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One of the landmarks of Prague’s Vinohrady district is the beautiful neo-renaissance Water Tower. Prague City Hall has now announced plans to transform the listed technical monument, which no longer serves its purpose, into a state-of-the-art...

Join us on a trip to the Ústí nad Labem Region with its Ore Mountains, the Elbe waterway and the sandstone rocks of Bohemian Switzerland. See more here. Author: Vít Pohanka

The number of tourists in the Czech Republic increased year-on-year in the second quarter, according to data published by the Czech Statistical Office. See more here. Author: Daniela Lazarová

With temperatures in the 30s people are looking for reservoirs, ponds, and pools in their vicinity to cool off. Czechia may not have a sea, but the countryside is dotted with lakes and even in Prague there are picturesque natural pools...

As the summer sun heats up Prague, there’s a tranquil oasis waiting to be discovered on an island in the Vltava River: river surfing. You may be forgiven for associating surfing almost exclusively with the Pacific shores of California and...

On August 2, 1924, Czechoslovak Radio (then broadcasting under the name Radiojournal) attempted its first live sports report of a highly anticipated boxing match between Harry Knight (Rocky) representing the US and František Růžička (Frank...

The 14th Prague Pride Festival has kicked off, featuring 213 events spanning a wide range of genres across ten official venues and numerous other locations throughout the Czech capital. The festival’s slogan for this year is “Family is...

This edition of Sunday music is dedicated to Czech singer songwriter, composer and poet Oldřich Janota, who died last Saturday at the age of 74. The Plzeň-born artist was known for incorporating minimalist and experimental techniques into folk...

In response to a recently foiled plot targeting the Rainbow Pride march in Slovakia, police have ramped up security for this week’s Prague Pride Festival. The Interior Ministry has deployed riot police, anti-conflict teams, and additional...

According to the latest Deloitte Property Index, Czechia ranks as the second-most expensive country in Europe to buy property when adjusting for salaries. The situation is equally dire for renters, with rent prices nearly doubling between 2005...

What We Should Have Said But Didn’t is the title of a new installation by Ester Geislerová, an artist who is perhaps better known as an actress. The exhibition, at Kunsthalle Praha, explores relationships via a series of related videos. Ester...

Every year, divers from all over the world gather in the granite quarry in the village of Hřiměždice, near the central Bohemian town of Příbram, to take part in the annual cliff jumping festival. The jumps from a height exceeding 20 metres are...

Czechia’s outdated system of construction permits has long been a thorn in the side of developers and building companies. Now efforts to digitize it are threatening the stability of the government. Czech Deputy Prime Minister Ivan Bartoš...

The bramborák, or potato pancake, is a blend of Jewish and Germanic cuisine, drawing on elements of each to appeal to Czech tastes. It can be eaten on its own as a quick snack or a delicious side for stew. And they are super easy to make! Here...

In cooperation with the city of Almere and the Rijksvastgoedbedrijf, MVRDV present the development strategy for Almere Oosterwold.

How a mission to introduce the world to Bosnia-Herzegovina changed the course of Alphonse Mucha’s life.

We are pleased to present the forty-seventh instalment of our newsletter, which brings you interesting facts from the world of competition law for the period from April to June 2024. Regular readers will know that this is a purely subjective...

The reform of the review of public contracts is intended to speed up and make the decision-making of disputes between contracting authorities and those interested in public contracts faster and more efficient, which today takes place in up to...

The five most important archaeological areas of Prague Castle, which are inaccessible to the vast majority of the public, will be guided by a new mobile application called Prague Castle Archeology.

On the occasion of the 203rd Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Peru and the 102nd year of diplomatic relations between the Czech Republic and the Republic of Peru. Ambassador of the Republic of Peru H.E. Mr. Nestor Francisco...

The Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova H.E Mr. Alexandru Codreanu and his spouse Svetlana Codreanu who was one of the piler of the DSA, hosted the beautiful garden of the Embassy farewell reception.

