What’s on the ballot? A non-Czech speaker’s guide to Prague municipal elections
From housing and transport to schools and tourism, see where Prague’s parties stand ahead of the Oct. 9–10 municipal elections.
Czech apartment prices hit record high as sales continue to climb
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Older apartments are selling for record prices across Czechia, with Prague buyers now paying more than CZK 152,000 per square meter.
Prague starts construction of new tram line connecting Strahov to city network
The 1.3-kilometer route will bring trams to the Strahov student district and create new direct connections to central Prague by 2028.
Havel 90: Special Prague tram honors late Czech president on popular line 22
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The blue commemorative tram will carry passengers through Prague until the end of 2026, with Havel anniversary events highlighted on board.
Four Czechs make world’s 500 richest list: How they made their money
Four Czech business figures appear among the world’s 500 wealthiest people, with combined fortunes exceeding CZK 1.2 trillion.
Cold front could bring snow to Czech mountains as temperatures plunge
Temperatures will fall by up to 10 degrees Celsius from Thursday, bringing rain, stronger winds and possible mountain snow.
Long-term unemployment on the rise despite resilient Czech job market
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Nearly 130,000 people have been unable to find work for over a year, with young and less-educated applicants facing the greatest risk.
Patrik Schick named top Czech footballer of the year for second time
The Bayer Leverkusen striker won his second Czech Golden Ball and left open the possibility of returning to the national team.
Czech fuel prices fall sharply after government caps take effect
Diesel has fallen by CZK 1.45 a liter since price regulation began, with analysts predicting further savings as a tax cut takes effect.
Bill Clinton pays saxophone tribute to Havel on 90th birthday
The former U.S. president remembered Václav Havel as a close friend who trusted freedom, defended democracy and never lost his humor.
Czech man freed after 13-day detention over Moscow Red Square protest
The Czech citizen has left Russia after serving a 13-day sentence and receiving fines totaling 60,000 rubles for the solo protest.
Sacred geometry: Czech town unveils futuristic 3D-printed chapel
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The nine-meter structure near Litomyšl uses sunlight, geometry and acoustics to create a contemporary spiritual space.
Czech government could gradually cut 10 percent of staff in 2027
The government will revisit a plan to reduce staffing costs as unions warn against blanket layoffs before administrative reforms.
Czechia may ease visa rules for Belarusians with close family ties
A proposal would let more Belarusians visit relatives in Czechia while creating new residence options for some Ukrainians.
Experts warn local election choices could deepen Czech housing crisis
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New city governments risk worsening affordability by blocking construction, selling municipal homes or abandoning long-term planning.
Survey: Rising prices and war top Czech fears for the next five years
An Ipsos survey finds economic pressure and conflict dominate public concern, while most Czechs feel the state is poorly prepared for crises.
Norway ends search for three Czech fishermen missing at sea
Three Czech men remain missing and are presumed dead after their fishing boat capsized off Norway’s western coast in September.
