Over half of ice cream samples fail Czech hygiene checks, inspectors say
Inspectors found excessive bacterial contamination in 77 samples, citing dirty equipment and poor preparation practices in targeted checks.
Czech drought dampens mushroom season, but autumn could still bring a revival
Vysočina reports its weakest season in years, echoing summer warnings elsewhere. Rain could help, but scarce finds call for careful picking.
Czech glassmakers open their workshops to the public for a special week
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From glassblowing demonstrations to hands-on crystal workshops, more than 70 venues in the country will offer a closer look at a UNESCO-recognized craft
Flu vaccinations begin in Czechia as doctors encourage younger adults to get protected
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With winter approaching, Prague clinics are preparing additional supplies. Here's where international residents can get vaccinated and what it costs.
Czech inflation rises to 2.5 percent as fuel costs climb and rents increase
September prices were unchanged from August overall, but higher annual inflation has increased expectations of a possible interest-rate rise.
One-third of Czech adults turn to AI for mental health support, survey finds
Officials are preparing guidance after respondents reported delaying professional help and changing medication use following AI advice.
Czech Sokol movement seeks heritage status, with UNESCO recognition next
Founded in 1862, the sporting and civic movement wants recognition for its wider traditions, expanding an earlier bid focused on mass gatherings.
Czech fighter pilot trains to fly SpaceX capsule to the space station
Aleš Svoboda is preparing to fly a SpaceX capsule to the International Space Station in 2027, pending final approval.
Police investigate 180 tons of Italian plastic waste dumped on Czech fields
Forged paperwork accompanied truckloads left near Hořovice; the waste has been moved to temporary storage pending its return to Italy.
Czech ministry reviews partnerships with Karlovy Vary, Prague Spring festivals
Major festivals face revised agreements under a new cultural strategy, while proposed funding for theaters, orchestras and choirs falls.
Prague police seek suspect in racist attack on woman walking with daughter
Investigators released a composite sketch after a woman was assaulted in Prague 10; witnesses or anyone recognizing the suspect should call 158.
Lights go out on Czechia’s tallest towers as Liblice demolition nears
The 355-meter radio masts near Český Brod are due to fall in the coming days after no buyer secured funding for their preservation.
Wolves reclaim Šumava: At least 43 now roam the Czech-German border region
Monitoring reveals how returning wolves are changing forests, hunting and wildlife diets, more than a century after their disappearance.
Stolen Prague sculpture makes a comeback nearly 20 years after disappearing
A bronze sculpture stolen from a Prague housing estate in 2007 has been recreated using historic photographs and a surviving model.
Czech defense giant becomes largest shareholder in Canadian space company
Czech industrial group CSG has acquired a 9.5 percent stake in Canada's MDA Space, marking its first major investment in the space industry.
Czech business registry security flaw exposed personal identification numbers
A technical error in a test version of Czechia's business registry made some personal identifiers accessible. Authorities are reviewing the incident.
Mapped: Around 1,000 Czech communities identified as most at risk of drought
An interactive map highlights vulnerable locations as the government earmarks CZK 500 million for projects to retain water in the landscape.
