What to know about the wave of killer synthetic opioids emerging in Czechia
Czech police are warning the public of these extremely dangerous substances following three overdoses, two of them fatal, in recent days.
Czech news in brief for May 15: Thursday's top headlines
Czech aid to Gaza tops CZK 22 million, Book World fair opens in Prague, and cold front brings showers, mountain snow ahead.
Foreigner in Prague charged over CZK 200,000 for short taxi journey
The taxi driver claimed it was an honest mistake, but the police urge caution about scams targeting tourists in the Czech capital.
Czech news in brief for May 14: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech MEP admits to driving over 200 km, Czechs prep for Hungary in hockey tournament, and work begins on Prague’s Libeň Bridge overhaul.
Trade tensions and German slump drag down Czechia’s economic outlook
The EBRD lowered its 2025 outlook for Czech GDP to 1.6 percent, citing weak German industry and U.S. tariffs that could further slow export-driven growth.
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Czech news in brief for May 13: Tuesday's top headlines
President invites new Pope Leo XIV to Czechia, unemployment holds at 4.3 percent in April, and farewell to Bartoška set for May 20 in Prague.
How Czechia's new pay transparency laws will reshape the labor market
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Two seperate laws—one national and another EU-based—give employees in Czechia far more power to see what others earn (while getting more protection).
Ceasefire hopes clash with reality: Czech leaders say pressure on Moscow must continue
While Ukraine is ready for a complete ceasefire, Russian President Vladimir Putin is looking for ways to avoid it. The pressure on Russia must continue.
Czech news in brief for May 12: Monday's top headlines
New Czech envoy to Russia logical step, man dies in Prague apartment fire, and Czech healthcare funding model is unsustainable, says Chamber.
Oskar Schindler's former factory in Czechia reopens as Museum of Survivors
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After years of efforts, the museum has officially opened at the factory in Brněnec, showcasing Holocaust history and the legacy of Schindler's List.
Czech news in brief for May 11: Sunday's top headlines
ANO leads April poll but support slips slightly, Czech hockey team faces Norway in World Cup, and more weekend headlines.
Czechs rally to repay travel expenses for US WWII veteran’s return to Pilsen
Czech donors raised over USD 20,000 (CZK 550,000) to help 99-year-old U.S. veteran Harry Humason attend the Liberation Festival in Pilsen this week.
Czech news in brief for May 10: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia tops Switzerland 5–4 in hockey world championship opener, Czech PM Fiala to join Ukraine support summit online, and more weekend headlines.
Germany tightens border checks with Czechia: What travelers need to know
Expect longer wait times at the Czech-German border as stricter controls are enforced, particularly impacting those heading to Bavaria and Saxony.
Czechia 'socks' it to Moscow in a week of symbolic defiance
From provocative socks to the destruction of Soviet monuments, tensions between Czechia and Russia reached new heights this week.
Czech news in brief for May 9: Friday's top headlines
Czech leaders welcome election of Pope Leo XIV, Pavel speech likens Russia to Nazi Germany, and Kellnerová tops Forbes list of richest Czechs.
Planning to travel abroad from Czechia? New tourist taxes and rules may apply
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Popular tourist spots across Europe and Asia are introducing new fees, fines, and rules to tackle overtourism—here’s what to expect.
