Czech news in brief for October 18: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Czech Centre in Moscow to operate mainly online, 20 countries including Czechia push to return Afghan migrants, and more weekend headlines.
Coffee and canines: Prague opens first dog café with certified therapy dogs
Visitors can now enjoy coffee while interacting with certified therapy dogs, reflecting a growing trend in urban wellness experiences.
Czech news in brief for October 18: Saturday's top morning headlines
Court receives 37 complaints over Czech election, Czechs in small villages more satisfied with environment, and more weekend headlines.
Czech election 2025: ANO, led by former PM Andrej Babiš, wins decisive victory
The populist center-right party overtook current ruling coalition Spolu by a wide margin in a contentious election that saw high voter turnout.
'People like to be stupid': How Masaryk’s final letter resonates 90 years later
Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk's newly opened letter reveals rare insights into Czechoslovakia’s first president, his views on society, politics, and minorities.
Prague greenlights Czechia's tallest skyscraper, sparking debate over impact
The city has given the go-ahead for the David Černý-designed Top Tower, prompting debate over urban design and environmental impact.
Average wages in Prague soar past CZK 62,000 monthly, highest in Czechia
Prague residents are seeing bigger paychecks this year, but many workers outside the capital still earn far less, highlighting growing regional wage gaps.
First-ever Kingdom Come: Deliverance festival draws 2,500 fans to Kutná Hora
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The inaugural Kingdom Come: Deliverance fan festival in Malešov attracted 2,500 visitors, combining gaming and medieval-themed events.
Czech President Petr Pavel becomes world's first behind a NASCAR wheel
Pavel made history on Friday by driving a NASCAR vehicle at Autodrom Most before riding a motorcycle through Prague on Saturday.
Tapped out: Water prices in Prague surge past London, Paris, and Berlin
Water in Prague costs significantly more than in many other Western capitals, with prices rising over 170-fold since the 1990s.
Is Poland the new Croatia? Czechs are heading north for summer holidays
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Czech tourists are increasingly favoring Poland’s Baltic coast over Croatia, drawn by climate, accessibility, and lower costs.
EXPLAINED: How Prague’s historic 'cubes' are reclaiming their original vision
The brutalist complex designed by Karel Prager will undergo a CZK 1.4 billion renovation, restoring original designs and adding public rooftop access.
Czechia sees surge in Chinese tourism – thanks to hit reality TV show
Chinese visitors to Czechia rose by 39 percent in early 2025, driven by a popular Chinese reality show filmed in Prague and Český Krumlov.
One in 10 Czech residents is a foreigner: most are from Ukraine
Over 1.09 million foreigners now live in Czechia, with Ukrainians making up more than half, according to new Interior Ministry data through Q2 2025.
Royal resurgence: Czech castles see record crowds amid tourism rebound
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State-run Czech castles and chateaux saw a five percent rise in visitor numbers this year, boosted by restoration work and summer cultural events.
Prague opens first new major train station in 40 years at Praha-Bubny
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Prague’s new station begins operation this weekend as part of a major rail upgrade that will link the city center with the airport by 2030.
Czech beer is cheaper in Germany: Why are local consumers paying more?
The same Czech-made beer, Pilsner Urquell, sells for far less in German supermarkets than at home, raising questions and consumer frustration.
