EXPLAINED: Czechia's kratom problem and the bigger one behind it
As the government rushes to regulate kratom, the organizations best placed to handle its fallout are striking over plans that could gut addiction services.
Czech news in brief for May 29: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Czech leaders condemn Russia for drone crash in Romania, Prague cable cars 'wink' and 'blush', and Night of Churches begins across Czechia.
Czech news in brief for May 27: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Self-employed workers to get a tax break, child diphtheria death triggers police investigation, and water restrictions are spreading across Czechia.
Not just a phase: When to consider physio or occupational therapy for your child in Czechia
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When should parents act on motor, sensory, or attention concerns? Two medical specialists in Prague break down key signs and advises on next steps.
Czech news in brief for May 20: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Doctor in contact with Ebola to be treated in Prague, witnesses to bus collision sought, and Lidl gets a makeover this week.
Single women can't get IVF in Czechia: Who qualifies now and the legal changes ahead
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A collapsing birth rate could change access to fertility treatments. What you need to know about costs, coverage, and what comes next.
Hantavirus in Czechia: The strains, the risks, and what you need to know
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Two European strains of hantavirus circulate in Czechia, but they differ from the strain that recently infected Dutch cruise ship passengers.
Czech news in brief for May 8: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Drone at Prague Airport diverts flight to Vienna, extreme tick activity forecast for Czech regions, and student parade marks annual Majales in Prague.
Ease your skin problem at the spa: These natural therapies can help
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Medical spa experts across Central Europe are using mineral water, mud, and science-backed practices to calm inflammatory skin conditions.
Do you qualify for weight-loss drugs in Czechia? Here’s how to find out
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Understanding who qualifies, what you can expect to pay, and how you can access these drugs safely and legally in Czechia.
Czech news in brief for April 24: Friday's top morning headlines
NATO chief welcomes Czech pledge, Prague rail expanding to Poland, Ukraine, and Czechia won't help Timmy the humpback whale.
Czechia's largest sauna complex is now open at this mountain spa
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A new wellness center at Dolní Morava Mountain Resort pairs panoramic pools, a full water park, and an expansive sauna zone into one all-day escape.
Czech news in brief for April 23: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
President and PM to discuss NATO, flu vaccination to be improved, and American rapper Ye set to perform in Prague.
Having a baby in Czechia: New rights and benefits for parents explained
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New rights, a landmark legal ruling, and a delayed welfare reform; here is what expectant and new parents in Czechia need to know in 2026.
Rat poison in baby food: What parents in Czechia need to know
This weekend, jars of HiPP baby food contaminated with rat poison were found in a store in Brno. Here's the latest, and why parents shouldn't panic.
Czech news in brief for April 20: Monday's top morning headlines
Demonstrators demand leadership changes in Prague, Prague Castle visitor numbers break records, and a return to freezing morning temps.
Czech abortion rates hit record lows since Communist era as tensions over rights rise
Abortion rates have dropped sevenfold since 1989, but weekend protests and sharp rhetoric signal a deepening divide over reproductive rights.
