
Christmas and New Year's 2024: Shop closures and transport changes in Czechia
Be aware of store closures and changes to the capital's public transport schedule between Dec. 24 and New Year's Day: here's everything you need to know.
Are Czechia's holiday markets safe after German attack? Officials reassure public
The incident, in which a driver plowed into a crowd, killing at least two people was condemned by PM Fiala as a "brutal terrorist attack."
Czech news in brief for December 21: Saturday's top headlines
Prague marks anniversary of university shooting, Czech PM condemns Magdeburg attack, and Czech buses and trains add capacity for holiday travel.
Czechia's first ever Lidl outlet: Here's what's coming and when
The popular retailer is also currently running its annual clearance event, where consumers can snap up heavily discounted items today and tomorrow.
Prague on alert as police respond to shooting threat, deploy bomb squads
Thursday saw tension and transit delays as authorities responded to multiple threats across the Czech capital.
Czech news in brief for December 20: Friday's top headlines
White Christmas forecast for Czechia, parcel carriers set records ahead of Christmas, and handwritten Kafka note sells big at auction.
Prague cancels New Year’s fireworks—here’s how you can still celebrate
Noise and animal-welfare concerns are behind the ban, but the City of Prague is offering several alternative ways to welcome 2025.
Czech living standards on par with Slovenia, surpass Spain and Portugal
According to new data from the CZSO, among the Visegrad Group nations, the country maintains the highest living standards.
Czech news in brief for December 19: Thursday's top headlines
Czech government approves climate, energy plan, most Czechs oppose working until age 67, and Amazon doubles holiday shipments in Czechia.
Prague Castle will get new security checkpoints in 2025
Temporary wooden stands installed eight years ago are set to be replaced by less invasive and more sturdy checkpoints in the coming months.
Czech film Waves makes Oscar shortlist for Best International Feature
If Waves earns a final nomination next month, it will be the first Czech film to achieve the honor in two decades.
Czech news in brief for December 18: Wednesday's top headlines
President Pavel signs Czech budget despite reservations, Czech charter targets 'antigypsyism', Czechia honors Václav Havel’s legacy today.
6 things you need to know about the future of renting in Czechia
Prices are rising almost everywhere, amid more residential and commercial housing projects, and the face of renting is rapidly changing in the capital.
Czech news in brief for December 17: Tuesday's top headlines
Public trust in Czech president dips slightly, Czechia could tighten rules for Temu, and Prague lowers parking fees for holiday season.
Czech billionaire acquires UK's Royal Mail in record foreign investment
The postal operator, one of the largest of its kind in Europe, will now fall under Czech hands and marks one of many new Czech business inroads in the UK.
Remote-work surge threatens Czechia with ‘digital brain drain’ as talent flows abroad
As fully remote work becomes more common, more people are choosing to work for international firms while staying within Czechia.
Charles University to honor shooting victims with multiple events this week
The anniversary of the tragedy, Dec. 21, will be marked with a silent memorial, a fund-raising concert, and a mass.