Czech news in brief for December 6: Wednesday's top headlines
Tram collision in Prague leaves three injured, Czech labor minister proposes minimum wage hike, and Schwarzenberg coffin to go on display today from noon.
ASK AN EXPERT: How to choose the right rental agency in Czechia
With numerous rental agencies available in the Prague and the Czech Republic, it’s essential to navigate this terrain carefully.
Glide away: A complete guide to ice skating in Prague this winter
Almost all rinks in the capital will be open until the end of February next year, with most accepting visitors every day of the week until the evening.
International Volunteer Day: Help an expat-founded charity feed and clothe Prague’s homeless this winter
The expat-focused and English-speaking charity aims to provide material items to Prague’s homeless while giving them the gift of friendship.
Czechia announces mandatory collection of textile waste from 2025
Minister of Environment Petr Hladík criticized Czechia's current system for not sorting waste enough.
Czech news in brief for December 5: Tuesday's top headlines
Prague mayor under fire for racial slur, doctors strike could end by Friday, and St. Nicholas events take place throughout Czechia today.
Explicit WhatsApp groups prompt growing alarm among parents and educators in Czechia
The rise of WhatsApp groups circulating violent and pornographic content to young children without their consent is being investigated by police.
Augustine Hotel: Experience a Christmas fairy tale in Prague
From Christmas to New Year's Eve, a hotel among the 13th-century walls of a former Augustinian monastery makes for an unforgettable holiday experience.
St. Nicholas celebrations in Prague: Where to meet saints, devils, and angels in 2023
Plus: Learn how Mikuláš is connected to Santa Claus and why this centuries-old tradition lives on in Czechia today.
First-ever skating rink to open on Prague's Wenceslas Square
The rink, which will officially open on Dec. 5 during St. Nicholas festivities, offers skating with views of the National Museum.
Czechia's house speakers travel to Israel in show of moral support
Miloš Vystrčil and Markéta Pekarová Adamová pledged full support for Israel, and expressed their desire to end the war as soon as possible.
Czechs flock to the slopes amid massive weekend snowfall
Ski enthusiasts nationwide made the most of favorable weather conditions over the weekend – timed perfectly with the opening of many major ski resorts.
Czech news in brief for December 4: Monday's top headlines
Czechia likely to raise minimum wage to CZK 18,900 monthly, Czech football team to face Portugal and Turkey in Euro 2024, and more headlines.
Prague completes tunnel for first section of future metro D line
The city has reached a significant milestone in construction for the latest metro line, which is on schedule with the completion of its first tunnel.
Czech news in brief for December 3: Sunday's top headlines
Heavy snowfall leads to travel complications across Czechia, Czech hockey star David Krejčí retires at age 37, and more weekend headlines
South Bohemia declares state of emergency under heavy snowfall
Tens of thousands of locations in the region are without power this morning as snow continues to blanket much of the Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for December 2: Saturday's top headlines
Prague bans pro-Palestine protest due to slogan, state reaches agreement with doctors over pay, and Czechia braces for more heavy snow.