Czechia’s latest news
- PM Babiš claims future wave of ‘migrants from Western Europe’ could come to Czechia
- Prague signs CZK 165 billion rail deal for new commuter trains
- Prague coalition talks advance on housing, schools, and transport
- Czech charities prepare Ukraine winter aid as energy outages threaten homes
- A Bohemian in Paris: French retrospective spotlights Czech-born painter
This hands-on science center is worth a family day trip from Prague
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With English-friendly displays and plenty for parents to try too, Brno’s VIDA! science centre offers a kid-friendly outing for the autumn holidays.
Sleep in a railway car and help save this historic Czech mountain station
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Kovářská’s converted railway cars fund the restoration of a 19th-century station, whose owners hope to open part of the building in 2027.
Prague cost of living: What does it cost to raise a family in 2026?
Housing and education choices can push a Prague family’s monthly budget from around CZK 87,000 to more than CZK 165,000.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for October 16–18
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Signal Festival is back, a Trainspotting double feature, and a French Revolution-set play fill Prague's cultural program this weekend.
PHOTOS: Prague’s Industrial Palace reborn 135 years after Jubilee opening
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After fire and years of reconstruction, Prague’s Industrial Palace opens its doors this weekend as it begins a new chapter at Výstaviště.
Inflation in Europe is going back up. Is Czechia at risk?
Higher inflation elsewhere in Europe is sparking concerns about a new wave of energy-driven consumer price increases.
Historic Prague slaughterhouse to become Zátiší restaurant after major revamp
The Holešovice landmark’s four-year restoration is complete, but restaurant approval is still pending. Zátiší Group plans to open by the end of 2026.
Czech drought dampens mushroom season, but autumn could still bring a revival
Vysočina reports its weakest season in years, echoing summer warnings elsewhere. Rain could help, but scarce finds call for careful picking.
Czech secondary school admissions: A 2027 guide for expat families
From school types and Cermat exams to language accommodations, here’s what international families need to know about 2027 admissions.
Lights go out on Czechia’s tallest towers as Liblice demolition nears
The 355-meter radio masts near Český Brod are due to fall in the coming days after no buyer secured funding for their preservation.
Wolves reclaim Šumava: At least 43 now roam the Czech-German border region
Monitoring reveals how returning wolves are changing forests, hunting and wildlife diets, more than a century after their disappearance.
Local host or pseudo hotel? Larger operators dominate Prague Airbnb listings
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Just 14.2 percent of Prague host accounts supply nearly two-thirds of Airbnb listings, raising questions about who really operates the rentals.
Investing in Czechia: How to make your money work without triggering taxes
As investing becomes more accessible than ever, it’s crucial to understand tax rules that could trip you up.
Czech train travel gains momentum—and a scenic route offers reason to board
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Railways recorded nearly 97 million passenger journeys in six months. For an autumn escape, the Sázava valley offers scenery and history.
19 things to do in Prague this week, from Signal Festival to chocolate feasts
Prague lights up for Signal Festival, with German cinema, international concerts, chocolate tastings and autumn dining also on the calendar.
Freelancing in Czechia: Everything you need to know to start earning
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Going self-employed is a dream for many, but how can you turn it into a reality in Czechia?
Czech cinema spotlight: Wirbel finds haunting beauty in the Sudetenland
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A new Czech mystery, a landmark Czechoslovak classic, FAMU's 80th anniversary and Das Filmfest lead this week's English-friendly film guide.
Prague scraps taxi fare caps, reviving fears of notorious tourist scams
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Metered taxis no longer face city price limits. A deputy mayor wants the change reversed, while tourism representatives warn of costly rides.
Czech municipal elections 2026: Who were the weekend’s big winners?
STAN takes Prague, ANO wins six regional capitals, and five senators secure seats outright. Another 22 Senate races go to runoffs Oct. 16–17.
First minute travel: Czech agencies are already selling summer 2027 trips
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Early bookings are up 10 percent as Czech travelers seek lower prices, wider hotel choices and protection against rising travel costs.
Direct Prague–Hanoi flights launch, bringing Vietnam closer to Czech families
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Vietjet’s twice-weekly service includes an Almaty stop and adds a new travel option for Czechia’s nearly 70,000 Vietnamese citizens.
