EU Airlines Push to Delay New Biometric Border Checks; Prague Airport Prepares Contingency Plans
Indian Visitor Boom Prompts Czechia to Reopen Mumbai Consulate and Expand Visa Slots
Prague Issues Security Alert for Czechs in Israel Amid Rising U.S.–Iran Tensions
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Polish Pendolino Begins Approval Runs on Prague–Bohumín Route, Boosting Cross-Border Rail Options
A Polish Pendolino unit will run on the Prague–Bohumín axis from 9 March to 17 June, cutting travel time for cross-border commuters and giving rail operators performance data for future high-speed links. The move offers a faster option for business travellers connecting Czech and Polish industrial hubs.
Foreign-Perpetrated Crime Falls, Yet Czech Government Plans Tougher Residency Rules
New police data show that crime by foreigners fell in 2025, but Prague still plans tougher residency-revocation rules for repeat offenders. Businesses dependent on foreign labour fear the changes could lengthen permit processing and create uncertainty for compliant employees.
Czech Tourism highlights 12.8 % jump in Indian arrivals and plans visa-service boost
New data released on 26 February show Indian arrivals to Czechia surged 12.8 percent in 2025. To sustain growth, Prague will reopen its Mumbai Consulate in April, expanding visa-processing capacity and supporting regional tourism beyond the capital.