Czech news in brief for August 13: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Babiš plans to revive Czech drought coalition, age discrimination starts in Czech job market at 40, and Prague hospitals urgently seek blood donors.
Trdelník test finds big differences in hygiene, taste, and price across Czechia
The test found pastries that were too hot, too cold and sometimes surprisingly good, with prices ranging from CZK 79 to CZK 290.
Czech news in brief for August 13: Thursday's top morning headlines
Partial eclipse draws crowds across Czechia, June heatwave tied to record deaths, and Letní Letná opens for its 23rd year.
Czech news in brief for August 12: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Eclipse glasses sell out ahead of event, Czech hop harvest forecast to be weakest in recent memory, and Netflix to film Dan Brown series in September.
'Trouser loopholes' and curiously sized balls: Czech castle dig reveals Pythonesque finds
Archaeologists at Pernštejn Castle have uncovered some 60 stone cannonballs, unusual defenses, and the site's largest archaeological collection to date.
'A complete tragedy': Czech mushroom season may already be over
Czech mushroom pickers are facing one of the worst seasons in years, with dry forests leaving only scattered pockets of fungi across the country.
Czech news in brief for August 12: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Frost hits mountains as Czechia readies for heat, US charges cartel members over Czech arms plot, and runway reopens at Ruzyně Airport this week.
Analysis: What does it really cost to live in Prague in 2026?
Prague is no longer the bargain it once was. See where prices have surged, where Prague remains affordable, and how local incomes compare.
Czech news in brief for August 11: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Czechia issues warnings for Colombia travel after quake, digital ID app opens to public stress test this week, and heat stress tool tracks Czech cities.
PHOTOS: Prague's rebuilt Karlín Barracks se to transform the neighborhood
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Prague has approved plans for a CZK 1.9 billion reconstruction of Karlín Barracks, with new spaces planned for culture, shops, offices and student housing.
From fire in Letná to hunger stones: Czechia’s drought is intensifying. When will it end?
Czechia is facing one of its worst water shortages in decades, with record-low rivers, exposed hunger stones and a dry forecast raising fresh concerns.
Czech news in brief for August 11: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Fire breaks out in Letná Gardens, Prague-bound flight makes safe return after engine fault, and loud summer parties bringing fines in Prague.
Czech news in brief for August 10: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Foreign Ministry AC bill sparks 'cold war', unemployment in Czechia climbs, and Prague still dreams of a floating swimming pool on the Vltava.
Solar eclipse and Perseids: Where to watch Wednesday's double sky show in Czechia
A partial eclipse and Perseid meteor shower arrive Wednesday. Here’s where to watch in Prague, and why escaping the city could make all the difference.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from Aug. 10 to 16, with tips for Prague's biggest circus festival, a Ukrainian cultural festival, and much more.
Czech news in brief for August 10: Monday's top morning headlines
The week begins with a heat warning, Prague apartments keep shrinking as prices climb, and EU return button finally lands on Czech e-shops.
Czech news in brief for August 9: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Local skies set for two rare events this week, Czech tourists rescued by helicopter in Austrian Alps, and more Sunday headlines.
