Weekly Czech weather: Mild start gives way to a chilly Halloween weekend
Sunshine and highs near 15 degrees Celsius will give way to cloud, showers and colder mornings during the holiday week.
Heating season in Czechia: Where households can save the most money
New research reveals which household appliances consume the most energy and where small changes could make a difference.
Prague's former communist spy tower reveals its secrets in new exhibition
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Visitors can explore a preserved secret police observation post, historic living quarters and panoramic views of the city in Prague's Lesser Town.
All aboard for 1918: Czech steam train celebrates the republic’s birth
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An Oct. 28 journey through South Bohemia will bring soldiers, period costumes and a Masaryk look-alike to Nová Bystřice.
Second job, second income: Why more Czechs are working on the side
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The number of people with multiple jobs has risen by more than half, driven by both financial pressures and opportunities to use specialist skills.
German waste boss jailed over illegal shipments dumped in Czechia
A Bavarian court imposed a 4.5-year sentence over unauthorized waste exports, while a Czech driver received a suspended two-year term.
Golden grapes: Moravian wines win big at San Francisco competition
Five wines earned scores of at least 96 points as Moravian producers collected 88 medals, with the competition’s top honors still to come.
Smartwings launches Prague-Lisbon flights and brings back Bucharest route
The airline’s new Lisbon service has begun, while four weekly flights to the Romanian capital resume Nov. 26 after a summer suspension.
A quieter flu season? Czech respiratory cases fall sharply from last year
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Reported respiratory illness is 44 percent below last October’s level, while a new vaccine delivery is improving access to flu shots.
Rare baby monkey at Hodonín Zoo gets a helping hand from its sister
The endangered king colobus was born Oct. 12 and is already visible to visitors, with its older sister sharing some of the care.
Most Czech immigration violations involve overstays, police figures show
Police detected slightly fewer people staying illegally despite more checks, while transit cases remained a small share of the total.
Giving up on buying? Czech housing hopes fade as costs climb
A survey finds most nonowners doubt they will ever buy a home, while existing borrowers have little room for higher mortgage payments.
Pavel urges calm over media funding dispute, questions rushed vote
The president called for public debate as Babiš defended state funding for Czech TV and radio and protests spread to more cities.
Czech photographer Jindřich Štreit celebrates 80th birthday with Paris exhibit
The photographer’s 80th-birthday exhibition pairs rarely seen French images with Czech work exploring everyday life and human dignity.
Pirates seek Okamura’s removal after overnight media funding clash
Two opposition parties back the initiative over access restrictions and the handling of debate, but the coalition’s majority poses an obstacle.
Thousands rally in Brno for public media ahead of Sunday’s Prague protest
About 4,000 people gathered against the government’s funding overhaul, hours after MPs advanced the bill following an overnight debate.
Czechia declines Finnish push for tighter EU visa rules for Russians
Foreign Minister Petr Macinka says Czech restrictions remain in place and cites support for an earlier initiative, as opposition leaders object.
