In Vinohrady, this optician is changing how foreigners buy glasses
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Forget the rushed sales pitch. Meet the French founder focused on a more personalized eye appointments, multilingual service, and style advice in Prague.
Prague's 'fake weed' shops could face closure under new police powers
Czech police could gain powers to temporarily close shops selling dangerous products as officials target substances sending tourists to hospitals.
Austria extends border controls with Czechia: What travelers need to know
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Austria will keep controls on its border with Czechia for another six months, though officials say travelers should face minimal disruption.
Prague’s budget explained: Where the city spends your taxes
From public transport to neighborhood schools, Prague’s budgets reveal how tax money is spent and how widely spending varies by district.
Forgotten Prague park reopens with bowling alley, gardens and Vyšehrad views
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The revamped U Hradeb park in Prague 2 has reopened with a bowling alley, rooftop terrace, sports areas and a community garden.
Vaccines at the pharmacy? Czechia moves to make getting your shots easier
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Czech adults could gain more places to get vaccinated under a proposal allowing trained pharmacists, dentists and other doctors to administer shots.
Pavel and Babiš agree to coordinate Czech foreign policy after months of tension
President Petr Pavel and PM Andrej Babiš agreed to improve foreign policy coordination during talks at Prague Castle following months of tensions.
Czechia plans digital overhaul of immigration paperwork from 2029
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Foreign residents could apply for Czech residence permits and receive official documents online under a major digital overhaul approved by MPs.
Czechia ranked Russia's No. 4 'enemy' by pro-Kremlin newspaper
Czechia has again landed near the top of a monthly ranking of governments deemed hostile to Russia, tying with Poland, Britain and Canada.
Czechia approves tighter kratom rules: Online sales to be banned
Czechia's government has approved tighter kratom rules that would raise the minimum age to 21, ban online sales and introduce new taxes.
17 things to do in Prague this week – from Oktoberfest to crown jewels
Prague welcomes Oktoberfest early, the Czech crown jewels go on display, Mozart takes over an Old Town rooftop, and much more in store for this week.
Czech workers could lose sick pay for first three days under new proposal
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Czechia's labor minister backs restoring a three-day sick-pay waiting period, potentially leaving workers unpaid at the start of illness.
Pavel to lead Czechia at next NATO summit after months-long dispute
President Petr Pavel will lead Czechia at NATO's next summit, avoiding a repeat of the government dispute that reached the Constitutional Court this year.
Czech cinema spotlight: Prague-shot 'Resident Evil' premieres this week
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See Karlín, Holešovice, and other locations in Prague stand in for Raccoon City in Zach Cregger's Resident Evil, on the big screen from Sept. 17.
Can you make the next metro? Prague rolls out smarter countdown screens
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Prague is upgrading digital screens at metro entrances to make it easier to see whether you have enough time to catch the next train.
Czech fuel prices hit four-year high: How much higher will they go?
Petrol is at its highest price since 2022, and analysts warn Czech drivers could soon pay even more as refinery margins surge.
See Czechia's crown jewels for free in Prague, but only for 10 days: Here's how
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The rarely displayed Bohemian Crown Jewels return to Prague Castle for 10 days, offering a free look at Czechia's most treasured royal artifacts.
Czech, Polish PMs bond over cartoon icons to counter Russian-linked disinfo
Andrej Babiš and Donald Tusk enlisted Krtek and Reksio to reaffirm Czech-Polish friendship after a fake territorial dispute spread online.
This week's news: Here's what you had to say
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed – cast your vote now.
