A sweeping view of the town below from Cesky Krumlov Castle. Photo Credit: Brinley Hineman Cesky Krumlov, CZECH REPUBLIC -- As I watched a trio of schoolboys traverse the rocky hillside to improperly ...

Czechia’s Christmas markets have been celebrated as the "most authentic" in Europe by British online newspaper The Independent. Next to some of the most popular markets in Europe, the paper highlights ...

Cesky Krumlov is an enchanting small town in South Bohemia, a UNESCO World Heritage site and easily one of the most beautiful places in the Czech Republic. Less than three hours from Prague by car, ...

This page is no longer being updated. It was last updated on 28 August 2023 A lively commercial broadcasting sector provides stiff competition for public service outlets. Public Ceska Televize (CT) ...

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Some 374 Czechs and 26 Poles were murdered by Nazi soldiers in the village of Český Malín in the Volhynia region of western Ukraine on 13 July, 1943. The reason for the massacre still remains unclear ...

The Cesky Terrier is an adventurous and clever dog that loves to hang out with its owner but is more laid-back than other terriers. Cesky Terriers are also the national dogs of the Czech Republic.

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The towns of Český Těšín and Cieszyn in Poland lie on either side of the border, normally divided only by the River Olza. But now, with a high Covid-19 rate in the Silesian Voivodeship, continued ...

The picturesque Czech town of Cesky Krumlov, set within a tight loop of the River Vltava, makes for an unforgettable sight. Its skyline is dominated by a vast castle that has played a central role in ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Few places on earth look as good as the Czech Republic's Cesky Krumlov. Built around a loop of the Vltava River, it features a swathe of ...