Society
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New "D" line among planned changes to Prague metro system
Prague's metro system is often praised by visitors to the city; it is fast, reliable and - with three intersecting lines - unusually easy to navigate. Opened in May 1974…
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Pavel Skrivanek - the man behind one of Central Europe's biggest translation agencies
The Skrivanek translation agency is one of the biggest providers of language services in Central and Eastern Europe. This Czech-owned multinational firm looks a lot…
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Prerov swimmer pursues dream to "conquer" Lake Titicaca
In the east Moravian town of Prerov it must be a curious sight: amateur swimmer Pavel Poljansky walking around town in a t-shirt and shorts in chilly temperatures and…
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Big plans to attract more visitors to Prague's Troja district
Prague's Troja district is one of the city's most luxurious residential areas. It is also the home of Prague Zoo, which after Prague Castle, is the most visited place in…
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Government minister calls for debate on adoption by gay couples
The cabinet minister responsible for minorities and human rights, Dzamila Stehlikova, has called for a debate aimed at allowing gay couples to adopt children. In an…
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Rare 16th century nautical atlas found in Olomouc
Historians in the department of old prints and manuscripts at the Research Library in Olomouc have made a surprising discovery. While moving a safe containing rare…
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Mene Tekel festival commemorates the victims of communism
Last week, the first Mene Tekel festival dedicated to the history of totalitarianism in this country was held in Prague to coincide with the anniversary of the communist…
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Honza "Point" Kalab - a street artist in more ways than one
The independent street artist Honza Kalab, who goes by the name of Point, has put up scores of sculptures on buildings around Prague. His pieces, made from gypsum, come in…
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Czechs break world record in longest kiss
Czechs love crazy competitions. Don't ask me why, because I have never heard of any sensible explanation. Maybe they just like the challenge involved. They are prepared to…
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Magazine
It's been dubbed the little Czech Pisa, but its days are numbered. Are women in Jihlava just too sexy? And, a 15th century Prague Bible has unexpectedly come to light…
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Mailbox
Today in Mailbox: Disputes over the ownership of Prague's St Vitus Cathedral; security measures at Prague Ruzyne Airport; contact for Czech ski jumper Jan Mazoch; Radio…
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Czech-made party drug gains popularity in neighbouring Germany and Austria
"Flyer's chocolate", "shabu" or "gingerbread" - currently the most popular hard drug in the Czech Republic has a lot of names and a colourful history. It was first…
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