PM Fiala: 2022 will be a difficult year for the Czech Republic
In his New Year's speech, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said he expects 2022 to be one of the toughest years since the formation of the Czech Republic.
Three Kings carolers return to the streets of the Czech Republic
The annual charity drive for the Czech Republic's needy returns from today, though the Three Kings parade has been cancelled.
Czech weekend news in brief: January 1-2, 2022
Greater Prague celebrates 100 years of existence, Thousands watch New Year's Day fireworks in Ústí nad Labem, and more weekend headlines.
Prague welcomes 2022 with isolated celebrations
Despite a ban on fireworks in the historical center of Prague, police and firefighters responded to numerous fireworks-related incidents in the city.
New cannabis law will open up the Czech market to more growers
The laws concerning medical and technical cannabis are changing on Jan. 1.
Italy, Sweden, and Malta turn dark red on Czech travel map
The incidence of the Omicron varaint has caused travel rules to tighten for some countries.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, December 31, 2021
Consumer protection in the energy market increasing, Czechia coordinates EU presidency with France, Police seek Grinch who stole from children's home.
Fireworks remain banned in Prague’s city center on New Year’s Eve
People face a fine up to CZK 100,000 for setting off rockets or other devices in the historical center or near waterways or hospitals.
Prague announces traffic and public transit details for New Year’s Eve
Car traffic will be restricted near Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, and Charles Bridge; metro service will be extended.
Czech holiday calendar 2022: five state holidays fall on the weekend
There are only three long weekends in 2022 but you can make a five-day weekend in July by taking a Monday off.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, December 30, 2021
Govt. approves pay rise for social services, career soldiers; 80 years since Operation Anthropoid; President Zeman to limit foreign trips in 2022.
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree: Prague zoo animals get festive
The zoo’s elephants, hyenas, and gorillas made the most of unsold Christmas trees donated by tree vendors.
Can Czech-Polish relations be repaired by the new government?
A dispute over continued operations at the huge Turów coal mine hangs over troubled Czech-Polish relations.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Czechs join condemnation of Russian NGO dissolution, Babiš gears up for possible presidential bid, seven charged with torture in Czech prison.
Non-EU tourists heading to Prague face additional paperwork and fee next year
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Tourists from more than 60 countries including the US and UK will need to apply for an ETIAS visa waiver prior to entering the EU by the end of 2022.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, December 28, 2021
New Czech ministers criticized for lack of English-language skills, fire in Prague 8 claims one life, and more headlines for this morning.
Prague extends high-speed mobile network service to all metro tunnels
LTE (and in most cases 5G) network coverage has now been extended to the entire Prague metro network, save for the Jiřího z Poděbrad station.
