Czech property prices hit new highs as apartment price growth slows
Apartments rose 9.3 percent annually in the third quarter, while land gained 10.5 percent. Prague’s quarterly apartment price growth eased to 0.7 percent.
Inside Czech police training: US ambassador gets a look beyond the classroom
Traffic stops, simulated arrests and off-road driving featured in Nicholas Merrick’s visit to a police training complex in the Vysočina region.
Russian discount chain Mere is leaving Czechia, stores to be rebranded
The Russian chain says it is ending operations. Reports suggest most stores could continue as Zboží z palet under a different operator.
Prague’s Žižkov Tower to glow red for religious freedom on Nov. 25
Churches, synagogues and other buildings across Czechia will join Red Wednesday, with a Prague conference, candlelight procession and benefit concert.
Drought hits Czech vegetable harvest as some growers lose up to half their yields
Growers report nearly CZK 700 million in crop damage by mid-September, while irrigation and labor costs add pressure to a difficult season.
Czechia joins eight countries seeking tighter EU rules on refugee families
Nine governments want the EU to revise family reunification rules, arguing that arrivals are putting pressure on schools, housing and services.
Most Czechs support restoring compulsory military service, survey finds
A Globsec poll finds 63 percent favor conscription, but only 24 percent believe Czechia is prepared for a serious security crisis or war.
Charles University hit by data breach, asks users to change passwords
An attacker downloaded personal data from the university’s study system. Users have been asked to change their passwords within 10 days.
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Czech energy provider Innogy to raise prices for customers in January
The supplier will raise electricity and gas prices for open-ended contracts from Jan. 1. Most of its 1.7 million customers have fixed rates.
Czech charity People in Need to open first US office in Chicago
People in Need plans its first US office, drawing on Chicago’s Czech and Ukrainian communities to build support for aid and human rights.
Czech PM: Europe agrees on representation at Ukraine peace talks
Five countries and EU institutions will represent Europe, António Costa confirmed after Dublin talks. Babiš called the agreement progress.
‘Prague doesn’t want Nazis’: Hundreds protest far-right migration conference
Demonstrators gathered outside a Vysočany hotel hosting European far-right politicians. Police monitored the protest and access around the building.
This week's news: Here's what you had to say
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed.
Microsoft outage hits Czech ministries with emails stalled, Teams disrupted
Microsoft says there is no indication of a cyberattack. Services are gradually recovering, while Prague Airport says flight operations are unaffected.
Huge Prague protest expected Sunday: What to know about crowds and transport
Organizers expect hundreds of thousands at the Nov. 15 rally for public-media independence. Prague will boost metro services and add special trams.
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.
