Everything changing in Czechia in July 2026 – and what else is new this month
Hot water off, metro closed, new rail passes on sale: July 2026 brings a packed schedule of changes for Czechia.
Czech news in brief for June 29: Monday's top afternoon headlines
A Keanu Reeves cycle, a Prague metro closes, and CAMP moves to new premises.
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.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from June 29 through July 4, with tips for community events, networking opportunities, and much more.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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The 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival kicks off on July 3, with Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche, and more honored guests.
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Prague district opens Brazilian-inspired street football pitch under viaduct
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A new free football pitch has opened under the Negrelli viaduct in Prague 7, inspired by Brazilian favelas and aimed at reviving street football culture.
Czech news in brief for June 28: Sunday's top morning headlines
Czechia and Prague set all-time heat records, Czech rescue team arrives in Venezuela, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for June 27: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Czech temperatures top 40 degrees for first time since 2012, culture minister booed at folk festival, and more top headlines.
New Copenhagen–Prague direct trains launch, but summer disruption looms
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A new direct rail link between Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen has finally launched in full, but passengers face a four-week disruption in July and August.
Extreme heatwave could break all-time Czech temperature record this weekend
Czechia faces potentially historic weekend heat with temperatures up to 41 degrees Celsius, which eclipse the all-time high of 40.4 degrees set in 2012.
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.
Czech news in brief for June 26: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Extreme temperatures arrive in Czechia, football star retires, and a fire ban in Prague.
Czech news in brief for June 25: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Czech political crisis deepens, forests are drying up, and Czechs' World Cup adventure ends.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for June 26–28
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A photo icon's new exhibit, open-air music festivals across city stages, and end-of-school year freebies from admission to ice cream.
Summer Shakespeare festival brings the Bard back to Prague Castle in English
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The open-air fest debuts a new production of Twelfth Night in (middle) English in July; plus Prague Shakespeare Company stages Shakes all summer long.
Big changes to Prague public transport: Summer disruption, better weekend service, future fare hikes
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Prague's newly approved Prague Integrated Transport (PID) Planwants drivers to use the metro; meanwhile summer timetables are taking effect.
Czech filmmaker who inspired Tim Burton and Terry Gilliam, returns to screens in English
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Karel Zeman's films are returning to Prague cinemas with English subtitles and there's also no better time to discover his hidden museum.
