Czech news in brief for August 7: Thursday's top headlines
Experts say Czech pro-Israel stance not isolating, drunk passenger sparks airport bomb scare, and Czech directors protest Oscar film selection.
Europe's first driverless train makes debut in Czechia
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Drawing the eyes of the world media, the service runs on a 24-kilometer stretch between Kopidlno and Dolní Bousov in Central Bohemia.
Language barrier no excuse for limiting father's rights, Czech court says
The Constitutional Court ruled that language barriers and strained parental relationships aren't sufficient grounds for indefinitely limiting contact.
Czech news in brief for August 6: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia's bitcoin scandal rages on, language barrier can't limit father's rights, and Zeman Museum marks 70 years of 'Prehistory' film.
Czech driving test gets real with new cyclist and pedestrian questions
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For the first time, drone footage will also be used to provide aerial context for selected questions, marking a technical first in Czech driver education.
Czechia slides down EU Innovation Index, suffers sharpest decline
Despite digital strengths, Czechia’s innovation falters, with a steep drop fueled by underinvestment and a disconnect between academia and industry.
Czech hotels join lawsuit against Booking.com – should travelers worry?
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Ten thousand hotels across Europe are suing the platform over price restrictions, seeking compensation for damages from 2004 to 2024.
Czech news in brief for August 5: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech hotels lawyer up against Booking.com, summer will return to Czechia this week, and more questions added to Czech driving test.
Czechia's ForMin dismisses Israeli minister’s call for full Gaza occupation
The stark statement underlines Czechia's commitment to a two-state solution, though the country remains firmly pro-Israel.
Czech news in brief for August 4: Monday's top headlines
45,000 join Prague Pride parade despite rain, metro line C closure causes week-long disruption, and Czechia pushes for more women in security roles.
One in 10 Czech residents is a foreigner: most are from Ukraine
Over 1.09 million foreigners now live in Czechia, with Ukrainians making up more than half, according to new Interior Ministry data through Q2 2025.
PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands march for equality in 2025 Prague Pride parade
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Rainbow flags filled Prague as tens of thousands joined the 15th annual Pride parade, highlighting LGBT+ visibility, rights, and resistance.
Czech news in brief for August 3: Sunday's top headlines
Prague tourists collapse after eating THC candy, Pride marchers call for equal marriage rights, and more weekend headlines.
Royal resurgence: Czech castles see record crowds amid tourism rebound
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State-run Czech castles and chateaux saw a five percent rise in visitor numbers this year, boosted by restoration work and summer cultural events.
Czech burčák season delayed due to cool weather; when will it reach Prague?
Cooler July weather in Czechia has slowed grape ripening, delaying the start of the annual burčák season by at least a week this year.
Prague opens first new major train station in 40 years at Praha-Bubny
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Prague’s new station begins operation this weekend as part of a major rail upgrade that will link the city center with the airport by 2030.
Czech news in brief for August 2: Saturday's top headlines
Prague Pride parade caps festival with parade, WWII ammo found in two Czech forests, and more weekend headlines.
