Czechia to Process Work-and-Residence ‘Single Permit’ Applications Within 90 Days from May
Direct Rail Services From Prague to Hamburg and Copenhagen Resume on 1 May Despite German Engineering Works
Roadworks Snarl Access to Prague Airport on 29–30 April; Passengers Urged to Depart Early
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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.
Prague Airport Handles 3.5 Million Passengers in Q1 2026, Signals Robust Post-Pandemic Recovery
Václav Havel Airport Prague processed over 3.5 million passengers in the first quarter of 2026, including 1.3 million in March, underlining a rapid traffic rebound and the return of corporate travel to Czechia. Higher volumes will tighten capacity on key European trunk routes and lengthen EES biometric-border queues, but they also boost the case for new long-haul services coveted by multinationals.
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.