'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 morning headlines
Morning commute hit by freezing rain across Czechia, respiratory illness flares, and Pilsen-born rhino becomes online sensation.
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 village offers bounty to capture mischievous fox terrorizing poultry
Mořkov has posted a reward for a fox that has raided chicken coops, warning residents to stay cautious while authorities plan its safe capture.
Czech news in brief for January 9: Friday's top morning headlines
Heavy snowfall spreads across Czechia, disrupting traffic, flights, Brussels seeks answers from X, and Czech spirit makers lower alcohol content.
Why Budapest works so well for a winter break from Czechia
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When winter drags on, this Central European capital offers an unexpectedly warmer getaway option that makes cold weather easier to enjoy.
What to know as Czechia begins shift to paperless healthcare
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Doctors across Czechia are starting to issue digital referrals and assessments under the new e-health system live from Jan. 2.
Czech news in brief for January 7: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Czechia to continue coordinating Ukraine ammo plan, heat, hot water outage hits parts of Prague, and dozens protest at Foreign Ministry.
Moving into a furnished apartment in Czechia? Swap out these items for better comfort
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Practically a rite of passage, furnished flats ease the relocation process. But do you really want to be sleeping on someone else’s old mattress?
Czech news in brief for January 6: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Czech finance minister to announce budget results, deep freeze hits parts of Czechia, drivers warned, and camels for charity on Charles Bridge.
Czechia’s emergency app adds universal SOS button connecting users to 112
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The new SOS function replaces the previous 155-only button and also allows users who can't talk to communicate via SMS.
Czech news in brief for January 4: Sunday's top morning headlines
Czech leaders split over U.S. strikes in Venezuela, E-exam requests backfire at launch in Czechia, and one Czech injured in deadly Swiss ski resort fire.
Czech news in brief for January 3: Saturday's top morning headlines
Knife attack injures two in Czech shopping mall, new weapons amnesty begins in Czechia, and high-tech visitor center planned for Bohemian Switzerland.
Inside Czechia’s new cannabis law: How much can you legally grow and possess?
From home cultivation limits to public possession rules, we break down Czechia’s 2026 cannabis law and what it means for adults living in the country.
Czech news in brief for December 29: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Hospital merger to leave patient care intact, over 500,000 Czech driving licences expire in 2026, and rules vary by purchase for returned gifts.
A total legal reset: Every new law and change coming to Czechia in 2026
Changes in insurance, family law, housing rules, immigration and residence, and far more will all affect your daily life next year: here's the entire list.
‘You only have one body’: How sports medicine helped an elite Czech swimmer conquer the English Channel
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Endurance athlete Jakub Kačerovský shows how expert medical care can turn ambition into lasting performance.
