Czech news in brief for July 4: Saturday's top morning headlines
Pavel, Babiš clash over NATO summit flight costs, police bust CZK 553M international fraud ring, and transit upheaval disrupts Prague this weekend.
Prague lights up for US indepedence sparking spending debate
Three landmarks will glow red, white, and blue through the weekend, but a CZK 144,000 bill from one ministry has officials facing hard questions.
Castle jazz, horror cinema, and Shakespeare: Prague's July culture fix
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From folklore parades and a Ukrainian classical concert to Bastille Day on Kampa and Keanu Reeves on the big screen, summer in Prague never slows down.
Stores open, metro closed: Czech state holidays bring long weekend and free admission
Large retail stores across the country will remain open on Sunday, July 5, and Monday, July 6, despite the consecutive public holidays.
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.
From Danish drugstores to Dave's Hot Chicken: 16 new brands head to Czechia
Danish beauty retailer Normal and the viral Nashville chain Dave's Hot Chicken lead a wave of international brands opening across Czechia this year.
Why 'air-conditioned' doesn't always mean ice-cold on Czech public transport
A/C signage doesn't guarantee cool air. Here's why Czech buses and trains still overheat, and how to get compensated when it fails.
From magic mural to new 'cubes': 7 projects transforming Prague into a city of art
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From traffic tunnels turned galleries to brutalist icons reimagined, Prague is turning infrastructure into culture, one wall and square at a time.
Czech human rights leaders resign en masse; foreigners' rights body included
Fifty-three unpaid experts have resigned from government advisory councils on human rights, minorities, and foreigners' rights.
Everything changing in Czechia in July 2026 – and what else is new this month
Hot water off, metro closed, new rail passes on sale: July 2026 brings a packed schedule of changes for Czechia.
Summer hot water shutdowns in Czechia: What to expect and how to cope
Hot water disappears every summer in Czech apartment blocks. Here’s why it happens, how long it lasts, and how to handle it.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from June 29 through July 4, with tips for community events, networking opportunities, and much more.
Is Czechia prepared for a hotter future? Record heat fuels political debate
Czechia shattered its all-time temperature record as politicians clashed over whether the country is prepared for longer and more frequent heatwaves.
Czech news in brief for June 28: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Heat records falling across Czechia, Czech PM to lead NATO delegation, and more weekend headlines.
Prague district opens Brazilian-inspired street football pitch under viaduct
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A new free football pitch has opened under the Negrelli viaduct in Prague 7, inspired by Brazilian favelas and aimed at reviving street football culture.
Czech news in brief for June 28: Sunday's top morning headlines
Czechia and Prague set all-time heat records, Czech rescue team arrives in Venezuela, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for June 27: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Czech temperatures top 40 degrees for first time since 2012, culture minister booed at folk festival, and more top headlines.
