DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Czech billionaires expand UK footprint with major business acquisitions
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One of Czechia's wealthiest men as well as former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš have diversified their portfolios in very different sectors.
Czechia may require Russians to renounce citizenship for Czech passport
Citing Russia's 'hybrid war' against Czechia, the government says it is not safe for people to simultaneously hold both Czech and Russian citizenships.
Czech rescuers to tourists: Don't climb mountains in sweatpants and trainers
This weekend 10 rescuers, four snow scooters, an ATV, and a four-wheeler where deployed to Czechia's tallest peak to rescue poorly dressed hikers.
Czech news in brief for November 25: Monday's top headlines
Pavel to attend performance at Carnegie Hall, Czech cubist painting sets record at auction, and abuse of shared cars on the rise.
Czech fairy tale The Proud Princess to get worldwide cinema release
A new animated version of the beloved tale inspired by Božena Němcová's story will be released in cinemas in more than 20 countries across the globe.
Tram service indefinitely suspended on Prague's Libeň Bridge from Nov. 25
Due to safety concerns, buses will indefinitely replace multiple tram lines on Libeň Bridge until repair work on the bridge is completed.
Czech news in brief for November 24: Sunday's top headlines
President Pavel begins visit to Australia today, Barrandov Bridge fully reopens after repairs, and more Sunday headlines.
Average Czech lunch prices near CZK 200, with cheap options getting scarce
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Diners are skipping soups and drinks to keep up with the average price of lunch in Czech restaurants, which have soared by over 30 percent since 2020.
Czechia’s middle class feels the squeeze as poverty protections falter
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Czechia’s middle class is shrinking, with more people relying on benefits, as social benefits fail to keep up with rising inflation and living costs.
Czech news in brief for November 23: Saturday's top headlines
Nationwide food drive starts across Czechia, Czechia lists law on dissolution as archival heritage, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia gets tough on influencers: YouTubers, TikTokers will need to register to post
A new Czech law, based on an EU directive, aims to ensure accountability for influencers in an effort to support responsible online content.
Czech news in brief for November 22: Friday's top headlines
Czechia against Israeli leaders' arrest warrants, Czech foreign minister arrives in Kyiv, and snowfall across Czechia disrupts commutes.
Gas leak in the center of Prague leads to evacuation of buildings
On Thursday evening, around 150 residents were evacuated from their buildings with neighboring streets temporarily shut down.
From Mauritius to Mexico: The new places you can travel to from Prague this winter
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Amid an expected rise in travelers this winter, Prague Airport has confirmed many new destinations—we explain which, and also show you how to save money.
'They can't feel it through a diaper': Czech MP says it's ok to spank toddlers
Czechia remains one of the last EU countries without a law requiring parents to raise children free from physical punishment and emotional hardship.
Czech news in brief for November 21: Thursday's top headlines
Ice-cold weather, snow to hit Czechia in coming days, Fiala announces date of big annual speech, and government buys even more military tanks.
Czech news in brief for November 20: Wednesday's top headlines
Nationwide marches mark 1,000 days of invasion, Czech lawmakers near final approval on easier divorce, and Czech scientists uncover meteorite origins.
