Czech news in brief for April 29: Tuesday's top headlines
2.2M Czechs watch Pope Francis’ final farewell, Austria border checks lifted amid FMD progress, and ticks spreading in urban areas, higher altitudes.
One of Czechia's most decorated Olympians comes out on social media
The seven-time Olympic medalist and 20-time world champion speed skater adds to the growing list of Czech sports figures embracing their sexuality.
Pro-choice protesters halt Prague pro-life march as Europe’s abortion fight heats up
This weekend in Prague saw the March for Life blocked from reaching its destination in Wenceslas Square by women's rights advocates.
Czech news in brief for April 28: Monday's top headlines
Czech initiative sends 400,000 shells to Ukraine, anti-semitism march held in Prague, and nighttime temps dip to minus six.
Czech news in brief for April 27: Sunday's top headlines
Slavia Prague clinches Czech league title, Ostrava commemorates WWII liberation, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for April 26: Saturday's top headlines
National food drive begins in Czech stores, pro-life protest to march through Prague, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for April 25: Friday's top headlines
Funeral mass for Pope to be held in Prague, Muzeum metro station reopens after water leak, and Slovak arrested for Taylor Swift terror plot.
Czech leaders rally behind NHL great Dominik Hašek after Russian threats
Medvedev's threats against Hašek followed Hašek's criticism of Alex Ovechkin for playing while the war in Ukraine continues, despite the ongoing conflict.
Czech news in brief for April 24: Thursday's top headlines
Storm warning in effect in Czechia, landfill blaze outside of Prague extinguished, and Czech Philharmonic wins prestigious BBC award.
Czech news in brief for April 23: Wednesday's top headlines
Prime minister to represent Czechia at pope's funeral, Prague Astronomical Clock to pause, and Petr Pavel plans meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Special alert raised as firefighters keep tackling huge overnight blaze near Prague
The area on fire is a 200-by-200-meter landfill, and over 250 firefighters have been called to the scene.
Czech news in brief for April 22: Tuesday's top headlines
Czechia aims to tackle prison overcrowding, Czech tributes to Pope Francis continue, and intense storms hit parts of Czechia.
One-third of women in Czechia 'neglect' gynecological checkups: How to get help
A new study has found that older women are less likely to access gynecological care—this is especially dangerous, as most uterine cancers occur after 50.
Czech news in brief for April 21: Monday's top headlines
Czechia welcomes Easter Monday, Austrian authorities rescue Czech hikers in dramatic fashion, and apartment prices continue surge nationwide.
Czech news in brief for April 20: Sunday's top headlines
SPD third in latest Czech election poll, Czech women's hockey team falls to USA 2-1, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for April 19: Saturday's top headlines
A record number of Czech firms closed in the first quarter of 2025, composer Christophe Beck was honored in Prague, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for April 18: Friday's top headlines
Most Czechs oppose Trump, U.S. policies, Czech medicinal cannabis reforms stall, and egg prices keep climbing ahead of Easter.





