Prague Airport to Close Main Runway 06/24 for 4½-Month Overhaul, Diverting All Flights to Secondary Runway
German Nationwide Transport Strike on 27-28 February Set to Disrupt Cross-Border Rail and Bus Links with Czechia
EU allows Member States to suspend biometric Entry/Exit System for 90-plus days; Prague Airport activates fallback plan
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Aviation bodies call for ‘urgent review’ of EES before Easter; Czech carriers warn of four-hour queues
ACI Europe, A4E and IATA demanded on 23 February that Brussels pause the EES roll-out, warning of potential four-hour queues. Czech carriers back the call, fearing schedule chaos and compensation claims, while Prague Airport races to add manual booths and public-awareness campaigns.
UNHCR issues reminder: Ukrainian refugees in Czechia have three weeks left to secure 2026 residence
UNHCR warns that online registration to extend Czech temporary protection closes on 15 March. Employers must help Ukrainian staff secure slots or risk fines and staff shortages; late applicants lose legal work and healthcare rights from 1 April.
Prague–Tashkent non-stop flights edge closer after high-level talks
Officials confirmed on 23 February that Prague and Tashkent are close to sealing a non-stop air service. The route would slash journey times, boost bilateral trade and give Czech tourists a direct gateway to Central Asia’s heritage sites, while helping Uzbek visitors connect to Central Europe.