Czech news in brief for July 16: Wednesday's top headlines
Severe storms hit Czechia, Babiš: says ANO would ax Czech ammo initiative, and scientists seek Prague residents’ input on heat.
New Czech road signs aim to improve traffic flow and safety
Updated signage includes alternate routes, simplified dead ends, and low-emission zone monitoring are in effect since July 1.
Czech Railways to launch new direct route from Prague to Berlin and Copenhagen
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A direct ComfortJet train service between Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen launches May 2026, boosting European cross-border rail travel.
Czechia ranks among world’s safest countries for summer travel
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The country is also among Europe's top five most-secure nations according to a new extensive index: some nearby EU countries fare much worse.
Czechia's most breathtaking natural attraction reopens after two-year closure
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Edmund's Gorge, a rocky boat route through Bohemian Switzerland National Park, is reopening to the public after a devastating forest fire.
Traveling abroad with kids? Czech officials urge parents to carry written consent
Dozens of international child abduction cases were reported in 2024, many involving custody disputes.
'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.
Czech news in brief for July 9: Wednesday's top headlines
Flood risk rises in northeast Czechia overnight, metro car derails at depot, no injuries reported, and pilgrimage tourism grows across Czech trails.
Brno vs. Prague: When flying from Czechia’s second city makes sense
The Moravian airport's routes are expanding. What do lower prices and good connectivity to Vienna and Bratislava, mean for your bottom line?
Czech crown hits seven-year high vs. dollar: What it means for travel and investments
The national currency's recent rally spells good news for holidaymakers going to certain destinations: this may not be as good for investors, though.
Staroměstská station to be shut for one month due to blaze
Police have caught the six people (all Czechs aged 20 to 23 years old) who authorities believe are connected to the case.
Confirmed: Key Prague metro station will close for one year
City officials say that the station on the A line needs to have its escalators replaced, platforms repaired, and some shops removed.
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 recovers from power blackout after day of chaos and confusion
Prime Minister Petr Fiala said earlier that 'the country is facing an emergency situation.' Read all the latest updates here.
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.
