Czech news in brief for June 7: Friday's top headlines
Train corridor reopens after fatal crash, Czechs begin voting for EU parliament today, and Prague prepared to support new refugee wave.
On this day in 1944: Czechoslovak soldiers joined the Normandy invasion
Czech fighter squadrons, commanded by Major General Tomáš Vybíral, were crucial in providing air cover for the disembarking units.
Czech news in brief for June 6: Thursday's top headlines
Fiala and Babiš face off over EU elections, Czech support for Palestinian statehood rises, and Prague to negotiate Kasárna Karlín reopening.
Swirl into summer: Sweet spots for soft serve ice cream in Prague
New soft-serve spots sprinkled around the Czech capital offer everything from creamy gelato to Japanese-style taiyaki.
Czechia among EU countries with greatest workplace inclusivity progress
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New data shows the European countries with the greatest LGBTQ+ inclusivity progress since 2019.
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Four ways the Czech state wants to curb national alcohol consumption
Czechia's anti-drug coordinator has said that relentless advertising and low prices have contributed to an alcohol problem nationwide.
Prague's Kasárna Karlín cultural center forced to close with immediate effect
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A Prague 8 authority says that the outdoor and indoor center – in operation since 2017 – has repeatedly violated building rules; the closure is indefinite.
Czech news in brief for June 5: Wednesday's top headlines
Voter cards still available for the EU elections, income inequality decreased in Czechia in past decade, and Czechia to end Russian oil dependency in 2024.
New to Czechia? An expat banking expert shares top tips on getting your finances in order
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Sorting out your personal finances when arriving in the country, including setting up a bank account and transferring savings, doesn’t have to be daunting.
ASK AN EXPERT: How to avoid getting scammed when booking holiday travel plans
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We asked an agency that specializes in booking packages from Czechia to several holiday destinations how to avoid getting ripped off.
Foreigners driven to Prague by work, study, and urban environment
According to a new report, if it were not for foreigners, the population of Prague would have declined in the last eight years.
Czechia to give foreigners from three more countries access to labor market
The govt. is expected to approve the change this week; three countries have been added to the original proposal which should take effect in July.
Czech news in brief for June 4: Tuesday's top headlines
Prague protesters demand higher pay for educators, Czech president to attend Normandy landings ceremony, and Springsteen reschedules Prague show.
How an international outlook takes students from Ostrava to the Ivy League
The Ostrava International School helps pupils from around the world achieve their dreams while developing their unique sense of self.
From flat-out fun to crazy climbs: Scenic cycling trips from Prague for everyone
June 3 is World Cycling Day, the perfect time to plan a two-wheeled adventure from Prague; here are one reader's tips for where to start.
What lies ahead for the Czech labor market? 5 key insights
Turbulence from political, legislative and economic perspectives is leading to a reduction in the pace of hiring among Czech employers.
On Kafka's death anniversary a new exhibit opens in Prague's largest synagogue
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Visions of Kafka’s Shadow features photographs and paintings by 11 artists accompanied by excerpts from Kafka’s literary works.
