OVERVIEW: Deadlines for sending holiday packages to and from Czechia in 2025
From the final day for guaranteed pre-Christmas deliveries, cross-border shipping, and storage times at pick-up points, here’s everything you need to know.
End of an empire? What Babiš’s PM appointment means for the Czech economy
As Andrej Babiš resumes the premiership for the third time, taking a look at Agrofert, the conglomerate fueling Czechia's political crisis and economy.
Czechia’s government standoff explained: What's next and what's at stake
Behind the delay is a clash over conflicts of interest, ministerial ethics, and the president’s duty to uphold constitutional norms.
EXPLAINED: Why corruption still defines modern Czechia – and why you should care
Sorting out a legacy of kickbacks, 'tunelování', and weak political will as multiple corruption controversies unfold in Czechia.
EXPLAINED: What's driving Czechia's growing environmental storm?
Clashes over EU climate goals and political differences on policy have led to brewing tension in society, heightened by the upcoming new government.
Why the Great Pardubice Steeplechase is one of Czechia's most enduring events
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The 135th annual race runs today in Pardubice, testing horses, riders, and Czech sporting tradition on its historic, 31-obstacle course.
Czech election 2025: Where parties stand on 6 issues that could reshape daily life
From visas and housing to defense and education, see what parties promise and how likely those changes are to affect life in Czechia.
EXPLAINED: How Czechia’s 2026 budget could affect your wallet and daily life
Czechia’s 2026 budget could raise costs for taxpayers as the government plans to cover a growing deficit.
Czechia says 'no' to EU plan on reading encrypted chats: Are you affected?
Under the new law, WhatsApp, Messenger, Signal, Gmail, cloud services, and similar platforms would have private messages and files automatically read.
Czechia may soon require ID checks to access adult sites under EU rule
A new EU age-verification law could force Czech-based platforms to require proof of ID, raising major privacy and surveillance concerns.
EXPLAINED: How Prague’s historic 'cubes' are reclaiming their original vision
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The brutalist complex designed by Karel Prager will undergo a CZK 1.4 billion renovation, restoring original designs and adding public rooftop access.
Czechs explained: How the dubbing tradition shaped Czech pop culture
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What began as a tool of censorship became a national habit. Czech dubbing still dominates screens, even as AI and streaming platforms reshape the game.
New Czech road signs aim to improve traffic flow and safety
Updated signage includes alternate routes, simplified dead ends, and low-emission zone monitoring are in effect since July 1.
Czechs explained: Inside the concrete heart of paneláky living
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Love or hate them, these sprawling gray Communist-era housing estates remain a resilient part of the landscape and a cultural touchpoint.
Czechs explained: Why is the nation so obsessed with academic titles?
For foreigners, the Czech title system is notoriously complex. Here we unpack the meaning behind all those Mgrs. and MUDrs.
EXPLAINED: What a new twist in ex-PM’s court case means for Czech politics
General elections are just over three months away, but could largest opposition leader Andrej Babiš be made to resign over a long-running fraud case?
Czechs explained: The bizarre forest mishap that became a Czech meme legend
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Meet Bába pod kořenem—a viral tree-root tale so weird and beloved it’s now a B-movie. Also a crash course in Czech humor, memes, and campfire culture.
