Brian Kenety

Pavel Jerie has been a conservationist for over 50 years and headed the National Heritage Institute. He stills works on historic buildings, including one he calls home. 

Over the past week, fresh snowfall led to Czechs to take to the mountains in droves, despite ski resorts and trails being closed due to anti-coronavirus restrictions.

Schoolchildren are at the end of difficult distance learning terms. The Education Ministry wants teachers not give out marks, a subject of contention and consternation. 

Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Czech economy was almost enjoying greater economic growth than most of its EU peers. What is the outlook for 2021 and beyond?

The annual Three Kings Collection is underway. Normally, children dressed as the “three wise men” would be carolling and leaving ‘K + M + B’ above doors as a blessing. 

Charles Games specialises in serious historical fun. The studio was established as a Charles University spin-off in collaboration with the Czech Academy of Sciences. 

‘Best of 2020’ features artists who experiment in and across a variety of genres . Each track has made the best song (or album) list of a Czech critic or publication. 

The closure of ski resorts hasn't stopped Czechs taking to the slopes. Some operators are breaking rules, others are struggling to enforce them.  

A 95-year-old veteran was among the first people to receive a coronavirus vaccine, along with front line medical professionals and at-risk seniors.

On Christmas Eve, traditionally the most important day for Czechs in this holiday season, many families settle in to watch televised fairytales after exchanging gifts.