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12/27/2025
Former ice hockey goaltender Dominik Hašek considers Russia’s invasion of Ukraine an imperialist war and says support for the country is not only a moral obligation but also a matter of European security, as Ukrainians are defending other European states through their resistance. In an interview with the Czech News Agency (ČTK) Hašek said that as a well-known personality he feels a strong sense of responsibility to speak up in support of Ukraine, as his statements reach audiences not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad. He has visited the invaded country on several occasions.
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12/27/2025
The state budget deficit for this year had reached nearly CZK 275 billion as of 19 December. Meeting the planned full-year deficit target of CZK 241 billion is unlikely, Finance Minister Alena Schillerová (ANO) said on Saturday on the social media platform X. According to the Finance Ministry, the deficit deepened by CZK 49.3 billion in November to CZK 232.4 billion. It was the lowest deficit for November in the past six years, but still the sixth-highest since the establishment of the Czech Republic in 1993.
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12/27/2025
Traditional post-Christmas sales are officially starting on Saturday in brick-and-mortar shops across Czechia and will run until mid-January. Online stores launched their discounts earlier, some already on Christmas Eve. Retailers say the range of offers and average discounts will be similar to last season, with electronics and clothing among the most sought-after items. Shops expect higher customer numbers than on regular days and have reinforced staff shifts, partly due to customers returning unsuitable Christmas gifts. Some retailers have extended return deadlines. Consumer inspectors are urging shoppers to remain cautious during sales and to check that discounts are calculated in line with the law, especially the requirement to show the lowest price from the previous 30 days.
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12/27/2025
The second edition of the Night of Nativity Scenes begins on Saturday, allowing people to view Christmas nativity displays at more than 30 locations across Czechia. The event runs until December 30 and involves municipalities, museums, churches and private collectors. Many venues also offer accompanying programmes, including concerts and guided tours. Visitors can usually see the displays between 4pm and 8pm, with exact times listed online. Participating sites include Břevnov Monastery in Prague, Stará Boleslav and the West Bohemian Museum. Highlights also include an exhibition of around 90 nativity scenes in Kryštofovo Údolí and special night tours at the Museum of Czech Christmas.
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12/26/2025
Lift operators in the eastern Krkonoše (Giant) Mountains, the Orlické Mountains and the Králický Sněžník area are opening more ski slopes after several days of freezing temperatures enabled full-scale snowmaking. Resorts expanding their offer include Říčky in the Orlické Mountains, Malá Úpa in the Krkonoše Mountains and Dolní Morava, where the length of open runs has increased by about a third. Skiing has also started in České Petrovice. More resorts, including Mladé Buky and Černá hora, plan to open additional lifts and slopes at the weekend. Conditions remain based almost entirely on artificial snow, as natural snowfall is minimal.
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12/26/2025
December 26, known as Boxing Day in the UK and other Commonwealth nations, commemorates Saint Stephen and is the second official Christmas public holiday in Czechia. Saint Stephen is regarded as the first Christian martyr who, according to tradition, gave his life for his faith in Christ. In the past, the day was linked to carol singing, servants receiving gifts and permission to change employment, and the blessing of oats in churches, as Stephen was venerated as the patron saint of horses. In the 19th century, 26 December was a major holiday in both towns and villages. Today, it is mainly associated with visits to extended family and friends in Czechia. Tradition also says poultry—such as duck, goose, turkey, or chicken—should appear on the festive table.
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12/25/2025
Czechs made fewer phone calls and sent fewer text messages on Christmas Eve this year than last, instead relying more heavily on social networks and messaging apps. Data traffic at major operators rose by nearly 30 percent year on year, according to figures from T-Mobile and Vodafone, while O2 released different data. T-Mobile reported a 27.5 percent rise in data use, with peak activity late in the evening, while voice calls fell slightly. Vodafone saw a similar jump in data traffic and a drop in calls and SMS messages. Operators say communication is increasingly shifting to apps such as WhatsApp, Teams and Viber, while SMS remains more popular mainly among senior users.
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12/25/2025
Firefighters in Czechia responded to 72 fires on Christmas Eve, the highest number recorded on the holiday in the past five years. No one was killed, but 12 people were injured. Several incidents were directly linked to Christmas celebrations, often caused by careless use of sparklers or Christmas trees catching fire. The total damage is estimated at around 31 million crowns, roughly half of last year’s figure. The most serious cases included house fires near Prague and in southern Bohemia. Firefighters also handled more than 500 other call-outs, mainly due to strong winds.
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12/25/2025
More Czechs are spending Christmas and especially New Year’s Eve in exotic destinations abroad. According to estimates by the Association of Czech Travel Agencies, up to 170,000 people from Czechia are travelling to places such as Asia, Africa or the Caribbean this festive season, around 15 percent more than last year. The association says travellers should pay close attention to local weather conditions, including rainy seasons, when planning trips. It adds that travel agencies also share responsibility for informing clients. The association further recommends that all Czech travellers register with the Foreign Ministry’s DROZD system before going abroad.
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12/25/2025
An exhibition celebrating Czech nativity scenes, known as "betlémy", is under way at Břevnov Monastery in Prague. Running until January 4, the show presents a diverse selection of nativity scenes from across Czechia, highlighting a wide range of materials and techniques. Visitors can see carved wooden scenes alongside works made of silk, ceramics, metal, straw or paper, ranging from tiny miniatures to figures more than three metres tall. A highlight is the "Betlémská věž" (Bethlehem Tower), the tallest carved mechanical nativity scene in the country. The exhibition also features several mechanical scenes, including two newly created local works linked to Břevnov.
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