Czechia may ease visa rules for Belarusians with close family ties
A proposal would let more Belarusians visit relatives in Czechia while creating new residence options for some Ukrainians.
Survey: Rising prices and war top Czech fears for the next five years
An Ipsos survey finds economic pressure and conflict dominate public concern, while most Czechs feel the state is poorly prepared for crises.
Czech Embassy stays in Kyiv despite Russian warning of more strikes
Czech diplomats remain in the Ukrainian capital after Moscow urged foreigners to leave and warned that large-scale attacks would continue.
Babiš rejects claim Czech government has softened its stance on Russia
The Czech prime minister dismissed the Russian ambassador’s claim that his government has toned down its rhetoric toward Moscow.
March to Václav Havel’s ‘existential home’ marks his 90th birthday
Participants walked from Trutnov to Václav Havel’s cottage at Hrádeček ahead of the late president’s 90th birth anniversary.
Pavel to miss Czech local elections after private-trip planning error
The president left for an undisclosed destination outside the EU and will not return to his public schedule until Oct. 19.
Pavel praises Havel’s bold design legacy at Prague Castle
An exhibition opening Oct. 7 explores how Václav Havel brought contemporary design and unconventional ideas into the presidential seat.
Czech Senate approves Polish border records after false territorial claims
Updated records cover border markers and waterways. The interior minister says the Czech-Polish boundary will stay where it is.
Czech court upholds freeze on 61 Russian-owned properties
A Russian state asset agency cannot dispose of properties in Prague and elsewhere after losing its latest challenge to Czech sanctions.
Czech police join raids over alleged extremist music network
Police searched a property near Prague as German authorities investigated a group suspected of producing and selling extremist music.
New Prague exhibition traces the evolution of Czech state symbols
The permanent exhibition at Vítkov displays early flag designs, wartime banners, historic coats of arms and an authentic flag from 1968.
Hockey stars Pastrňák, Voráček among 17 honored with Czech Senate medals
The NHL stars, an economist, journalists and human rights advocates received silver medals for their contributions to Czech society.
Thousands honor St. Wenceslas at national pilgrimage near Prague
The Czech Statehood Day Mass in Stará Boleslav called for reconciliation and unveiled a new silver reliquary containing the saint’s remains.
Prague demonstration targets Babiš government ahead of Czech elections
Million Moments filled much of Old Town Square with a rally urging participation in the upcoming municipal and Senate elections.
Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh wins 2026 Václav Havel Prize
The prominent lawyer and campaigner against executions and compulsory veiling becomes the first Iranian woman to receive the award.
Prague archbishop seeks first papal visit to Czechia since 2009
Archbishop Stanislav Přibyl hopes Pope Leo XIV will visit Czechia, potentially tying the trip to major religious anniversaries in 2028 or 2029.
Prague is saving well, but transparency still lags, says state watchdog
Prague has improved the transparency and safety of its finances, but continues to accumulate unusually large reserves instead of investing them.
