Leader Talks: AXA’s regional CEO Jan Cupa on healthy competition in the Czech insurance market
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The end of a monopoly for foreigners’ health insurance is ushering in an era of innovation-driven competition.
EXPLAINED: What landmark election results in France, UK mean for Czechia
A new left-wing government in the UK and a hung parliament in France could affect global policy on Ukraine, EU legislation, and bilateral relations.
WEEKEND PHOTOS: Graffiti art surprise, Karlovy Vary winners, and capybara babies
This weekend saw colorful displays of art, film, and cuddly creatures, plus a record-breaking 50,000 visitors heading to Ostrava music festival.
Historic Prague railway station to reopen as cultural center next month
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The former Praha-Bubeneč railway station will open its doors as a new recreation destination exactly ten years after the last train stopped at the locale.
Prague's JzP metro station goes barrier-free with opening of new elevators
Renovation work on the popular Prague square continues, but public transport passengers can now make use of the location's long-awaited elevators.
Take a walk on Prague's dark side: Tours tell human stories of homeless, sex workers
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For over ten years, Pragulic has employed former drug addicts, prostitutes, and the homeless; the project now offers tours with English interpretation.
Prague Airport hit by luggage-loss chaos, flight delays
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A huge amount of travelers in the past week combined with air-traffic control disruption and staff shortages have created a perfect storm for passengers.
New PID Lítačka feature tracks all Prague public transport journeys in real time
Users will be able to see the exact location of the buses, trams, and metros that they wish to take.
Flight delayed? Czech ministry sheds light on how to claim compensation
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If you face delays or unexpected cancellations, you may be entitled to a lot of money – however, important exceptions apply.
How much vacation time do workers in Czechia take? Not enough, experts say
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Research suggests that workers take just one week vacation at a time, with more than half of people say they stay 'in contact with' work during time off.
Air-travel disruption strikes Prague and rest of Europe as summer holidays begin
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Several major airlines and airports have reported substantial delays and cancelations – here's what you need to know.
Czech Railways unveils summer ticket and night link with Baltic Sea, Berlin
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The special summer ticket, which can be used until end-August, offers unlimited train travel across the Czech Railways network.
IN PICTURES: Red carpet rolls out for start of Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Stars in the film industry such as actor Geoffrey Rush, director Viggo Mortensen, and a host of Czech actors and singers attended the opening ceremony.
Prague-Budapest train crashes with bus, killing seven and injuring multiple
Czech Railways owned the train's locomotive, and the crash occurred at a rural level crossing in Slovakia.
Prague launches construction work for Wenceslas Square tram lines
A project lasting three years, the work will cause disruption on parts of Prague's current tram network as well as roads on and around the square.
Czechia's narrowest street sparks debate on overtourism
A restaurant that lies at the end of the street, with a width of just 70 centimeters, says that overtourism is causing a loss of customers.
Activation window for Prague public transport tickets cut to one minute
The change comes after criticism from the public that inspectors could fine people who legitimately bought a ticket.
