New rules, fees, and fines: What’s changing for drivers in Czechia in 2026
Easier renewals and fully digitized licenses, rising costs to drive on highways, and changes for older and younger drivers are ahead in 2026.
Six things that just got more expensive in Czechia this year
From higher public transport prices to costlier online shopping, here’s what you might pay more for in 2026.
From tenant rights to mortgage changes, Czechia’s housing outlook for 2026
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Changes to utility prices, tenant repair rules, and housing support will affect how people rent, buy, and own property in Czechia this year.
ASK AN EXPERT: How can people in Czechia start 2026 financially fresh?
Start the new year right with practical advice from a financial advisor related to personal budgets, currency exchanges, and investments.
A total legal reset: Every new law and change coming to Czechia in 2026
Changes in insurance, family law, housing rules, immigration and residence, and far more will all affect your daily life next year: here's the entire list.
Better at home? Why two-thirds of Czechia's workers don't want a return to the office
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Despite over half admitting they're more productive in offices, many employees say they would 'immediately' switch jobs if remote work came to an end.
Czechia braces for snowfall at the turn of 2026
Meteorologists have issued warnings for snowdrifts and heavy winds across the country, while the capital expects to see snow showers on Dec. 31.
Will you pay more for water, electricity, and gas in Czechia next year?
Changes to regulated prices and new tariffs mean that your bills will likely look different in 2026: here's how.
Real wages in Czechia to rise almost the fastest in all EU next year
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The country's currently limited inflation means that salaries will grow on a nominal and real-terms basis, boosting people's purchasing power in 2026.
Trump calls Czech PM on Boxing Day to discuss war, migration, and Europe
The American president also expressed happiness at Babiš' re-election; both men had served in power between 2017 and 2021.
Fake taxi syndicate exposed at Prague Airport – here's what to look out for
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Unofficial drivers masquerading as airport associates are fleecing visitors for triple the legal fare and authorities don't know how to stop them.
EXPLAINED: How the EU’s 2035 car emissions U-turn affects Czech buyers
A new 10% loophole for hybrids and e-fuels offers a lifeline to Czechia’s auto sector while preventing a price shock for owners of the EU's oldest fleet.
Czech government says it will reject EU migration reform, calls for zero-tolerance policy
The cabinet will formally oppose the EU's solidarity mechanism to focus on a new restrictive national asylum policy.
Czech holiday calendar 2026: How many days off will you get next year?
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Find out exactly how many public holidays fall on weekdays next year, and how you can maximize your time off by clever scheduling.
Migration offers a lifeline to Czechia's record-breaking population decline
Every one in 10 people in Czechia is foreign-born, with 1.1 million legally residing foreigners calling the country home at the end of 2024.
Holiday shopping hours in Czechia: What's open and closed in 2025?
Legal rules mean that from Dec. 24–26, New Year’s Eve, and Jan. 1, opening hours and services will be adjusted, so plan ahead before heading out.
Prague's holiday markets come with trigger warnings (how to enjoy them anyway)
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This week saw German media warn of Czech holiday hygiene, police issue pick-pocket alerts, and even trigger warnings over the annual carp bloodbath.
