Airports and Airlines Push to Delay EU Biometric Border System; Prague Airport Braces for Four-Hour Queues
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EU Airlines Push to Delay New Biometric Border Checks; Prague Airport Prepares Contingency Plans
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Indian Visitor Boom Prompts Czechia to Reopen Mumbai Consulate and Expand Visa Slots
Arrivals from India surged 12.38 % in 2025, prompting Prague to reopen its long-dormant Mumbai Consulate in April 2026 and add thousands of new Schengen-visa appointment slots. The move eases chronic bottlenecks in New Delhi and supports Czech companies that rely on Indian talent and MICE traffic.
Prague Issues Security Alert for Czechs in Israel Amid Rising U.S.–Iran Tensions
Czech authorities have urged citizens currently in Israel to heighten vigilance and consider leaving due to a possible U.S.–Iran confrontation. Firms with employees or projects in Israel should review evacuation and insurance arrangements immediately.
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.