DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Police warn of new WhatsApp scam in Czechia: Here's what to watch out for
A new WhatsApp scam making rounds through the country lures users into sending large sums of money through deceptive messages.
Czech news in brief for May 10: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia tops Switzerland 5–4 in hockey world championship opener, Czech PM Fiala to join Ukraine support summit online, and more weekend headlines.
Germany tightens border checks with Czechia: What travelers need to know
Expect longer wait times at the Czech-German border as stricter controls are enforced, particularly impacting those heading to Bavaria and Saxony.
Czechia 'socks' it to Moscow in a week of symbolic defiance
From provocative socks to the destruction of Soviet monuments, tensions between Czechia and Russia reached new heights this week.
Czech news in brief for May 9: Friday's top headlines
Czech leaders welcome election of Pope Leo XIV, Pavel speech likens Russia to Nazi Germany, and Kellnerová tops Forbes list of richest Czechs.
Czech fuel prices sink to lowest level in years: What's behind the drop?
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Regional differences are still palpable across Czechia, with people in Prague paying the highest for both gasoline and diesel.
Hundreds protest in Prague for return to 'decency' in world politics
Organizers and attendeed, who were predominantly pro-Ukrainian and pro-NATO, warned against the division of society by foreign influences.
Czech news in brief for May 8: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia welcomes public holiday, hundreds protest in capital to demand civility in politics, one Prague district mayor senteneced to jail, and more.
New signs on Prague's Náplavka call for respect from residents, tourists
The new markings aim to promote mutual respect among cyclists, pedestrians, and other path users as part of a broader safety campaign.
Czech inflation falls to seven-year low: Is the price pinch finally ending?
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Households may finally see some breathing room as inflation slows across key categories, though economic troubles can't be ruled out.
Czechia ready to welcome U.S. researchers amid American science funding crisis
As U.S. researchers face budget cuts and constraints, Czech institutes are readying grants and lab space to attract top scientific talent from abroad.
Czech news in brief for May 7: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech leaders welcome Merz as German chancellor, Russia blasts Czech stance on Russian House, and Czech youth fear future, trust politics less.
Experts rank Czechia among Europe’s top safe havens for expats
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Czechia ranks as one of Europe’s safest countries for expats, thanks to strong infrastructure, low crime, and good healthcare.
Prague moves closer to airport rail link with major construction milestone
A connection between Prague 7's Bubny and Výstaviště stations, which will also link with Central Bohemia, is part of the new Prague Airport rail route.
U.S. approves major radio sale to Czechia to boost NATO communications
U.S. approves $181M sale of L3Harris radios to Czechia, boosting secure communications and strengthening NATO’s eastern flank amid rising tensions.
Czech news in brief for May 6: Tuesday's top headlines
Czechia backs Ukraine with pilot training, barricade replica honors 1945 Prague Uprising, and Popeyes Brno closes days after big opening.
What could Trump's 100 percent tariffs mean for Czechia's film industry?
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The US President stated in a social media post that Hollywood is being undermined by foreign countries offering tax breaks to filmmakers.
