Ban, limit or allow? 7 school leaders rethinking phone rules in Czechia’s classrooms
There is no single approach to student phone use. Education experts in Prague and beyond explain what works at different ages and how families can help.
Czech nightclub checks raise alarms as thousands of violations are recorded
Firefighters found thousands of safety violations at Czech nightlife venues as nationwide inspections exposed blocked exits and faulty equipment.
Prague trams return to Muzeum with flashing warnings for people on phones
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Tram lines 11 and 13 return between I. P. Pavlova and Muzeum today, six months ahead of schedule and with light-up strips for distracted pedestrians.
Study: Czech minimum wage falls short of basic living and rental costs
A worker on minimum wage needed up to CZK 4,280 more per month last year to cover basic needs and rent, according to a new analysis.
This week's news: Here's what you had to say
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed – cast your vote now.
How Americans in Czechia can vote from abroad during a confusing election season
Free voter assistance is available in Prague this month as Americans abroad navigate ballot requests and changing rules ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
Andy Warhol museum reopens in Slovakia: How to visit from Czechia
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A special Prague–Medzilaborce train will mark the reopening of Europe's only Andy Warhol museum after a EUR 16 million renovation.
Czech men don't know how to date. Women say they are giving up
Czechia's birth rate is falling fast. New research suggests the problem may begin with young people struggling to find (and keep) partners.
Czechia's health app gets an upgrade: Who can use it and how does it work?
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The revamped app puts screenings, lab results and medical records on your phone. Here's what foreign residents need to know about eligibility.
Czech sick pay explained: What happens when you can't work?
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When illness keeps you off work in Czechia, here’s how sick pay works, who pays it, how much you can receive, and why the amount changes over time.
Czech autumn festivals to mark on your calendar now
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From wine harvests and St. Martin’s goose to Signal, Prague Sounds, Designblok and autumn film festivals, here’s what to put on your fall calendar.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for September 4–6
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This weekend in Prague caters to arcade lovers, fungi enthusiasts, legendary rock band groupies, and all in between.
Czech startup puts a beer tap on a battery for forest drinking
A Czech family-run startup has launched a battery-powered beer tap designed to bring draft beer to places without access to electricity.
VIDEO: Czech president tells CNN Russia is failing and targeting Europe
Czech President Petr Pavel spoke with CNN's Christiane Amanpour about Ukraine, Russian hybrid attacks in Europe and the future of NATO.
'I felt I had no choice but to pay': Prague ticket inspectors leave foreigners feeling intimidated
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One Spanish visitor says his family was pressured into paying a fine. Transport authorities reject claims that inspectors are tourist hunters.
Suicide or murder? Czech police exhume Masaryk as case reopens
Police have exhumed Jan Masaryk’s remains nearly 79 years after his death to investigate whether the former foreign minister was murdered.
EXPLAINED: Where does free speech end and hate speech begin in Czechia?
Czech law protects provocative political speech, but the line between offensive expression and criminal hate speech can be difficult to draw.
From Danish discounts to a K-beauty boat: Prague is changing how it gets glam
As social media reshapes beauty discovery, Czech shoppers are mixing budget and premium products while seeking new brands, viral trends, and experiences.
Getting married in Czechia? 8 things the matrika won't tell you
From certified interpreters to last-minute paperwork for non-EU citizens, here's what foreigners need to know before saying “ano.”
