DAILY NEWS UPDATE
July 2024: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
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Changes to work permits for international workers, transport disruption, digitization and tech advances, and part-time employment changes await in July.
Czech Railways unveils summer ticket and night link with Baltic Sea, Berlin
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The special summer ticket, which can be used until end-August, offers unlimited train travel across the Czech Railways network.
IN PICTURES: Red carpet rolls out for start of Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Stars in the film industry such as actor Geoffrey Rush, director Viggo Mortensen, and a host of Czech actors and singers attended the opening ceremony.
Czech news in brief for June 29: Saturday's top headlines
Police report more arrests year on year, Labor Code change allows doctors to work 24 hours, and investigation into Prague-Budapest train crash deepens.
GALLERY: Human pyramids, mass gymnastics – Sokol in photos
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Hundreds of thousands of spectators will descend on Prague as the Sokol mass sports festival kicks off on June 30.
Too good to go: Money-saving food app comes to Czechia
The system works by giving consumers discounts – many over half price – by buying meals directly from food outlets that would otherwise throw them away.
Prague's Hostivař to get brand new center in massive facelift
The southwestern area, known for its transport hub and student dormitories, will see a new complex that features offices, shops, and a new square.
Prague-Budapest train crashes with bus, killing seven and injuring multiple
Czech Railways owned the train's locomotive, and the crash occurred at a rural level crossing in Slovakia.
Czech news in brief for June 28: Friday's top headlines
Petr Fiala meets Ukrainian president, Czech school year finishes, storms cause disruption in Prague, and banks cut interest rates.
Prague launches construction work for Wenceslas Square tram lines
A project lasting three years, the work will cause disruption on parts of Prague's current tram network as well as roads on and around the square.
Czechia's narrowest street sparks debate on overtourism
A restaurant that lies at the end of the street, with a width of just 70 centimeters, says that overtourism is causing a loss of customers.
Czech news in brief for June 27: Thursday's top headlines
Slovakia to support Czech ammo initiative, criminal proceedings down in Czechia, and dozens honor Horáková in Prague.
EXPLAINED: How much you'll need to pay for new TV license fees in Czechia
Unchanged since 2008, the increases – both at over 10 percent – may also apply to people who don't even own a television or radio.
Report: Czechia has highest number of meth labs in Europe
Methamphetamine, along with marijuana, remains the most frequently used drug in Czechia, and authorities note a recent influx of cheap variants.
Activation window for Prague public transport tickets cut to one minute
The change comes after criticism from the public that inspectors could fine people who legitimately bought a ticket.
Czech news in brief for June 26: Wednesday's top headlines
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini visits Prague, new construction law to take effect from July 1, and Czech chamber backs bill to extend Lex Ukraine law.
Prague to get over 800 new apartments as city struggles with housing squeeze
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A shortage of new homes in Prague – paired with rising demand – has caused strain for renters and buyers, with many opting to relocate to Central Bohemia.
