Renovation and new ownership revamp two high-profile Prague hotels
The former InterContinental Prague along with the Hilton, Czechia's largest hotel, will both look and operate differently after recent developments.
Czech news in brief for January 13: Monday's top headlines
Czech PM reflects on election promises amid war, avalanche risk rises in Czech mountains, and nominations for Czech Lions announced today.
Remains of Neanderthal hunter-gatherer settlement uncovered in Turnov
Archaeologists in the Czech town have discovered a rare site dating back to the Middle Paleolithic period around 126,000 years ago.
Christmas trees are piling up in Prague streets – here's the proper disposal
Improper disposal of Christmas trees is reportedly on the rise this year, with trees often left on streets or placed in non-designated containers.
Six dead, eight injured in tragic restaurant fire in Most
A nighttime fire at U Kojota restaurant in Most has resulted in multiple fatalities, with a propane gas explosion suspected as the cause.
Czech news in brief for January 12: Sunday's top headlines
Six dead and eight injured in Most fire, Czech inflation exceeded 3 percent in December, conductor Mario Klemens dies at 88, and more weekend headlines.
Designers chosen for new Prague railway bridge amid calls for preservation
The Czech Railway Administration has appointed project designers for a new Vytoň Bridge, set to replace the current historic structure.
Survey: Czech households more optimistic about finances in 2025
While concerns over energy bills persist, fewer Czech households fear worsening finances compared to last year according to a recent survey.
Czech news in brief for January 11: Saturday's top headlines
Prague demonstration targets Slovak government, Czech police prosecute man for incitement to terrorism, and more weekend headlines.
As Dry February nears, calls for an official Czech 'beer month' are brewing
Speared by a Czech politician in the European Parliament, the month would celebrate Czechia and the EU's 'history and culture' associated with the drink.
WATCH: High-speed train will connect Prague to Dresden in an hour
The project will drastically shorten the current 2.5-hour journey times between the Czech and Saxon capitals—though not everyone is on board.
Prague to get a daily connection to Seoul with launch of new route
The resumption of Korean Air flights in 2023 boosted Czech tourism, a second route via a new carrier is expected to strengthen cultural and economic ties.
Czech news in brief for January 10: Friday's top headlines
Fiala warns of global impact of Trump policies, Slovak PM threatens to halt aid to Ukraine, and Czechia's best press photo awarded.
Want to rent an Old Town apartment at a fair price? Bidding starts now
City officials want to allow the public to bid for well-located properties in Prague 1 and 2—you don't need to be a Czech citizen to enter auctions.
How is Czechia preparing citizens for conflict? A new plan has answers
Given the long-term deterioration of European security, defense officials aim to enhance the public's survival skills via expanded education and training.
Czech news in brief for January 9: Thursday's top headlines
Trump's Greenland, Canada remarks spark debate, Lipavský praises outgoing U.S. Ambassador, and Slovakia bans mobile phones in primary schools.
Prague-Berlin trains to bid farewell to old-school dining cars
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.