Ukrainian refugees in Czechia given 72-hour deadline to renew temporary-protection visa stickers
Plzeň Police Target Bus and Train Hubs In Weekend Immigration Sweep
Overnight closures on Prague Ring Road threaten airport access and commuter traffic
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Audit Clears Former Police Chief Now Heading Security At Prague Airport
A confidential audit ordered by Prague Airport’s new board has validated the January appointment of former national police president Jan Švejdar as security chief. The findings, revealed on 27 September, remove doubts about his qualifications and pave the way for uninterrupted deployment of additional e-gates and EES processes—good news for airlines, business travellers and mobility planners relying on smooth throughput at Czechia’s main gateway.
Overnight Police Operation in Plzeň Targets Foreign Nationals and Public Safety
Czech Police carried out a pre-dawn security sweep in Plzeň on 27 September 2026, checking 688 people—two-thirds of them foreign nationals—for immigration, traffic and public-order violations. Eight residency-related offences and several alcohol-related breaches were identified, while one sought individual was arrested. The operation signals stepped-up in-country immigration enforcement that companies with expatriate staff in Czechia need to factor into compliance planning.
Prague Airport Reopens Key D7 Motorway Exit, Ending Two-Week Detour for Travelers
The D7 motorway exit to Václav Havel Airport Prague reopened in the early hours of 26 September, ending a 16-day closure that forced a lengthy detour and added up to 30 minutes to airport journeys. The on-time completion eases pressure on business travellers, shuttle operators and cargo hauliers and restores normal transfer planning for flights out of Prague.
Strike at Barcelona Airport Causes Potential Disruptions on Prague-bound Flights
Prague Airport has issued an alert that a strike by ground staff in Barcelona on 26 September 2026 could delay flights to and from the Czech capital. Travellers may face schedule changes and late delivery of checked baggage, which could create downstream immigration and compliance issues under the new EU Entry/Exit System. Corporate mobility teams should monitor flight status and advise employees accordingly.
Barcelona Ground Staff Strike Triggers Delays on Flights to Prague
A strike by ground-handling staff at Barcelona-El Prat is causing flight and baggage delays on the busy Barcelona–Prague route. Prague Airport has issued an advisory urging passengers to monitor schedules and allow extra connection time, as knock-on effects could spill into onward flights.