Czech news in brief for January 8: Thursday's top morning headlines
Czechia's mass data retention violates EU law, winter storm disrupts flights to and from Prague, and plans for Prague circular metro inch forward.
The 2026 guide to school Open Door Days for parents in Prague
Check out the preschools, primary schools, gymnasiums and more that are ready to welcome prospective students across Czechia's capital.
Czech news in brief for January 7: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
President refuses to appoint Motorists MP as minister, EU flag to fly outside government offices, and Prague Castle sees record visitors in 2025.
Why Brno is suddenly one of Europe’s must-visit cities in 2026
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Brno has been named among Europe’s top 2026 travel destinations, attracting more visitors from Austria, Germany, and Switzerland for its food and fun vibe.
What to know as Czechia begins shift to paperless healthcare
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Doctors across Czechia are starting to issue digital referrals and assessments under the new e-health system live from Jan. 2.
Czech government to keep ammunition initiative, but without state funding
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš says the ammunition initiative for Ukraine will continue, with Czechia coordinating, not paying for, the effort.
Czech news in brief for January 7: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Czechia to continue coordinating Ukraine ammo plan, heat, hot water outage hits parts of Prague, and dozens protest at Foreign Ministry.
Moving into a furnished apartment in Czechia? Swap out these items for better comfort
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Practically a rite of passage, furnished flats ease the relocation process. But do you really want to be sleeping on someone else’s old mattress?
Czech news in brief for January 6: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Czech national debt rises to CZK 3.678 trillion, Ukraine ammunition initiative talks ahead, annual TV fees due soon.
Scandinavia of Central Europe: Czechia's historic deep freeze by the numbers
From the Jizera frost basins to the cobblestones of Old Town, the country is currently enduring temperatures nearly 15°C below the long-term seasonal norm.
Czech news in brief for January 6: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Czech finance minister to announce budget results, deep freeze hits parts of Czechia, drivers warned, and camels for charity on Charles Bridge.
Czech news in brief for January 5: Monday's top afternoon headlines
This afternoon's top story: Government approves policy statement focused on cheaper energy, affordable healthcare and housing.
New cross-country bus route launches in Czechia with stop in Prague
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In addition,a new direct route now links Prague Florenc to London Victoria, connecting several EU hubs via a Dieppe ferry.
One of Prague’s oldest driving schools helps foreigners get their driving license
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Horázný Driving School was founded in January 1991; today, the trusted school has the technology and know-how to help you get your license.
Czech news in brief for January 5: Monday's top morning headlines
Housing support law focus of first govt. meeting of 2026, reduced transport service takes effect today, and subzero nights and icy days ahead.
Czech news in brief for January 4: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Dozens rally against US strikes in Venezuela, teacher apologizes for Okamura, and Czech beans win silver.
Czechia’s emergency app adds universal SOS button connecting users to 112
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The new SOS function replaces the previous 155-only button and also allows users who can't talk to communicate via SMS.
