Czech supermarkets to collect food donations this Saturday: How to help
Shoppers across Czechia can support local food banks on Nov. 14 by donating everyday essentials during their supermarket visit.
Prague to divert six tram routes and boost metro services for November 17 holiday
National holiday commemorations will disrupt travel through the city center, with an extra tram service and changes at Můstek station.
Czech police warn Christmas shoppers about fake parcel delivery scams
Unexpected packages and fraudulent courier messages could leave holiday shoppers paying for goods they never ordered.
German court rules Czech border checks unlawful, but travelers still face stops
Two travelers successfully challenged checks at Germany’s Czech and Polish borders. The ruling can be appealed and has not ended the controls.
Heading to Prague on Sunday? Letná protest drives sellouts and higher fares
Carriers are adding capacity for Nov. 15, but some services are full and fares have climbed. Demand also reflects the extended holiday weekend.
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Suspicious banana shipments tip Czech customs off to huge cocaine network
An investigation begun in Ústí nad Labem led to 44 arrests and raids across Europe. Czech searches uncovered more than CZK 25 million in cash.
Cheaper flights, pricier extras: What Czech travelers are paying more for
Average airfares have barely changed, but baggage and seat-selection costs are rising. US flights are pricier, while Thailand fares have fallen.
A tiny movement in a pouch: Rare baby bear cuscus born at Czech zoo
Ústí nad Labem Zoo has confirmed a bear cuscus birth—the second recorded in Europe in a year. Just 13 are held in zoos worldwide, it says.
Last surviving Czech Dunkirk veteran Josef Turek dies at 100
The retired colonel was the last Czechoslovak veteran of the Dunkirk siege living in Czechia. France awarded him the Legion of Honor this year.
Czech tenants face rising rents and insecure leases as lawmakers call for reform
Nearly half of renters have contracts shorter than two years, prompting calls for stronger protections and more stable housing.
Czech government plans to scrap healthier school lunch rules
A proposed overhaul could give school cafeterias more freedom over menus, raising concerns about children's nutrition.
New direct bus connects Prague city center and airport in 30 minutes
FlixBus launches 13 daily departures from Florenc, offering travelers an alternative to existing airport connections.
Prague gets a new mayor with three-party Pirate-less coalition agreed
Petr Hlaváček will head a STAN–Spolu–Praha sobě administration, pending a Nov. 19 vote. Changes are planned at major city-owned companies.
Czech PM to meet Zelenskyy in Dublin as Ukraine funding dispute intensifies
The Czech prime minister says Ukraine requested the meeting. He wants the EU to name peace negotiators and separate aid talks from budget negotiations.
Are Germany’s Czech border checks legal? Dresden court takes up challenge
Two travelers are challenging checks at Germany’s Czech and Polish borders. The proceedings have not changed the controls currently in place.
Fewer babies, fewer maternity wards: Czech births could hit another record low
Births could fall below 75,000 this year, prompting plans to reshape maternity and pediatric services while maintaining access to care.
Man gets 25 years for killing Czech taxi driver and trying to kill two others
The final verdict also orders secure preventive detention. The defendant admitted killing the driver and deliberately crashing into an oncoming car.
