Czech news in brief for July 11: Friday's top headlines
Coalition of willing calls for Russia peace talks, EU unveils voluntary AI code to guide new law, and cyanobacteria causes swimming bans in Czechia.
Czechs explained: Inside the concrete heart of paneláky living
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Love or hate them, these sprawling gray Communist-era housing estates remain a resilient part of the landscape and a cultural touchpoint.
More details emerge on Czech blackout, but questions remain
ČEPS says multiple failures caused Friday’s massive outage, but the reason behind their coincidence is unclear. Inspections and investigations are underway
Czech news in brief for July 10: Thursday's top headlines
Czech ower line upgrade to cost CZK 1.7 billion, Czech government bans Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, and Masters of Rock fest opens in Vizovice.
'Treated like a criminal': Czech musician deported from US despite unpaid concert plans
Jaroslav Škuta, 35, a full-time music teacher, was detained for hours before his ESTA was canceled; he says he’s now barred from reapplying.
US Embassy in Prague urges visa applicants to make social media profiles public
President Trump repeatedly accused universities of fostering anti-Semitism and prioritizing foreigners from non-democratic countries over Americans.
Is Czechia a good place to work? New data reveals pros and cons of the job market
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Vacancies are many, unemployment is low, and remote working is popular nationwide. However, skills gaps, pay imbalances, and other issues afflict Czechia.
Flavored vapes under fire: Czechia clamps down on e-cigarettes
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The Health Ministry has decided to prohibit the sale of candy-like flavors in vapes and e-cigarettes, but stops short of banning all flavors.
Czech news in brief for July 7: Monday's top headlines
Severe storms hit South Moravia, Czech outage probed, ČEPS denies early warning, and escalator fire sparks Prague metro evacuation.
A newspaper for CZK 900? 'Red umbrella' vendors are back in Prague 1
Usually patrolling the Old Town or Wenceslas Square, the salespeople have exploited a loophole that allows them to sell (expensive) bus tours to tourists.
Czechia picks up the pieces post-blackout: Why it happened, what to expect
Czechia captured the world media's attention—for the wrong reasons—on Friday: the blackout raises questions around infrastructure and crisis readiness.
Czech news in brief for July 5: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia begins blackout post-mortem with thousands still impacted, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival begins, and more top headlines.
Over half a million people—mainly foreigners—don't have a GP in Czechia
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A new report from the Health Ministry finds that children are the worst-affected, though people without a registered doctor still visit hospitals for care.
How new Czech law is about to make divorce and child custody simpler
The new ruling also plans to ban corporal punishment and tighten rules on unpaid child support, despite concerns over possible exploitation.
Czech news in brief for July 4: Friday's top headlines
Famous Czech climber tragically dies, government passes criminal code reforms, and police conclude case into opposition leader's hate speech.
EU to abolish extra fees for cabin bags: What this means for Czechia
The news comes as Europe's largest low-cost airline has said it will bolster its free cabin luggage allowance by 20 percent this week.
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia is locking horns with the EU over climate targets
The bloc Wednesday set ambitious targets with regards to lowering emissions: Czechia, with its huge automotive industry, is not on board.
