VIDEO: Czech president surprises Ryanair passengers on flight to London
The video shows Petr Pavel boarding the plane like any other passenger; no priority boarding or special treatment.
Where to take visitors? Readers reveal their favorite Czech tourist spots
Our readers name places where history, architecture, and nature collide: perfect for curious locals and visitors alike.
Czechia’s autumn holidays: Shopping changes, free museums, and rare open houses
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Three national holidays in three months bring store closures on some days but not others—here’s what stays open and when.
Smartwings adds seven new European destinations from Prague this autumn
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The new destinations offer southern European warmth and large EU capitals, while Czechia's largest carrier also plans to ramp up existing flights.
Czech news in brief for September 23: Tuesday's top headlines
Pavel backs Czech munitions aid to Ukraine, moose Emil relocated back to Czechia, and foreign tourists spend CZK 7.5bn in Czechia.
Step into your own Dan Brown adventure with a stay at Four Seasons Prague
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From a signed book to a private tour of city landmarks, the hotel at the novel's heart invites guests to experience Dan Brown’s Prague in real life.
Prague to ban all shared e-scooters from January over safety concerns
E-bikes will be spared, but from 2026 authorities will have the authority to remove scooters parked in central Prague.
Prague decides: Landmark Výton Bridge to be repaired, ending decade-long debate
The 19th-century railway bridge has been at the center of a heated debate between preservationists and city architects for ten years.
Prague’s newest bridge could be busier than Charles, and is built for locals
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The long-awaited, record-expensive bridge will connect Prague 4 with 5, slashing journey times and giving the capital a new cultural landmark.
Czech news in brief for September 15: Monday's top headlines
Czech crown jewels on display, weather to warm after mid-week chill, mortgage volumes decline sharply, and Charter 77 signatory dies.
Czechia sends special ops unit to Poland in wake of Russian drone incursion
Czech helicopters and troops are deploying to Poland amid NATO tensions after repeated Russian drone incursions over Eastern Europe.
Prague police hunt youth after metro joyride causes mass disruption
Authorities have now released a video clearly showing the boy's face; they are also searching for two other accomplices.
Fuel prices swing wildly across Czechia: 5 ways you can save money at the pump
Regional price differences mean that you could routinely save yourself tens or hundreds of crowns using some simple, smart tips.
ESTA fee doubles for travelers from Czechia this month—here’s how to avoid it
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The US ESTA fee rises from USD 21 to USD 40 this month. Czech travelers can still lock in the lower rate by applying early and avoiding extra costs.
From cocktails to city walks: Prague gets ready for a Langdon-inspired tourism boom
Hundreds queued to buy Dan Brown’s latest Prague-set thriller Tuesday. Will the bestselling author do for the Czech capital what he did for Paris and Rome?
First-ever Kingdom Come: Deliverance festival draws 2,500 fans to Kutná Hora
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The inaugural Kingdom Come: Deliverance fan festival in Malešov attracted 2,500 visitors, combining gaming and medieval-themed events.
Traffic, tram disruptions to hit central Prague Saturday for international race
Parts of the city center, including Wenceslas Square and Na Příkopě, will be closed off for hours, with over five tram lines also interrupted.
