DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Prague Airport hit by luggage-loss chaos, flight delays
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A huge amount of travelers in the past week combined with air-traffic control disruption and staff shortages have created a perfect storm for passengers.
Prague Castle to close Giant's Gate this summer, with no ceremonial guard change
The main entrance to the Castle will close for the summer. The changing of the guards will be replaced by a musical ceremony.
Czech news in brief for July 4: Thursday's top headlines
Mosquito population surges in Czechia, all plastic bottles should have attached lids, and Beats for Love kicks off in Ostrava.
New PID Lítačka feature tracks all Prague public transport journeys in real time
Users will be able to see the exact location of the buses, trams, and metros that they wish to take.
Czechia celebrates two public holidays this week – will stores close?
July 5 and July 6 see national holidays in Czechia; we present an overview of what to look out for.
Czech news in brief for July 3: Wednesday's top headlines
Ukraine and Czechia close to finalizing security pact, dismisal without reason not being proposed, and exceptionally stormy weather recorded this year.
Czechia lifts discriminatory ban on gay men donating blood
Minority rights initiatives have long considered the policy unfair; more donors are now needed due to the aging of the population and disease.
It takes 25 years of rent to pay off an apartment in Czechia
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As property prices tick back up, a study has revealed the regional disparities in Czechia in terms of how long an apartment 'pays for' itself.
Leoš Janáček is the most performed Czech opera composer in the world
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The 1854-born Czech composer is best known for his seminal operas Jenůfa, The Makropulos Affair, and From the House of the Dead.
Czech news in brief for July 2: Tuesday's top headlines
Ukrainian ambassador to Czechia begins Tuesday, early July will be colder and rainier, and wooden Czech pavilion to be tallest building in Japan.
Flight delayed? Czech ministry sheds light on how to claim compensation
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If you face delays or unexpected cancellations, you may be entitled to a lot of money – however, important exceptions apply.
How much vacation time do workers in Czechia take? Not enough, experts say
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Research suggests that workers take just one week vacation at a time, with more than half of people say they stay 'in contact with' work during time off.
New campaign aims to end citizenship-based taxation for Americans abroad
At the moment, Americans who live outside the US need to pay taxes to the country, even if none of their income is sourced from the US.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news and tips for Prague and the Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for July 1: Monday's top headlines
President calls for benefit-system reforms, storms and hail cause problems Czechia, and millions of Czechs live in energy poverty.
Air-travel disruption strikes Prague and rest of Europe as summer holidays begin
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Several major airlines and airports have reported substantial delays and cancelations – here's what you need to know.
Czechia records one of its hottest nights in history, but cooler days ahead
Temperature records were broken in over half of the country's weather stations, with the capital registering among the hottest nights ever.
