This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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The top Czech films of 2025, as voted by local critics, screen with English subtitles at Prague's Edison Filmhub ahead of the Czech Film Critics Awards.
Czech alcohol prices among lowest in EU, but country is curbing consumption
Dry February begins today, while low prices keep alcohol accessible in Czechia; that could change with higher taxes and weaker spirits.
Prague's 'historic' cars in the hot seat: All inspected vehicles failed 2025 checks
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City inspections last year revealed widespread legal violations among historic-looking vehicles offering sightseeing tours.
Czechs among EU’s least gloomy, but most feel country is on wrong track
A new Politico survey shows Europeans are increasingly pessimistic; Czechs remain relatively upbeat, yet critical of their government’s direction.
Aussies and Kiwis in Prague unite for a Down Under celebration this weekend
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CANZA kicks off 2026 with a joint Australia Day and Waitangi Day party, celebrating the nations' long-running friendship.
From blackmail to mass protest: A complete guide to Czechia's political meltdown
Your guide to this week's political chaos: threatening messages, police complaints, toxic appointments, and the mass protest planned for Prague Sunday.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for Jan. 30 to Feb. 1
Prague's final January weekend delivers: '90s architecture at CAMP, Náplavka market season opener, Moravian smoked meat invasion, and Earl Sweatshirt.
Czech news in brief for January 30: Friday's top morning headlines
Media groups protest journalist selection policy, fire at Prague dorms forces mass evacuation, IKEA to ban pets in Czech stores from February
Winter art in Prague: 25 must-see exhibits from painting to photography
The '90s are back in a new exhibit devoted to architecture of the era, mixed media takes on headline news, plus digital Indian artistry in Prague.
The ’90s are back: Prague’s most bizarre decade of architecture now on display
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Now at CAMP, photographs, artifacts, and projections showcase the social and architectural landscape of 1990s Prague.
Prague is now the region’s most expensive city—does it still pay to stay?
Rents and groceries are rising faster than wages, pushing Prague past its regional peers and forcing residents to rethink whether it still delivers value.
5 hot-ticket acts to catch in Prague this winter from concerts to comedy
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A lineup of international comedy acts, emerging jazz, and R&B artists brings fresh energy to Prague’s winter entertainment scene.
Czech news in brief for January 28: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Mass protest planned to support President Pavel, Prague launches vote for new bridge name, and heavy snowfall is on the way to Czechia.
What is considered a ‘good’ salary for Czechia in 2026?
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With the country’s cost of living edging higher, people nationwide need to earn more to feel comfortable: but how much is enough?
Prague’s ‘European Quarter’ to transform old warehouse site into 2,200 homes
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The development replaces old warehouses in Prague 6 with flats that could help ease the housing crunch, but no construction time line has been given.
Why Nové Město remains a strong choice for property buyers
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Set within a renovated First Republic building, one real estate project proves that Central Prague still works for long-term living and ownership.
Czech budget freezes defense spending, boosts transport and families
The government is keeping defense at 2 percent of GDP, meeting NATO commitments but adding no extra, focusing instead on transport and family programs.
