Prague becomes a hotspot for American film students

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is home to some of the most reputable film universities in the world. It is generally free of charge to study in Prague at a public university − regardless of one’s nationality − provided the program is...

Prague locals struggle with soaring beer prices

The Czechs are known as the heaviest beer drinkers in the world. Beer prices have skyrocketed over the past five years in Prague. But local pubs, especially those with long histories in their neighborhoods, have been handling the price rise much...

Photo Essay: The Intriguing Soviet-Era Prague Metro System

If you enjoy Cold War history, a ride on the Prague metro system is a must, a public transit network exposing lingering traces of the Communist era. Though it had been planned since 1898, construction on the Prague metro system began in the 1960s...

Visit one of the dog-friendliest cities in Europe: Prague

See bears at castle in Prague

Franz Kafka is everywhere in Prague. A Tennessee visitor shows why.

Lucy’s 3-million-year-old skeleton exhibition in Prague!

On 15 August, a plane arrived in Prague carrying fossils of human ancestors over three million years old. This remarkable collection includes the fossils of Lucy, a female Australopithecus afarensis, and Selam, a child of the same species. These...

Fossils of human ancestors Lucy and Selam arrive in Prague from Ethiopia

A special Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa brought Lucy, the famous 3.2 million-year-old fossil of the Australopithecus afarensis species, to Prague's Václav Havel Airport. She was joined by Selam, a fossil of a small child of the same...

Fare increase for Prague Integrated Transport system announced

The half-hour single ticket for public transport in Prague will increase from 30 to 39 CZK starting in January, and to 36 CZK if purchased through the Lítačka app. This was approved today by Prague city councilors, along with a proposal for a fare...

A film shares the challenges of the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic

The film “Letní škola, 2001” (Summer school, 2001) just hit cinemas in the Czech Republic. It tells the story of the different identity crises faced by some members of the now 80,000-strong Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic, from a...

The Czech Republic Opposes Separating Ukraine from Moldova in EU Accession Talks

The Czech Republic opposes separating Ukraine from the Republic of Moldova in their joint negotiations to join the European Union. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky made the statement during a press conference he held in Kyiv alongside his...

Prague to Install 1,500 Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Prague is set to launch one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects in recent years – the installation of 1,500 public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). The rollout will focus on slow-charging points placed in residential areas,...

Roger Waters’ remarkable <em>This is Not a Drill: Live from Prague </em>concert film: A warning and call to action

Cover of This is Not a Drill: Live from Prague The recent release of Roger Waters’ “This Is Not a Drill: Live from Prague—The Movie,” provides an opportunity for music fans around the world who did not attend one of the concerts in 2022 and 2023...

Poland tries to prevent abortion tourism to Czech Republic

The Polish government in Warsaw has tried to prevent abortion tourism to the neighbouring Czech Republic. The embassy in Prague requested the Czech government not to introduce legislation that makes it easier for Polish women to obtain an abortion...

Czech Republic says Putin 'not serious' about peace despite Alaska talks with Trump

The Czech foreign minister on Saturday welcomed US President Donald Trump's efforts to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine, however accused Russia of not being serious about peace. In a post on the US social media platform X, Jan Lipavsky...

Brno court orders Jiřikovský remanded in custody

The Brno Municipal Court on Sunday ordered Tomáš Jiřikovský into custody, granting a prosecutor’s request. Prosecutors argued for detention on all three grounds permitted under the criminal code—risk of flight, obstruction of the investigation,...

Czech Republic man sues Christie’s over buyers of Nazi-thieved artwork

A Czech man claims he’s the rightful heir to paintings worth millions that once belonged to a Jewish cabaret performer who was killed by the Nazis — and wants auction house Christie’s to reveal what it knows about the art’s current location and...

September 6: Prague Hosts Indian Festival of Music, Food, and Community

Prague will host its annual celebration of Indian culture, Ganeshotsav, on Saturday, September 6, at Kulturní dům Ládví. Ganeshotsav, the festival honoring Lord Ganesha, is more than a celebration of Indian culture—it’s a way to bring people...

Meet Lucy: 3.18-Million-Year-Old Human Fossil Arrives in Prague

For the first time ever, one of the world’s most famous fossils arrived in Europe. Prague’s National Museum will showcase two of the world’s most famous human ancestor fossils. Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old Australopithecus afarensis skeleton, and...

American Airlines explains direct flights to Budapest, Prague – VIDEO

American Airlines has announced its widebody summer schedule for 2026, highlighting two new Central European destinations: Budapest and Prague. Starting in May 2026, the new nonstop flights will operate out of the airline’s Philadelphia hub,...