Ian Willoughby

Since its humble beginnings in the early 2000s, the Prague Fringe has established itself as one of the leading events of its kind in Europe. Its founders look back.

On Thursday MPs will again discuss a government motion declaring that the Czech Parliament is opposed to a Sudeten German gathering set for Brno at the end of next week. 

Czech soccer has made international headlines for the wrong reasons, after the Prague derby was abandoned when Slavia fans stormed the pitch – and attacked Sparta players. 

A Sudeten German group’s plan to hold its first congress in Czechia has become a hot button political issue. Now the PM has warned it could harm Czech-German relations.

This month saw the release of the first postage stamp designed by illustrator and writer Peter Sís, marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Vojtěch Náprstek.

This week saw the 100th anniversary of the birth of Elizabeth II – and the launch of the Czech version of A Voyage Around the Queen, translated by Michael Žantovský.

UK-born Benjamin Souček renovates stately homes in Czechia, the country of his forefathers, and has received an award at the Senate forservices to its cultural heritage.

July’s landmark 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival will showcase key films in its history and honour actress turned diplomat Magda Vášáryová. 

A new bagel shop, simply named Bejgl, has been making waves since opening recently in Prague’s Vinohrady district. It was started by American expat Katie Perkins.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte was in Prague on Thursday for talks with the Czech prime minister, Andrej Babiš. Defence spending was, as expected, on the agenda.