Czech news in brief for August 29: Friday's top headlines
Czech passenger plane diverted due to engine failure, Slavia Prague to face European giants, and east Czechia registers record-warm night.
Czechia says 'no' to EU plan on reading encrypted chats: Are you affected?
Under the new law, WhatsApp, Messenger, Signal, Gmail, cloud services, and similar platforms would have private messages and files automatically read.
Czechia’s real crisis of poor lifestyles, mental health, money, and alcohol
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A seminal new study by Stada shows how Czechia trails many countries in maintaining personal health: improvement, however, is attainable and very possible.
Czechia slumps in EU poverty rankings, with renters and seniors most at risk
A newly released study says that Czechia has more poor seniors living alone than anywhere in the EU, and one in three renters is below the poverty line.
Czech news in brief for August 28: Thursday's top headlines
New, eye-watering deficit planned for 2026 budget, Czech army recruits highest number of recruits in almost two decades, and Slavia Prague await key draw.
Deloitte: Prague becomes third-worst in Europe for housing affordability
Homeownership in the Czech capital is more out of reach than ever for most: you may be surprised how many gross yearly salaries are needed to buy a home.
Czechia among world's first countries affected by Ukraine dual citizenship law
Ukraine has abolished its decades-old ban on dual citizenship, previously obliging nationals to surrender other passports.
Czech news in brief for August 27: Wednesday's top headlines
Over 1,200 Prussian graves discovered at Prague monastery, ex-PM's legal trial is delayed till after elections, and coalition partners shun opposition.
Mark your calendar: Important dates in the 2025–26 Czech school year
From the first bell in September to the final report cards in June, bookmark these notable school holidays, breaks, and exam dates for the 2025-26 year.
Prague’s ‘Airport City’ may bring hospitals, residential projects, and new football stadium
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The project will also set a ban on night flights, create new retail promenades, open cultural venues, and make passenger travel smoother.
Czechia prepares for national awards for selfless workers, and you can vote
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The public has until end-September to choose from a range of individuals who have helped others in their work: a prestigious jury has also rated them.
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Czech news in brief for August 26: Tuesday's top headlines
Minor earthquake detected in Czech region, Czech tennis legend calls time on career, and frosty August morning sets new Czech records.
Czechia’s STD boom leaves foreigners fighting issues getting care, but it exists
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Expats.cz spoke with Czechia's largest STD charity and a foreigner who struggled finding care: we also explain how to access testing and treatment.
Spotify confirms global price hike: How much will you pay in Czechia?
The streaming app, used by around one in five people in Czechia every week, will get costlier across all of its offered packages: we now know exact prices.
Rare total lunar eclipse to be visible across all Czechia Sunday night
The special event will happen for the first time in more than six years; we tell you the best way to prepare, and when and where to watch for a prime view.
Czechia to increase wages in January, remain one of lowest in EU
Czechia is one of just nine EU states with minimum wages below EUR 1,000 gross per month: see how it compares with other European countries.
Czech news in brief for August 25: Monday's top headlines
Weather set to be warm for final week of August, protesters block highway, Czech ambassadors meet in the capital, and Prague football rivals clash.
