HIV cases in Czechia rise in first nine months of 2026

Czech health authorities registered 230 HIV cases in the first nine months of this year, 19 more than in the same period in 2025, according to the National Institute of Public Health. Of those, 182 were newly diagnosed, while the others had previously tested positive abroad. More than half of those registered were foreign nationals with long-term residence in Czechia.

Nearly half of Czech renters face higher housing costs, survey finds

Nearly half of Czech tenants have seen their rent increase over the past year, according to a Generali Investments survey of more than 1,000 respondents. Four in ten expect further increases, while a quarter say they cannot afford to pay more. Rising costs have forced one in seven tenants to move into smaller accommodation over the past three years.

Tram disruptions in central Prague due to track repairs

Tram services have been suspended across part of central Prague as the city's public transport operator (DPP) carries out track repairs in Spálená and Národní streets and on Vítězná Street near Újezd. The disruption affects the section between the Újezd and Lazarská stops. No replacement bus service has been introduced. The works are scheduled to continue until Monday, August 10.