Czech voters reject wind farms and waste plants in local referendums
Votes held alongside municipal elections opposed several development projects, though one village backed further talks on a wind park.
Czech polls close as vote counting begins for local councils and Senate
Municipal results are expected by Sunday morning, while some Senate races will go to a runoff next weekend.
Runner jumps into Vltava river after police car plunges from Prague bridge
Two officers and a passerby were treated for hypothermia after Saturday’s crash on Hlávkův most. Police are investigating the cause.
Drought cuts Vltava hydropower output to less than half its usual level
ČEZ is replacing reduced generation with other sources as authorities allow lower dam releases to preserve water in Slapy and Orlík.
Prague road reopens after truck gets stuck under bridge, causing millions in damage
Vídeňská is fully open after a two-day recovery operation involving three tanks. Police estimate damage at tens of millions of crowns.
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Czech local elections begin: Registered EU residents can also cast ballots
Polls remain open until 10 p.m. Friday and reopen Saturday. Voters will choose local councils and fill 27 seats in the Czech Senate.
Check your freezer: Salmonella found in two chicken batches sold at Lidl
Inspectors warn against eating chicken with August use-by dates that may still be frozen at home. Both batches were sampled in Ústí nad Labem.
Fake reviews and phone support helped online scams net CZK 11.5 million
Police say 318 customers and companies across Czechia paid for goods that never arrived. Three men face charges, while one remains at large.
Recovery tank called in after truck gets stuck under Prague rail bridge
A truck carrying a drilling rig remained wedged under a bridge overnight, closing Vídeňská Street outbound. No injuries were reported.
Egyptian coast tops Czech holiday bookings as five-day school break nears
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Egypt leads Invia’s autumn bookings, while the school calendar gives families five consecutive days off from Oct. 28 through Nov. 1.
Trampled by tourists: Grassy square by Prague's Dancing House to be paved
A CZK 34.7 million plan for Jiráskovo náměstí would repair its fountain, move a statue and add paving where visitors repeatedly wear out the lawn.
Prague Airport to expand self-service check-in in major 2027 overhaul
New technology will change check-in desks, departure gates, and self-service facilities across Prague Airport from next April.
Czech Railways promises changes after overcrowding hits Prague commuter trains
The carrier is changing maintenance planning and passenger alerts after train shortages left peak-hour services around Prague overcrowded.
Terezín Ghetto Museum to close for major two-year reconstruction
The museum will close Nov. 2 and reopen in 2029 with a new exhibition and a light-filled extension inspired by Petr Ginz.
Havel 90: Special Prague tram honors late Czech president on popular line 22
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The blue commemorative tram will carry passengers through Prague until the end of 2026, with Havel anniversary events highlighted on board.
Bill Clinton pays saxophone tribute to Havel on 90th birthday
The former U.S. president remembered Václav Havel as a close friend who trusted freedom, defended democracy and never lost his humor.
Czech man freed after 13-day detention over Moscow Red Square protest
The Czech citizen has left Russia after serving a 13-day sentence and receiving fines totaling 60,000 rubles for the solo protest.
