Czech news in brief for August 8: Saturday's top morning headlines
Drought across Europe reaches critical levels, Prague Pride parade to cap LGBT+ festival today, and more Saturday headlines.
VIDEO: A Czech carmaker wants Brits to stop saying its name wrong
-
Škoda teaches Brits how to pronounce its name, but Czechs say it's still not quite right.
This week in polls: How our readers reacted to the news
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed – cast your vote now.
Czech news in brief for August 7: Friday's top morning headlines
Drone scare at Leipzig prompts airport review, Tesco sale of Czech, Slovak stores inches ahead, and a new tool tracks Prague's sweatiest trams.
Drone scare in Germany prompts Prague Airport security review
After a drone carrying explosives was found near a German airport, Prague Airport is reviewing security as Czechia weighs stronger counter-drone powers.
Prague commuters face sweltering trams as drivers warn of broken AC
-
Broken AC on Prague trams has drivers posting their own warnings, as passengers struggle with heat and the transit authority responds.
Czechia plans to reduce NATO troop commitments abroad
The government wants to lower the maximum number of soldiers for NATO’s eastern flank from 2,000 to 1,600, saying the current limit hasn't been used.
Czech news in brief for August 6: Thursday's top morning headlines
Prague records hottest night of heat wave, government seeks to cut NATO deployment cap, and Prague tram drivers push back over broken A/C.
Expat Insider 2026: Czechia ranks high for quality of life, low for belonging
Expat Insider 2026 ranks Czechia highly for quality of life, but lower for settling in as language and social connections remain challenges.
Czech heatwave breaks records: The numbers you need to know
From 41°C temperatures to record warm nights, hospital pressure and fire risks, here are the numbers behind Czechia’s historic heatwave.
Czech news in brief for August 5: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Czechia hits hottest night on record, autumn election season gets underway, and a drone show coming to Prague.
Czech Labour Code changes raise questions for freelance workers
-
Proposed changes aimed at gig workers have sparked warnings that they could expand the 'švarc system' and push more employees into freelance roles.
Czechia blocks Russian supermarket owners from cashing out
Czech authorities froze shares linked to the Russian operators of Mere discount supermarkets after the EU sanctioned businessman Andrey Schneider.
Czech news in brief for August 4: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Ukraine plans initiative involving Czechia, Slovakia, EU ministers meet on Ceuta migration surge today, and Havel Library to continue under new name.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from Aug. 3 to 9, with tips for this year's Prague Pride Festival, outdoor summer concerts, and much more.
Czech castles including Karlštejn will open for free this fall – but book early
-
Karlštejn, Hluboká, and other Czech castles will be free this fall, but spots are limited and visitors must book ahead.
Czech news in brief for August 3: Monday's top morning headlines
Prague Pride begins under heightened security, hackers knock Czech health institute site offline, and Brno sees samba in the streets.
