Record amount of donations received in support of Czech tornado victims
Nadace Via has raised more than 110 million crowns in less than 24 hours in support of South Moravian towns devastated by a tornado.
Bomb threat forces emergency landing on Smartwings flight from Prague to Split
Croatian police are investigating the anonymous threat called in on a flight from Prague yesterday afternoon.
Several fatalities and hundreds injured as tornado devastates South Moravia
Rescue teams are still searching the ruins of the numerous destroyed buildings and homes in the districts of Břeclav and Hodonín.
'Czech Floyd's' death is making headlines around the world this week
International media are weighing in on the case of a 44-year-old Romani man who died in police custody in Teplice on Saturday.
Czech film wins top Jury Award at Annecy Animation Festival
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Oscar-nominated director Michaela Pavlátová's debut feature was the first Czech film to play at Annecy in 28 years.
New photo exhibit marks 30 years since Soviet troops left Czechoslovakia
It has been 30 years since the full departure of Soviet troops from Czechoslovakia, and a new photo exhibit in Prague will mark the anniversary.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for June 20, 2021
Covid-19 cases continue to decline though R number rises, three dead after chemical leak in Plzeň, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Right to use a weapon in self-defense passed by Czech lower house
The new amendment comes in reaction to EU regulations tightening requirements for gun possession.
EU lists Czech Republic among green areas with low risk for Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has listed the Czech Republic among its green areas for safe travel.
App for repairing, reusing, and reselling IKEA furniture wins Prague hackathon
The Re-pair + Re-use + Re-sell project to extend the lifespan of IKEA furniture took the top prize at the GreenHack European green hackathon.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for June 13, 2021
Lowest Saturday rise in Covid-19 cases since July, European prosecutor to look into Babiš conflict of interest case, and more headlines from this weekend.
Czech officials remember victims of 1942 Lidice massacre
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and others laid wreaths at the memorial to victims of the massacre in Lidice today.
Prague Castle courtyard to be illuminated in blue to mark NATO summit
The castle's first courtyard will light up in blue on Sunday evening to mark the eve of the EU Summit in Brussels, which begins on Monday
Poland, Romania, and Monaco go green on latest Czech Covid-19 travel map
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Travelers from these countries coming to the Czech Republic will be able to do so without restriction from Monday.
Slovenia to donate 10,530 Pfizer vaccines to the Czech Republic
While previously considered a loan, Slovenian media reported yesterday that the vaccines given to the Czech Republic would be a gift.
Alcohol consumption in the Czech Republic reaches new highs in 2020
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Experts say overall consumption has been on the rise since 2014, but the 2020 figures were the highest in the past three years.
Czech Republic mourns beloved star of 'Cinderella' and other fairytales
Libuše Šafránková, internationally known for her title role in the popular fairytale film 'Three Wishes for Cinderella' died today at 68.
