Czech heatwave breaks records: The numbers you need to know
From 41°C temperatures to record warm nights, hospital pressure and fire risks, here are the numbers behind Czechia’s historic heatwave.
Czech news in brief for August 4: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Could Prague be heading for a major institutional reform? New EU-wide rules for Ukrainian refugees, and work obligations taking their toll.
Czech news in brief for August 2: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Heat wave to grip Czechia this week, CNB expected to hold interest rates steady, invasive beetle nears Czech border, and more top headlines.
Czech news in brief for August 2: Sunday's top morning headlines
Uganda traveler cleared of dangerous disease, AI labels become mandatory across EU, and more Sunday morning headlines.
Czech news in brief for August 1: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Heat wave to return next week, Pilsen auto supplier to cut 300 jobs, details released in Czech tennis star's ban, and more Saturday headlines.
Czechia’s ‘unbearable’ heat wave: Weekend disruptions, warnings, and ways to stay cool
Record temperatures nearing 40°C are bringing swimming warnings, event changes, travel advice and new cooling options across Czechia this weekend.
Czech news in brief for July 31: Friday's top morning headlines
Records fall as heat hits 40°C in Czechia, Cyanobacteria bans hit popular swimming spots, and Prague Zoo's polar bear twins get three tons of ice.
Czech news in brief for July 30: Thursday's top morning headlines
Prague Pride boosts security after Berlin attacks, new Prague apartments get pricier, and salmonella found in instant noodles in Czechia.
Czech news in brief for July 29: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Czech city sees Mediterranean-level heat, debate over scrapping ninth grade continues, and Diana Ross makes Czech debut today.
New Czech bill would clarify when doctors can stop life support
A proposed change to Czech healthcare law would clarify when doctors can stop medically futile treatment but critics say it opens a door to euthanasia.
The 2026 list of doctors, dentists and specialists for expats in Czechia
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Save this roundup of English-friendly healthcare providers across Prague and beyond, with practical details on services, insurance, memberships, and more.
Prague will build a floating helipad on the Vltava river for rescue services
A new floating helipad near Vyšehrad will help Prague rescue teams transport critically ill patients faster to major hospitals.
Czech news in brief for July 22: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Pavel warns against attacks on judicial trust, Senate to debate EET return in August, and more Wednesday headlines.
UK exchanges are returning to Erasmus+. Here's what students in Czechia should know
Despite Brexit's limitations, British participation in this program could widen study, training and teaching opportunities across Europe from 2027.
Czech news in brief for July 21: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Prague Airport gets a new director, many Czechs fear for their jobs, and an unlucky lightning strike in Croatia.
Meet the sadist challenging Czechia's baby ear-piercing tradition
Míla Bugtcher has performed thousands of infant ear piercings. Now the Czech body modification expert wants parents to rethink a generations-old custom.
How expats in Czechia can use insurance helplines to navigate healthcare faster
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For those with commercial health insurance, a quick call can help clarify where to go, what’s covered, and how payment works for non-urgent cases.
