DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Prague's famed Savarin Palace to open as culture, shopping, and dining complex
The centuries-old building will get new shopping center, cafes, and restaurants, and connect Wenceslas Square with Na Příkopě Street.
Flood fact sheet for Czechia: Drinking water, travel safety, and more FAQs
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The country remains at a high level of danger: here are your key questions about daily life in post-flood Czechia answered.
Passenger train collision in Prague leads to injuries, widespread traffic disruption
Around 35 people were injured this morning following the crash; train cancellations are currently widespread in the capital, say city officials.
Czech news in brief for September 18: Wednesday's top headlines
Looting reported in Ostrava during floods, people surfing, kayaking Vltava in Prague, and Kofola company rebounds after flood impact.
Czechia's capital sees slowest wage growth nationwide
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Despite recently ailing wage growth in Prague, average salaries are still by far the highest in the country – and better days are ahead.
EU proposes ban on smoking outdoors: Will Czechia adopt it?
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The recently uncovered regulation – possibly coming into effect next year – would also apply to heated tobacco, e-cigarettes, and vapes.
New laws in Czechia: You will now need to declare cross-border EU cash transfers
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A set of new laws signed by President Petr Pavel include rules on declaring large sums of cash inside the EU as well as newly changed digital registers.
Czech news in brief for September 17: Tuesday's top headlines
Regional elections in Czechia could be postponed, floods claim three lives in Moravia-Silesia, and flood victims eligible for govt. support.
Donations and volunteering: Help Czech communities destroyed by floods
Charitable organizations have already begun establishing funds to aid people and cities impacted by Storm Boris.
PHOTOS: Images from water-ravaged Czechia as first flood victim reported
Over 200 hundred areas are still on flood alert, with the first casualty reported Monday morning.
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.
Prague offers aid to flood-hit regions as situation in capital stabilizes
The City of Prague continues to urge residents to avoid rivers and follow safety measures, while offering aid to devastated areas of Moravia.
Severe flooding strikes Czechia, with thousands evacuated in Moravia
Severe flooding across Czechia, particularly in Moravia-Silesia and Olomouc, has resulted in extensive damage, power outages, and travel disruptions.
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.
