New Prague–Copenhagen direct train launches, but four-week summer diversion already announced
Storm knocks out power on Hamburg–Prague service, leaving 630 passengers—including many Czechs—stranded for hours in 40 °C heat
Summer travel survey: 40 % of Czechs plan foreign holidays, early bookings tighten seat availability
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Foreign Minister confirms Babiš will head Czech delegation to July NATO summit after court ruling on travel protocol
Foreign Minister Petr Macinka has “indirectly confirmed” that Prime Minister Andrej Babiš will head the Czech delegation at next month’s NATO summit, though President Petr Pavel will also attend after a Constitutional Court injunction. The high-profile tug-of-war offers insights into the often-hidden mechanics—and costs—of diplomatic travel.
Statutory processing time for Czech Single Permit cut to 60 days
A decree effective 27 June slashes the Czech EU Single Permit processing deadline from 90 to 60 days and halves labour-office pre-approval to ten working days. The faster timeline benefits employers sourcing non-EU talent but comes with stricter document-completeness rules. Mobility teams should review pending files and update onboarding schedules.
Czech police begin summer border-traffic blitz on main route to Austria
From 27 June Czech traffic police reinforced patrols on the D1/D2 corridor to the Austrian border, checking caravans and holiday traffic for documents, alcohol and vehicle safety. Drivers are warned to expect delays and should prepare for extreme-heat conditions. The operation, timed to the start of school holidays, signals heightened enforcement on major export and holiday routes that mobility managers and business travellers must factor into itineraries.
Prague Airport urges travellers to beat roadworks and embrace self-service technology
On 27 June Prague Airport cautioned passengers about significant access-road construction delays and recommended arriving earlier or using public transport. Inside the terminals, new CT-X scanners, 24 self-bag-drop units and an AI chatbot are pushing security and check-in times below ten minutes, while biometric EES gates are now standard. The contrasting factors mean mobility planners must pad ground-transport times yet can expect quicker airside processing.
Facial-recognition border checks now routine as Prague Airport completes EES rollout
Prague Airport has completed full implementation of the EU Entry/Exit System, making facial-recognition e-gates standard for all non-EU passengers. According to airport management, border-control times have fallen even as volumes grow. Travellers and mobility managers should expect a brief one-off biometric enrolment and ensure passports are in good condition.
Heatwave forces Czech Railways to cancel weekend steam trains and adjust tourist services
Czech Railways cancelled all heritage steam services in South Bohemia for 27–28 June after the fire risk index hit its maximum. The measure, affecting tourist mobility and local festivals, highlights how extreme heat is beginning to disrupt transport operations. Corporate travel planners should watch for further weather-related rail adjustments this summer.