Time’s up on ‘native speaker only’: How to spot discriminatory job ads in Czechia
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Employers face closer scrutiny over language, age, gender, and nationality requirements, while new EU rules will require clearer salary disclosures.
Czech news in brief for October 14: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Zelenskyy, Pavel discuss support for Ukraine, Czech government talks rule out EU, NATO exit, and Czech bar gets first woman chair.
Czech news in brief for October 13: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Czech leaders welcome release of hostages, Pavel: Russia wants to 'destroy Europe,' and Sting to headline Metronome Prague 2026.
Czech news in brief for October 11: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Hundreds march for women’s rights in Prague, Motorist head backs Turek amid racism controversy, and more weekend headlines.
Czech government formation sparks resignations and outrage: What's next?
A new Czech cabinet with ANO, SPD, and Motorists faces criticism, resignations, and concerns over policy, inclusion, and international relations.
Czech news in brief for October 11: Saturday's top morning headlines
ANO, SPD, and Motorists agree on 16-member cabinet, Czech human rights chief resigns amid policy shift, and more weekend headlines.
Czech high court rules sex workers must declare income tax
The Supreme Court rules income from voluntary prostitution is taxable, clarifying legal gray area while organized prostitution remains criminalized.
Czech news in brief for October 8: Wednesday's top headlines
Politicians praise outgoing leader Fiala, mortgage rates drop to 2-year low, and Jaromír Jágr releases authorized biography.
Police continue monitoring Prague Airport after anonymous drone threat
No drones were detected at Prague’s Vaclav Havel Airport after a reported threat, but security measures continue as authorities search for the caller.
Czech news in brief for October 4: Saturday's top headlines
Second day of Czech general election underway, off-duty officer kills man in Prague shooting, and more weekend headlines.
Czech election 2025: Where parties stand on 6 issues that could reshape daily life
From visas and housing to defense and education, see what parties promise and how likely those changes are to affect life in Czechia.
Czech news in brief for October 3: Friday's top headlines
Czech embassy monitors Gaza flotilla case, Czech experts propose 70 measures on hate speech, and two Syrians charged in Dresden assault of Czech.
US Embassy Prague halts socials—consular services available as 'situation permits'
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The embassy will stop updating its web, social media during the government shutdown and post urgent security information only until further notice.
October 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
Multiple travel alerts, changes to how foreigners start new employment, seasonal shifts, flu shots, and more key updates to mark in your calendars.
Stricter rules for foreigners working in Czechia take effect from today
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EU citizens are also affected; it may now take longer to start a new job (and there's a higher risk of working illegally).
Czech news in brief for October 1: Wednesday's top headlines
Pavel urges Czech voters to turn out for election, Czechia bans Russian diplomatic passport entry, and prehistoric roundel unearthed in Hradec Králové.
Can you take sick leave for burnout in Czechia? What workers need to know
With 70 percent of Czech employees reporting burnout, mental health sick leave is surging. Here's how to access it, and why finding help remains difficult.
