Czech news in brief for March 29: Sunday's top afternoon headlines

Legendary Czech hockey player Jaromír Jágr says he has not formally ended his career, although he does not expect to return to the ice. The 54-year-old told NHL media he no longer sees value in intensive training for limited playing time and wants to focus on other parts of life. Jágr last played for Kladno in December 2025 and has appeared only briefly in recent seasons while remaining a minority owner of the club.

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said the government’s only effective option to lower fuel prices is to cap retailer margins, ahead of a cabinet meeting on Monday. Fuel distributors, including MOL, Shell and OMV, are expected to attend talks on pricing. The move comes as petrol and diesel prices have surged following conflict in Iran. Opposition figures warned the proposal could risk anti-competitive practices, while officials say margins are already under scrutiny.

The World Figure Skating Championships in Prague have been praised by athletes and International Skating Union president Kim Jae-chol, with organisers calling the event a major success. The competition, held at the O2 Arena, drew unexpectedly high fan interest and strong attendance. Czech organisers are now considering bids for future ISU events, including Grand Prix meets or the European Championships, though preparations could take several years.

A grammar school in Třeboň is using a CZK 16 million donation from Tom Schrecker, one of the children saved by Nicholas Winton, to fund student programs and international exchanges. Schrecker, who died in 2024, supported the school for years. Officials say the donation is a rare example of philanthropy in Czech education, helping develop skills such as critical thinking and teamwork.

A new tram line in Prague 3 between Olšanská and Habrová will run along a former railway corridor, following the city’s purchase of remaining land from Czech Railways for about CZK 55 million. The nearly two-kilometer route will include six stops and is intended to improve transport links in rapidly developing areas of Žižkov. If construction proceeds as planned, the line could open to passengers next year.