When Prague feels too loud, this lesser-known spa town deserves a closer look
Pack your swimsuit, hiking boots and workcation gear. This Czech spa escape is hiding in plain sight near the Polish border.
Czech highway vignette prices set to freeze as 24-hour pass wins backing
MPs have backed fixed highway vignette prices and a one-day pass lasting a full 24 hours, but the bill must still clear the Senate.
Could an American base in Poland make Czechia safer? Expert explains
A permanent U.S. base across Czechia’s northern border could strengthen NATO’s defenses, but no agreement has been announced.
Neglected Prague transport hub Nádraží Holešovice set for major transformation
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
Prague’s hillside railway reopens this morning with panoramic cars. Riders heading down from Nebozízek will need to go up first.
Fico hits back at Czech president: 'As a former NATO general, he'd like to fight'
Slovak PM Robert Fico has hit back at Petr Pavel after the Czech president criticized his comments questioning NATO's collective defense commitments.
Czech tourist dies in Norway boat accident, three others missing
One Czech has died and three remain missing after a fishing boat accident off Norway, with police saying survival is unlikely.
Best tram drivers in Europe: Prague takes top honors at 2026 championships
Prague has won the 2026 European TramDriver Championship after its two-person team mastered everything from precision stops to tram bowling.
PHOTOS: How Prague's Metro D will change the face of Náměstí Míru
New visualizations reveal how Metro D will reshape Náměstí Míru, with new entrances on three major streets and a connection to Line A.
10 dreamy stays for your next holiday break in Czechia
This autumn, the country's public holidays offer the perfect excuse for a family-friendly vacation or a few nights somewhere special in Prague and beyond.
Czech Gripen fighters scrambled to Poland amid Russian drone attacks
Czech fighter jets were deployed to monitor NATO airspace near Poland's eastern border as Russian drones struck targets just kilometers away in Ukraine.
How to survive Czech public transport: Words and phrases to know
Learn the essential Czech words and phrases you’ll see and hear while traveling by tram, bus, metro or train.
Prague stag weekends are changing. Here’s how to plan a better one
Czechia’s capital still works for bachelor parties, even as it evolves. Here’s how to make yours memorable, with help from an expert party planner.
Exotic mosquito diseases are moving closer to Czechia: How to stay safe
More than 110 Czechs have contracted mosquito-borne diseases this year as health officials warn that tropical infections are spreading through Europe.
Austria extends border controls with Czechia: What travelers need to know
Austria will keep controls on its border with Czechia for another six months, though officials say travelers should face minimal disruption.
Can you make the next metro? Prague rolls out smarter countdown screens
Prague is upgrading digital screens at metro entrances to make it easier to see whether you have enough time to catch the next train.
Back on track: Prague's Petřín funicular to reopen after two years on Sept. 22
Prague's Petřín funicular will carry passengers again from Sept. 22 with new glass-covered cars, higher capacity and a CZK 100 single-ride fare.





