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Roadworks Snarl Access to Prague Airport on 29–30 April; Passengers Urged to Depart Early
Surface-milling works on the D7 motorway are causing major traffic jams around Prague Airport on 29–30 April 2026. The airport recommends passengers leave at least an hour earlier, and mobility managers should warn travellers of potential delays or switch them to rail alternatives.
Renfe-Owned Leo Express Debuts Talgo VI Fleet, Opening New Prague–Bratislava and Prague–Prešov Routes
Leo Express introduced Talgo VI carriages on 30 April, enabling new direct trains from Prague to Bratislava and Prešov and boosting Czech-Slovak business connectivity. The move deepens Renfe’s Central-European footprint and offers multinationals a cost-effective, lower-carbon alternative to short-haul flights.
Senate Committee Calls for Tighter Movement Controls on Russian Diplomats and Stricter Drone Rules
A Senate security panel has asked the Czech government to replace the current ‘notification-only’ system for Russian diplomats’ domestic travel with a prior-authorisation regime and to accelerate counter-drone legislation. The move could affect special-status visa holders and signals tougher scrutiny of foreign personnel movements.
Prague Airport issues 48-hour travel advisory as D7 highway roadworks threaten major delays
Road-surface milling on the D7 highway is forcing single-lane traffic near Václav Havel Airport Prague on 29–30 April 2026. The airport warns travellers to set off far earlier than normal, and ground-transport providers have adjusted schedules and prices. The disruption risks missed flights for business travellers during one of the airport’s busiest weeks.
Czech PM’s Tashkent visit to unlock new air links and easier business visas with Uzbekistan
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s 29–30 April visit to Uzbekistan will centre on transport cooperation, with Prague seeking traffic rights for a direct air link and both sides discussing multi-entry business visas. Agreements could simplify staff mobility for Czech companies active in Central Asia and expand Prague Airport’s long-haul network.