Czech news in brief for July 5: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Babiš departs for NATO summit ahead of Pavel, storm warnings follow heat wave across Czechia, and Prague hosts European cheerleading finals.
Czech news in brief for July 5: Sunday's top morning headlines
Pavel to Europe: Time double-down on defense, mass pilgrimage marks Cyril and Methodius, and Czech minimum wage set to jump.
15 properties to buy, rent, or dream about in Prague and beyond
From Vinohrady rentals to new-build flats and family homes, this summertime roundup shows what’s moving across Czechia's property market.
Czech news in brief for July 4: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Czech teen killed in Rhodes hit-and-run, Euronet modifies ATMs in Czechia, and Prague Baseball Week begins Sunday.
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
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
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.





