Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Czechs join condemnation of Russian NGO dissolution, Babiš gears up for possible presidential bid, seven charged with torture in Czech prison.
Non-EU tourists heading to Prague face additional paperwork and fee next year
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Tourists from more than 60 countries including the US and UK will need to apply for an ETIAS visa waiver prior to entering the EU by the end of 2022.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, December 28, 2021
New Czech ministers criticized for lack of English-language skills, fire in Prague 8 claims one life, and more headlines for this morning.
Prague extends high-speed mobile network service to all metro tunnels
LTE (and in most cases 5G) network coverage has now been extended to the entire Prague metro network, save for the Jiřího z Poděbrad station.
Czech and Austrian officials vow to prevent Covid-related border closings in 2022
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Dec. 27–Jan. 2.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, December 27, 2021
Czech President criticizes Green Deal in Christmas address, temperatures forecast to soar to record highs this week, and more Monday headlines.
Czech economy forecast to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2022
Economic growth is expected to reach 3.9%, and inflation 5.5%, according to a new report published by the Czech Ministry of Finance.
Prague sports venues now open for free through December
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During the Week of Free Sports, dozens of gyms, pools, skating rinks, and other sports centers are open for free in the Czech capital.
Czech weekend news roundup: December 25-26, 2021
Czech mountains report temperatures of minus 27, firefighters respond to 46 fires on Christmas Eve, and more headlines for the holiday weekend.
White Christmas: Snow warning issued for Czech Republic on December 25
Warnings for ice and snow have been issued for many areas of the Czech Republic on Saturday by the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute.
VIDEO: Czech Army takes aim at Santa Claus
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"For us, Baby Jesus brings gifts," the Czech Army states in a new video depicting Santa Claus and his reindeer being shot out of the sky.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, December 24, 2021
Czech Republic celebrates second Christmas under state of emergency, Prague Castle guard orchestra plays Christmas songs, and more holiday headlines.
EXPAT VOICES: Readers share the good, bad, and ugly of living in Prague
Hundreds of Expats.cz readers told us their thoughts on what makes Prague unique, and what it could do better.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, December 23, 2021
Temps drop drastically in the Czech mountains last night, school holidays began across Czechia, and Czech central bank increases key rate.
The Czech Christmas carp tradition is swimming in controversy this year
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Just as traditional street sales of the holiday-favorite fish commence, a French-owned bank is taking aim at Czech tradition.
Prague bans horse-drawn carriages from Old Town Square and Stromovka
The City Council has also adopted new rules for markets and for bus and boat sightseeing tours.
Czech wage growth could entrench inflation
As the cost of living rises in the Czech Republic, so are wages, potentially creating a long-term economic headache.
