Ian Willoughby

Ivan Chvatík worked closely with Jan Patočka, helping organise underground seminars for the Czech philosopher, and since his death has done much to keep his legacy alive.

Ivan Chvatík worked closely with Jan Patočka, helping run underground seminars for the philosopher, and since his death has done a huge amount to keep his legacy alive.

One of Prague’s leading arts venues, the Archa theatre, has begun its final full season, with the final curtain set for the end of next year. But why is it ending?

The 2022 Gratias Agit awards were presented at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. The prize recognises efforts to promote the good name of Czechia abroad.

The murder of two gay men in Bratislava has also rocked the Czech LGBT community, with many drawing a link between portrayals of sexual minorities and acts of violence.

Recently a Czech crowdfunding campaign collected CZK 33 million for a tank for Ukraine named “Tomáš”, making international news. It was the brainchild of Gift for Putin.

Some are concerned tensions in Czech society could intensify this winter. What can the government do to prevent further radicalisation? We ask extremism expert Jan Charvát.

A parody event backing the “annexation” of Kaliningrad to Czechia was held outside Russia’s embassy in Prague on Monday.

The Czech minister of defence says the country’s army is stepping up the defence of strategic infrastructure due to the threat of Russian sabotage.

Over 40 leaders gathered in Prague on Thursday for the first ever summit of the European Political Community, a new group that includes many states that are not in the EU.