In an unprecedented twist, Chinese experimental writer Can Xue and Hungarian master Laszlo Krasznahorkai lead the race as joint favourites for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, according to latest betting odds.
Celebrated Czech author Ivan Klíma, whose powerful dissident writings challenged communist oppression, has died aged 92. Explore the extraordinary life of the writer who turned political persecution into literary triumph.
Explore the hearty, comforting world of Czech food through Evie Harbury's cookbook, featuring traditional dishes that go far beyond the familiar classics.
Discover how to create the ultimate comfort food with this traditional Czech beef goulash recipe - slow-cooked to perfection with rich paprika flavours.
Discover the haunting beauty of Sedlec Ossuary, where 40,000 human skeletons create one of Europe's most chilling yet popular tourist destinations near Prague.
EU's united front for Ukraine faces potential collapse after Czech election victory for anti-aid candidate Petr Pavel, threatening military support pipeline to Kyiv.
Populist leader Andrej Babis triumphs in Czech elections as his ANO party emerges victorious, sparking crucial negotiations to form a stable coalition government in Prague.
Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.
Controversial billionaire Andrej Babis and his ANO party secure stunning comeback in Czech general election, reshaping Central European politics and challenging EU unity.
Archaeologists uncover chilling remains of Prague's 'death railway' built by Jewish prisoners for Nazi transport in WWII's final days - a haunting discovery revealing untold stories of suffering.
Former Prime Minister Andrej Babis battles for political survival as Czech voters head to the polls in a crucial election that could reshape Central European politics and determine the country's future direction.
New polling reveals a nation split between East and West as Czechs debate foreign policy direction amid concerns about Trump's possible comeback and billionaire Andrej Babiš's political ambitions.
The UK government considers taking control of Royal Mail's parent company amid foreign takeover threats and service concerns. Explore the implications for postal services and national infrastructure.
Czech President Petr Pavel calls for NATO to authorise the downing of Russian military aircraft violating sovereign Ukrainian airspace, marking a significant escalation in Western rhetoric.
A historic moment in Prague as a monumental statue of Czechoslovakia's first president, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, is finally installed outside Hradčany Castle, completing a vision first conceived in 1938.
A radical proposal from a Prague councillor suggests making English an official language alongside Czech. Discover the controversial plan aimed at boosting the economy and international appeal, sparking a fierce debate on national identity.
Discover the extraordinary legacy of Zdeněk Liška, the pioneering Czech composer whose innovative soundscapes transformed film music and inspired generations of musicians worldwide.
Discover the definitive ranking of Ian McEwan's 10 greatest novels, from the Booker Prize-winning 'Amsterdam' to the controversial masterpiece 'Nutshell', featuring a foetus narrator.
Step back into the Regency era as Bath hosts a magnificent festival honouring Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Discover the elegant costumes, lively dances, and timeless charm that transformed the city into a living tribute to the literary icon.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld brilliantly satirises gender-based marketing with his latest cartoon, imagining classic literature rewritten with stereotypically 'masculine' themes for a male audience.
Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.
The Complete University Guide 2025 unveils surprising shifts in the English department rankings. Discover which institutions are leading in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and research excellence.
Discover the five essential books that have profoundly shaped one author's life and writing, from timeless classics to modern masterpieces that promise to captivate every reader.
Two centuries after her death, Jane Austen's connection to Bath continues to captivate a global community of 'Janeites'. Discover how the city preserves her spirit and why her work remains more relevant than ever.
Historians have identified the precise Bath townhouse where Jane Austen spent her final months in the city before her death, shedding new light on the author's life.
Our review of Dur e Aziz Amna's powerful debut novel, 'A Splintering,' exploring a young woman's journey from Pakistan to the Ivy League and the complex price of ambition.
The remarkable story of Brian Lewis, the visionary publisher who championed Dylan Thomas and shaped 20th-century literature from a tiny Welsh bookshop.
The literary world delivers its verdict on Dan Brown's latest Robert Langdon thriller. Critics brand 'The Secret of Secrets' as convoluted, cliché-ridden, and a spectacular dive into the realms of the ridiculous. Discover why this might be Brown's most pa
Austrian authorities pursue suspects in a violent robbery linked to a fake Facebook Marketplace transaction, culminating in a high-speed chase across the Czech border.
A new London stage adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Sign of Four' has ignited a fierce culture war debate after producers issued a 'trigger warning' for its depiction of crime, leaving traditional Sherlock Holmes fans outraged.