Fake reviews and phone support helped online scams net CZK 11.5 million
Police say 318 customers and companies across Czechia paid for goods that never arrived. Three men face charges, while one remains at large.
Spotify to bring audiobooks to Czechia by year’s end in global expansion
Czech listeners are set to gain access to a multilingual audiobook catalog, though Spotify has yet to specify local prices or subscription terms.
Prague Airport to expand self-service check-in in major 2027 overhaul
New technology will change check-in desks, departure gates, and self-service facilities across Prague Airport from next April.
15 courses and classes in Prague to learn new skills and meet people
Beyond the 9-5, try swing dancing, smoke ribs, or make your first film. Whether online or in-person, these local opportunities can help enhance your life.
Can VR help save lives? Czech project aims to train 1 million in first aid
A Czech project is using VR and AI to teach lifesaving skills in just 15 minutes, with training now expanding to schools and public spaces.
Prague’s smart glass bins cut collections by two-thirds, save millions
Sensors reduced unnecessary glass-bin collections in Prague 11 by 65 percent, prompting the city to extend the system to Prague 15.
Self-driving Teslas get green light in Czechia, but drivers warned to stay alert
Tesla owners can now use FSD Supervised on Czech roads, but drivers remain responsible and must be ready to take control immediately.
Survey: Cash loses ground as Czechs use cards even for CZK 20 purchases
Card payments have reached record popularity in Czechia, while mobile wallets are now reportedly used more often than physical cards.
See the Prague that vanished: Langweil’s 19th century model goes online
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An interactive version of the 19th-century paper model lets visitors explore historic Prague and compare its streets with the city today.
AI race must not escape human control, Czech president tells UN
Petr Pavel urged international rules for artificial intelligence, warning that the race for technological dominance could sideline safety.
Brno turns into a giant digital art gallery for three nights this October
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Light installations, videomapping and interactive art will transform Brno's landmarks during the Prototyp festival from Oct. 1–3.
From Prague trams to battery trains, Škoda Group posts a profit surge
The Czech transport manufacturer says first-half earnings rose 140 percent as sales and orders grew across European markets.
Czech astronomer’s ‘one-in-30-million’ photo earns NASA spotlight
Petr Horálek captured the ISS and a Czech training jet crossing the Sun at the same moment—an alignment he nearly missed entirely.
Digital tipping is spreading in Czechia: How much should you leave?
As Czech payments go digital, long-standing methods of leaving tips are changing.
Massive O2 internet outage impacts thousands across Czechia
Telecoms operator O2 confirmed that the problem, which mainly affected fixed internet connections, was fixed around noon.
Czech salaries are rising, but these workers are pulling ahead in 2026
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Wages in Czechia are typically rising 4–6 percent this year, but employers increasingly favor experienced workers with tech and data skills.
Czechia becomes first NATO country to deploy Israeli Spyder air defense
Czechia will become the first NATO member to introduce Israel's Spyder air defense system, replacing technology used since the 1970s.
