A cooler commute: More trams in Prague will get air conditioning
At the moment, just 16 percent of all trams in the capital have operational air conditioning: this is about to change.
Czech news in brief for July 1: Tuesday's top headlines
Fire extinguished in Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czech firm accused of supplying Russia with arms, and heatwave continues.
Two names, two directions: Prague tram transport gets complicated this summer
A big change in a key Prague 1 tram stop comes as the capital announces a new summer schedule: check how to get around the capital here.
Czech news in brief for June 30: Monday's top headlines
Czechia faces tropical heat through Thursday, ANO leads, Together gains after scandal dip, and firms say losing Ukrainians would hurt deeply.
What to do in war or disaster: Czech households to receive new survival guide
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A new emergency handbook based on the “72-hour” concept will be mailed to all Czech homes this autumn, detailing survival tips for major crises.
Three strikes and you're out: New Czech law to tighten rules for foreigners
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A new bill passed by the Chamber of Deputies would allow deportation after repeat offenses and limit access to asylum and temporary protection.
Czech news in brief for June 29: Sunday's top headlines
Czech nighttime temperatures remain over 20 degrees Celsius, Czech budget deficit expected to rise in 2026, and more weekend headlines.
'A dystopian landscape': Prague protesters rally against flood of tourists
Dozens protested in Prague’s Old Town Square Saturday, criticizing mass tourism for driving up housing costs and harming the climate.
Czech economy booms: Fastest GDP growth in three years recorded
Czech GDP rose 2.4 percent year over year in Q1 2025, driven by household and government spending, marking the fastest growth since mid-2022.
Czech news in brief for June 28: Saturday's top headlines
Czech man charged with murder in Bulgaria, two Czechs picked in first round of NHL Draft, and more weekend headlines.
AI to ID produce in Czechia: Are faster grocery checkouts ahead?
Albert will employ smart technology that instantly recognizes certain products to help save customers time in the checkout line.
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Czechia drops surgery requirement in landmark move for trans rights
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The country was one of the last in Europe to require sterilization for legal gender recognition; advocates say the new reforms fall short of legal clarity.
Czech news in brief for June 27: Friday's top headlines
Storms knock out power across Moravia, Fiala rejects new EU climate goals for 2040, and students get report cards as school year ends.
Multiple bomb threats close Prague shopping centers until further notice
Police are currently searching Palladium, Chodov, Černý Most, and surrounds; officials are asking the public to postpone shopping until later.
As Europe becomes a climate hotspot, how is Czechia bracing for impact?
Czechia is increasingly vulnerable to the climate extremes gripping Europe—and it’s not alone. Here's how it's dealing with the heat.
Czech news in brief for June 26: Thursday's top headlines
Heat wave eases after storms; tropics return soon, 5 percent GDP spend on defense would strain Czech budget, and AC/DC ticket prices skyrocket.
Pavel dines with Trump: The photo that captured Czechia's NATO moment
Trump's meeting with other high-level European politicians was called 'chummier' than past summits.
