Filling a Czech prescription abroad? 10 EU countries now accept eRecept
Czech patients can now fill an eRecept at selected Austrian pharmacies, bringing the total number of EU countries accepting Czech e-prescriptions to 10.
Czechia faces worst drought in decades as water levels hit 44-year low
The country is facing its worst water deficit in decades, with the Orlík reservoir at an extreme low and rivers across the country running unusually dry.
Czech news in brief for August 8: Saturday's top morning headlines
Drought across Europe reaches critical levels, Prague Pride parade to cap LGBT+ festival today, and more Saturday headlines.
Czech news in brief for August 7: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Filip Turek's offenses past statute of limitations, number of foreign visitors to Czechia stagnates, and a shakeup in Prague's entertainment industry.
This week in polls: How our readers reacted to the news
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed – cast your vote now.
Czech news in brief for August 7: Friday's top morning headlines
Drone scare at Leipzig prompts airport review, Tesco sale of Czech, Slovak stores inches ahead, and a new tool tracks Prague's sweatiest trams.
Drone scare in Germany prompts Prague Airport security review
After a drone carrying explosives was found near a German airport, Prague Airport is reviewing security as Czechia weighs stronger counter-drone powers.
Czech news in brief for August 6: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Leipzig drone incident spotlights Czechia's lack of preparedness, Trump highly unpopular among Czechs, and the president becomes a photographer.
Prague commuters face sweltering trams as drivers warn of broken AC
Broken AC on Prague trams has drivers posting their own warnings, as passengers struggle with heat and the transit authority responds.
Czechia plans to reduce NATO troop commitments abroad
The government wants to lower the maximum number of soldiers for NATO’s eastern flank from 2,000 to 1,600, saying the current limit hasn't been used.
Czech news in brief for August 6: Thursday's top morning headlines
Prague records hottest night of heat wave, government seeks to cut NATO deployment cap, and Prague tram drivers push back over broken A/C.
Expat Insider 2026: Czechia ranks high for quality of life, low for belonging
Expat Insider 2026 ranks Czechia highly for quality of life, but lower for settling in as language and social connections remain challenges.
Czech news in brief for August 5: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Turek's car crash being investigated by police, a new Czech consulate in Miami, and a rare breakthrough for endangered frogs.
Prague’s untapped voting bloc: A new shortcut helps EU citizens register to vote
58,820 EU citizens can vote in Prague, but fewer than 3 percent are registered. A new English-friendly tool makes the process easier.
Czech heatwave breaks records: The numbers you need to know
From 41°C temperatures to record warm nights, hospital pressure and fire risks, here are the numbers behind Czechia’s historic heatwave.
Czech news in brief for August 5: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Czechia hits hottest night on record, autumn election season gets underway, and a drone show coming to Prague.
Czech news in brief for August 4: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Could Prague be heading for a major institutional reform? New EU-wide rules for Ukrainian refugees, and work obligations taking their toll.





