Czech passport ranks among top 10 most powerful in the world
A new ranking that looks at more than just how many countries people can visit says Czechs have one of the worlds most powerful passports.
News in brief for May 17: Pavel encourages 'registry of Russian damage'
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Dark stores and cloud kitchens: Two global trends hit Czech real estate market
Two types of e-shops could fill less desirable real estate, but some cities are pushing back against such business models.
Annual Pride Village on Střelecký Island faces cancelation due to lack of funds
Part of Prague Pride Festival since 2011, the village is at risk of not being held this year due to high operation costs.
Tax freedom day revealed for Czechia: When will you stop working for the state?
Czechs worked the longest for the state in the pandemic years, and that amount of time is now slowly falling.
Minister Bek sets ambitious agenda to transform Czech education landscape
New Czech Minister of Education Mikuláš Bek said fundamental changes are needed to future-proof education.
Czechia's Gifts for Putin initiative wants to send 10,000 detonators to Ukraine
The fundraising effort already received CZK 1.3 million, or about 10 percent of its goal in the first day.
News in brief for May 16: Petr Pavel and Zuzana Čaputová make their way to Iceland for EU summit
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Prague to dismantle shoddy Astronomical Clock calendar and replace with new design
A reconstruction that had been completed in 2018 featured inaccurate depictions of the original work.
Due to overcrowding in offices, Prague is asking drivers to register for licenses online
Renewals can now be done online via a new portal, but a lot of people are still unaware of the possibility.
Czechia's wet windy weather will clear through the weekend
The heaviest rainfall is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday, with almost all parts of the country affected.
Barrandov Bridge reconstruction cripples morning traffic in Prague
The second phase of renovations will have a bigger impact on traffic than last year's initial work did.
News in brief for May 15: President Pavel attends Copenhagen summit, calls for world unity
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, May 15, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague
A weekly cheat sheet for life in Prague and Czech Republic.
Open day, free concert, and illuminated buildings mark 100 years of Czech Radio this week
The celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Czech Radio will culminate in a free mega-concert on Thursday in Riegrovy Sady.
Weekend news: Czechia finishes tenth in Eurovision, florists expect big Mother's Day
Plus: Miss Czech Republic crowned, ANO rejects tax increase, and more weekend headlines.
News in brief for May 12: Czechia and Slovakia face off in ice hockey world championships
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday May 12, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.