Prague Castle will get new security checkpoints in 2025
Temporary wooden stands installed eight years ago are set to be replaced by less invasive and more sturdy checkpoints in the coming months.
Czech news in brief for December 18: Wednesday's top headlines
President Pavel signs Czech budget despite reservations, Czech charter targets 'antigypsyism', Czechia honors Václav Havel’s legacy today.
Radost revitalized: A Prague club legend will see new life as a co-working space
The Hygge concept is breathing new life into historic spaces throughout Czechia; among them Vinohrady's Radost FX once among the world's top clubs.
Czech news in brief for December 17: Tuesday's top headlines
Public trust in Czech president dips slightly, Czechia could tighten rules for Temu, and Prague lowers parking fees for holiday season.
Living on the Vltava: Explore a new luxury residential development in Smíchov
Just steps from the peaceful banks of the Vltava River a new residential project promises to redefine urban living.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 tips for surviving the week ahead in Czechia
Get up to speed on temporary transport changes, find out the postal deadlines all last-minute shoppers need, and see art on the way to work.
Czech news in brief for December 16: Monday's top headlines
Czechia watching Syrian migration changes, UK approves Křetínský’s Royal-Mail takeover, and Charles University enhances safety a year after shooting.
Czechia's new retirement age: What’s changing and how it affects foreigners
Expats in Czechia have the same pension rights as locals under certain conditions; here's how the new pension legislation will affect you.
Czech scientists help decode oldest human DNA in Europe
The research offers a rare glimpse into the continent’s earliest humans and their links to Neanderthals in Europe.
Czech news in brief for December 15: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia's first battery-powered trains begin service, Czech rental prices set to climb faster in 2025, and homegrown glass art shines at major new exhibit.
Art by Ukrainian children blooms in Prague metro's 'Underground Garden'
A new exhibit at Prague's Národní třída station features art by Ukrainian children who sought shelter in Kharkiv’s metro during the 2022 invasion.
RegioJet vs. Czech Railways—a closer look at ticket prices, comfort, and services
A new study by the European Federation for Transport and Environment rated RegioJet the third best carrier in Europe; Czech Railways came in sixth.
Czech news in brief for December 14: Saturday's top headlines
Ice warning issued in Prague and Central Bohemia, Czech scouts to bring Bethlehem Light to Czechia tonight, and more weekend headlines.
Who’s staying, who’s leaving: The changing face of foreign residents in Czechia
In a change from 2022, foreigners now make up less than 10 percent of the total population amid an increase in people returning to their home countries.
Czech news in brief for December 13: Friday's top headlines
Rakušan: Schengen border checks must not last, Prague to buy Žižkov Station, and Gemini meteor shower peaks tonight.
Watching The Empress season 2? That's not Vienna—it’s actually Prague
The highly anticipated second season of the Netflix period drama features some of the Czech capital's most recognizable landmarks.
Czech experts warn of rising walking pneumonia cases: Should you mask up?
The illness is becoming increasingly detected in people under 30 with the number of infections increasing five-fold in Europe this year.





