Valentine's Day flash mob in Prague to rise up against violence
A Feb. 14 flash mob devoted to raising awareness of violence against women returns to Palackého Náměstí following a five-year absence.
What do Czechs give on Valentine's Day? Jewelry, flowers, and thrills
About one in three Czechs say they will celebrate the Feb. 14 holiday, with almost 40 percent of people set to buy flowers or sweets as a gift.
Czechia to extend ban on visa and residence permits for Russians and Belarusians
Due to the ongoing war, Czechia plans to reject all visa and residence-permit applications to Russians and Belarusians, with some specific exceptions.
Three-year modernization of Prague’s Smíchov railway station begins today
The long-awaited overhaul aims to bring a more passenger-friendly and accessible layout to the area. How will it affect your commute?
Czech news in brief for February 13: Tuesday's top headlines
Inflation fell significantly in January, working definition of 'antigypsy' hate speech approved, and FBI Director Wray headed to Czechia.
Czech banks are adjusting interest rates: What does this mean for you?
Several banks in Czechia have decided to slightly drop their interest rates in response to the Czech central bank's decision to cut the base mortgage rate.
Czech news in brief for February 12: Monday's top headlines
Andrej Babiš claims Trump was not serious about NATO remarks, Czech inflation estimated to be down to 3-4 percent, and more headlines.
Prague 1 struggles to retain residents as population dwindles
Nearly 45,000 people lived in Prague's city center in 1989, but that number has gradually dipped to less than 30,000 in 2023.
United for Ukraine rally to take place at Prague's Old Town Square
Czech President Petr Pavel will speak in support of Ukraine on Feb. 24 during an event that will also feature a message from Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Meet Mobi: Prague Zoo's newborn gorilla officially named
Following a public poll, Prague Zoo introduced its six-week-old female gorilla during an official naming ceremony on Saturday afternoon.
Czech news in brief for February 11: Sunday's top headlines
10 hospitalized after carbon monoxide poisoning in Příbram, Czech schools face severe budget cuts, and more headlines.
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Report: Czechia is world's sixth-most vulnerable country for dating scams
Residents of the Czech Republic are among the world's most vulnerable to falling prey to dating scams, according to a new report by antivirus company Gen.
Vietnamese community in Czechia welcomes the Year of the Dragon
The local Vietnamese community is celebrating the Lunar New Year this weekend with with family, food, and cultural festivities.
Czech news in brief for February 10: Saturday's top headlines
The ANO party elects new membership today, temperature records set throughout Czechia, and a Švankmajer retrospective set to honor artist's 90th birthday.
Prague Zoo to unveil name of newborn endangered gorilla after mass poll
After narrowing down 60 suggestions from Cameroonian children, the Czech public has chosen its three favorite names for the baby gorilla.
Czech farmers threaten four-day Prague protest with 1,000+ tractors
Frustrated by state and EU agricultural policy, Czech farmers say they will wreak havoc on the city's main streets on Monday, Feb. 19.
Czech news in brief for February 9: Friday's top headlines
Average mortgage rate nationwide drops to 5.6 percent, ex-ombudsman questions Czechia's Israel-Palestine stance, and more top headlines.
