DAILY NEWS UPDATE
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.
Czech news in brief for June 30: Sunday's top headlines
Czech Catholic Church recognizes same-sex unions, Open House Prague offers tours of Strahov Stadium, and last day to exchange old banknotes.
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.
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.
