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Unreported Drone Near Prague Airport Highlights Growing Air-Safety Risks
An investigation published on 5 October 2026 revealed that police could not trace the operator of a drone spotted at 1.3 km near Prague Airport. The incident—one of hundreds logged this year—highlights escalating UAV risks to commercial aviation and may prompt tighter enforcement and new counter-drone technology around Czech airports.
Prague Žukovského Migration Office to Stay Closed on 5 October After Fire in Same Building
The Czech Ministry of the Interior has closed the Prague-Ruzyně OAMP branch on Monday, 5 October, after a supermarket fire in the same building. All immigration appointments scheduled for that day are cancelled and must be rebooked; walk-in clients are redirected to the Chodov office. The closure may delay residence-permit processing for foreign workers and students, so employers should adjust travel plans accordingly.
Czech Republic Raises Income Thresholds for Long-Term and Permanent Residence Applications
From 1 October 2026 the Czech government raised the minimum monthly income that foreign applicants must prove for most long-term and permanent residence permits. The new formula combines updated subsistence minima with higher normative housing costs, pushing the baseline to CZK 21 180 for single applicants and CZK 27 740 for couples. Corporate mobility programmes and family-reunification cases will need to recalculate budgets and gather stronger income evidence before filing.
Weekend Fire Near Prague Migration Directorate Forces Evacuation and Raises Safety Questions
A freezer malfunction sparked a supermarket fire next to Prague’s main immigration office on 4 October, prompting the evacuation of 50 people and minor smoke damage to the building that houses the Department for Asylum and Migration Policy. While no one was hurt, the incident underscores infrastructure vulnerabilities and could add 10–14 days to re-booking times for residence-permit appointments.