Czech news in brief for June 13: Saturday's top morning headlines
Czech PM plans school phone ban, Europe faces incoming heatwave, Prague Museum Night returns, and more top weekend headlines.
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.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for June 12–14
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An art biennale, sour beers, Latin American festival, and Spielberg sci-fi converge this weekend.
Where to eat and drink in Prague now: June's tastiest openings and events
Ambiente opens a Czech-Japanese bistro, Sugo goes soft-serve, medialunas arrive in Myslíkova, and summer evenings begin at Červený Jelen.
The new rules every pet owner in Czechia needs to know
New rules for dog owners in Czechia go beyond a central registry. Here's what's changing for pet owners, travellers, and cat owners too.
Prague salaries just hit a record high. How can you tell if yours is fair?
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Czech wages grew 8.1 percent in Q1 2026, the fastest in five years. But with a late transparency law and missing median, the benchmarking falls on you.
Freelancers in Czechia could save up to CZK 10,000 – but who qualifies?
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Self-employed will pay less in social insurance from July, but not everyone is eligible for a refund. We asked an expert to do the math.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from June 8–13, with tips for open-air festivals, riverside culture, and green places across Prague as summer weather settles in.
Czech news in brief for June 7: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Czechia to open 15 new mental health centers, Okamura backs offender nationality disclosure, and more weekend headlines.
More than half of Czechs now use instant payments: Do you pay by QR code?
The Czech National Bank's instant payment service is now used by most Czechs, with locals quickly adopting QR code payments, according to a new survey.
Czech news in brief for June 7: Sunday's top morning headlines
Czech priests executed by communists beatified, fewer Czechs saving for retirement, one in six Czech students faces harassment, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for June 6: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Czech army recruits 1,400 troops this year, 40 percent of young Czechs use nicotine, and more weekend headlines.
Practical guide to Rock for People 2026: What to know before you go
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Everything you need to know about Rock for People 2026 in Hradec Králové, from on-site shopping to cashless payments, camping, and transport.
Cottagecore days and museum nights: 20 Prague culture picks this month
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This month sees a stacked line up of open-air and free events from the city's annual Museum Night to open-air orchestral splendor on the grass.
Czech news in brief for June 6: Saturday's top morning headlines
Czech team arrives in Dallas for World Cup, Russia designates Czech group as extremist, Czech-born cardinal returns to Brno, and more headlines.
Czech news in brief for June 5: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Pavel signs prenatal allowance overhaul, Jiřák square to reopen with festival, and Vamberk lace wins EU protection.
Courtyards, parks, and the Vltava: A guide to Prague's best open-air culture hangouts
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Here's where to soak up Prague's outdoor hotspots, from hidden gardens in Žižkov to a Vltava-side park that used to be a rubbish dump.