MOBI IS SWINGING ON A ROPE, GAIA IS STARTING TO CLIMB, AND HARAPAN WILL BE THREE MONTHS Great ape hat trick – that’s how you could describe the trio of the most outstanding cubs born this year at the Prague Zoo. Both the small...

The city of Paris spent huge amounts of money ahead of the Olympics to make the River Seine safe for swimming. Unlike the French capital, Prague already has several public bathing spots along the Vltava. Does that mean that swimming in Prague...

Trees do not only improve air quality by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They can also significantly reduce noise levels by absorbing and refracting sound waves. Scientists from Brno are currently investigating how trees could be...

A Kantar agency survey for Czech Television found that only 17 percent of Czechs were satisfied with the state of Czech politics. Since the survey was published, austerity policies aimed at tackling the public deficit have added to the general...

A recent analysis by the Czech Statistical Office revealed that children raised in low-income families often remain in the poorer segments of the population as adults. Over a third of individuals who experienced financial hardship during...

Countess Diana Phipps Sternberg, a renowned interior designer, philanthropist, and member of the old Czech nobility, passed away in Vienna on July 31, 2024, at the age of 88. Born in 1936, Diana’s life journey took her to various corners...

Since the beginning of the year, when applications are handled exclusively by the Office of the President of the Republic, over 700 have arrived at the Castle. Now the President of the Republic has decided to grant four applicants. The...

The Olympic Festival at Lake Most in the north of Czechia runs throughout the Paris Games. Visitors can try out various sports or enjoy a colourful accompanying programme, as well as supporting Czech athletes at the Olympics on two big screens...

The Goodwill Run charity race will be run for the sixth time in September, the balance of which so far is more than gratifying. Over two and a half thousand young and adult competitors took part in the previous five years, who contributed...

Summer holidays in Czechia are firmly associated with one of the most favourite Czech pastimes – mushroom picking. And although the weather might not seem like it, conditions for mushroom hunting are quite good at the moment. At least according...

The South Bohemia Region will launch an online medical emergency service for both children and adults that will be available 24 hours a day, starting on August 1, the governor’s office announced on its website. South Bohemia is the first region...

The “kulajda” is a rich, creamy, sour-sweet soup perfect for cold weather. Many families have their own recipe for this Czech specialty and you can order it both in pubs and classy restaurants. Watch our video to find out how it is...

Rocker Michael Kocáb, who turned 70 on Sunday, is known as front man of Pražský výběr but also oversaw the departure of Soviet troops from Czechoslovakia. Prague-born Michael Kocáb founded Pražský výběr (Prague Selection) in 1976. See more here.

Ten years ago, Czech mountaineer Radek Jaroš successfully climbed the world’s second-highest mountain, K2, and thus completed the ascent of all 14 of the globe’s “eight-thousanders”. He was the first Czech to achieve this feat, and only...

Czechia consistently lags behind in terms of English proficiency compared to the majority of its European neighbours. Education Minister Mikuláš Bek thinks the key to improving results is starting to teach English earlier, and is proposing that...

Starting on August 1, people interested in sharing electricity can register with the Electroenergetic Data Center (EDC) in Czechia, marking the beginning of community energy in this country. The EDC system allows for the registration and...

The anonymous writer behind the Czech Please social media accounts has been reviewing restaurants in Prague for over a decade and a half. Also going by the pen name Brewsta, Czech Please has built up a large and dedicated following as one of...

The Czech House in Paris’s La Villette, which will serve as the country’s public hub for the Olympic Games, was officially inaugurated on Friday afternoon by snowboard cross champion Eva Adamczyk. Just before the opening ceremony, I spoke with...

Burčák, which is partially fermented young wine, should go on sale in Czechia relatively early this year, the Czech News Agency reported on Monday. One winemaker, Miloslav Machuča from Úvaly near Valtice in the Břeclav region, said that he had...

The internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Jiří Bubeníček is currently conducting ballet master classes in Český Krumlov as part of an international music festival. These workshops not only culminate in a final concert where the...

