Stalin lives? Prague hangout eyes limited reopening later this summer
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After announcing its closure in June, Stalin may reopen later this summer in a temporary, outdoor-only format following negotiations with the city.
Czech wholesaler Makro may open its doors to all customers under new owners
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Makro, a Czech wholesale chain comparable to Costco in the states, is under new ownership and may relax its entry requirements.
New Zealand-style ice cream comes to Prague: What's a hokey pokey?
Berry Good has opened in Prague’s Vinohrady neighborhood, offering fresh fruit flavors and unique New Zealand-inspired treats.
Czech Railways to launch new direct route from Prague to Berlin and Copenhagen
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A direct ComfortJet train service between Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen launches May 2026, boosting European cross-border rail travel.
July 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
Two public holidays, new laws for motorists, enhanced social reforms for families, changes to work visas, and more key events this month.
Martina Navratilova: I wouldn’t have left communist Czechoslovakia for today’s US
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The tennis legend says she wouldn’t defect to today’s US in a new BBC interview, citing fears over growing authoritarianism under Donald Trump.
What to do in war or disaster: Czech households to receive new survival guide
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A new emergency handbook based on the “72-hour” concept will be mailed to all Czech homes this autumn, detailing survival tips for major crises.
Three strikes and you're out: New Czech law to tighten rules for foreigners
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A new bill passed by the Chamber of Deputies would allow deportation after repeat offenses and limit access to asylum and temporary protection.
Pastry tourists named this Prague bakery one of their top 5 worldwide
A Welsh mother-daughter duo known for traveling the world in search of the best baked goods chose Prague's Artic Bakehouse among their global top five.
Czech economy booms: Fastest GDP growth in three years recorded
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Czech GDP rose 2.4 percent year over year in Q1 2025, driven by household and government spending, marking the fastest growth since mid-2022.
On the ground in Ukraine: How expats and locals are living with war
Expats.cz interviewed foreigners and locals in Kyiv to learn how learn how their lives have been upended by war—and what they expect for the future.
Europeans aren't biting on vegan meat: Nestlé downsizes at Czech factory
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Nestlé will lay off 80 workers at its Krupka plant in the Czech Republic as European consumers show weak demand for plant-based meat alternatives.
Fewer Czechs are learning Russian, while interest in Spanish surges
Language schools report a steep drop in Russian learners since 2022, with Spanish courses rising in demand among Czech students.
Are raccoons the new nutria? American critters are spreading through Czechia
Imported for fur, North American raccoons are now thriving in the Czech wild, threatening native wildlife and raising concerns about ecological impacts.
Prague deploys emergency alert system on public transport screens
The Czech capital has installed a new emergency communication system using digital screens at bus and tram shelters to quickly share timely alerts.
Americans in Czechia say they're ready to fight: But does overseas activism work?
American expats in Prague will join global “No Tyrants” protests this weekend, challenging the Trump administration from abroad.
Prague ranked among Europe's top 15 cities for a workcation
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Prague lands 12th in Compare the Market’s workcation ranking, praised for its affordability, coworking hubs, and rich cultural offerings.
