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.

Expats.cz Staff

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 05.09.2026 10:30:01 (updated on 05.09.2026) Reading time: 1 minute

This week’s polls delivered some close votes, with 62 percent of readers backing EU migrant return centers outside Europe and 53 percent supporting restrictions on temporary protection for Ukrainians from regions deemed safe.

Closer to home, loud calls and music emerged as public transport’s most irritating habit, while more than half of readers said they would brave Prague’s new giant slide. And when it comes to autumn in Czechia, hiking through fall colors easily topped the list of favorite seasonal activities.

Take a look at this week's polls and vote for yourself below. Meanwhile, if you have a question about something you saw in this week's coverage, ask a news question here.


A new study says Czechia’s minimum wage of CZK 22,400 monthly is not enough to cover basic living costs and rental housing. Do you think you could live on the minimum wage in Czechia?

Yes, I think I could manage. 5 %
Maybe, but I would have to cut my expenses significantly. 10 %
No, it would not come close to covering my basic costs. 85 %
151 readers voted on this poll. Voting is open

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Late-summer rain has nudged Czech forests back to life, with mycologists saying an early flush of mushrooms is already underway. More rain through the weekend could bring a bigger wave of boletes and chanterelles. So, what’s your favorite autumn activity in Czechia?

Mushroom hunting 5 %
Wine festivals and burčák 22 %
Castle and chateau trips 8 %
St. Martin's wine and goose 4 %
Hiking through fall colors 48 %
All of the above 13 %
223 readers voted on this poll. Voting is open

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Should Czechia follow Denmark and restrict temporary protection for Ukrainians from “safe” regions?

Yes, protection should be reduced where regions are considered safe 53 %
No, protection should continue until the war ends 35 %
It depends on the individual’s circumstances 11 %
I’m not sure 1 %
285 readers voted on this poll. Voting is open

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A Prague appeals court cleared SPD over campaign posters showing a bloodied, knife-wielding man and two Roma boys smoking, ruling that the provocative images did not amount to hate speech. Where should Czechia draw the line on political speech?

Even offensive political speech should be protected 22 %
Hate speech should be punished, offensive speech protected 46 %
Political campaigns need stricter limits 26 %
It depends on the context 6 %
242 readers voted on this poll. Voting is open

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Prague's new 40.2-meter slide opens today, and adults can ride it too. Would you give it a go?

Absolutely, where do I sign up? 55 %
Maybe... I'll watch someone else first 11 %
No thanks, I'll keep my feet on the ground 34 %
233 readers voted on this poll. Voting is open

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Prague's public transport rules go beyond riding without a ticket: passengers can be fined or removed for behaviors including vaping, eating and drinking, excessive noise, blocking exits, harassment, and even traveling with an unsecured or unmuzzled dog. Which bad habit annoys you most?

Blocking the doors 14 %
Loud calls or music 54 %
Taking up seats 10 %
Smoking/vaping 13 %
Badly behaved pets 5 %
Eating/drinking 4 %
389 readers voted on this poll. Voting is open

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Following another wave of immigrants in Ceuta, the Czech government supports EU plans for migrant return centers outside Europe, where people who have been ordered to leave the EU would wait for their return. Do you support the idea?

Yes, the EU needs stronger tools to enforce deportation orders. 62 %
No, migrants should not be transferred to centers outside the EU. 12 %
It depends; such centers could work if legal and humanitarian safeguards are guaranteed. 26 %
277 readers voted on this poll. Voting is open

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