German police call for border checks in Czechia to halt stream of illegal migrants
People-smugglers have created new routes from the Balkans via Slovakia and the Czech Republic after Austria tightened the border checks with Hungary.
Ambassador: Czech and British ties remain strong despite Brexit
Close to 70,000 Czechs have retained the right to live and work in Britain.
Czech govt. earmarks CZK 177 billion to help households cut costs
The govt. has announced that it will offer households relief on energy bills in the amount of 15,000 CZK; support could begin this year.
Czechs donate CZK 24 million to Kyiv for weapons on invasion anniversary
On the anniversary of the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia, people most often donated symbolic amounts of CZK 1,968.
Online applications for CZK 5,000 child subsidy face technical glitches
Parents of children in Czechia who were under 18 as of Aug. 1 can apply for a one-off subsidy for each child.
Czech lower house to override presidential veto on state healthcare contributions
Czech President Miloš Zeman has vetoed the bill that would cut state health care payments, but govt. intends to override the veto.
Almost half a million Czechs at risk of addiction to digital technology
According to experts, 445,000 people in the Czech Republic over 15 are at risk of addiction to mobile phones, social networks, and online gaming.
Czech lower house passes amendment on definition of real owners
The current law is not in line with EU rules on money laundering, and without a change the country could lose EU funds.
Zeman signs 'lex Ukraine' tightening support for Ukrainian refugees
With the state of emergency ending on July 1, the new law enables lodging and registration of Ukrainian refugees and tightens welfare benefits for them.
PM Fiala: Energy prices will be a shock, but we won't let you down
In an extraordinary televised address, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said Czechia must get rid of its dependence on Russia.
Czech court won’t let non-binary person change their ID number
The court says it is up to legislators to create a legal framework for any change of the perception of two genders.
Politico: Corruption scandal shatters Czech govt. before presidency
Triggered by the transport company corruption scandal, the turmoil in the Czech government comes on the eve of the Czech EU presidency.
Prague police search public offices and home of deputy mayor on suspicion of corruption
The police organized crime squad has launched prosecution of 11 people in Prague Public Transport Company's, including Prague Deputy Mayor Petr Hlubuček.
A new report reveals Czechia's most frequently used illegal substances
As drugs make a post-pandemic comeback in the EU, Czechia ranks high in the use of marijuana, magic mushrooms, and meth.
Czech schools see significant drop in world's best university rankings
Although the country' universities fell in the annual international ranking, a record number of Czech universities was listed this year.
President and education head agree: Change is needed in Czech classrooms
From entrance-exams to more future-proof academics, President Miloš Zeman and Education Minister Petr Gazdík discussed necessary reforms
Czechia's environment has been ranked among the worst in the EU – here's why
Czechia's spending on environmental conservation is among the EU's highest. So why does the country score low across a number of indicators?