Czech president's Paris visit reinforces ties with key ally
During his meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, Pavel honored the late Václav Havel while also discussing support for Ukraine.
Czech news in brief for December 21: Thursday's top headlines
ANO would win November parliamentary election, UN adopts historic Czech-red resolution on human rights in the digital realm, and more top headlines.
Czech Republic set to redefine rape based on 'no means no' principle
If passed by parliament and enacted, courts would always consider sexual acts with children under 12 to be rape or sexual assault, not sexual abuse.
Pilsner Urquell withdraws support from Paris Olympics due to Russian presence
The company will continue to support individual Czech athletes but will 'withdraw all communications related to the Summer Olympics in Paris.'
Czech news in brief for December 20: Wednesday's top headlines
Indian detainee in Prague decries inhumane conditions, police apprehend Romanian holiday pickpocket ring, oldest living Czech female war vet dies at 102.
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Czech news in brief for December 19: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech president signs state budget, police track man who shot and killed an infant and her father, and respiratory illnesses nearing epidemic figures.
Senior Czech minister: Orban is a ‘Trojan horse’ who helps Russia
Martin Dvořák, the Czech minister for European affairs, strongly condemned the Hungarian PM’s decision to block EU funds directed to Ukraine.
Czech news in brief for December 18: Monday's top headlines
Prague police to charge couple in Christmas cookie scam, Czech National Bank may slightly reduce interest rate, and more Monday headlines.
Czech news in brief for December 17: Sunday's top headlines
Prague pledges CZK 13.4 million to aid Ukrainian children, Czech Food Chamber expresses concern at price increases, and more headlines.
Czech news in brief for December 16: Saturday's top headlines
No firework displays in Prague on New Year's Eve, Czech MEP helps push through EU media freedom agreement, and Czechia faces Switzerland in ice hockey.
Czech universities resist stricter changes to international students’ visa scheme
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Under new rules, Czech universities face punishment and exclusion from the visa scheme if new criteria are not met.
Czech news in brief for December 15: Friday's top headlines
Czech leaders praise EU's decision to begin accession talks with Ukraine, Czech billionaire opens Abu Dhabi SPVs, Threads arrives in Czechia.
Czechia approves proposal to increase visa quotas, addressing labor shortage
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The change will also reduce the quota of special visas granted to Ukrainian refugees due to dwindling demand.
Czech news in brief for December 14: Thursday's top headlines
Czech govt. approves minimum wage increase, rare porcupine born at Prague Zoo, and Czech GDP growth forecast.
Foreigners now comprise one-tenth of the Czech Republic's total population
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A rapid rise in the number of Ukrainians last year has pushed the number of foreigners residing in Czechia past 1 million.
Czech Republic votes against UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The county was among ten nations that voted against the UN General Assembly resolution, calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Czech news in brief for December 13: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech joins historic bid to end fossil fuels, Czech citizen among those charged in Brandenburg Gate incident, Czechia knows its Eurovision pick for 2024.
