Leaving Czechia: Where is Zittau and why are so many people moving there?
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The small town on the Czech-German border offers cheaper housing, cross-border work opportunities, and is Czech-language friendly.
Why Czech companies are buying up Germany's struggling firms
A stagnating German economy combined with well-established Czech firms signals opportunity for businesses at home.
German media warn of Czechia’s eastern drift as Pavel urges voter turnout
Several newspapers raised concerns about Czechia’s trajectory if Babiš’ ANO party wins and allies with far-right or Eurosceptic partners.
Police find body of missing 13-year-old Czech boy in Germany
The circumstances of the disappearance and death are unclear, police said on Tuesday after the boy was discovered near the Polish border.
Why farmer's markets in Poland and Germany are worth a visit and what to buy
Czechs are hopping borders for berries and fresh produce abroad where better prices, a bigger selection, and superior quality beckon.
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Dresden in under an hour: What Prague’s new high-speed rail line means for travelers
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The new connection will also add a transport hub in Prague, reshaping the way people commute in and around the capital city.
EXPLAINED: Why the Czech expulsion of Germans after WWII still resonates
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Brno could host next year’s Sudeten German congress, renewing reflection on the postwar deportations that have shaped Czech-German relations for decades.
Germany tightens border checks with Czechia: What travelers need to know
Expect longer wait times at the Czech-German border as stricter controls are enforced, particularly impacting those heading to Bavaria and Saxony.
Czech, German police bust sex trafficking ring smuggling Vietnamese women into EU
The raid is in connection with an international human trafficking ring accused of smuggling women from Southeast Asia to Germany.
Factory closures sweep Czechia, putting thousands of jobs at risk
Rising costs, shifting market demands, and pressure from Germany’s economic downturn are forcing major manufacturers to leave Czechia.
Germany's rising bankruptcy wave is looming over Czech businesses
The German economy faces another wave of bankruptcies in 2025, especially in the automotive industry, which is expected to heavily impact Czech suppliers.
WATCH: High-speed train will connect Prague to Dresden in an hour
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The project will drastically shorten the current 2.5-hour journey times between the Czech and Saxon capitals—though not everyone is on board.
PM: Czechia will have 'same salaries as Germany' in under five years
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The eyebrow-raising comments have drawn wide criticism, bordering on ridicule, from policy and economic experts alike.
EXPLAINED: How biometric entry delays, border controls impact Schengen travel
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The European Union says it will delay the introduction of its new biometric entry-check system for non-EU citizens as land borders go up around the bloc.
Bloomberg: Dispute breaks out over Germany 'hoarding' gas from Czechia
Czech Minister of Industry Jozef Síkela says that the issue may cause other EU member states to source gas from the east.
Travel warnings issued as German train strike impacts Czech connections
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During the strike, Czech Railways recommends traveling to/from Germany on the morning of Nov.15, or postponing German-bound travel until Friday, Nov. 17.
VIDEO: Czech PM goes shopping in Bavaria, finds that German groceries are cheaper
During an earlier visit to Karlovy Vary, Fiala decided to pop into Bavaria to buy some basic items, leading to a surprising (and saddening) discovery.
