From Soviet tanks to toilet paper: Czechia’s politics then and now
A toilet-paper shortage that may not even exist has become a revealing fight over populism, power, and the politics of playing the hero.
Hundreds in Prague mark 1968 invasion with protest outside Russian Embassy
Demonstrators gathered in Prague to remember the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 and protest Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
Czech news in brief for August 21: Friday's top morning headlines
Czechia marks 1968 occupation today, Zeman still tempted by return bid, and Hip Hop Kemp festival canceled.
Czech news in brief for August 20: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
A controversial Building Act receives a senatorial 'no', a bad year for Czech harvests, and an old wind turbine falls off into early retirement.
Czech news in brief for August 20: Thursday's top morning headlines
Defense budget to hit NATO target, Kratom crackdown finds violations in 900 stores, and the public can vote to send something Czech into orbit.
Czech news in brief for August 19: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Okamura vs. Czech Railways over toilet paper, iPhone spyware alert hits Czech users, and new Prague hospital to rise on Vinohrady site.
Czech news in brief for August 19: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Drought marks a record dry spell in Czechia, sanctuary near Nymburk predates Stonehenge, and Cold War thriller films across Prague streets.
Czech news in brief for August 18: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Norovirus suspected in Czech spa illness outbreak, Czechia opens largest battery storage, and Czech library count dips, but stays Europe's densest.
Prague tourists hospitalized after eating THC candies sold as ‘souvenirs’
Foreign tourists are ending up in Prague hospitals after eating candy-like cannabinoid products sold as ‘decorations’ in central shops.
Czech news in brief for August 18: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Storms batter Czechia, hundreds of calls to firefighters, rents dip in Prague, and Prague marks '68 Invasion with Ukraine rally.
Czech news in brief for August 17: Monday's top afternoon headlines
President signs CZK 50,000 parental allowance bump, government moves to shutter Eurocenters, Czech state galleries free every first Sunday.
Bring your own coffee cup: EU packaging rules will change takeaway in Czechia
From 2027, cafés and restaurants must let customers bring their own containers for takeaway food and drinks under new EU packaging rules.
Czech news in brief for August 17: Monday's top morning headlines
New tunnel bus cuts Prague commute times from today, storms return this week, heatwave over, and Wenceslas Square generates about a ton of trash daily.
Czech news in brief for August 16: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Strong storms forecast across Czechia Monday, private partner planned for Prague airport rail link, and more Sunday headlines.
Prague police crack down on foreign taxi drivers: One in four cited
Police checked more than 200 foreign taxi and rideshare drivers, finding 52 traffic and residency violations and three cases of suspected illegal work.
Czech news in brief for August 16: Sunday's top morning headlines
Severe drought covers most of Czechia, cyanobacteria found at popular Czech lakes, over-the-counter medication recalled, and more Sunday headlines.
Czech news in brief for August 15: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Czechia faces extreme heat and health warnings, water use banned on Klenice River as drought worsens, and more Saturday headlines.
