Czechia’s latest news
- Russian threat to Europe is growing daily, Pavel warns at UN
- Czech highway vignette prices set to freeze as 24-hour pass wins backing
- From Prague trams to battery trains, Škoda Group posts a profit surge
- Giorgia Meloni confirms Prague visit to advance Czech-Italian cooperation
- Czech man jailed for 13 days after protest on Moscow’s Red Square
10 dreamy stays for your next holiday break in Czechia
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This autumn, the country's public holidays offer the perfect excuse for a family-friendly vacation or a few nights somewhere special in Prague and beyond.
The bars that time forgot: The institution of Prague’s Old-Czech ‘pajzl’
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Cheap, sticky and, for many, forbidding. Expats.cz went on a quest to infiltrate the Prague bars that many foreigners may be too shy to enter.
Czech slivovice season hit hard as drought shrivels Moravian plum harvest
A poor fruit harvest is leaving South Moravian distilleries with fewer plums and apricots this year, cutting production of traditional spirits.
Get paid to go to the doctor? Czechia proposes CZK 1,500 checkup rewards
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People aged 45 to 65 could receive an automatic payment for completing preventive care, but the proposed Czech scheme would not begin before 2028.
Czech municipal elections 2026: Who can vote and how ballots work
Czech and eligible EU citizens will choose their local representatives in October. Here’s how to register, vote and complete the ballot.
Neglected Prague transport hub Nádraží Holešovice set for major transformation
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A neglected area around one of Prague's major transport hubs is set to become a new district with housing, shops and easier connections.
Prague's Petřín funicular is back today, but one stop has a new rule
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Prague’s hillside railway reopens this morning with panoramic cars. Riders heading down from Nebozízek will need to go up first.
Digital tipping is spreading in Czechia: How much should you leave?
As Czech payments go digital, long-standing methods of leaving tips are changing.
18 things to do in Prague this week, from Pussycat Dolls to Art Week
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Pop nostalgia, James Bond classics, cutting-edge art and after-dark science fill Prague's final full week of September.
Czech salaries are rising, but these workers are pulling ahead in 2026
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Wages in Czechia are typically rising 4–6 percent this year, but employers increasingly favor experienced workers with tech and data skills.
Czech cinema spotlight: Prague plays Berlin in new Disney+ vampire series
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The German-language series City of Blood, which shot in Prague and other locations across Czechia in 2024, is now streaming on Disney+
Best tram drivers in Europe: Prague takes top honors at 2026 championships
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Prague has won the 2026 European TramDriver Championship after its two-person team mastered everything from precision stops to tram bowling.
PHOTOS: How Prague's Metro D will change the face of Náměstí Míru
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New visualizations reveal how Metro D will reshape Náměstí Míru, with new entrances on three major streets and a connection to Line A.
Choosing a Czech energy supplier? New tool looks beyond the cheapest price
A new Czech energy comparison tool aims to help households weigh electricity and gas offers based on price, contract terms, service and supplier stability.
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.
Want to help clean up Prague? Here's how to join a volunteer event this weekend
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Dozens of volunteer cleanups are taking place across Prague this weekend. Here's how to find one near you and what to expect when you arrive.
How to survive Czech public transport: Words and phrases to know
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Learn the essential Czech words and phrases you’ll see and hear while traveling by tram, bus, metro or train.
Trivial pursuits build valuable community at Prague's quiz nights
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Trivia nights are more popular than ever in Prague, and the main prize may be new friendships.
EU proposes social media ban for kids, but Czech MEP raises privacy fears
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Children in Czechia could face new EU-wide social media age limits, but Czech MEP Markéta Gregorová warns age checks could threaten privacy.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for September 18–20
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Royal relics, street parties and independent cinema highlights are coming to Prague this weekend.
Prague's notorious fake money scam is still running: How to avoid getting caught
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Prague police arrested and deported two men accused of swapping currency for worthless Belarusian banknotes, indicating the scam is alive and well.
