Celebrate and dine: 15 restaurants serving Christmas menus in Prague
From holiday dinners to relaxed brunches, these restaurants and hotels across the city offer seasonal menus that make planning easier for everyone.
Prague to Berlin in under 4 hours: Czech train travel gets a boost this weekend
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A new Dresden railway section cuts Prague–Berlin travel times by 15 minutes, while Czech Railways and private carriers update timetables nationwide.
Czechia backs new EU plan to freeze Russian assets indefinitely
The EU will keep Russian assets frozen indefinitely, a move aimed at supporting Ukraine, with Czechia voting in favor of the plan.
Migration offers a lifeline to Czechia's record-breaking population decline
Every one in 10 people in Czechia is foreign-born, with 1.1 million legally residing foreigners calling the country home at the end of 2024.
Holiday shopping hours in Czechia: What's open and closed in 2025?
Legal rules mean that from Dec. 24–26, New Year’s Eve, and Jan. 1, opening hours and services will be adjusted, so plan ahead before heading out.
Papilio makes culinary history as Czechia’s first two-star Michelin restaurant
In a record year, eight other restaurants received one Michelin star, five in Prague and three in the regions, while 18 Bib Gourmands were awarded.
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Prague's holiday markets come with trigger warnings (how to enjoy them anyway)
This week saw German media warn of Czech holiday hygiene, police issue pick-pocket alerts, and even trigger warnings over the annual carp bloodbath.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for Dec. 12–14
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See a festive light show at a castle, taste some Christmas-themed beers, and cozy up for a staged reading of Sherlock Holmes this weekend.
Czechia joins Europe's defense pivot proposing 'administrative' conscription
Czechia's chief of staff says he wants to increase the country's crisis-preparedness before it's too late and see how many people can fight for the state.
Czech women more likely than men to accept gender inequality
Gender Equality Index 2025 reveals that women themselves often maintain and perpetuate traditional views with 68 percent saying it's the man's job to earn.
US plans for 5-year social media review to affect Czech travelers
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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposes collecting five years of social media, email, and phone data from visa-waiver travelers, including Czechs.
Czech Railways ticket prices in 2026: What's changing and how can you save?
The state rail carrier's new timetable and ticket prices come into force soon, though consumers have several ways they can take advantage.
The Economist: Czechia rockets to one of world's best economies in 2025
Steady GDP growth, surging stock market share prices, and strong employment figures see the country outperform all its regional neighbors.
Chinese wire maker to invest CZK 2 billion in former Czech chocolate factory
Gold Cup Electric will convert a factory in Planá into its first European plant, a strategic expansion of Europe’s clean-energy supply chain.
TELL US: Would you give up your American citizenship for a Czech one?
A proposed new bill in the US Senate sets out to end dual citizenship for millions of Americans: we'd like to hear your view.
OVERVIEW: Deadlines for sending holiday packages to and from Czechia in 2025
From the final day for guaranteed pre-Christmas deliveries, cross-border shipping, and storage times at pick-up points, here’s everything you need to know.
End of an empire? What Babiš’s PM appointment means for the Czech economy
As Andrej Babiš resumes the premiership for the third time, taking a look at Agrofert, the conglomerate fueling Czechia's political crisis and economy.
Czech Christmas bonuses: Will you get one and what's the payout?
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The size of the company you work for, the industry you're in, and your current pay all determine whether you'll get extra cash this year.
Turkish low-cost giant to take over Czechia's largest airline group
The major airline deal, announced today, could influence how Prague remains connected to key destinations.
