Summer hot water shutdowns in Czechia: What to expect and how to cope
Hot water disappears every summer in Czech apartment blocks. Here’s why it happens, how long it lasts, and how to handle it.
Czech news in brief for June 29: Monday's top morning headlines
Keanu Reeves and president share a cold one, nine charged in Czech Casting trafficking case, and cold front splits the country – with storms on the way.
Extreme heat alert: Survive Czechia's hottest weekend without air conditioning
With the country under its highest heat warning level, officials are canceling events, grilling, and offering safety advice. We've got stay-cool tips.
Drugs, trafficking, and dirty money go digital: What organized crime looks like in Czechia now
Two major crime reports came out this week. The findings show that crypto laundering, digital drug markets, and trafficking are on the rise in Czechia.
The EUR 3 question: What really changes when you click ‘buy’ in Czechia from July
Online shopping in Europe is about to change in a way most consumers will only notice at the very last moment: the checkout screen.
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Czech petition sparks debate over introduction of menstrual leave
The petition has quickly gained traction, gathering over 26,000 signatures from citizens demanding more humane treatment for women menstruating at work.
Czech news in brief for June 24: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Havlová pulls Havel's name from library, armed teacher arrested after day-long manhunt, and the Summer Shakespeare Festival opens at Prague Castle.
8 things you need to know about getting evicted or ending a lease in Czechia
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How do Czech tenancies end? We cover notice, eviction, and what the law says about tenant's rights in Czechia
Czech news in brief for June 23: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Police manhunt ends in Strašnice, Pavel turns to the Constitutional Court, and more Karlovy Vary festival honorees announced.
Czechia withdraws from Istanbul Convention: 'A sad signal for victims'
The government under PM Andrej Babiš has quietly reversed support for Istanbul Convention ratification, drawing criticism from human rights groups.
Czech news in brief for June 17: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
A candidate for Prague mayor in the hot seat, a Prague square reopens and a Prague tunnel goes artsy.
Can you get a summer job in Czechia if you don't speak Czech?
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The labor shortage could make finding a summer job easier. Here's what you'll earn, where to look, and how to stay legal under new 2026 work rules
Czech news in brief for June 15: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Public media reform approved by government, death tolls of Croatia accident increases, and drink-spiking in the spotlight.
12 ways to get involved in your community in Prague and Czechia now
From volunteering to voting, we've rounded up tips for how to mix and mingle with locals and feel like you belong to your neighborhood.
Czech news in brief for June 14: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Czech government to debate scrapping TV and radio license fees, heatwave to bring high temperatures this week, and more Sunday headlines.
Czechia targets synthetic 'fake weed' substances in wider drug ban move
The government plans to ban new opioids and HHC-like substances, tightening Czech drug rules as experts warn of fast-moving synthetic markets.
Beyond a second passport: How dual citizenship actually works in Czechia
Czech law is flexible on dual citizenship, but parents and children still need to plan ahead for adulthood and nationality differences.
