Czech workers hired as 'slaves' in McDonald's branches and bakeries in UK
An exposé from BBC News found that 16 people from Czechia were trafficked to the UK and had their lives controlled by a criminal gang.
Czech news in brief for September 30: Monday's top headlines
Pavel to meet party leaders amid govt. crisis, thirteen recipients awarded on national holiday, and autumn weather out in full force this week.
Czech Foreign Minister Lipavský set to resign amid coalition crisis
Lipavský’s commitment to democratic values and Western alignment has garnered praise, particularly during challenging geopolitical times.
Czech news in brief for September 29: Sunday's top headlines
ANO wins eight seats in Czech Senate but government coalition retains majority, NHL teams arrive in Prague ahead of season opener, and more headlines.
Czech news in brief for September 28: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia celebrates St. Wenceslas Day, final day of Czech Senate runoff election begins, and more weekend headlines.
Why Czechia is in danger of missing critical deadline to ensure digital rights
The digital constitution, due to take effect in February, guarantees citizens the right to access public services online.
Czech news in brief for September 27: Friday's top headlines
Czech president meets expats in Chicago, Pirate party to vote on whether to leave govt., and Slovakia uses Russian footage in TV spot.
Running up that hill: Prague halts funicular operation until mid-2026
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The city's transport company is shutting down Petřín hill cable for repairs due to heavy rains and track damage.
Pellegrini: Slovakia must be prepared for nuclear incident in Ukraine
A Russian attack on Ukraine’s nuclear plants could cause a Chernobyl-like disaster, affecting neighboring countries, said the Slovak President.
Czech news in brief for September 26: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia to revise digital buliding permit plan, Pavel calls on China to help end Ukraine war, and Prague ranks as top city for NHL expansion.
Czech news in brief for September 25: Wednesday's top headlines
Lipavský could resign if Pirates leave govt., climate change doubles flood risk in Central Europe, and Czech series opens Serial Killer festival.
Czech president to NYT: Ukraine must be realistic about reclaiming occupied land
Ukraine’s future will be a major topic at this week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York where president Petr Pavel will speak.
Czech news in brief for September 24: Wednesday's top headlines
Ukraine cites defective ammuniction from Czechia, Čertovka opens today; embankments Wednesday, and Golden Lane painting sale sets auction record.
Czech news in brief for September 23: Monday's top headlines
Czech president begins week-long US visit, Pirate party leader resigns after election loss, and winner of bouldering championship crowned in Prague.
Czech Republic and South Korea to cooperate on high-speed rail projects
The two countries will collaborate on new research, with Korea investing significantly over the next decade in areas like AI and nuclear technology.
Opposition ANO party wins big in Czech regional and Senate elections
Led by former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, the ANO party won ten regions and will increase its Senate representation amid low voter turnout.
Czech news in brief for September 22: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia welcomes first official day of autumn, ANO big winners in first round of Senate voting, and more weekend headlines.
