Hannah Vaughan

Arnošt Lustig, one of the great figures of Czech literature, would have turned 100 next year. On the occasion, FestivAL100 will celebrate his enduring legacy. 

A digital replica of Prague’s astronomical clock is now on display in the Old Town Hall.  How does the world’s oldest functioning mechanism actually work?

Keep getting lost in Prague’s city centre? Residents and visitors can now find their way more easily thanks to “Prague Walker.”

The renowned Czech costume designer, painter, and set designer Theodor Pištěk has died at the age of 93. 

President Pavel called the Bedřiška settlement a unique example of residents turning a socially excluded area into a thriving community. Why is it being demolished?

In Czechia, Christmas wishes aren’t sent to Santa, but to little Baby Jesus (or Ježíšek) at the post office in Boží Dar, the country’s highest town. 

Bhutan and Czechia may seem unlikely partners, yet they share a 20-year history of collaboration, with Bhutan being UNICEF Czechia’s most consistently supported partner.

Alfons Mucha’s sculpture “Nature” sold at a major Prague auction for CZK 18.35 million including fees, setting a new domestic record for the artist.

Forged from weapons used by Russia in Ukraine, the “bell of freedom” now rings from the north tower of the Church of the Holy Saviour next to the Charles Bridge. 

Czechs have improved their English skills, with the country ranking 23rd globally and Brno surpassing even Brussels or Oslo.