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Inside Prague’s bell tower, where communist secret police spied on Western diplomats
The St Nicholas bell tower in Prague’s Malá Strana once warned the city of fires. During the communist era, it served a very different purpose: the secret police used it to spy on Western diplomats. A new exhibition now invites visitors to discover the tower’s past. The St Nicholas Municipal Bell Tower stands next to […]...
Unprecedented El Niño to hit Czechs in the wallet, experts say
The current El Niño climate pattern has already reached unprecedented intensity, and scientists believe it will have a devastating impact when it approaches its peak in the months ahead. While the “Super El Niño” will mainly hit Pacific Ocean states, experts warn that Czechs will also feel it – in the prices of certain commodities. […]...
Pigs’ eyes, real skills: surgeons practise with cutting-edge technology in Prague
Prague hosted an international training event where ophthalmologists from 11 countries practised complex surgical procedures using artificial eyes, biological tissue and state-of-the-art technology. British eye surgeon Johnson Neo says simulation allows doctors to learn from their mistakes without putting patients at risk. The course also introduced participants to advanced microscopes, 3D imaging and techniques for […]...
Spooky Zoo in Liberec gets visitors in the mood for Halloween and All Souls’ Day
Halloween may be a foreign tradition, but it is gradually catching on in Czechia. At Liberec Zoo, the annual Spooky Zoo event transformed the grounds into a world of skeletons, vampires and other spooky creatures. See more here....
Pavel Haas Quartet wins fresh accolade for Martinů’s string quartets
Earlier this month, the Pavel Haas Quartet made headlines once again when it won the prestigious Gramophone award for its latest album featuring Martinů’s string quartets. It was the 6th music “Oscar” for the internationally acclaimed ensemble. The Pavel Haas Quartet is one of the Czech Republic’s most internationally acclaimed chamber ensembles. See more here....
Two Czech cities, two different worlds: Ostrava and Český Krumlov
In this episode of Czechast, we travel to opposite corners of Czechia to explore two cities with very different histories and identities. Ostrava, once a powerhouse of coal mining and heavy industry, has to reinvent itself, while picturesque Český Krumlov has struggled with the consequences of mass tourism. Singer-songwriter Jaromír Nohavica, artist Jana Pešková and […]...
Gratias Agit Awards 2026: from preserving veterans’ legacy to promoting Czech music
The Foreign Ministry has presented its annual Gratias Agit Awards to Czechs and foreigners for promoting the good name of Czechia abroad. This year, 12 personalities and one organisation received the awards. I attended the ceremony at Czernin Palace in Prague. Foreign Minister Petr Macinka presented the awards on Thursday in the Great Hall of […]...
More than tricks: How Czech freeskiers built a community on and off the slopes
What started as friends premiering their amateur movies has grown into a meeting point for a community of freeskiers. At this year’s Prague premiere, films ranging from urban rail tricks to world-class freeriding showed why freeskiing appeals to beginners and professionals alike. For the past eight years friends Šimon Bartík and Tomáš Kroczka have been […]...
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