Czech court upholds freeze on 61 Russian-owned properties
A Russian state asset agency cannot dispose of properties in Prague and elsewhere after losing its latest challenge to Czech sanctions.
Czech police join raids over alleged extremist music network
Police searched a property near Prague as German authorities investigated a group suspected of producing and selling extremist music.
Residency derived from relationships: What happens when a marriage ends
Divorce does not automatically end your Czech residency. Learn how your permit, spouse’s status and time in Czechia affect your options.
Czech Pirate Party targets Airbnb rentals in surreal Prague election video
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A Moroccan-themed apartment and “sultan’s bed” star in the Pirates’ campaign to tighten rules on short-term rentals in Prague.
Czech legal proceedings can be an expat nightmare. Here’s how to survive
If you become involved in Czech legal proceedings, understanding your rights, responsibilities and options for assistance is essential.
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Brake-checking could become a crime under tougher Czech driving law
Dangerous tailgating tactics, police chases and illegal races could bring prison terms and easier vehicle seizure under a planned amendment.
Self-driving Teslas get green light in Czechia, but drivers warned to stay alert
Tesla owners can now use FSD Supervised on Czech roads, but drivers remain responsible and must be ready to take control immediately.
Czechia to criminalize drink spiking as MPs back 10 year prison terms
A proposed new offense would criminalize secretly drugging another person, even when no subsequent assault, theft or injury can be proven.
Czech cities could require taxi drivers to pass language tests under new bill
Municipalities could require taxi drivers to demonstrate Czech or local-area knowledge under legislation approved by the lower house.
AI race must not escape human control, Czech president tells UN
Petr Pavel urged international rules for artificial intelligence, warning that the race for technological dominance could sideline safety.
Could 13-year-olds face criminal charges in Czechia? Ministry weighs change
Justice Minister Jeroným Tejc may propose lowering criminal responsibility to 13 for the gravest crimes, despite experts calling for prevention instead.
Czech lawmakers move to end statute of limitations for murder
Proposed changes would allow Czech courts to prosecute decades-old murders and extend time limits for some sexual crimes against children.
Russian threat to Europe is growing daily, Pavel warns at UN
The Czech president condemned Russia’s war in Ukraine, urged China to help end it and pledged Czechia would defend international law.
Czech man jailed for 13 days after protest on Moscow’s Red Square
A Moscow court fined the Czech citizen over a protest near Lenin’s Mausoleum; the Czech Embassy says it is providing consular assistance.
Czech court upholds 17-year sentence for attack on Ukrainian truck drivers
Czechia’s Constitutional Court rejected a Lithuanian driver’s self-defense claim over a stabbing at a truck stop near the German border.
Czechia joins push to pause new EU rules for a year
The Czech government is among 13 countries calling for a year focused on reviewing and simplifying EU rules. No pause has been agreed.
Digital tipping is spreading in Czechia: How much should you leave?
As Czech payments go digital, long-standing methods of leaving tips are changing.
