Czech police find 30 smuggled foreigners, one dead, during highway stop
The truck full of illegal immigrants, likely on their way to Germany, reveals Czechia and the EU's issues with illegal immigration at present.
Czech news in brief for September 3: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech police stop truck with 30 migrants, Czech court to rule on on home births, and visits to Czech castles decline.
Employees in Czechia work among most hours in the world
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Only two European countries reported higher working hours per person, though talk of a four-day working week may change this trend.
Energy tycoon Daniel Křetínský becomes Czechia's richest man
Successful energy-related investments have helped make the 49-year-old billions of crowns richer, overtaking Renáta Kellnerová.
The Czech school year begins today: What are the key changes for 2024–25?
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A change in teaching hours, fee payments, language lessons for non-Czechs, gender-neutral bathrooms, and more await pupils and parents this academic year.
Czech news in brief for September 2: Monday's top headlines
New school year begins in Czechia, hot, dry weather ahead this week in Czechia, and residents of South Moravia fed up with tourists.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Prague Castle monastery to undergo extensive reconstruction
St. George's Monastery at Prague Castle will permanently house the St. Vitus Treasure after long-awaited renovations approved by the Vatican.
Czech news in brief for September 1: Sunday's top headlines
Czech Finance Ministry proposes 2025 budget, Sparta to open Champions League against Salzburg in Prague, and more weekend headlines.
Sparta Prague goes viral with Mr. Bean celebrating Champions League entry
The Prague football team has advanced to the Champions League for the 2024/25 season, and racked up millions of social media views while celebrating.
Czech news in brief for August 31: Saturday's top headlines
Czech newspaper Lidové noviny publishes final print edition, Czech decathlete wins junior world championship, and more weekend headlines.
Beer tourism continues to brew and rise in Czechia
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Despite an overall drop in beer consumption and production, more and more visitors to Czechia are visiting the country's breweries and sampling local beer.
A new, modern bridge will link two parts of Prague 7 by Holešovice
The new CZK 250 million bridge will have ample space for pedestrians and cyclists, and will have much better protection against floods.
Czech news in brief for August 30: Friday's top headlines
Globsec international conference underway in Prague, Czech authorities to detonate live World War II bomb, and beer tourism growing nationwide.
EU citizens in Czechia for over 90 days will now need to register with authorities
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A new law affects EU citizens currently residing long term in Czechia: from 2026, they will have to register their stay with the Interior Ministry.
Czech news in brief for August 29: Thursday's top headlines
Slavia Prague's Champions League hopes evaporate, Interior Minister to unveil big plans for Czech Post, and Czechia pushes for delay to forest regulation.
How Prague wants to limit Airbnb services from 2025
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A new regulation seeks to give local authorities the power to set the maximum number of days and square meters that rooms can be let via booking platforms.
