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A Pint of Ink offers a deeply personal portrait of Petr Geisler, a Czech expert on Japanese studies whose remarkable career as a translator, journalist, photographer and calligrapher was overshadowed by the alcoholism that ultimately claimed his life. Directed by his daughter Ester Geislerová, the documentary draws on archival footage to reconstruct a complicated man through the eyes of those who knew him best.

A number of everyday behaviors on Prague's public transport can do more than annoy your fellow passengers: they could also get you removed from a vehicle or even fined. The rules cover everything from smoking and eating to how animals must be transported. With millions of people using Prague's metro, trams and buses, knowing what is actually prohibited can help passengers avoid an unpleasant surprise from a driver, transport employee or police officer.

Czech authorities are preparing a new system designed to give the government and emergency agencies a shared picture of what is happening during a major crisis. The military says the platform will connect selected data from state systems, sensors and control centers and is expected to be operational by the end of this year.

Czechia is backing EU plans for migrant return centers outside the bloc, wages are expected to have grown by more than 7 percent in the second quarter, and an invasive Asian bee has reached the Šumava. Plus: Czech castles are opening their doors for free, but watch out for fake tickets. Good morning, here's your Sunday headline mix.

Settling into Czechia is a long game, and the paperwork, administrative tasks and logistics keep coming long after the last moving box has been unpacked. Between residence permits, taxes, finding space for your stuff and the eternal question of whether you actually need a car in Prague, there's a lot to figure out, and finding reliable help in English is not always straightforward.

People saving for retirement in Czechia could see major changes as early as next year, with a government-approved reform promising higher state contributions for younger savers, lower fees and a new approach to investing pension savings. The proposed changes would affect the roughly 3.9 million people currently participating in the country's voluntary third-pillar pension system, which holds around CZK 660 billion in savings.

Every day of the week, we run a poll alongside our morning news, asking readers to weigh in on the key headlines and talking points shaping life in Czechia. Our weekly “verdict” rounds up your responses, offering a snapshot of what’s on your mind – and a chance to vote if you haven’t already. You’ll also find related stories to help you catch up on the context behind the debate. Meanwhile, if you have a question about something you saw in this week's coverage, ask a news question here.

Czechia has spent roughly CZK 19 billion on Covid-19 vaccines since the start of the pandemic, but fewer than half of the 41 million doses purchased have been used, according to Health Ministry data. More than 18 million doses, worth about CZK 8 billion, had to be destroyed after expiring. Around 4 million additional doses were donated to other countries, while demand for Covid vaccination in Czechia has fallen sharply in recent years.

Petr Pavel is warning Czechs and Poles not to fall for a suspected Russian influence campaign, 17 Czech tennis players are set to compete as the US Open begins, and police have charged five men under a new law targeting AI-generated porn. Good morning, here's your Saturday headline mix. President Petr Pavel has condemned what he described as a targeted influence campaign seeking to worsen relations between Czechs and Poles, with security services investigating suspected Russian involvement.

September brings the return of the school year, regular public transport schedules, and several new rules for consumers, families, and businesses. Here’s what changes in Czechia this month, plus a few important updates that have already taken effect.