Czech government says it will reject EU migration reform, calls for zero-tolerance policy
The cabinet will formally oppose the EU's solidarity mechanism to focus on a new restrictive national asylum policy.
Czech news in brief for December 16: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Greenpeace hangs banner at Environment Ministry, hygienists warn of virus spread during holidays, and Prague museum marks 130 years of Škoda auto.
Czech news in brief for December 15: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Babiš urges Ukraine peace talks, calls for ceasefire by Feb. 24 anniversary, and Czech government questions future EU financing options.
Bleak future for Ukraine aid, EU friendship as Czechia's new prime minister takes power
New PM Andrej Babiš signals a veto of the EUR 90B Ukraine aid loan, creating a crisis for the EU summit this week as key nations reject financing plans.
Czech news in brief for December 15: Monday's top morning headlines
Babiš returns as Czech Prime Minister today, Prague marks Hanukkah, honors Sydney attack victims, Czech towns boost baby bonuses to fight decline.
Czech news in brief for December 14: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Fiala and Babiš condemn Sydney Hanukkah attack, Czech companies expect stable prices in 2026, and more weekend headlines.
High rents are driving poverty in Czechia: Analysis shows need for reform
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Rising rental costs push families into poverty, prompting calls for municipal investment, social housing, and tax reform.
Beer divides, DIY unites: Czechs attempt to define national character
New survey finds Czechs value ingenuity, solidarity, and freedom, while grappling with pride and ambivalent feelings about beer culture.
Czech news in brief for December 14: Sunday's top morning headlines
Czechia likely to see dry weather through holidays, Fiala slams Babiš's stance on Ukraine aid, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for December 13: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Babiš rejects EU plans to fund Ukraine, Kingdom Come 2 shut out at 2025 Game Awards, and more weekend headlines.
Prague to Berlin in under 4 hours: Czech train travel gets a boost this weekend
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A new Dresden railway section cuts Prague–Berlin travel times by 15 minutes, while Czech Railways and private carriers update timetables nationwide.
Czechia backs new EU plan to freeze Russian assets indefinitely
The EU will keep Russian assets frozen indefinitely, a move aimed at supporting Ukraine, with Czechia voting in favor of the plan.
Czech news in brief for December 13: Saturday's top morning headlines
Czech ammo plan brings Ukraine 1.8 million rounds, new H3N2 K flu variant spreading toward Czechia, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for December 12: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Czech PM gets praise from an EU figurehead, Austria decides to extend border controls with Czechia, and a popular tourist attraction announces price rises.
Migration offers a lifeline to Czechia's record-breaking population decline
Every one in 10 people in Czechia is foreign-born, with 1.1 million legally residing foreigners calling the country home at the end of 2024.
Holiday shopping hours in Czechia: What's open and closed in 2025?
Legal rules mean that from Dec. 24–26, New Year’s Eve, and Jan. 1, opening hours and services will be adjusted, so plan ahead before heading out.
Czech news in brief for December 12: Friday's top morning headlines
Pavel fears defense spending will miss target, Papilio earns Czechia’s first two Michelin stars, and Pilsen to build country’s largest jellyfish hall.
