Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
Your quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for September 16: Monday's top headlines
Floods affect over 200 areas in Czechia, Prague closes playgrounds, zoo, botanical garden, and weather conditions set to improve by midweek.
Czech news in brief for September 15: Sunday's top headlines
Railway lines closed due to floods, locations in Moravia evacuated, Vltava remains at lowest flood level, and more Sunday headlines.
Prague closes Střelecký Island due to flood risk; park trips discouraged
Officials in the city center have closed the location, popular among tourists, as the Vltava River's water level rises amid ongoing rainfall.
Heavy storms batter Czechia: flooding and power outages across the country
Heavy rain and high winds have resulted in numerous incidents across the country, as Prague and other cities take precautions against floods.
Czech news in brief for September 14: Saturday's top headlines
Multiple Czech regions face extreme flood threat, 63,000+ Czech homes without power amid storms, and more weekend headlines.
Closures and transport disruptions: Preparations underway for flooding in Prague
The Petřín cable car and the city's embankments will close this evening; use these resources to monitor the situation as you plan your weekend.
Wheelbarrows are falling! Essential Czech rain vocabulary to learn
As autumn settles in, learn and save these phrases for a rainy day – from water cans pouring from the skies to cheeky film references.
Czech poppies: The 'seedier' side of a culinary treasure in the spotlight
A key ingredient in everything from traditional Czech pastries to savory pasta dishes, police say poppy straw is increasingly harvested to mimic heroin.
Dance the night: Dua Lipa brings a pair of spring concerts to Prague
The performer will head to the Czech capital for her first-ever concert in support of her third studio album, Radical Optimism.
Czech news in brief for September 13: Friday's top headlines
Fifteen locations report flood levels in Czechia, City Hall condemns anti-Israel activists at Pride, and first Aston Martin dealership to open in Prague.
Czechia's ambitious plans for a high-speed rail network facing delays
The Czech Railway Administration claims that the country's rail network must first focus on implementing the EU-wide European Train Control System.
Czechia's extreme floods: Here's what you need to know
After over five days of intense rainfall and flooding in Czechia, the situation is slowly improving, although significant danger remains.
Czech news in brief for September 12: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia braces for extreme flooding, Senate speaker confirms support to Zelenskyy, and cycling advocates call for bike-friendlier Prague.
Step-by-step: Setting up a bank account as an expat in Czechia
Expats.cz spoke to an expat banking expert at UniCredit Bank about top tips when setting up a Czech bank account.
Czech news in brief for September 11: Wednesday's top headlines
Police investigate Czech archbishop seat for fraud, foreign minister gives warning about AI, and Czechia mulls ice hockey world champs bid.
ASK AN EXPERT: Why booking your winter vacation now is a good idea
We asked an agency that specializes in booking packages from Czechia where to head when temps drop.