Czech news in brief for October 23: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Outgoing Czech PM pledges support to Ukraine while rejecting EU's 'unrealistic' 90 percent emissions cut, and hurricane-force winds hit Sněžka.
Prague braces for gunfire, horror, snow as filming for Resident Evil starts
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Parts of Karlín, in Prague 8, will be closed off as international stars film in the area over a period of three months.
Redefining residential life in Vršovice: blending modern comfort with neighborhood charm
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Set in the heart of Vršovice, JITRO brings a fresh perspective to modern Prague living, offering generous space, comfort, and a true sense of connection.
Czechia’s EET comeback: What it means for shoppers and small businesses
A new system of recording payments should see more transparent pricing and easier proofs of purchase, though businesses may be hit.
6 projects shaping the future of housing and neighborhoods in Prague
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Six major “mini city” projects could reshape Prague’s housing, adding 350,000 apartments and modernizing districts over decades.
ABSL 2025: How Czech business services are shaping the future of work and resilience
A key conference in early November invites experts and Czechia’s business landscape to explore the newest trends in AI, innovation, security, and more.
Czech news in brief for October 20: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Coalition talks reshape Czech politics, Amazon outage hits services, Prague sees short city-center blackout, and e-scooter ban looms for 2026.
Employees in Czechia are among 'most overworked' in the world, study says
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Long working hours and modest pay have left many of the nation’s employees under significant stress.
It's final: Shared e-scooters to vanish from Prague permanently
Following years of back-and-forth debate, from January 2026 the city will ban the vehicles on the grounds of endangering pedestrian safety.
Czech news in brief for October 17: Friday's top headlines
Signal Festival lights up Prague, digital gun permits may cause real headaches, inflation drops, more Ukrainian refugees arrive, and more.
Five Guys finally confirms open date, ready to beef up Prague food scene
After three missed opening dates since summer 2024, the American giant vows to open its store in Prague 1 by the year's end: but when exactly?
Euronews: Czechia trails Europe in graduate employment rates
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The study also found a substantial gulf between the amount of men and women in Czechia employed post-graduation.
Prague Airport's biometric system debut marred by chaos, non-functioning kiosks
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Czechia is among only three EU nations to implement full border checks on day one despite technical problems.
Help restaurants feed the homeless in Prague this weekend and beyond
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To mark World Homeless Day, FriendShip Prague invites the public to an event this Saturday, giving people a chance to get involved and help.
Expect longer queues: How Czechia’s biometric system will impact travelers
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The EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES) will directly affect millions of non-EU travelers: here's what to know and how best to prepare.
Confirmed: Prague's Flora station will close for 10 months
Residents and commuters will need to choose from several alternative transport options as the station gets an upgrade.
Prague public transport among Europe’s cheapest, even after upcoming fare hike
Following a 30 percent-price increase next January, the Czech capital’s buses, trams, and metros remain a bargain compared to other EU capitals.
