Czech man freed after 13-day detention over Moscow Red Square protest
The Czech citizen has left Russia after serving a 13-day sentence and receiving fines totaling 60,000 rubles for the solo protest.
Sacred geometry: Czech town unveils futuristic 3D-printed chapel
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The nine-meter structure near Litomyšl uses sunlight, geometry and acoustics to create a contemporary spiritual space.
Czech government could gradually cut 10 percent of staff in 2027
The government will revisit a plan to reduce staffing costs as unions warn against blanket layoffs before administrative reforms.
Czechia may ease visa rules for Belarusians with close family ties
A proposal would let more Belarusians visit relatives in Czechia while creating new residence options for some Ukrainians.
Experts warn local election choices could deepen Czech housing crisis
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New city governments risk worsening affordability by blocking construction, selling municipal homes or abandoning long-term planning.
Survey: Rising prices and war top Czech fears for the next five years
An Ipsos survey finds economic pressure and conflict dominate public concern, while most Czechs feel the state is poorly prepared for crises.
Norway ends search for three Czech fishermen missing at sea
Three Czech men remain missing and are presumed dead after their fishing boat capsized off Norway’s western coast in September.
Volkswagen recalls 200,000 cars in Czechia over steering risk
Around 150,000 Škoda vehicles are affected by a large Volkswagen recall involving a potentially corroded steering-system bolt.
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Czech Embassy stays in Kyiv despite Russian warning of more strikes
Czech diplomats remain in the Ukrainian capital after Moscow urged foreigners to leave and warned that large-scale attacks would continue.
Babiš rejects claim Czech government has softened its stance on Russia
The Czech prime minister dismissed the Russian ambassador’s claim that his government has toned down its rhetoric toward Moscow.
Czechs view Havel more positively, but political divide persists
Three-quarters of Czechs now view Václav Havel positively, although opinions vary sharply according to age and political allegiance.
March to Václav Havel’s ‘existential home’ marks his 90th birthday
Participants walked from Trutnov to Václav Havel’s cottage at Hrádeček ahead of the late president’s 90th birth anniversary.
Czech warm spell to end Thursday as rain, cooler weather arrive
Sunny skies and highs of up to 24 degrees Celsius will continue through Wednesday before a cold front brings rain and a sharp drop in temperatures.
Police record 176 offenses at illegal Prague car meet
Hundreds of modified vehicles gathered across Prague and Central Bohemia on Friday, with participants expected to move to Brno on Saturday.
Beer on the run: Czech tapster conquers Prague’s 41-step challenge
Prague’s unusual Pinkas Nightmare race tests whether Europe’s best tapsters can pour 10 perfect beers—and carry them up 41 steps.
This week's news: Here's what you had to say
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed.
Czechia's new 'super benefit' is changing again: What recipients need to know
Just two months after the new benefit system took effect, Czechia is preparing further changes affecting single parents, housing costs and debt.
