Free tap water in Czech restaurants? A new law could make it a reality
A new EU-wide regulation wants to simultaneously reduce waste while offering fairer practices to consumers.
Renovation and new ownership revamp two high-profile Prague hotels
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The former InterContinental Prague along with the Hilton, Czechia's largest hotel, will both look and operate differently after recent developments.
'Leave your biases at home': Expats share advice for Prague newcomers
We asked internationals in Prague which core advice they would give to people moving to the Czech capital in 2025: the responses were fascinating.
WATCH: High-speed train will connect Prague to Dresden in an hour
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The project will drastically shorten the current 2.5-hour journey times between the Czech and Saxon capitals—though not everyone is on board.
Czech real estate in 2025: Five trends and tips for renters, buyers, and investors
Prices, supply, demand, and types of housing will all develop in the next 12 months: here's what to watch out for.
Prague-Berlin trains to bid farewell to old-school dining cars
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A more modern fleet will replace the 20th-century-inspired dining experience on České dráhy services, and the new bistro cars will also serve fewer people.
Czech firms plan to hire more in 2025, but struggle to find qualified workers
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Companies say they will hire more than fire in the coming 12 months, but a shortage of skilled labor poses issues for the country's job market.
Czech interest rates won't drop sharply: What this means for the economy
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In a revealing interview, the governor of the Czech National Bank said that ultra-low rates of a decade ago were a 'mistake'—and won't be repeated.
Scandi film festival brings Nordic history, drama, and thrills to Czech screens
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Starting in under two weeks, the eight-day nationwide festival—subtitled in English—will play in eight different Prague cinemas.
Gear up for 2025: What you need to know about driving in Czechia this year
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This year, you'll pay more for highway stamps, and expect to see changes in digitization systems and insurance in Czechia.
Czechia poised for wage growth next year: Will you get a pay rise?
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Experts say that the increase will be slower than last year, and the level of extra money will likely depend on which sector you work in.
At home or abroad: Czechs' favored 2024 winter destinations mapped out
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This year, amid rising costs, more people are choosing to remain within the country's borders to enjoy their winter break: here's where is most popular.
Prague ranked one of world's most Instagrammable cities for New Year's Eve
The Czech capital is the third-most visually appealing city in the whole of Europe for the end of the year, according to a social-media based study.
Half of all offices in Prague soon 'obsolete,' will become apartments
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A combination of EU requirements to modernize buildings and a growing remote-work trend means that, in the future, many offices will shut down.
At last—all portable devices sold in Czechia need a USB-C port from today
The EU regulation, in the works for several years, requires new gadgets such as smartphones, cameras, and tablets to have a uniform charging port.
Total eclipses and meteor showers: All phenomena to see from Czechia in 2025
Next year, several astronomical events will be visible from the dawn, dusk, and night skies around Czechia: here are the best spectacles to watch and when.
End of an era: Prague will replace all current metro maps with new designs
The widespread change will occur in early January, and the new map versions—featuring a black background—are said to be more readable (not all agree).
