Fans storm pitch, attack players at Sparta-Slavia football match in Prague
The Prague Derby between Slavia and Sparta was abandoned after fans entered the pitch and players were attacked; police are investigating.
Common myths and misconceptions about birthright in Czechia debunked
An immigration lawyer on the pathways to Czech citizenship across nationalities and real-world scenarios.
Want to work in Czechia? The visa you get may matter more than your salary
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The Czech Blue Card just raised its salary threshold. But for many skilled workers, the bigger question is whether their employer will use it at all.
Czech news in brief for May 4: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Bitcoin scandal gets new twist, tougher sentences for animal cruelty, and Czech sports feats.
Everything changing in Czechia in May 2026 – and what else is new this month
Public holidays, cross border dental care expands, and a metro station repair ends. Here's what to know this month.
Czech news in brief for April 30: Thursday's top morning headlines
No fire ban ahead of 'Witch Burning' night, large stores to remain open on May 1, and Muzeum metro entrance to reopen in early May.
The bill that catches everyone off guard in Czechia – and how to read it
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April 30 is the legal deadline for your building's annual service bill. Whether you own or rent, it could mean money back or a surprise bill.
Czechia to back special tribunal to prosecute Russia for war crimes
The move signals Prague’s commitment to holding Russian leadership accountable for the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Plan your shopping: Czech stores to close for only one of May’s public holidays
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Because the two holidays fall so close together, it has long been a source of confusion for shoppers over when stores are open.
Careful where you cross: Prague police are cracking down on jaywalking
Prague police fined 119 pedestrians and cyclists over the past two days as officers step up enforcement of red-light crossings and unsafe street use.
Not a Czech citizen? Here's how to make your voice count even if you can't vote
Voting is the most direct way to make an impact, but you can also shape decisions in your district through the forms of civic participation here.
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.
Czechia and human rights: What’s improving and what’s worsening
Amnesty says Czechia sees both progress and setbacks in human rights, citing reforms but also concerns over xenophobia, Roma segregation and NGOs.
Get out there! Your weekly calendar for Prague and Czechia│April 20–24
English-friendly events, workshops, talks, tables, and more for the international community in Prague this week.
School slap case highlights debate over 'ordinary educational violence' in Czechia
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In Czechia, physical discipline persists even as recent legal reforms move toward explicitly prohibiting corporal punishment in law.
Czech news in brief for April 15: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Senate to debate offline rights amendment, police to measure speed at 1,200 locations today, and Czech castles, chateaux prepare for Monuments Day.
Do you really need an international driver's permit? Widespread scam exposed
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YouTuber Honest Guide uncovered a global trade in fake driving permits, exposing loopholes that leave both travelers and rental firms at risk.
