Czech news in brief for July 4: Friday's top headlines
Famous Czech climber tragically dies, government passes criminal code reforms, and police conclude case into opposition leader's hate speech.
Czechia observes two national holidays this weekend: Will stores close?
As Czechia ushers in two public holidays in a row this weekend, a recurrent question comes into many expats' minds: will things be open as normal?
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia is locking horns with the EU over climate targets
The bloc Wednesday set ambitious targets with regards to lowering emissions: Czechia, with its huge automotive industry, is not on board.
Czech news in brief for July 3: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia sees hottest day of the year, US President Donald Trump ordered to pay Prague-based news company, and ex-Prague district mayor goes to jail.
Price Czech: Why your burger is getting more expensive
From fast food to barbeques, beef is getting more expensive this summer (but it's not all bad news). Find out why.
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New ranking: Prague is one of the best food capitals in the world
The research factored in the number of five-star restaurants in a capital, Michelin-guide spots, the average meal price for two, and more variables.
Czech news in brief for July 2: Wednesday's top headlines
Parts of Czechia see record temperatures, Czech tennis legend bows out, Czech crown strengthens, and more headlines you need to know.
Good joke? New ranking names Czechia 'world's funniest nation'
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The finding said that 'Czech humor is legendarily dry, operating through deadpan delivery and subtle verbal jab.'
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.
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 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.
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.
