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Keen Software House founder Marek Rosa on sandbox hit Space Engineers

In 2007, up-and-coming designer Marek Rosa founded an independent Prague-based studio called Keen Software House, focusing (until now) on space-themed games. Today, he and…
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Christmas at Toulcuv dvur - a magical place for children and their parents

For those of you living in Prague with children, there is always something interesting to do at Toulcuv dvur, an environmental education centre for children. The aim of…
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Telicka passes EP test with flying colours

This week the Czech Republic's candidate for a seat on the European Commission in Brussels, Pavel Telicka, was put through one final grilling before taking up the post. Mr…
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Children at school - the pressures of doing well

The beginning of the new school year always brings heated debates about the present education system. More than a decade after the fall of the Iron Curtain Czech…
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President Pavel urges Czechs to have confidence in the future and resist populist solutions

In his New Year’s address to the nation, Czech President Petr Pavel urged Czechs to have confidence in the future and not to be swayed by scaremongering and populism ahead…
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From licence fees to state budget: Media expert Jan Jirák on planned changes in public media funding

Voices not only from the opposition are raising concerns, viewing planned changes in public media funding as a threat to the stability and independence of Czech media.
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Wild boars multiply on the outskirts of Prague

Wild boars have started multiplying in some areas in the south-east outskirts of Prague. Municipal authorities are urging caution, especially when walking dogs. Boars are…
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Peter Bísek: from Prague to life in New York and then back

Peter Bísek escaped communist Czechoslovakia using a forged travel form. In New York, he built a life—and a magazine—for the Czech-American community.
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Edmund’s Gorge, star attraction of Bohemian Switzerland National Park, to reopen to visitors

Three years after a devastating fire stopped the popular boat trips down the river Kamenice, boating through Edmund’s Gorge is set to recommence on July 19th.
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Misha Glenny: Babiš will take notice of Orban defeat

UK journalist, author and broadcaster Misha Glenny on the impact of populism on the Central Europe region – and pressure on Czech and other public broadcasters.
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800 Czech companies register for carbon emission tax on imports

Approximately 800 Czech companies have registered in a new emissions registry for goods imported from non-EU countries. These include products like cement, aluminum, and…
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A new addition to the security team at Prague Castle: Harris's hawk Eda!

Visitors to Prague Castle are wowed by more than its majestic architecture. A lot of attention also goes to the hawks that protect the site from pigeons!
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Born free, growing up wired: Meet Czechia’s digital generation

Raised in freedom, shaped by chaos—Czech millennials and Gen Z are navigating global crises, digital overload, and a search for meaning on their own terms.
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Czech president calls for reform of UN Security Council in New York

In his speech at the UN General Assembly, Czech President Petr Pavel called for the reform of the Security Council which would make it more effective, inclusive…
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550 years since the death of the White Lady: How Perchta of Rožmberk became a legend of Czech castles

550 years ago, a woman died who would become more famous after her death than she ever was in life. Perchta of Rožmberk known as the White Lady.
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Czech seniors to government: keep printed leaflets!

Czech seniors are protesting against a plan to reduce the distribution of printed discount leaflets, which many rely on for shopping deals. The Ministry of Environment…
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Jakub Mareš – pioneering the co-working centre concept in the Czech Republic

Jakub Mareš is one of the operators of the Hub, Prague’s biggest co-working centre. They are a new kind of shared working environment where people whose main tool is their…
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Climate change high on agenda as British Deputy PM John Prescott visits Prague

The environment was high on the agenda during a short visit to Prague by British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott. He launched a youth forum on climate change, and also…
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Skiing world cup organizers accused of stealing snow

It was meant to be a big day for Czech skiing but now it looks more like an international fiasco. This weekend, the north Bohemian village of Vesec is due to host a World…
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Jakub Mareš – pioneering the co-working concept in the Czech Republic

Jakub Mareš is one of the operators of the Hub, Prague’s biggest co-working centre. They are a new kind of shared working environment where people whose main tool is their…
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Towns get new powers in fighting air pollution

The lower house of parliament on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill which will provide local administrations with the means to fight air pollution more effectively. In…
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Former foreign minister Zieleniec says Czech chances high for UN Security Council seat

Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek set out on Sunday on a diplomatic quest to New York, together with Environment Minister Martin Bursik. Their mission is clear: to make…
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IKEM study shows pollution lowers sperm count

It is estimated that in Prague, every sixth couple who are trying to have a baby need to seek help from fertility clinics. The last eighty years have seen the male sperm…
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Business News

In Business News: Prague is set to get its second international airport within three years; after years of letting people go, Czech banks are now hiring again; the famous…
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What future for Czech coal industry after Temelin?

Environmental activists are camping outside the Temelin nuclear power plant in South Bohemia, in a last ditch effort to force a referendum before the plant is started up…
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