reveal how Metro D will reshape Náměstí Míru, with new entrances on three major streets and a connection to Line A.
Want to help clean up Prague? Here's how to join a volunteer event this weekend
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Dozens of volunteer cleanups are taking place across Prague this weekend. Here's how to find one near you and what to expect when you arrive.
Trivial pursuits build valuable community at Prague's quiz nights
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Trivia nights are more popular than ever in Prague, and the main prize may be new friendships.
