Record surge in foreign applications for Czech citizenship leads to delays
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Amid huge demand, examination centers report people waiting months for a possible citizenship test, with many needing to travel across the country.
Czech city becomes first in country to offer students free period supplies
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Inspired by initiatives abroad, Ostrava is setting a precedent for tackling menstrual poverty in schools after a successful pilot program.
Czech news in brief for October 17: Thursday's top headlines
European Commission VP Jourová criticizes Musk for promoting 'evil', Czech First Lady to receive salary, and Nick Jonas flees stage at Prague show.
Authorities raid Czechia's biggest search engine in shock move
Seznam.cz, which is Czechia's most-used search engine and internet portal, is under fire for allegations of abusing its position on the media market.
EXPLAINED: How a new type of school is set to modernize Czech education
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A new general lyceum, set to debut next year, will offer students greater flexibility as many grapple with choosing a career path at just 15 years old.
Czech news in brief for October 16: Wednesday's top headlines
Student confesses to brutal murder in Brno, outpatient specialists to join Czech GP protest, and today marks the anniversary of the Vrbětice explosion.
Czech news in brief for October 15: Tuesday's top headlines
Pelosi, Walesa to close Forum 2000 in Prague today, more than 4,500 visitors saw Žižka sword in Prague, and ANO leads at the polls.
Tour organizers speak out against ban on pub crawls in Prague
In a statement, the Prague Pub Crawl agency called the ban a populist move to deflect attention from the city's lack of police officers.
Prague's Motol Hospital opens new travel vaccination center: What to know
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Amid rising rates of travel-related viruses internationally, Czechia's largest hospital plans to help both foreigners and locals.
Revealed: The secret to hassle-free car leasing in Czechia
An innovative leasing model from Birne by Direct delivers the freedom of car leasing without the usual drawbacks.
You can now sign documents electronically in Czechia: Here's how
A joint initative from major banks in Czechia allows you to sign important documents without needing to register anywhere or pay for a service.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
Your quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for October 14: Monday's top headlines
Hundreds of thousands visit Signal Festival, Forum 2000 underway in Prague, and Czech pension reform lacks full coalition support.
Czech supermarkets rack up millions in fines for misleading discounts
Sometimes a sale is not a sale: the Czech Trade Inspection Authority has fined retail chains millions this year, but a worrying trend continues.
Prague tech conference to connect EU and US investors with local startups
On Oct. 23-24, the Engaged Investments conference in Prague will connect 350 investors and startups, focusing on cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
Czech news in brief for October 13: Sunday's top headlines
New law to boost wage transparency in Czech firms, Prague officials to discuss ban on pub crawls, and more weekend headlines.
Prague 1 aims to significantly increase the city's tourist tax
The Czech capital currently charges tourists a tax of CZK 50 per night, but officials from Prague 1 want to increase it to match other European cities.
