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US Embassy Prague halts socials—consular services available as 'situation permits'
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The embassy will stop updating its web, social media during the government shutdown and post urgent security information only until further notice.
Busy Prague junction welcomes back trams, puts pedestrians first
Six tram lines, including routes 1 and 6, see normal service restored after having been detoured since January this year.
Czech news in brief for October 2: Thursday's top headlines
Babis: ANO aims for solo rule after vote, flu causes more Czech deaths than crashes, and US Embassy Prague cuts web, social updates.
October 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
Multiple travel alerts, changes to how foreigners start new employment, seasonal shifts, flu shots, and more key updates to mark in your calendars.
Stricter rules for foreigners working in Czechia take effect from today
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EU citizens are also affected; it may now take longer to start a new job (and there's a higher risk of working illegally).
German media warn of Czechia’s eastern drift as Pavel urges voter turnout
Several newspapers raised concerns about Czechia’s trajectory if Babiš’ ANO party wins and allies with far-right or Eurosceptic partners.
Travel alert: Prague Airport eases liquid rules for Schengen flights
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Each passenger may now carry one container of liquid exceeding 100 milliliters, up to a maximum of two liters.
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Czech news in brief for October 1: Wednesday's top headlines
Pavel urges Czech voters to turn out for election, Czechia bans Russian diplomatic passport entry, and prehistoric roundel unearthed in Hradec Králové.
Ahead of elections, activists in Prague call for constitutional right to abortion
Activists urged constitutional protection for abortion rights ahead of Czech parliamentary elections, citing gaps in access and legal safeguards.
Czech news in brief for September 30: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech parties back limits on short-term rentals, Prague boosts transit cleaning for hepatitis, and lost Švejk manuscript shown in Prague.
Brno’s riverside revival shows why the city is winning over first-time buyers
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For those looking beyond Prague, a new housing option in Czechia’s second-largest city blends affordability with international appeal.
VIDEO: Czech president surprises Ryanair passengers on flight to London
The video shows Petr Pavel boarding the plane like any other passenger; no priority boarding or special treatment.
'Hundreds' of pro-Russia TikTok accounts target Czechia's upcoming election
Researchers and security officials say these patterns are consistent with so-called Russian troll farm tactics used in other international elections.
Czech news in brief for September 29: Monday's top headlines
Parties debate Russia as top Czech threat, thousands rally in Prague against extremist parties, and Czechia faces cooler week, snow possible.
ASK AN EXPERT: Is now the time to invest in renewable energy?
Expert wealth manager Jan Stránský sheds light on why investing in renewable energy today will give you good returns in the future.
Mass protest in Prague draws 10,000, warns of rising populist, extremist threats
Organizers of Million Moments for Democracy gathered in Old Town Square to warn that parties like ANO and SPD could threaten Czech democracy.
