Prague public transport among Europe’s cheapest, even after upcoming fare hike
Following a 30 percent-price increase next January, the Czech capital’s buses, trams, and metros remain a bargain compared to other EU capitals.
Travel alert: Prague Airport eases liquid rules for Schengen flights
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Each passenger may now carry one container of liquid exceeding 100 milliliters, up to a maximum of two liters.
Smartwings adds seven new European destinations from Prague this autumn
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The new destinations offer southern European warmth and large EU capitals, while Czechia's largest carrier also plans to ramp up existing flights.
Czech news in brief for September 15: Monday's top headlines
Czech crown jewels on display, weather to warm after mid-week chill, mortgage volumes decline sharply, and Charter 77 signatory dies.
ESTA fee doubles for travelers from Czechia this month—here’s how to avoid it
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The US ESTA fee rises from USD 21 to USD 40 this month. Czech travelers can still lock in the lower rate by applying early and avoiding extra costs.
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US visa law now demands in-person interviews: What Czech-expat families need to know
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The US State Department has warned that the sweeping change may cause longer wait times and scheduling challenges, advising people to begin plans early.
Czech news in brief for August 29: Friday's top headlines
Czech passenger plane diverted due to engine failure, Slavia Prague to face European giants, and east Czechia registers record-warm night.
Czech news in brief for August 28: Thursday's top headlines
New, eye-watering deficit planned for 2026 budget, Czech army recruits highest number of recruits in almost two decades, and Slavia Prague await key draw.
Prague’s ‘Airport City’ may bring hospitals, residential projects, and new football stadium
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The project will also set a ban on night flights, create new retail promenades, open cultural venues, and make passenger travel smoother.
Why go now: Strike a pose in Berlin with Yoko Ono, Helmut Newton
Berlin’s art scene bursts to life this fall with immersive exhibitions and boundary-pushing works, just a short train ride from Prague.
Why go now: Dobříš beckons with fine dining and fairytale nights
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Dobříš Castle is now offering twilight garden tours at its restored castle; though it's also the perfect destination for an easy day trip.
Prague split on public transport price hikes: Will you pay more next year?
City and regional councilors are divided into two camps when it comes to ticket-price jumps: funding the transport network or ensuring affordability.
American Airlines to launch direct Prague to Philadelphia route in 2026
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With Prague and Budapest service from Philadelphia, the airline is betting on customers flying into one city and out of the other for Danube River cruises.
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.
Czechia's new, fastest-ever train brings South Bohemia closer to Prague
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A revamped train will also feature more on-board amenities, though Czech Railways recommends the public book tickets early due to high demand.
What the EU's biometric rollout means for travelers in Czechia
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Traveling to or from Czechia later this year? Here’s what to expect with the EU’s new digital border control system, and how best to prepare.
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.