The global security situation is extremely serious and also has impact on Czechia, the head of the Czech Counter Intelligence Service (BIS) Michal Koudelka said on Sunday on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of its establishment. In an...

Professional rock climber Adam Ondra, who arrived in Paris on Thursday, is set to compete in his second Olympic Games. In Tokyo three years ago, when climbing was included in the Olympic program for the first time, the Czech finished sixth in...

On the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco H.E. Ms. Hanane SAADI hosted a reception at the beautiful garden of the residence.

Two female bison from the Prague Zoo, two-year-old Prya, and six-year-old Oman, are awaiting transport to Azerbaijan. In the Shahdag National Park, it will strengthen the reintroduced population of these ungulates in the wild. Both females left...

Three Czech films are set to screen at the Venice film festival at the end of this summer – including a mixed-reality immersive film set in a Ukrainian living room. Although none of the Czech offerings this year are in the running for the...

UN Tourism continues to deliver on its Agenda for Africa, bringing the region’s Members together around a focus on investments, multilateral cooperation, and education. The 67th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa took...

Veronika Tuckerová has been teaching Czech Studies at Harvard University for the past decade. But she has also done extensive research into the Prague German-language author Franz Kafka. Indeed, the academic is currently preparing a book...

The Czech government has decided that the country’s candidate for the next European Commission will be the current minister of industry and trade, Jozef Síkela. Prime Minister Petr Fiala said after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday evening...

Czech sausages come in a huge variety of different types. Every region, town, village, and sometimes even family has its own! Find out more about “klobásy” and “taliány” in the next episode of our video series Czech food classics! See more here...

Canoeist Jiří Prskavec is one of Czechia’s brightest medal hopes going into the Olympic Games in Paris. The kayak single specialist is current Olympic titleholder, a multiple world and European champion – and Czech number one in a sport in...

A ban on cars and taxis at night in part of Prague’s Old Town district will come into force on Wednesday or Thursday, Prague 1 city councillor Vojtěch Ryvola told the Czech News Agency. The measure aims to reduce noise at night in the...

The ice cube-like New Stage of the National Theatre in Prague is to undergo major renovations, its operators announced on Tuesday. An adjacent building will also get an overhaul, and more use will be made of the small plaza linking the complex...

As every year, dozens of students from all over the world arrived in Czechia to take part in this year’s edition of the annual Summer Czech Course for Expats organised by Charles University’s Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies...

A mini Eiffel Tower made entirely out of recycled ocean waste has been erected near Lake Most in north Bohemia. The replica will be one of the centrepieces of the Olympic Festival, organised by the Czech Olympic Committee, taking place on the...

Maybe you’ve heard of Lenny because she’s the daughter of legendary Czech singer Lenka Filipová. But as we learned from the conversation you’re about to listen to, Lenny is a force of nature in her own right, taking popular Czech music by storm...

The second week of the Krumlov Festival brought experiences full of emotions in the spirit of the motto “Creating and inspiring muses” with an emphasis on original Czech work. At the same time, the 33rd edition respects the fact...

Lukáš Krpálek, the current Olympic heavyweight judo champion since his victory in Tokyo in 2021, will be competing at the Olympic Games once again in a few days’ time. Aware of the high expectations surrounding him, the most successful judoka...

Czechia’s westernmost region attracts visitors with its famous spas, historic towns and beautiful countryside. See how well you know the region in our quiz! See more here.

The heads of state of Finland, Denmark, Slovenia, Latvia, Montenegro and Serbia will attend the Globsec security conference due to take place in Prague at the end of August and the beginning of September, the organisers announced on Wednesday...

23 July 2024 The partners of the groundbreaking ScrollOff project, of which the Business & Professional Women CR are proudly part of, have announced the completion of their research phase and are now gearing up to prepare a comprehensive...

