Czech news in brief for December 27: Friday's top headlines
Slovakia may host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, frost, smog, and icy roads hit Czechia, and post-Christmas sales begin in Czechia.
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What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for Dec. 27–29
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Prolong the festive season with a Prague Castle walk, a Mexican breakfast, film greats on stage and screen, and Christmas on wheels.
Czech holiday calendar 2025: How many days will you get off next year?
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In 2025, Czechia will see 10 out of 13 public holidays fall on weekdays, guaranteeing extra time off for much of the Czech workforce.
Czech news in brief for December 26: Thursday's top headlines
PM Fiala to deliver New Year's speech tonight, Prague and Brno empty out for Christmas, Sex Pistols announce Czechia show.
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How to take a day-long ski trip from Prague: Costs and best quick escapes
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Once rooted in tradition, quick ski excursions are now evolving to include international destinations that compete with Czech resorts.
Czech news in brief for December 25: Wednesday's top headlines
Prague mayor serves fish soup on Old Town Square, Czechs abroad to vote by post in 2024 elections, and more food is wasted during Christmas.
Confusing Czech word pairs: Test yourself on Czech Christmas traditions!
These these tricky vocabulary words will also teach you a thing or two about Czech culture.
Czech news in brief for December 24: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech Christmas Eve traditions largely unchanged, Pavel praises Czech solidarity in holiday message, and firefighters battle blaze at Bruntál Barracks.
'Kissing the ring of a murderer': Czech leaders slam Slovak PM's Putin visit
Senior Czech politicians rounded on Robert Fico's decision to surprisingly visit Russian President Vladimir Putin over the weekend.
Czech news in brief for December 23: Monday's top headlines
White Christmas across most of Czechia still expected, school holiday starts for children, and Prague house fire causes millions in damages.
Police hunt for rape suspect in Prague after attack following holiday party
Police are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or the witness to contact the police hotline at 158.
Drive to Austria, the sea faster: Czech highway expansion cuts travel time
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A new tunnel, considered the "the most technologically complex transport structure in the country," and other developments will speed up travel times.
Czech news in brief for December 22: Sunday's top headlines
Prague tightens security at Christmas markets, thousands evacuated from Prague mall following KFC fire, and a new motorway section opens in Czechia.
Christmas and New Year's 2024: Shop closures and transport changes in Czechia
Be aware of store closures and changes to the capital's public transport schedule between Dec. 24 and New Year's Day: here's everything you need to know.
Are Czechia's holiday markets safe after German attack? Officials reassure public
The incident, in which a driver plowed into a crowd, killing at least two people was condemned by PM Fiala as a "brutal terrorist attack."
Czech news in brief for December 21: Saturday's top headlines
Prague marks anniversary of university shooting, Czech PM condemns Magdeburg attack, and Czech buses and trains add capacity for holiday travel.
