Store openings, free museums, and festivities mark Nov. 17 public holiday in Czechia
The Czech Republic marks the 1989 Velvet Revolution and 1939 student protests on Nov. 17, with free museum access in Prague and most stores staying open.
Prague metro doors go touch-free from this weekend amid hepatitis outbreak
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Starting Saturday, Prague metro will open all doors without passengers pressing buttons to limit contact, echoing measures used during Covid.
Legal foreign population in Czechia surpasses 1.1 million, new data shows
The Czech Interior Ministry reports continued growth in foreign residents in the third quarter of 2025, driven by Ukrainian temporary protection.
Czech news in brief for November 15: Saturday's top morning headlines
New Czech interior and defense ministers named, Christmas season kicks off in Brno, and more weekend headlines.
PODCAST: How the Velvet Revolution made your life in Czechia possible
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From secret escapes across borders to the streets of Prague, we reveal the dramatic fight for freedom that opened up Czechia to the world.
Czech news in brief for November 14: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Foreigners and Czechs arrested after meth operation, more people nationwide satisfied with democracy, Czech football club fined for rude display, and more.
Skip the chain, get cheaper coffee? Prague’s grand historic cafés offer a price surprise
Think fast-service, big-brand coffee chains offer cheaper prices than the capital's Art Nouveau coffeehouses? A new cost comparison says otherwise.
Prague braces for 3-day metro lockout ahead of long holiday weekend
The suspension of a crucial part on line C, running through the very center of the Czech capital, will disrupt travel plans and require rerouting.
Czech news in brief for November 14: Friday's top morning headlines
Billionaire negotiating major Czech media buy, national institutions keep Ukrainian flags flying, and ski prices climbing in Czech resorts
Czech news in brief for November 13: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Current Czech president favored for re-election, Prague-based football team will play in larger association, Czech games make huge success, and more.
EVENT: Meet the Expats.cz editors for feedback and a film at Edison Filmhub
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Join us on Dec. 1 for a Movie Barf Monday screening of 'Orwell: 2+2 = 5' plus a chance to win tickets, prizes, and pitch you story ideas to our team.
It's traffic jam 'season' in Prague: How to get around the gridlock
November is typically Prague's worst month for traffic jams, and with the city full of road repairs, knowing where and when to drive is key.
Czech rail rolls into 2026 with Scandinavian connection, better access to Austria
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Ramped-up domestic service and more frequent links to the German and Austrian capitals are set to increase the appeal of rail travel.
Czech news in brief for November 13: Thursday's top morning headlines
School unions to detail strike plans today, cold front to bring snow and freezing nights, and Prague Metro Line C to close this long weekend.
Czech news in brief for November 12: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Hamas suspect arrested after leaving Czechia, Pavel presses likely future PM on Ukraine, most people are happy with where they live nationwide, and more.
Czechia among countries under 'major' migration strain, EU says
An influx of Ukrainian refugees since 2022 has prompted Czechia to request an exemption from paying the EU more funds to help other migrants.
Czech news in brief for November 12: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Happening now: Pavel to meet Babiš on conflict of interest, govt. set to approve bid for AI gigafactory in Prague, and Northern Lights coming into view.
