A flaw in the law: Czech court ruling forces change to foreign diploma recognition
In a landmark case, the Czech Ministry of Education violated the Lisbon Convention for foreign diploma recognition by using only a formal assessment.
You've got a trade license, right? Explaining why the 'Švarc' system rules in Czechia
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Czechia hits a record 1.182M self-employed, but experts warn the rise is driven by a controversial loophole not a true startup boom.
Czechia's shrinking birth rate threatens strained workforce, higher living costs
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The country's dual demographic crisis and policy vacuum freeze reforms, guaranteeing workforce strain and fiscal uncertainty.
PODCAST: From sacred rave to Michelin plate – Czech culture is remixing history
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The story of Czech food culture told by tiny plates, zombies turning Karlín into a Hollywood backlot, and a secret society of ravers in Prague.
The new Prague tourist? How luxury travelers are reshaping the city's economy
Prague's new tourism strategy of bringing fewer crowds, bigger spenders seems to be paying off, according to new numbers.
Prague left off high-speed rail map as EU unveils transport revolution
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The EC's €100 billion high-speed rail plan leaves Prague reliant on transfers through Vienna and Berlin, missing out on direct links to Paris and Rome.
Where the streets have new names: Prague's renaming debate reignites
Prague's newest metro stop should be named Ryšánka (a nearby street) not Olbrachtova (a communist-era writer), says transport head.
Czech news in brief for October 22: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Fewer migrants crossing country as border checks remain lifted, one in five Czech kids overweight, and Jaromír Jágr christens new book in Prague.
Czech news in brief for October 21: Tuesday's top morning headlines
ANO–SPD–Motorists report smooth coalition talks, Hepatitis A vaccines in short supply in Prague, and Prague ends horse-drawn carriages on Old Town Square.
Czech news in brief for October 20: Monday's top morning headlines
Amid coalition talks, Babiš leaves for holiday, a record cold morning in Czechia, and electricity meters get smarter.
'No Tyrants' protest in Prague draws crowd opposing Trump's policies
Americans and Czechs joined the global No Kings protest from Prague on Saturday, delivering speeches against perceived authoritarian U.S. policies.
Czech news in brief for October 17: Friday's top headlines
Breaking down this week's budget stand-off, vaccine centers fill up as Hepatitis A cases spike, and carp harvest begins this weekend.
Why Britain’s strict new language rules would hurt Czechia’s economy
While Britain raises English standards for migrants, Czechia looks to balance language expectations with urgent workforce needs.
The Halloween event turning Czech skeptics into American do-gooders
Halloween in Prague was once a foreign quirk; now it’s a celebration of giving, bringing together Czech families and expat traditions for a good cause.
Reading between the lines: Can airport queues stop crime in Czechia?
While Prague Airport chaos test travelers’ patience, experts warn that border controls are the first line in defense against crime and trafficking.
Outrage mounts in Czechia as party backs Turek amid racism scandal
Czech political crisis grows as Motorists back Filip Turek, a potential foreign minister whose social media posts included racist and xenophobic content.
Czech high court rules sex workers must declare income tax
The Supreme Court rules income from voluntary prostitution is taxable, clarifying legal gray area while organized prostitution remains criminalized.
