EU citizens in Czechia for over 90 days will now need to register with authorities
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A new law affects EU citizens currently residing long term in Czechia: from 2026, they will have to register their stay with the Interior Ministry.
Number of foreigners living in Czechia falls for first time in over a decade
The number of foreigners residing in the Czech Republic remains over one million, but fell by nearly 50,000 in 2023 according to the Interior Ministry.
New bill speeds up and digitizes foreigners' applications for Czech residence permits
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Under the new proposal, applicants would communicate with Czech authorities electronically and receive online status notifications.
Czechia reinstates random border checks with Slovakia from Wednesday
Increasing numbers of illegal immigrants traveling from Slovakia and transiting through Czechia have prompted the government to take quick action.
Czech government plans scheme for voluntary return of Ukrainian refugees
Under the new proposal, the Ministry of Interior would pay for Ukrainians' journeys back home.
German government refuses to introduce permanent controls on Czech border
Despite calls from the state of Saxony to introduce border checks, the German Interior Ministry says there is no need.
Czech Interior Ministry launches new user-friendly reservation portal for foreigners
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The new website offers more information than the years-old current system and aims to make the user experience easier.
Czech Interior Minister in Rwanda : 'Neglecting Africa was mistake'
Interior Minister Vít Rakušan returns tomorrow from a 10-day trip to three African countries to restart humanitarian and trade relations.
EU residents moving to Czechia will be required to register with Interior Ministry, new draft law says
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The government also plans to introduce a new electronic system in which applicants for residency can document their application.
How crisis-ready is Czechia? A new report highlights shortcomings
A report says Czechia lacks sufficient protective gear and has old systems, but the Interior Ministry says the information is outdated.
Czechia, UK sign joint declaration to strengthen fight against terrorism and trafficking
Czech Interior Minister Vit Rakušan and his British counterpart Suella Braverman agreed to intensify police cooperation between the two countries.
Czechia leads EU in Ukrainian refugees per capita
Germany and Poland have more refugees overall, but also have larger populations.
Over half of LGBTQ+ people in Czechia said they experience public hate
Government officials met with representatives of the LGBTQ+ community this week to discuss the need for stronger laws against hate crimes.
New bill would make registering a partnership or naming a child in Czechia easier
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Proposed changes to the law concerning registries would also make it easier to establish actual paternity.
Czech Interior Ministry replaces controversial Putin body-bag banner with symbols of peace
The Czech Interior Ministry honored the upcoming anniversary of the Velvet Revoltuion with a new banner installation bearing a message of love.
Gas reserves filled to a record 80 percent to protect against shutdown
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