DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Czechia to mark key railway anniversaries with historic train rides
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The National Technical Museum will run a series of historic train rides this spring to mark major Czech and European and railway anniversaries.
Czechia pledges support to Radio Free Europe after Trump's funding cuts
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has vowed to do everything possible to ensure the continued operations of Prague-based broadcaster.
Czech news in brief for March 23: Sunday's top headlines
Pavel says Czech troops to join Ukraine peacekeeping mission, hundreds protest against the rise of the far right in Prague, and more weekend headlines.
Prague trams have a new home with opening of modernized Hloubětín depot
Prague’s first new depot in 74 years, built on the site of the former Hloubětín facility, improving efficiency and ready to host the city’s newest trams.
Springing into sustainability: Prague named European Forest City for 2025
Recognizing its commitment to sustainable green spaces and forest management, Prague received the prestigious title from the European Forest Institute.
'Ukraine can rely on the Czech Republic': Pavel meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv
Czech President Petr Pavel visited Ukraine on Friday, where he pledged continued support and presented a donated Black Hawk helicopter.
Czech news in brief for March 22: Saturday's top headlines
UNICEF marks World Water Day in Prague, Czech football team faces Faroe Islands in WC qualifier, and more weekend headlines.
Prague police evacuate Lucerna Palace and Smíchov station due to bomb threat
Thousands were evacuated from both locations, disrupting a concert and film festival and leading to the suspension of tram and train services.
Czech news in brief for March 21: Friday's top headlines
Czech President Pavel arrives in Kyiv for talks, border checks reinstated over livestock disease, and ten percent of Czechs drink excessively daily.
Czech news in brief for March 20: Thursday's top headlines
Govt. approves Ukrainians' long-term residency, astronomical spring begins with vernal equinox, and actor Skarsgård to premiere Locked in Prague.
Czech news in brief for March 19: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech General: Russia sees Europe as weak, Czechia seeks EU support to save RFE/RL, and Škoda unveils world’s longest tram for Germany.
Czech news in brief for March 18: Tuesday's top headlines
Security conference begins at Prague Castle today, plaques unveiled in Prague for Palach, Toufar, and schools in Czech cities bursting at seams.
Prague advances CZK 16.5 billion Vltava Philharmonic project, launches fund
The City Council will establish an endowment fund to collect private contributions to the project; construction is set to begin in 2027.
Czech news in brief for March 17: Monday's top headlines
Czechia sends med team to North Macedonia, Prague gathering honors Mariupol victims, and warming trend to follow cold start in Czechia.
The slice is right: Lidl Czech Republic introduces rohlík-shaped ham
Lidl’s new sliced ham, designed to fit perfectly into a Czech rohlík, eliminates the need for folding or trimming traditional square-cut slices.
The final versions of Prague's new metro maps have been installed
After implementing passenger feedback, the new maps aim to provide clearer navigation with updated icons and a simplified layout.
Trump cuts funding for Prague-based RFE/RL: A 'gift to America’s enemies'
US President Donald Trump has cut funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America, sparking criticism from Czech officials.
