Czech news in brief for April 2: Wednesday's top headlines
RFE/RL begins unpaid leave for Prague staff, Chinese car giant launches EMVs in Czechia, and severe frosts to hit the country this weekend.
President Pavel signs military incentive law, offering recruits up to CZK 1 million
The increased benefits of military service intend to attract mid-level professionals in electrical engineering and IT, says the defense ministry.
Czech news in brief for April 1: Tuesday's top headlines
Babiš defends Le Pen after conviction, Menšík stuns Djokovic to win Miami Open title, and experts say Czechia’s cannabis penalties are too harsh.
Czech news in brief for March 31: Monday's top headlines
Czechia to increase defense spending, Russia offers Czechs humanitarian visas, and Czechs participate in Zero-G parabolic flight.
Czech news in brief for March 30: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia sends aid to Myanmar via Red Cross, motocross racer dies in crash at Czech event, and more weekend headlines.
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Czech news in brief for March 29: Saturday's top headlines
Czech NGOs aid earthquake-hit Myanmar and Thailand, Menšík reaches first Masters final at Miami Open, and more weekend headlines.
Radio Free Europe funding to be restored as station awaits confirmation
A U.S. court ruling and international support bolster the Prague-based broadcaster, but formal approval from USAGM is still pending.
Czech news in brief for March 28: Friday's top headlines
Poll: ANO leads, Pirates return to parliament, benzene found in groundwater after toxic tanker spill, and Dutch royal couple to visit Czechia.
Czechia and EU boost crisis preparedness amid rising security concerns
On Wednesday, Brussels called for EU citizens to stockpile a 72-hour emergency kit to face future crises as part of its Preparedness Union Strategy.
Czech news in brief for March 27: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia condemns crackdown on Turkish protests, Czech PM defends defense resolution amid boycott, and Metronome Prague dates and lineup confirmed.
Czech news in brief for March 26: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech PM to attend Ukraine summit in Paris, Czech President calls for consensus on defense, and Roma Holocaust Memorial to open visitor center.
Czechia bans Chinese satellite station in Moravia
The government cited security concerns and potential espionage; the event is another indicator of rising tensions between the global West and East.
Czech news in brief for March 25: Tuesday's top headlines
RFE/RL gets extra money (but not for long), mental health effects of Ukraine war mapped out, and people awarded for fight against communism.
Czech news in brief for March 24: Monday's top headlines
Czechia may cut Russian oil supply sooner, protesters in Prague rally against SPD, racism, and the country's high-speed rail project advances.
Czech news in brief for March 23: Sunday's top headlines
Pavel says Czech troops to join Ukraine peacekeeping mission, hundreds protest against the rise of the far right in Prague, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for March 22: Saturday's top headlines
UNICEF marks World Water Day in Prague, Czech football team faces Faroe Islands in WC qualifier, and more weekend headlines.
Prague police evacuate Lucerna Palace and Smíchov station due to bomb threat
Thousands were evacuated from both locations, disrupting a concert and film festival and leading to the suspension of tram and train services.
