Latest news in Czech Republic? September 12th, 2026

Prague has officially approved the acquisition of its first land parcelscovering approximately 136,000 square meters in Lipence and Zbraslav for CZK 81.1 millionto develop the planned Soutok Landscape Park. The 1,300-hectare park project at the confluence of the Vltava and Berounka rivers is designed to strengthen local flood and drought defenses while creating a massive regional recreational space.The Czech Statistical Office reported a population decrease of approximately 12,200 people during the first half of 2026, bringing the total population to roughly 10.904 million. A natural population decline of 21,100marked by a birth rate decline for the fifth consecutive yearoutpaced the positive net migration gain of 8,900 individuals.The Prague Public Transit Company placed an additional order for Škoda 52T low-floor trams to modernize the capital’s public transport fleet. Meanwhile, domestic automaker Škoda Auto is marking the 25th anniversary of its flagship Superb model line, with global production reaching 1.8 million units across four generations.Prague’s historic Industrial Palace announced limited public tours beginning late September following an extensive multi-billion crown restoration. In Brno, plans were finalized to construct one of Europe’s largest municipal aquariums, featuring a 55-meter underwater viewing tunnel.