'Zombie' kids, frustrated parents: Will 2026 see Czechia ban phones in schools?
A survey of 100+ parents revealed desperate calls for phone bans; according to current laws, the government's promise to do so may be poised to stall out.
Czech news in brief for January 13: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Ice to persist across Czechia this week, Czechia to speed up foreigners' residence permits, everyday costs climb modestly at year's end.
Czechia to speed up foreigner's resident permits with new digital system
While the new system will let applicants complete much of the process online, in-person steps like biometrics will still be required.
Prague’s 10 most expensive neighborhoods for buyers in 2026
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As brownfields turn into luxury hubs, affordable districts now rival elite neighborhoods where property prices are reaching record peaks.
Czech news in brief for January 13: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Morning commute hit by freezing rain across Czechia, respiratory illness flares, and Pilsen-born rhino becomes online sensation.
Prague housing trends: What 25 years of change reveal about today’s market
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From a post-communist patchwork to lifestyle-driven districts, one developer looks back on decades of key shifts in the city’s housing evolution.
'Stay home': Officials warn against non-essential travel as ice paralyzes Czechia
Meteorologists warn that ice could last will last until afternoon in some locations, while airport officials report delays ahead due to black ice.
Czech news in brief for January 12: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Czech government fills cabinet posts amid Turek controversy, Israeli foreign minister to visit Czechia, and strange spiral cloud over Czech skies.
New rules, fees, and fines: What’s changing for drivers in Czechia in 2026
Easier renewals and fully digitized licenses, rising costs to drive on highways, and changes for older and younger drivers are ahead in 2026.
Thinking of giving up U.S. citizenship in Czechia? Expect high fees and long waits
A lawsuit challenges delays in the spendy U.S. citizenship renunciation fee, while Americans in Czechia can now get free or low-cost tax guidance.
Understanding presidential power in Czechia – and the lawsuit testing it
President Petr Pavel’s refusal to appoint a minister highlights unresolved questions about the limits of presidential authority in Czechia.
Czech news in brief for January 12: Monday's top morning headlines
Coldest morning of winter hits Czechia, coalition set to debate lawsuit against president, and last day for self-employed to register for flat-rate tax.
SUVs and combustion engines: What expats should know about Czechia’s car market
Different trends drive the auto market and impact how expats hit the road according to Marcel Archleb, the Head of Audi at Porsche Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for January 11: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Czech ski resorts attract record weekend crowds, freezing rain may create hazardous ice on Monday, and more weekend headlines.
Czech scientists propose unique solution to fight climate change: Deforestation
Researchers suggest harvesting and sinking forest wood into the Arctic Ocean as a natural method to remove carbon from the atmosphere.
Czech firefighters free man trapped in Moravian cave in dramatic rescue
Firefighters and speleologists freed a man trapped 50 meters underground near Rudice after a complex 21-hour rescue operation.
Czech news in brief for January 11: Sunday's top morning headlines
Roads still impacted by snow across Czechia, rescuers bring injured caver toward surface, and more weekend headlines.
