Czech news in brief for January 12: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Czech government fills cabinet posts amid Turek controversy, Israeli foreign minister to visit Czechia, and strange spiral cloud over Czech skies.
New rules, fees, and fines: What’s changing for drivers in Czechia in 2026
Easier renewals and fully digitized licenses, rising costs to drive on highways, and changes for older and younger drivers are ahead in 2026.
Understanding presidential power in Czechia – and the lawsuit testing it
President Petr Pavel’s refusal to appoint a minister highlights unresolved questions about the limits of presidential authority in Czechia.
What every freelancer in Czechia needs to know in January 2026
On Jan. 12, those working on a trade license will face higher costs, digital mandates, and more; here's your January to-do list.
Czech news in brief for January 10: Saturday's top morning headlines
Turek to sue Pavel over blocked minister post, heavy snow disrupts Prague airport and local roads, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia illegally stored citizens’ phone data: here’s what it means
The ruling affects metadata from calls and texts, shows who communicated and where; lawmakers must revise rules, tightening access and protecting privacy.
Czech news in brief for January 8: Thursday's top morning headlines
Czechia's mass data retention violates EU law, winter storm disrupts flights to and from Prague, and plans for Prague circular metro inch forward.
From tenant rights to mortgage changes, Czechia’s housing outlook for 2026
Changes to utility prices, tenant repair rules, and housing support will affect how people rent, buy, and own property in Czechia this year.
Czech news in brief for January 5: Monday's top afternoon headlines
This afternoon's top story: Government approves policy statement focused on cheaper energy, affordable healthcare and housing.
What non-EU workers need to know about Czechia’s new work rules
New 2026 rules for Czechia: 90-day visa guarantees and easier Blue Cards for tech, but stricter behavioral checks and higher salary floors for residents.
Czech politics in 2026: Key election dates, who can vote, and what to expect
Czech politics this year will bring budget talks, legal proceedings and October elections, as Andrej Babiš’s new coalition settles into office.
Czech news in brief for January 5: Monday's top morning headlines
Housing support law focus of first govt. meeting of 2026, reduced transport service takes effect today, and subzero nights and icy days ahead.
Czech news in brief for January 4: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Dozens rally against US strikes in Venezuela, teacher apologizes for Okamura, and Czech beans win silver.
Czech citizen in Venezuelan prison as Prague urges calm after US strikes
Czech politicians have voiced differing opinions on the U.S. military action that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
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.





