Why the ‘expat tier’ should care about Czechia’s hardline migration pivot
On International Migrants Day activists will gather at the Nicolas Winton statue to warn of the hardline migration shifts threatening all foreigners.
Czech news in brief for December 18: Thursday's top morning headlines
Ukraine's flag removed from Czech Interior Ministry, WhatsApp 'ghostpairing' scheme hits Czechia, and Václav Havel's death anniversary commemorated.
Czech news in brief for December 17: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Czechia joins EU-backed security pledge to Ukraine, rail operators add trains as Christmas seats sell out, and survey shows decline in carp for Christmas.
Czech news in brief for December 17: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Trump congratulates Babis on return as PM, Pavel to join screening of Ukraine skeptics doc, and snow unlikely before Christmas, forecasters say.
Czech news in brief for December 16: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Government stomps on EU environment law, flat-rate insurance payments for self-employed workers to rise, and president stresses need for universities.
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 news in brief for December 16: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Greenpeace hangs banner at Environment Ministry, hygienists warn of virus spread during holidays, and Prague museum marks 130 years of Škoda auto.
Czech news in brief for December 15: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Babiš urges Ukraine peace talks, calls for ceasefire by Feb. 24 anniversary, and Czech government questions future EU financing options.
Bleak future for Ukraine aid, EU friendship as Czechia's new prime minister takes power
New PM Andrej Babiš signals a veto of the EUR 90B Ukraine aid loan, creating a crisis for the EU summit this week as key nations reject financing plans.
Czech news in brief for December 15: Monday's top morning headlines
Babiš returns as Czech Prime Minister today, Prague marks Hanukkah, honors Sydney attack victims, Czech towns boost baby bonuses to fight decline.
Czech news in brief for December 14: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Fiala and Babiš condemn Sydney Hanukkah attack, Czech companies expect stable prices in 2026, and more weekend headlines.
High rents are driving poverty in Czechia: Analysis shows need for reform
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Rising rental costs push families into poverty, prompting calls for municipal investment, social housing, and tax reform.
Beer divides, DIY unites: Czechs attempt to define national character
New survey finds Czechs value ingenuity, solidarity, and freedom, while grappling with pride and ambivalent feelings about beer culture.
Czech news in brief for December 14: Sunday's top morning headlines
Czechia likely to see dry weather through holidays, Fiala slams Babiš's stance on Ukraine aid, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for December 13: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Babiš rejects EU plans to fund Ukraine, Kingdom Come 2 shut out at 2025 Game Awards, and more weekend headlines.
Prague to Berlin in under 4 hours: Czech train travel gets a boost this weekend
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A new Dresden railway section cuts Prague–Berlin travel times by 15 minutes, while Czech Railways and private carriers update timetables nationwide.
Czechia backs new EU plan to freeze Russian assets indefinitely
The EU will keep Russian assets frozen indefinitely, a move aimed at supporting Ukraine, with Czechia voting in favor of the plan.
