Czech news in brief for January 15: Monday's top headlines
Rent prices in Czechia fell slightly in Q4 2023, report on police intervention to be released in spring, and more Monday headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 14: Sunday's top headlines
Czech PM congratulates Pirate leader on re-election, Fourteen Czechs competing in Australian Open, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 13: Saturday's top headlines
Body of mine worker swept away by water found, Czech National Building in NYC to host extremist group, and Czechia to attend Ukrainian peace plan meeting.
Charles University mass shooting prompts sweeping review of security measures
Improved response, mental health awareness, gun control, and campus security are part of a multifaceted approach to future crisis management in Czechia.
Czech news in brief for January 12: Friday's top headlines
Prague's Libeň bridge closed due to technical flaw brought on by frost, press conference on shooting developments planned for today.
Three-year project to revitalize Masaryk rail station begins today
Prague's oldest rail station (and one of the busiest in the capital) is to get a facelift – it will also become barrier-free and get more platforms.
Cannabis cafés and self-growing: Czechia presents draft of new marijuana law
Under new plans, Czechia plans to liberalize aspects of cannabis growth and use, but has omitted previous plans to regulate the domestic cannabis market.
Czech news in brief for January 11: Thursday's top headlines
Two pro-Palestine demonstrations take place in Prague, frost-like conditions to ease this weekend, and photos of Ukrainian go on exhibit.
Monthly mortgage payments 50 percent more expensive than rent in Czechia
Despite mortgage rates falling and home ownership in Czechia becoming cheaper in recent months, renting still remains the firm favorite.
Czech news in brief for January 10: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech lawmakers debate gun reform, today's German train strikes will cancel some Czech routes, and a rescue app gets an important update.
Czech news in brief for January 9: Tuesday's top headlines
Police to give assessment of response to December shooting today, bitter cold grips Czechia, and German farmer blockades affect Czech borders.
Czechia proposes stricter regulation of fireworks sales
Citing environmental and animal-welfare concerns, Czechia's agriculture minister has mooted restricting sales of pyrotechnics to young people.
Czech labor minister considers resigning amid Christmas party backlash
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Marian Jurečka apologized for his failure to end the ministry's party during the mass shooting in Prague.
Czech news in brief for January 8: Monday's top headlines
Czech gas consumption hits lowest level since 1994, Interest rates on Czech savings accounts expected to decline, and more Monday headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 7: Sunday's top headlines
Water levels continue to recede across Czechia, hockey stars Pastrňák and Hertl make NHL All-Star team, and more weekend headlines.
Flights diverted from Prague Airport due to dense fog, lightning strike
Multiple issues at Prague Airport this weekend have resulted in the cancellation and rerouting of flights headed to the Czech capital.
Czech news in brief for January 6: Saturday's top headlines
River levels remain high in parts of Czechia, Three Kings charity drive gets underway, and an update on injured people after Prague shooting.