Prague’s fortification walls served as security barriers since the Middle Ages. Today, they are a testimony to the historical importance of the city. The fortifications of Prague have evolved over the centuries, from early wooden and clay...

Yale historian Timothy Snyder was in Prague last week at the Plus and Václav Havel Library conference Borders of (Un)Freedom. The next day, he was interviewed by Czech Radio journalist Jan Bumba. They discussed topics ranging from the...

Walking on historical roads and trails is a great way to discover the past and present of Czechia. I’ve embarked on a long-term journey of walking the historic roads of Czechia. See more here. Author: Vít Pohanka

President Petr Pavel has decided to display the Bohemian crown jewels every year on the occasion of Czech Statehood Day, which is celebrated on the Day of St Wenceslas, the nation’s patron saint, and falls on September 28. This year, the jewels...

The Czech enthusiasm for all kinds of crazy races was in evidence at the weekend when the traditional tractor games – also featuring milling machines – were held in the West Bohemian village of Žebnice. Pictured are factory- and home-made...

It is known all over the world that since July 1 we have the second baby of Chinese pangolin in Prague Zoo; its photos have been published in media from the United States to India to Japan. But this is how it started – and I happened to be...

Beach volleyball world champions David Schweiner and Ondřej Perušič will be among the first Czechs to compete at the imminent Olympic Games in Paris. Three years after their Covid-related disappointment in Tokyo, the Czechs are hoping to bring...

It will be possible to use money from the Affordable Housing subsidy-loan program for the construction of an apartment building, building modifications or the purchase of a new apartment, which will contribute to solving the current housing...

Like most of Europe, Czechia has seen some extremely hot weather over the past weeks. It is not just people who suffer during heatwaves – zoo animals do too. I talked with Prague Zoo’s spokesperson Filip Mašek to find out just how the animals...

On the occasion of the 72nd year of the Anniversary of the Revolution and the 102nd year of diplomatic relations between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Czech Republic, H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Mostafa Afifi hosts a reception at the Embassy’s...

This weekend, the Prague Zoo will be filled with fresh insect specialties. The menu, served on the terrace of the Education Center near the main entrance, will include locusts in banana batter, crickets in garlic or skewers of several types of...

The little female was born at the beginning of the month. Until now she was with her mother in the back of the African House due to the insufficiently stable position of her left thoracic limb, which manifested itself soon after birth. Now the...

This fact is also confirmed by the fact that the prestigious wine tourism conference IWINETC 2025 will take place in the country next year Wine tourism in the Czech Republic is undergoing dynamic development and is becoming an important part of...

Until August 16, 2024, people can vote for their favorite from the list of finalists, which was created based on nominations by tourism experts. The prestigious award is announced by the CzechTourism agency. The “Heroes of Tourism”...

Sevgil Musaieva, a journalist from Crimea, Ukraine, is the editor-in-chief of Ukrainska Pravda and among the initiators of the creation of the KrymSOS web portal. Ms. Musaieva was in Prague to speak this week at the conference Borders of...

The Czech and Ukrainian governments on Monday signed a number of bilateral agreements opening the way for closer cooperation in arms production and the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the two...

The American war veteran George Thompson, who helped liberate Plzeň in May 1945 with the 16th Armored Division, has died at the age of 99. He was the last of the surviving American veterans who liberated the city and returned repeatedly for the...

Barbora Krejčíková lifted the women’s singles title at tennis’s Wimbledon on Saturday – a year after her compatriot Markéta Vondroušová had also become a first-time champion at the All England Club. Just how is Czechia producing so many world...

Czech athletes are currently doing their final preparations for the Olympic Games in Paris, which get underway on Friday next week. But how many medals would be considered a success for the Czech team? Canoeist Martin Doktor won two gold medals...

The annual Summer Festivities of Early Music kick off in Prague on Tuesday evening with a special concert at Prague’s Emmaus Monastery. The performance, featuring rare instruments and music from medieval manuscripts, will bring to life an...

