DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Why electricity bills are so high in Czechia – despite cheap local production
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Czechia generates electricity cheaply, but consumers pay some of Europe’s highest prices due to market dynamics and limited state intervention.
Czech cinema returns to Cannes after 31 years with poetic road film ‘Caravan’
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Opening today, the Cannes Film Festival runs through May 25 and will screen the first Czech feature in over three decades.
Trade tensions and German slump drag down Czechia’s economic outlook
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The EBRD lowered its 2025 outlook for Czech GDP to 1.6 percent, citing weak German industry and U.S. tariffs that could further slow export-driven growth.
Czech news in brief for May 13: Tuesday's top headlines
President invites new Pope Leo XIV to Czechia, unemployment holds at 4.3 percent in April, and farewell to Bartoška set for May 20 in Prague.
Where to watch the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship in Prague
Czechia defends its 2024 gold as Prague beer gardens and fan zones bring the championship atmosphere home with big screens, cold beer, and live action.
Czech news in brief for May 12: Monday's top headlines
New Czech envoy to Russia logical step, man dies in Prague apartment fire, and Czech healthcare funding model is unsustainable, says Chamber.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 tips for surviving the week ahead in Czechia
See a live outdoor broadast of the opening concert of Prague Spring, mark you calendar for International Muesum Day, and head out exploring for Open House.
A new Czech-Korean robotics center will be created in Prague
Czech Technical University and South Korea's KIRIA signed a deal to establish a robotics center in Prague, deepening industrial cooperation.
Peek inside Prague's most unusual spaces during 2025 Open House festival
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This year’s Open House Prague festival includes outdoor classrooms, communist-era dorms, and abandoned train stations across the city.
Czech news in brief for May 11: Sunday's top headlines
ANO leads April poll but support slips slightly, Czech hockey team faces Norway in World Cup, and more weekend headlines.
Where to relax in Prague: Best spas, salons, and wellness retreats
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Explore spas, salons, and wellness retreats in and around Prague offering expert care, relaxing treatments, and English-speaking service.
Police warn of new WhatsApp scam in Czechia: Here's what to watch out for
A new WhatsApp scam making rounds through the country lures users into sending large sums of money through deceptive messages.
Czech news in brief for May 10: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia tops Switzerland 5–4 in hockey world championship opener, Czech PM Fiala to join Ukraine support summit online, and more weekend headlines.
Prague’s open-air culture spaces start the season on a high
From newly opened beer gardens to returning rooftop favorites, the Czech capital's summertime culture spots promise food, drink, and fun in the sun.
Germany tightens border checks with Czechia: What travelers need to know
Expect longer wait times at the Czech-German border as stricter controls are enforced, particularly impacting those heading to Bavaria and Saxony.
Czech news in brief for May 9: Friday's top headlines
Czech leaders welcome election of Pope Leo XIV, Pavel speech likens Russia to Nazi Germany, and Kellnerová tops Forbes list of richest Czechs.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for May 9–11
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Celebrate Victory Day at a fascinating exhibition, save money at Cocktail Week, and make this Mother's Day a special and vibrant occasion.
