Slovaks edge ahead as Czech passport slips behind in global ranking
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The latest Henley Passport Index shows a small shift in visa-free travel access for Czechs, while neighbouring Slovakia moves up the global ranking.
Czech news in brief for January 19: Monday's top morning headlines
Czech citizen imprisoned in Venezuela arrives in Prague, cold snap returns to Czechia, and Czechs gain new legal right to repair.
Czech news in brief for January 18: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Czechia faces deep freezes this week, Foreign Minister urges dialogue on Greenland dispute, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 18: Sunday's top morning headlines
Avalanche kills three Czechs in Austrian Alps, two girls rescued from icy Vltava river in České Budějovice, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 17: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Strong winds forecast for parts of Czechia, Okamura removes EU flag from office, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 17: Saturday's top morning headlines
Pavel meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv, cold air set to return to Czechia next week, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 16: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Czech citizen released from Venezuela, last Czech deep coal mine shuts, and fairy-tale figures carved in Czechia.
Czech news in brief for January 16: Friday's top morning headlines
Babiš coalition wins parliamentary support, Czechia honors Jan Palach today, and Czech leaders stress allied unity over Greenland.
Czech news in brief for January 15: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Pavel visits Ukraine, meets officials in Lviv, busy Prague road set for nine-month closure, and The Age of Innocence filming at Náměstí Míru.
Czech news in brief for January 15: Thursday's top morning headlines
Czechia eyes anti-drone cooperation with Ukraine, foggy inversion to linger across Czechia, and truck gets stuck on historic street near Prague Castle.
Czech news in brief for January 14: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Dominik Feri faces new rape charge, Smartwings launches new route to Greece, and rare wildcats spotted in Czech forests.
Czech news in brief for January 14: Wednesday's top morning headlines
MPs to vote on confidence in Babiš government, Czech teen dies in Austrian avalanche while skiing, and ice closes Golden Lane at Prague Castle.
Czech news in brief for January 13: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Ice to persist across Czechia this week, Czechia to speed up foreigners' residence permits, everyday costs climb modestly at year's end.
Czechia to speed up foreigner's resident permits with new digital system
While the new system will let applicants complete much of the process online, in-person steps like biometrics will still be required.
Czech news in brief for January 13: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Morning commute hit by freezing rain across Czechia, respiratory illness flares, and Pilsen-born rhino becomes online sensation.
'Stay home': Officials warn against non-essential travel as ice paralyzes Czechia
Meteorologists warn that ice could last will last until afternoon in some locations, while airport officials report delays ahead due to black ice.
Czech news in brief for January 12: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Czech government fills cabinet posts amid Turek controversy, Israeli foreign minister to visit Czechia, and strange spiral cloud over Czech skies.
