Czech news in brief for January 26: Monday's top afternoon headlines
New Czech budget to freeze defense spending, prescription drug home delivery plan moves forward, and experts warn building law risks historic sites.
Czech budget freezes defense spending, boosts transport and families
The government is keeping defense at 2 percent of GDP, meeting NATO commitments but adding no extra, focusing instead on transport and family programs.
Czech news in brief for January 26: Monday's top morning headlines
Heavy snow expected across Czechia this week, Pavel defends Czech mission in Afghanistan, and \prague ranked priciest city in Eastern Europe.
Czech news in brief for January 25: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Babiš condemns Trump’s remarks on NATO troops, winter storm heads to western Czechia, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia likely to ban phones in schools during breaks, following Slovak model
Education Minister Robert Plaga signaled a possible nationwide ban, following Slovakia’s example, to improve school climate and social interaction.
Czech news in brief for January 25: Sunday's top morning headlines
Ukraine thanks Czechia for energy aid, smog alert persists in Moravian-Silesian Region, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 24: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Czech president says Europe must stop relying on US, heavy snow expected in western Czechia, and more weekend headlines.
Prague transport alert: Flora metro station closing for 10 months from Feb. 2
The Flora station on Prague's line A will shut from Feb. 2 for major renovation, including new escalators and accessibility upgrades.
Czechia remains one of Europe’s most budget-friendly dining destinations
A new study finds Prague and Czechia among Europe’s cheapest for a three-course dinner, with major cities still more affordable than the West.
Prague teacher detained following false school shooting report
Prague police are investigating a false school shooting report made by a teacher; students are safe, and the teacher faces possible prison time.
Czech news in brief for January 24: Saturday's top morning headlines
Ice warning issued across parts of Moravia, Prague builds fewest offices since 1993, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 23: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Police search Žižkov school after gun reports, smog conditions expected to persist until Monday, and Ledecká takes bronze in parallel giant slalom.
Czech café serves gold-topped 'smažák' to keep backpackers at bay
An establishment in Šumava has found a novel—if expensive—way to filter clientele: by gilding the nation's fried budget favorite, smažený sýr.
Tightened emissions rules could drive up ride-sharing fares in Prague
Prague’s Euro 6d taxi rules could increase ride-hailing costs by 2027 as older vehicles are phased out and drivers face higher operating costs.
Czech news in brief for January 23: Friday's top morning headlines
Pavel considers second term as president, Prague hotels see record December visitors, and Czech doc earns historic Oscar nod.
Six must-see performances on Prague's premier stages this winter
Several new operas are debuting this season in venues across Prague while circus festivals and other dance spectacles await.
Czech news in brief for January 22: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Police detain man over threats against President Pavel, Chinese journalist charged with spying in Prague, wild police chase in Prague caught on video.




