Don't lose your 2025 vacation days: How to ensure you get time off
We explain the rules about carrying over unused leave to next year, what to do if your boss refuses your time-off request, and if you can get reimbursed.
Snowfall blankets Prague and parts of Czechia, though brings disruption
More snow is expected tomorrow and Wednesday across the capital with daytime temperatures barely climbing above 0 degrees Celsius all week.
Prague transport fares increase from Jan. 1: Don't pay more than you have to
A new campaign reminds passengers of rising ticket prices in Prague and Central Bohemia starting January, highlighting ways to save with e-tickets.
Start your holiday shopping early: 7 Black Friday picks across Czechia
Turkey might not be on the table abroad this Thanksgiving, but these Black Friday offers are worth gobbling up. Save on hotels, fashion, treats and more.
Two long-closed Prague metro stations set to reopen within months
Despite works on both line B and line C stops taking longer than expected, the city has this week said that the new-look stations are almost complete.
‘It’s a beautiful job’: The thrills of being a tour guide in Prague
A duo of history buffs and long-term Prague expats describe what the job is like behind the scenes as Christmas market season descends upon the city.
Over 50 injured after express and passenger trains collide in Czechia
Some regional rail lines have been halted as domestic media say the accident is among the most serious train crashes in the last five years.
Czech news in brief for November 20: Thursday's top morning headlines
Poland tells its residents to avoid Czechia-bound travel, a Prague metro station may reopen quicker than expected, and aid group casts worry over Ukraine.
How Alphonse Mucha’s art inspired Disney’s Frozen—and still shapes culture today
A rare tour with the Czech artist’s great-grandson reveals how Mucha’s work continues to shape film, design, and pop culture worldwide.
Get out of the group chat: 3 Central European trips your friends will actually say yes to
This year, plan your next escape and help make those text message dreams a reality.
‘We left everything behind for freedom’: Escaping communist Czechoslovakia for sunny LA
A first-person account of a Czech family's daring escape from the concrete blocks of Plzeň to a new life in Southern California.
Prague metro doors go touch-free from this weekend amid hepatitis outbreak
Starting Saturday, Prague metro will open all doors without passengers pressing buttons to limit contact, echoing measures used during Covid.
Prague braces for 3-day metro lockout ahead of long holiday weekend
The suspension of a crucial part on line C, running through the very center of the Czech capital, will disrupt travel plans and require rerouting.
It's traffic jam 'season' in Prague: How to get around the gridlock
November is typically Prague's worst month for traffic jams, and with the city full of road repairs, knowing where and when to drive is key.
Czech rail rolls into 2026 with Scandinavian connection, better access to Austria
Ramped-up domestic service and more frequent links to the German and Austrian capitals are set to increase the appeal of rail travel.
5 storybook places to visit in Eastern Moravia, from spa towns to wine country
Discover architectural marvels, open-air museums, and quaint streets that capture the spirit of this stunning region in Czechia.
The new Prague tourist? How luxury travelers are reshaping the city's economy
Prague's new tourism strategy of bringing fewer crowds, bigger spenders seems to be paying off, according to new numbers.





