Czech news in brief for December 19: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Czechia opts out of EU Ukraine loan at summit, new Epstein photos show Czech, Slovak links, and Prague Zoo, City announce holiday discounts.
New Epstein photos reveal Czech-Slovak ties as US transparency deadline looms
The images, part of more than 95,000 photos obtained from the estate, include a Czech passport and Slovak presidential advisor posing with Epstein.
Metro line C back to full service today: Pankrác reopening and holiday updates
A key metro station reopens today while Prague's holiday timetable have been released. Plus find out when you can see the holiday fleet through 2026.
Czech news in brief for December 19: Friday's top morning headlines
Over 100,000 signatures delivered to Prague Castle, Prague’s Pankrác metro station reopens today, and Scorsese thriller eyes Prague film shoot.
Czech news in brief for December 18: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Permit clears way for Prague airport rail upgrade, Charles Bridge too crowded to cross, and Czech temps are the coldest in Europe right now.
Why the ‘expat tier’ should care about Czechia’s hardline migration pivot
On International Migrants Day activists will gather at the Nicolas Winton statue to warn of the hardline migration shifts threatening all foreigners.
Czech news in brief for December 18: Thursday's top morning headlines
Ukraine's flag removed from Czech Interior Ministry, WhatsApp 'ghostpairing' scheme hits Czechia, and Václav Havel's death anniversary commemorated.
Czech news in brief for December 17: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Czechia joins EU-backed security pledge to Ukraine, rail operators add trains as Christmas seats sell out, and survey shows decline in carp for Christmas.
EXPLAINED: How the EU’s 2035 car emissions U-turn affects Czech buyers
A new 10% loophole for hybrids and e-fuels offers a lifeline to Czechia’s auto sector while preventing a price shock for owners of the EU's oldest fleet.
Czech news in brief for December 17: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Trump congratulates Babis on return as PM, Pavel to join screening of Ukraine skeptics doc, and snow unlikely before Christmas, forecasters say.
Czech news in brief for December 16: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Government stomps on EU environment law, flat-rate insurance payments for self-employed workers to rise, and president stresses need for universities.
Czech government says it will reject EU migration reform, calls for zero-tolerance policy
The cabinet will formally oppose the EU's solidarity mechanism to focus on a new restrictive national asylum policy.
'Totally absurd': Americans in Czechia react to proposed bill to restrict dual citizenship
While the bill has a slim chance of passing, its introduction alone is being called an attack on identity and family by the dual citizens we spoke to.
Czech news in brief for December 16: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Greenpeace hangs banner at Environment Ministry, hygienists warn of virus spread during holidays, and Prague museum marks 130 years of Škoda auto.
ASK AN EXPERT: What do employers in Czechia overlook when recruiting foreign workers?
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From knowing whether a foreigner’s visa allows them to work, to facing brand-new reporting requirements, experts explain why preparation is power.
Czech news in brief for December 15: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Babiš urges Ukraine peace talks, calls for ceasefire by Feb. 24 anniversary, and Czech government questions future EU financing options.
Czech holiday calendar 2026: How many days off will you get next year?
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Find out exactly how many public holidays fall on weekdays next year, and how you can maximize your time off by clever scheduling.
