Culture
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Jury head on why planned Philharmonic building is ideal for Prague
Prague's future Philharmonic building will be designed by renowned Danish studio Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). We asked the head of the jury why BIG's design won.
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Prague exhibition showcases work of Chinese dissident artist
A new exhibition focuses on the work of Chinese dissident artist Badiucao. The show has made news after the local Chinese Embassy tried to get it cancelled.
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“The turning point was when he started playing comedies”: Josef Abrhám recalled
Josef Abrhám, who starred in many of the best-loved Czech films, has died at the age of 82. But what made the actorso popular?
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Ondříček filming story of “king of Šumava” Hasil for series
David Ondříček is currently shooting a TV series about Czech Cold War figure Josef Hasil. His exploits smuggling defectors to the West led to the nickname “king of Šumava”.
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Kolín marks 150 years since first concert of most famous Czech brass band
František Kmoch, conductor and famous composer of brass music, composed over 230 marching and dance pieces, which are still played at village balls and events today.
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Anniversary of the Week
First Czech actress to conquer Europe born 120 years ago
Anny Ondra, the lively blonde with the big eyes, was loved by audiences all over Europe. She also charmed German boxer Max Schmeling, whom she later married.
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Dominika Hašková to represent Czechia in Eurovision semi-final
Dominika Hašková, the daughter of the Czech ice hockey legend Dominik Hašek, will represent the Czech Republic at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
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77th edition of Prague Spring Festival opens on Thursday
The Prague Spring festival was disrupted during the last two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but is happy to return in full force once again with a special programme.
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Legendary rock frontman Petr Janda celebrates his 80th birthday
Petr Janda, founder and frontman of legendary Czech rock band Olympic, celebrated his 80th birthday on Monday.
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Jan Patočka, philosopher who “had really huge impact on direction of country”
Jan Patočka is regarded as perhaps the greatest Czech philosopher of the 20th century. A new book makes several of his writings available in English for the first time.
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Czech EU presidency to open with composition “Stronger Than Yesterday” at Rudolfinum
The Czech Republic's EU presidency starting in July will be accompanied by a vast number of cultural events including a concert on a floating stage on the Vltava River.
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Art collector and patron Meda Mládková dies aged 102
Art collector, patron and founder of the Museum Kampa in Prague, Meda Mládková, died on Tuesday at the age of 102.
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