Lidl to close eight stores for renovations

Lidl will temporarily close eight Czech stores for renovations in Bohumín, Doksy, Rumburk, Slaný, Tábor, Holice, Znojmo and Říčany. The upgrades will include wider aisles, more checkout space and additional self-checkouts.

Number of foreigners reaches 1.14 million

More than 1.14 million foreigners were officially living in Czechia in the first half of 2026, up from 467,500 in 2015. Prague, the Central Bohemian Region and South Moravia have the largest foreign populations.

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.