Czech photographer’s stunning Sky Eye wins US weather photo contest
Jaroslav Fous captured extraordinary moonlit halos near Boží Dar in an image that has also earned recognition from NASA and British meteorologists.
Czech Senate backs digital residency system and mandatory EU registration
Online residency procedures would begin in 2029, followed by compulsory registration for EU citizens staying more than 90 days in 2030.
Road rage: Driver attacks mother after brake-checking her on Czech highway
An 8-year-old passenger hid the dashcam that recorded the alleged assault on the D6 near Jesenice, police say.
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.
Overnight protests mark Czech media funding vote as opposition vows fight
MPs advanced the license-fee abolition bill at 4:36 a.m. Saturday, while hundreds remained outside parliament after an overnight protest.
Pavel among five European leaders considered for Ukraine talks with Putin
The Czech president is being considered for peace talks, reports The Telegraph, but the European Commission has not confirmed a selection process.
Beyond the crowds: Free hiking app reveals Czechia’s quieter trails
Available in English, EPU combines walking routes, nature quizzes and conservation alerts, with new trips through the Czech Forest.
Czech TV and radio staff plan Nov. 3 strike, with visible broadcast changes
Organizers say the walkout will affect all Czech Television channels as employees oppose plans to replace license fees with state funding.
Czechia confirms first Shamonda virus case in cattle; human risk very low
The virus was detected on a farm near Tábor; authorities say the finding does not trigger mandatory restrictions on the herd.
Czech media funding vote set for 4 a.m. Saturday morning as protests grow
MPs will hold an initial vote Saturday on replacing license fees, with weekend rallies planned and public-media workers announcing a strike.
Czechia plans new schools to tackle growing classroom shortages
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Municipalities are joining forces to build schools, with CZK 600 million in state funding proposed for 2027.
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Major Prague roadworks begin today, with restrictions lasting until December
Drivers entering the capital from the D8 motorway face lane changes, closed exits and diversions as repairs get underway in northeastern Prague.
Czech drivers have just days left to prepare for winter tire rules
With November 1 approaching, tire shops are filling up weeks in advance as motorists prepare for seasonal driving requirements.
Czechia could soon have roads made from recycled cigarette waste
A new recycling facility near Prague is turning used heated-tobacco sticks into material for asphalt, with one village already planning to put it to use.
Clocks go back in Czechia this weekend: What changes beyond your alarm?
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Czechia gains an hour on Oct. 25, but night trains must pause and evenings turn darker. Meanwhile, the EU’s plan to end clock changes remains unresolved.
Winter travel boost: Prague Airport expands to record 145 destinations
The winter schedule adds 20 destinations compared with last year, with new routes to Marrakesh and Lisbon and more flights on selected services.
Lunchbox nation: Rising prices reshape Czech lunch habits
More than half of surveyed workers bring lunch from home, while restaurant diners increasingly skip soup and drinks to cut costs.
