Czech, German police bust sex trafficking ring smuggling Vietnamese women into EU
The raid is in connection with an international human trafficking ring accused of smuggling women from Southeast Asia to Germany.
Czech news in brief for April 10: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia backs EU unity on U.S. tariffs, AI to reshape 40 percent of Czech jobs by 2035, and European dog show in Brno to host 17,000 dogs.
For Czechs today, job and housing security matter more than parenthood
Czechia is experiencing its sharpest decline in birth and fertility rates since the 1990s, as fewer people looks to children for life fulfillment.
Czech news in brief for April 9: Wednesday's top headlines
Pro-U.S. opposition questions Trump tariffs, psychiatrist accused of multiple rapes set to appeal, and Český Krumlov to showcase Picasso works.
Hackers hit Czech PM’s X account, post fake Russian attack claims
Petr Fiala’s X account was hacked early Monday, with false posts about a Russian attack and U.S. sanctions. The government confirmed the breach.
Czech news in brief for April 8: Tuesday's top headlines
Norway joins Czech-led ammo initiative, Czech president criticizes trade war, and Ještěd to get futuristic glass cable car.
Czech news in brief for April 7: Monday's top headlines
Czech president begins historic Africa trip, Letná knife attacks leaves two critically hurt, and Austria closes 24 border crossings.
Czech news in brief for April 6: Sunday's top headlines
Czech farmers brace for frost damage after cold spell, Liberec WWII children's memorial vandalized, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for April 5: Saturday's top headlines
Prague Stock Exchange falls in wake of Trump tariffs, Czechs raise over CZK 1.2 million for Myanmar, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for April 4: Friday's top headlines
Ukraine war outcome will reflect West's strength, Czech exporters warn of layoffs due to tariffs, and dozens compete for best Pilsner pour today.
This week in Czechia: The national reckoning with sexual violence deepens
Protestors asked 'How many times will this happen?' as Czechia faced backlash over a lenient sentence for years of rape and abuse of a minor.
Queen of the Stone Age: World's oldest, curviest sculpture gets a rare showing in Czechia
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The famed ceramic treasure, crafted around 32,000 years ago during the Paleolithic period, will be seen 'out of the box' for the first time ever.
Czech news in brief for April 3: Thursday's top headlines
Trump tariffs to hit Czechia hard, hundreds protest low sentences for sex offenders, and massive spider sculpture crawls into Prague.
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.
