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

A fourth suspect has been remanded in custody over the March 20 arson attack on a warehouse in Pardubice, police said. The Czech national faces terrorism and organized group charges, as do three others already detained. Authorities are still searching for additional suspects. The fire caused hundreds of millions of crowns in damage. Police cited security concerns around the case and are investigating possible extremist or coordinated motives.

Czech actor, screenwriter, and playwright Zdeněk Svěrák marked his 90th birthday with a celebratory evening in Prague attended by President Petr Pavel and fellow artists. Svěrák reflected on the value of humour, saying it helps people face even lost causes, while also commenting on war and global tensions. The event included tributes, performances, and support for his Centrum Paraple charity, which aids people with spinal cord injuries.

Around 200 mostly young people protested in Prague on Saturday against the rise of far-right politics in Czechia and globally. The march passed key sites including government buildings and the U.S. Embassy, with participants voicing support for Palestine and criticizing political leaders. Organizers said the demonstration aimed to challenge growing extremism and hate speech. The event coincided with No Kings protests in the U.S., which were attended by a reported eight million people.

American skater Ilia Malinin won the men’s title at the World Figure Skating Championships in Prague on Saturday, securing his third consecutive world championship. He finished with 329.40 points, ahead of Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato. Malinin led after the short programme and also topped the free skate, winning by a margin of more than 20 points in the Czech capital competition.

A memorial plaque featuring a red hat has been unveiled in Brno to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 1996. The British monarch’s only trip to the Czech Republic included stops in Prague and Brno, where she greeted crowds from the city hall balcony. The unveiling ceremony included cultural events and reflections from officials who helped organize the historic royal visit.