Czech news in brief for January 8: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Czechia, Slovakia to resume intergovernmental talks, snow to hit Czechia from Friday, frost returns by Sunday, and Czech President heads to Vatican.
Czechia illegally stored citizens’ phone data: here’s what it means
The ruling affects metadata from calls and texts, shows who communicated and where; lawmakers must revise rules, tightening access and protecting privacy.
Czech news in brief for January 8: Thursday's top morning headlines
Czechia's mass data retention violates EU law, winter storm disrupts flights to and from Prague, and plans for Prague circular metro inch forward.
Czech news in brief for January 7: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
President refuses to appoint Motorists MP as minister, EU flag to fly outside government offices, and Prague Castle sees record visitors in 2025.
Czech government to keep ammunition initiative, but without state funding
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš says the ammunition initiative for Ukraine will continue, with Czechia coordinating, not paying for, the effort.
Czech news in brief for January 7: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Czechia to continue coordinating Ukraine ammo plan, heat, hot water outage hits parts of Prague, and dozens protest at Foreign Ministry.
Czech news in brief for January 6: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Czech national debt rises to CZK 3.678 trillion, Ukraine ammunition initiative talks ahead, annual TV fees due soon.
Scandinavia of Central Europe: Czechia's historic deep freeze by the numbers
From the Jizera frost basins to the cobblestones of Old Town, the country is currently enduring temperatures nearly 15°C below the long-term seasonal norm.
Czech news in brief for January 6: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Czech finance minister to announce budget results, deep freeze hits parts of Czechia, drivers warned, and camels for charity on Charles Bridge.
Czech news in brief for January 5: Monday's top afternoon headlines
This afternoon's top story: Government approves policy statement focused on cheaper energy, affordable healthcare and housing.
Czech politics in 2026: Key election dates, who can vote, and what to expect
Czech politics this year will bring budget talks, legal proceedings and October elections, as Andrej Babiš’s new coalition settles into office.
New cross-country bus route launches in Czechia with stop in Prague
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In addition,a new direct route now links Prague Florenc to London Victoria, connecting several EU hubs via a Dieppe ferry.
Czech news in brief for January 5: Monday's top morning headlines
Housing support law focus of first govt. meeting of 2026, reduced transport service takes effect today, and subzero nights and icy days ahead.
Czech news in brief for January 4: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Dozens rally against US strikes in Venezuela, teacher apologizes for Okamura, and Czech beans win silver.
EXPLAINED: Czechia’s flag and the politics behind a proposed Flag Day
PM Babiš proposes March 30 as Czech Flag Day, reviving debate over the blue triangle, a symbol originally tied to Slovakia.
Czech citizen in Venezuelan prison as Prague urges calm after US strikes
Czech politicians have voiced differing opinions on the U.S. military action that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
Czech news in brief for January 4: Sunday's top morning headlines
Czech leaders split over U.S. strikes in Venezuela, E-exam requests backfire at launch in Czechia, and one Czech injured in deadly Swiss ski resort fire.
