Czechia reinstates random border checks with Slovakia from Wednesday
Increasing numbers of illegal immigrants traveling from Slovakia and transiting through Czechia have prompted the government to take quick action.
Former Czech PM congratulates Robert Fico on victory in Slovak election
Andrej Babiš praised Robert Fico on his election win, wishing for a government prioritizing the welfare of its citizens and Slovak interests in Europe
Free Czech 'election trains' will deliver Slovaks to the polls for Saturday's crucial vote
Over 1,000 people – mainly students – have registered for the free trains, which aim to boost democratic participation during Slovakia's general election.
Slovak politician accuses Petr Pavel of 'election interference'
Last week, the Czech president made comments about Robert Fico, who is hoping to succeed in Slovakia's general election this Saturday.
Foreign residents in Czechia exceed 1 million for first time
Third-country nationals, mainly from Ukraine, Vietnam, and Russia, make up 80 percent of the foreign resident population.
Czechia will contribute troops to NATO expansion in Slovakia
As negotiations continue on the second day of the NATO summit in Vilnius, Prague Castle confirmed Czechia's support for expansion efforts.
A Slovak spa town offers families from Czechia an affordable seaside alternative
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Just 90 km from Bratislava, Slovakia’s biggest and most popular spa town will keep your young entourage gleefully entertained for days.
Visit Slovakia’s premiere spa town for Mucha, a ‘mud kitchen’ and more
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The Ensana Health Spa hotel offers an extraordinary introduction to Slovak spa culture this summer.
Former Slovak PM warns Czech leaders to stay out of his country's affairs
Robert Fico has issued a statement addressing recent comments by Czech politicians including President Petr Pavel and Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský.
Czech PM talks continued support and EU entry with Zelenskiy in Brussels
The Ukrainian president met with several EU leaders to ask for more military equipment in the fight against Russia.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Bird flu breaks out at chicken farm, remembering Švejk's creator and more buzzworthy headlines for Jan. 3, 2023.
Former prime ministers of Czechia come together to mark country's history
Prime Minister Petr Fiala met with his predecessors as well as his Slovak counterpart to mark 30 years since the creation of an independent Czech state.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Prague officials adopt traffic changes, Czech slopes have no snow, and more buzzworthy headlines for Jan. 2, 2023.
Three decades on from Czechoslovakia's split, Czechia sees more prosperity
While the living standards improved in both countries since 1993, Czechia's economy grew at a faster pace.
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Young Czechs have trouble understanding Slovak
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The reverse is true in Slovakia, in part thanks to the popularity of Czech language books.
Czechs live longer than Slovaks – and have higher pensions
The two countries split 30 years ago and have taken slightly different social and economic paths.
Czech Railways adding extra carriages over peak holiday times
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Train and bus operators report high demand for both domestic and international travel, with some routes sold out.
