Traveling abroad with kids? Czech officials urge parents to carry written consent
Dozens of international child abduction cases were reported in 2024, many involving custody disputes.
Czech news in brief for July 11: Friday's top headlines
Coalition of willing calls for Russia peace talks, EU unveils voluntary AI code to guide new law, and cyanobacteria causes swimming bans in Czechia.
Didn’t make it to Karlovy Vary? Šary Vary brings the festival to you
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The official echoes of Czechia’s biggest film event arrive in Prague and Brno with award winners, Oscar hopefuls, and special guest screenings.
Slovak Rubicon festival canceled; Ye concert will be moved to Prague
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In June, a petition was launched opposing Ye's performance at the festival, however, organizers cited logistical challenges as the reason for canceling.
Czech news in brief for July 10: Thursday's top headlines
Czech ower line upgrade to cost CZK 1.7 billion, Czech government bans Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, and Masters of Rock fest opens in Vizovice.
Leave the cash at home: Prague’s biggest venues go fully cashless
The new measures are designed to increase security and efficiency: here's what you need to know and how you'll pay in the future.
Czech news in brief for July 9: Wednesday's top headlines
Flood risk rises in northeast Czechia overnight, metro car derails at depot, no injuries reported, and pilgrimage tourism grows across Czech trails.
FIRST LOOK: First trailers and stills for highly-anticipated Kafka biopic released
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Director Agnieszka Holland unveiled the trailer for 'Franz' at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival ahead of it's September release.
Czech news in brief for July 8: Tuesday's top headlines
Rain, cool temps expected across Czechia, European experts join probe into CZ power outage, and Czechs could face higher costs under new ETS 2 plan.
QUIZ: How well do you know these classic Czech chocolate treats?
Today is World Chocolate Day; test your knowledge of these classic Czech treats from the supermarket shelves to the sweet shop.
Flavored vapes under fire: Czechia clamps down on e-cigarettes
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The Health Ministry has decided to prohibit the sale of candy-like flavors in vapes and e-cigarettes, but stops short of banning all flavors.
Czech news in brief for July 7: Monday's top headlines
Severe storms hit South Moravia, Czech outage probed, ČEPS denies early warning, and escalator fire sparks Prague metro evacuation.
PHOTO GALLERY: Scenes from the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
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Peter Sarsgaard and Michael Douglas had fun with fans, while Dakota Johnson stunned on the red carpet Sunday.
Czech news in brief for July 6: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia starts inquiry into blackout, country reaches European volleyball final after beating Israel, and fruit and vegetable costs to decline.
Archaeologists unearth lost Celtic village near Czech motorway
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The discovery in eastern Bohemia revealed thousands of rare artifacts and unprecedented insights into ancient European commerce and Czech history.
Czech news in brief for July 5: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia begins blackout post-mortem with thousands still impacted, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival begins, and more top headlines.
How new Czech law is about to make divorce and child custody simpler
The new ruling also plans to ban corporal punishment and tighten rules on unpaid child support, despite concerns over possible exploitation.
