Czech news in brief for June 23: Monday's top headlines
Czech firms may bypass Russia sanctions, Czech police say no threat after US-Iran strikes, and storms kick off tropical weather in Czechia.
On the ground in Ukraine: How expats and locals are living with war
Expats.cz interviewed foreigners and locals in Kyiv to learn how learn how their lives have been upended by war—and what they expect for the future.
Czech leaders call US strike on Iran justified: 'Threat to the entire world'
Czech PM Petr Fiala and Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský acknowledged the serious threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program.
Europeans aren't biting on vegan meat: Nestlé downsizes at Czech factory
Nestlé will lay off 80 workers at its Krupka plant in the Czech Republic as European consumers show weak demand for plant-based meat alternatives.
Czech news in brief for June 22: Sunday's top headlines
Pro-Palestinian march held in central Prague, Brno Pride parade ends week-long LGBT festival, and more weekend headlines.
Are raccoons the new nutria? American critters are spreading through Czechia
Imported for fur, North American raccoons are now thriving in the Czech wild, threatening native wildlife and raising concerns about ecological impacts.
Three Czech universities make top 500 worldwide: How they ranked this year
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Charles University, Czech Technical University, and Masaryk University ranked in the top 500 of the 2026 QS World University Rankings.
Czech news in brief for June 21: Saturday's top headlines
Czech rector warns of US study visa uncertainty, Prague Pride slams Hungary's LGBT+ event ban, and more weekend headlines.
Controversial rapper Kanye West announces surprise show in Slovakia
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The news has drawn some comments and unease due to the rap figure's long history with antisemitism.
Sure, beer. But what else? Czechia looks to crowdsource its rebrand
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The country is launching a public campaign to craft a modern identity beyond the usual clichés.
Czech news in brief for June 20: Friday's top headlines
Czechia closes Tehran embassy amid conflict, three Czech universities rank in global top 500, and centennial exhibit reveals fingerprint on Venus.
Prague summer 2025: Where to catch the best outdoor films and festivals
Prague’s gardens, atriums, and parks turn into open-air cinemas each summer—here’s where to catch a movie under the stars.
New rankings spotlight Czechia’s hidden tourist gems—and why they're so popular
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Beyond the mainstream sights found in the Czech capital, sights and places filled with nature, interactivity, and education have surged in popularity.
Czechia on brink of hepatitis A epidemic: What's being done to prevent it
The European Center for Disease Control and Prevention has told vulnerable people in Czechia to get vaccinated against the potentially fatal disease.
Best places to live in Czechia revealed: Prague is dethroned
The capital dropped due to high crime, traffic accidents, poor housing affordability, weak environmental scores, and the widest gender wage gap.
Czech news in brief for June 19: Thursday's top headlines
Koruna strong amid geopolitical instability, Fiala gov’t survives fourth no-confidence vote, and tram driver to face court for Ukraine incident.
Why high-profile Czech restaurants are vanishing
A shift in the way people are dining out, paired with economic factors such as high menu prices and operating costs, have caused many closures.
