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Resistance and Regeneration: ArtMill in the Czech Republic
ArtMill |Photo: Isabella Fattore, Radio Prague International This place is called ArtMill, A Center for Regenerative Art, where a community of artists, farmers, and activists work together with the local ecosystem. The old miller’s house is home...

Where to Eat and Drink Outside in Prague During Summer
Whether it’s a quiet morning coffee under leafy trees, a long lunch with castle views, or a golden-hour beer with friends, outdoor seating is one of the best ways to enjoy Prague in warm weather. Here are some of the best places in Prague to eat...

Czech President Turns Sports Photographer at Grand Prix
President Petr Pavel arrived at the Czech Grand Prix unofficially just so he could shoot some photos and soak up the atmosphere. | MotoGP The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, rocked up to a Grand Prix this weekend on a motorcycle...

Scouts sent: West Ham now enter race to sign £12m Richard Ríos alternative
After missing out on Richard Rios to Benfica, West Ham United have reportedly joined the race to sign an impressive alternative who ticks several boxes for Graham Potter. West Ham face Soucek concern West Ham's interest in Rios came as little...

13 things to know before going to Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is a city that knows how to surprise. Wander its beautiful medieval core, and you’ll soon be bumping into both fairy tale vistas and provocative street art. At night, small, dimly lit doorways can lead to vast convivial beer halls, whereas...

Beyond Paper Plane: When Children’s Books Become Art, Objects, and Adventures
Fri 25 Jul 2025 | 08:50 PM PRESS RELEASE Presented by the Czech Centres and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Cairo, the new Beyond Paper Plane exhibition presents a carefully curated selection of contemporary Czech illustrated books that...

The Guide #201: our readers’ 21st-century pantheon: the culture you loved (that we missed)
Last week’s newsletter was a bumper edition, running through the culture that defined the century so far. It covered a wide swathe, from single-take experimental Russian cinema to Top Gun: Maverick, or immersive genre-melding theatre to the...

Czech Grand Prix 2025 MotoGP rider rankings
The balance of power between MotoGP manufacturers in 2025 was shaken up big time by its return to Brno, which added some weather complications into the mix to really test the assembled riders and crews. OK, so in the end it was still a fight for...

What Is Taylor Townsend’s Ethnicity, Religion, and Nationality? Exploring Her Family Roots & Background
Taylor Townsend is set to ascend to World No. 1 in the WTA doubles rankings on Monday after reaching the Washington, D.C. final, becoming the 50th player to achieve this milestone since 1984 and the 13th American to do so. She will also make...

Mourning the loss of cultural icons
THE CZECH IS IN THE MAIL This has been a rough week for celebrities. In a four-day span, we lost three men who were icons in the entertainment industry. On Monday, Malcolm- Jamal Warner of “The Cosby Show” and “Malcolm and Eddie” fame died from...

Yoga, motherhood, and identity: Julie Urbišová’s Journey on Czechast
When Julie Urbišová landed in New Orleans for the first time, she couldn’t believe her eyes. Looking down from the airplane window, she saw water everywhere. “I remember when we were flying in, landing to New Orleans,” she recalls. “I couldn't...

Czech Republic bans communist propaganda, equates it with Nazism
In a decision that has stirred both domestic and international debate, the Czech Republic has officially outlawed the promotion of communism, placing it legally on the same level as Nazi ideology. President Petr Pavel signed the amendment into law...

Czech activists raise CZK 60M for howitzers for Ukraine
The Czech initiative "A Gift for Putin" has raised CZK 60 million (over EUR 2.4 million) in public donations to purchase six howitzers for the Ukrainian army. The initiative's organizer, Martin Ondracek, said this to the CTK news agency, Ukrinform...

Silencing the Opposition? Czech Right-Wing Leader Faces Jail over Anti-Migration Posters
Czech right-wing opposition leader Tomio Okamura is facing criminal prosecution and potentially up to three years in prison over anti-migration posters produced during his party’s 2024 campaign. The case has ignited fierce debate, with Okamura...

Greek school sale to education group makes the grade with Bernitsas’ guidance
The partnership will enable the continued provision of top-tier education and facilitate further developm... The partnership will enable the continued provision of top-tier education and facilitate further development and learning opportunities....

Emperor Naruhito of Japan Receives Czech President Pavel in Tokyo
Emperor Naruhito of Japan received Czech President Petr Pavel at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo this morning. President Pavel then met Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as the culmination of his visit to Japan. The Emperor received Pavel at 11...

Beijing’s blogger diplomacy: China turns to influencers to sway Czech views
The targeted media strategy of the Chinese government in Central Europe, including Czechia, dates back to 2013 when state-funded news outlet CRI launched its Czech-language service, first out of the V4 countries. This was soon followed by social...

A Tribute to Adam Sandler: The Sandman’s Expanisive Hollywood Reign
For over thirty years, Adam Sandler has delighted and ultimately outlasted Hollywood’s tendency to underestimate him. Once known for immature, crowd-pleasing comedies, Sandler has quietly, and at times loudly, led one of the most enduring careers...

Czechia president approves law criminalizing support for communism and Nazism
Czech President Petr Pavel signed a new law on Friday introducing changes to the country’s criminal code that ban support for ideologies considered harmful to public order and societal cohesion, including communism and Nazism. The law forms part...

Who Is Charlotte Laffar? Ethnicity, Personal Life, Career & More About Golf Pro Revealed
It’s true what they say, you can take a golfer off the course, but you can’t take the golf out of them. Even after a long break, she is still shining. Charlotte Laffar’s career has never been about chasing the spotlight; it’s been about showing...