Prague Marathon and road-works to snarl city mobility throughout May, travellers urged to plan ahead
Czech Republic grants air-space clearance for Slovak PM’s Victory-Day flight to Moscow
Czechia to Process Work-and-Residence ‘Single Permit’ Applications Within 90 Days from May
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Direct Rail Services From Prague to Hamburg and Copenhagen Resume on 1 May Despite German Engineering Works
České dráhy will restart direct trains from Prague to Hamburg and Copenhagen on 1 May 2026 using a diversionary route until German track modernisation ends in June. The service restores a key low-carbon corridor for business travellers and will later expand to a two-hourly Prague–Berlin pattern.
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.
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.