DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Staroměstská station to be shut for one month due to blaze
Police have caught the six people (all Czechs aged 20 to 23 years old) who authorities believe are connected to the case.
Czech news in brief for July 7: Monday's top headlines
Severe storms hit South Moravia, Czech outage probed, ČEPS denies early warning, and escalator fire sparks Prague metro evacuation.
Foreign taxi drivers multiply in Czechia's cities, raising concern
The new report highlights how numbers of non-Czech drivers have surged in recent years: issues like language barriers and proper licensing draw concerns.
Confirmed: Key Prague metro station will close for one year
City officials say that the station on the A line needs to have its escalators replaced, platforms repaired, and some shops removed.
Czech news in brief for July 6: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia starts inquiry into blackout, country reaches European volleyball final after beating Israel, and fruit and vegetable costs to decline.
A newspaper for CZK 900? 'Red umbrella' vendors are back in Prague 1
Usually patrolling the Old Town or Wenceslas Square, the salespeople have exploited a loophole that allows them to sell (expensive) bus tours to tourists.
Czechia picks up the pieces post-blackout: Why it happened, what to expect
Czechia captured the world media's attention—for the wrong reasons—on Friday: the blackout raises questions around infrastructure and crisis readiness.
Czech news in brief for July 5: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia begins blackout post-mortem with thousands still impacted, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival begins, and more top headlines.
Over half a million people—mainly foreigners—don't have a GP in Czechia
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A new report from the Health Ministry finds that children are the worst-affected, though people without a registered doctor still visit hospitals for care.
Czechia recovers from power blackout after day of chaos and confusion
Prime Minister Petr Fiala said earlier that 'the country is facing an emergency situation.' Read all the latest updates here.
How new Czech law is about to make divorce and child custody simpler
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The new ruling also plans to ban corporal punishment and tighten rules on unpaid child support, despite concerns over possible exploitation.
Czech news in brief for July 4: Friday's top headlines
Famous Czech climber tragically dies, government passes criminal code reforms, and police conclude case into opposition leader's hate speech.
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia is locking horns with the EU over climate targets
The bloc Wednesday set ambitious targets with regards to lowering emissions: Czechia, with its huge automotive industry, is not on board.
Czech news in brief for July 3: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia sees hottest day of the year, US President Donald Trump ordered to pay Prague-based news company, and ex-Prague district mayor goes to jail.
Price Czech: Why your burger is getting more expensive
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From fast food to barbeques, beef is getting more expensive this summer (but it's not all bad news). Find out why.
New ranking: Prague is one of the best food capitals in the world
The research factored in the number of five-star restaurants in a capital, Michelin-guide spots, the average meal price for two, and more variables.
Czech news in brief for July 2: Wednesday's top headlines
Parts of Czechia see record temperatures, Czech tennis legend bows out, Czech crown strengthens, and more headlines you need to know.
