Everything changing in Czechia in May 2026 – and what else is new this month
Public holidays, cross border dental care expands, and a metro station repair ends. Here's what to know this month.
Careful where you cross: Prague police are cracking down on jaywalking
Prague police fined 119 pedestrians and cyclists over the past two days as officers step up enforcement of red-light crossings and unsafe street use.
Will flights from Prague cost more this summer? Rising fuel prices raise concerns
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Rising jet fuel prices are expected to push up fares this summer, but Prague Airport says flights should run normally despite global concerns.
Czechia's largest sauna complex is now open at this mountain spa
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A new wellness center at Dolní Morava Mountain Resort pairs panoramic pools, a full water park, and an expansive sauna zone into one all-day escape.
Dvorecký Bridge opening brings Prague tram and bus reshuffle: Here's what's changing
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From Saturday, the opening of the Prague's newest bridge triggers a massive realignment of tram and bus routes; it's not the only area with changes.
Prague opens Dvorecký Bridge with free ferries, vintage buses, and rare double-decker rides
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The fanfare coincides with the greater World Public Transport Day celebrations, commemorated for the first time in Czechia.
Do you really need an international driver's permit? Widespread scam exposed
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YouTuber Honest Guide uncovered a global trade in fake driving permits, exposing loopholes that leave both travelers and rental firms at risk.
6 unexpected ways the Iran conflict is reshaping Czechia’s economy
From housing to bread prices and employment, we take a look at how the global conflict is hitting locally.
Czech news in brief for April 10: Friday's top morning headlines
Extraordinary parliament session called over chaos, Lufthansa strike disrupts Czech flights, and Prague puts therapy services on trams
New EU border rules begin: Why the 'travel app' won't work for Prague yet
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The Entry-Exit System (EES) launched at the Prague airport in October; biometrics will replace passport stamps across Schengen states from April 10.
Czech news in brief for April 8: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Czech airports reach record passenger numbers, maximum fuel price caps take effect today, and comet visible in the evening sky this week
Safety of Žižkov Tunnel questioned after pedestrian struck by courier
The incident took place earlier this month; the woman suffered a concussion and other wounds. City officials are currently debating solutions.
Czech Easter by the numbers: Whips and weather break records this year
From a 21-meter whip to CZK 6.7 million in traffic fines, here is what the data says about how Czechia marks the holiday.
Don’t fall in: Czech treetop walkway now passes over bear enclosure
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The popular Krkonoše Treetop Walkway has opened for the spring season with a new bear enclosure, letting visitors observe brown bears from above.
Easter getaways: The most popular destinations and what flights cost right now
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Many Czechs are skipping traditional Easter for long weekends in European cities or for last-minute train travel in Czechia and neighboring countries.
Everything changing in Czechia in April 2026 – and what else is new this month
New mortgage rules, travel alerts, and driver changes; these are just some of the more critical changes and updates to be aware of this month.
Prague’s historic trams and buses launch 2026 sightseeing season
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Historic trams 41 and 42, along with bus K, are running again in Prague as of this weekend, offering vintage rides across key city routes through 2026
