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Saturday, Nov 15

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Czech news in brief for November 15: Saturday's top afternoon headlines

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Orbán calls Czechia Europe’s most rational nation, police warn of fake highway toll websites, and more weekend headlines.

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Prague prepares for Nov. 17: Free museums and open shopping

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The Czech Republic marks the 1989 Velvet Revolution and 1939 student protests on Nov. 17, with free museum access in Prague and most stores staying open.

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Don't touch that button: Prague metro doors go automatic amid hepatitis outbreak

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Starting Saturday, Prague metro will open all doors without passengers pressing buttons to limit contact, echoing measures used during Covid.

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Legal foreign population in Czechia surpasses 1.1 million, new data shows

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The Czech Interior Ministry reports continued growth in foreign residents in the third quarter of 2025, driven by Ukrainian temporary protection.

Czech news in brief for November 15: Saturday's top morning headlines

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New Czech interior and defense ministers named, Christmas season kicks off in Brno, and more weekend headlines.

Friday, Nov 14

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PODCAST: How the Velvet Revolution made your life in Czechia possible

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From secret escapes across borders to the streets of Prague, we reveal the dramatic fight for freedom that opened up Czechia to the world.

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Czech news in brief for November 14: Friday's top afternoon headlines

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Foreigners and Czechs arrested after meth operation, more people nationwide satisfied with democracy, Czech football club fined for rude display, and more.

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Skip the chain, get cheaper coffee? Prague’s grand historic cafés offer a price surprise

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Think fast-service, big-brand coffee chains offer cheaper prices than the capital's Art Nouveau coffeehouses? A new cost comparison says otherwise.

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Prague braces for 3-day metro lockout ahead of long holiday weekend

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The suspension of a crucial part on line C, running through the very center of the Czech capital, will disrupt travel plans and require rerouting.

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What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for Nov. 14–16

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Take a walk through surrealist artwork, see an acrobatic show, and sip varieties of fine coffee this weekend.

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Czech news in brief for November 14: Friday's top morning headlines

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Billionaire negotiating major Czech media buy, national institutions keep Ukrainian flags flying, and ski prices climbing in Czech resorts

Thursday, Nov 13

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Czech news in brief for November 13: Thursday's top afternoon headlines

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Current Czech president favored for re-election, Prague-based football team will play in larger association, Czech games make huge success, and more.

Prague's Barrandov Studio goes 'spooky' with medieval fashion show

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Czech designer Jan Černý transformed the famed studio's legendary set into his 'cursed' vision of a fashion runway.

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EVENT: Meet the Expats.cz editors for feedback and a film at Edison Filmhub

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Join us on Dec. 1 for a Movie Barf Monday screening of 'Orwell: 2+2 = 5' plus a chance to win tickets, prizes, and pitch you story ideas to our team.

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It's traffic jam 'season' in Prague: How to get around the gridlock

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November is typically Prague's worst month for traffic jams, and with the city full of road repairs, knowing where and when to drive is key.

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Czech rail rolls into 2026 with Scandinavian connection, better access to Austria

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Ramped-up domestic service and more frequent links to the German and Austrian capitals are set to increase the appeal of rail travel.

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Czech news in brief for November 13: Thursday's top morning headlines

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School unions to detail strike plans today, cold front to bring snow and freezing nights, and Prague Metro Line C to close this long weekend.

Wednesday, Nov 12

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Czech news in brief for November 12: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines

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Hamas suspect arrested after leaving Czechia, Pavel presses likely future PM on Ukraine, most people are happy with where they live nationwide, and more.

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Czechia's salary woes: Can the country close its minimum wage gap?

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The OECD says that the nation has one of the world's worst ratios of minimum wage to median salaries: changing this isn't easy.

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A flaw in the law: Czech court ruling forces change to foreign diploma recognition

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In a landmark case, the Czech Ministry of Education violated the Lisbon Convention for foreign diploma recognition by using only a formal assessment.

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Czechia among countries under 'major' migration strain, EU says

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An influx of Ukrainian refugees since 2022 has prompted Czechia to request an exemption from paying the EU more funds to help other migrants.

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Czech news in brief for November 12: Wednesday's top morning headlines

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Happening now: Pavel to meet Babiš on conflict of interest, govt. set to approve bid for AI gigafactory in Prague, and Northern Lights coming into view.

Tuesday, Nov 11

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Czech law change: Tenants to pay more for repairs from January

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A change that factors in total inflation since 2015 transforms how much renters need to pay for maintenance, replacement, and repair.

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Czech news in brief for November 11: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines

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Change to drugs law changes who can buy kratom, Czechia's favorite president revealed, KFC in hot water after inspection, and more top headlines.

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Nov. 17 celebrations: Freedom Festival returns with free, English-friendly lineup in Prague

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From talks to Tuzeks, brunch and more, this year's commemoration of the student protests leading to the Velvet Revolution are for everyone.

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You've got a trade license, right? Explaining why the 'Švarc' system rules in Czechia

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Czechia hits a record 1.182M self-employed, but experts warn the rise is driven by a controversial loophole not a true startup boom.

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World's Best Cities 2026: Prague ranks among the globe's most livable cities

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A far above-average standard of living, fast-developing infrastructure, and numerous cultural attractions drive the Czech capital forward.

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Czech news in brief for November 11: Tuesday's top morning headlines

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Czech President weighs in on flag debate, Hepatitis A deaths rise in Prague, and St. Martin wines begin arriving.

Monday, Nov 10

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Czech news in brief for November 10: Monday's top afternoon headlines

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Russia jails Czech woman for fighting for Ukraine, Karlovy Vary's university gulf is spotlighted, and plan revealed for Nov. 17 public holiday.

Why the '30-day rule' matters for shoppers in Czechia this discount season

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Officials have explicitly warned consumers to be wary of tempting discount signs: things aren't always quite as they seem.