Two large-scale murals have been officially unveiled on the platform of Prague’s Florenc metro station. The artworks, created by Matěj Olmer and Michal Škapa, are part of Prague City Gallery’s project called C Line 50, celebrating five decades...

Christian Democrat MP and head of the European Affairs Committee Ondřej Benešík has accused the British ambassador to Czechia, Matt Field, of describing Czechia and Czechs as being intolerant. In an interview with the Czech daily Deník N...

For 130 years a unique carousel, the oldest of its kind not only in Czechia but perhaps in the whole of Europe, has stood on the edge of Prague’s Letenské Sady. It had previously been located in Vinohrady, but only for a couple of years. The...

The seventh part of our video series on Czech Music Greats is devoted to the cycle of symphonic poems My Homeland by Bedřich Smetana, one of the greatest musical manifestations of the National Revival. It was composed between 1874 and 1879 and...

One of Czechia’s cornerstone national newspapers is set to scrap its print edition after the summer. Up until now, Lidové Noviny was the oldest Czech daily still in print. But from September onwards, it will only be available online. The...

Czech archaeologists have discovered a Neolithic settlement near the central Bohemian town of Kutná Hora. Built approximately 7,000 years ago, it has been exceptionally well-preserved, including the floor plans of four long houses. I discussed...

Karlovy Vary is the largest and most visited spa town in Czechia. Together with Františkovy and Mariánské Lázně, it forms a so-called West Bohemian Spa triangle, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021 as part of the Great...

Jazz pianist and composer Tomáš Sýkora and his trio have teamed up with electronica artist Aid Kid to produce Alchemy, a dynamic and highly original fusion of jazz and electronic music. You can listen to it in this edition of Sunday Music Show...

A parade of large puppets from Marianske Square to Old Town Square was one of the highlights of the Behind the Door street theatre festival held in Prague last week. The festival offers the best of Czech and international street theatre. See...

Your first thought will probably be: what a strange combination of guests. But bear with me. As I am recording this episode, a NATO summit is in full swing in faraway Washington, DC, and Czechia is, quite naturally, represented by its...

Czechs have a sweet tooth, and you can find these typical pastries and desserts in every Czech patisserie. Find out what rakvičky (little coffins), větrníčky (little windmills), and věnečky (small wreaths) are in the next episode of our video...

Prague is in the top 10 most desirable congress and conference destinations globally according to the International Congress Association (ICCA). In 2023, nearly 5,000 professional events were held in Prague, attracting almost 700,000 attendees...

Blade Runner 2099, the upcoming Amazon Prime Video television sequel to the 1982 and 2017 films of the same franchise, has started shooting in Prague. US actress Hunter Schafer and Malaysian Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh are among the big names...

Cycling enthusiast Sergio Almeida has come to public attention in Prague for his clashes with the authorities, both online and on the streets. The Portuguese man, who is 45, criticizes the city’s cycling lanes and aggressive drivers on social...

Only the second baby pangolin in Europe, which was born last week at the Prague Zoo, is a female. The findings of the Prague breeders were also confirmed by experts from Taiwan's Taipei Zoo based on the photos sent. Readers of the iDNES.cz...

Seventy years after the execution of Rudolf Slánský, a prominent Communist Party member convicted in an infamous 1952 show trial, a court in Prague has rehabilitated his wife and son in memoriam. The court found that they had been illegally...

The Czech satellite Troll can see chlorophyll in plants, pollution in rivers and nutrients in the soil from space. Only the third of its kind anywhere in the world, the Czech-made satellite should be put into orbit this October by Elon Musk’s...

A re-enactment of the siege of Bezděz Castle by Sigismund of Hungary, who arrived in summer of 1402 with his army in an attempt to besiege the castle, took place at the weekend. Visitors were treated to historical fencing, period weapons in...

Renowned Czech footballer Pavel Nedvěd, from Cheb in the Karlovy Vary region, known as the “Czech Cannon” and “Czech Master,” gained widespread recognition for his standout performances while playing for the Italian club Juventus Turin and for...