Czech news in brief for August 5: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech hotels lawyer up against Booking.com, summer will return to Czechia this week, and more questions added to Czech driving test.
Czechia's ForMin dismisses Israeli minister’s call for full Gaza occupation
The stark statement underlines Czechia's commitment to a two-state solution, though the country remains firmly pro-Israel.
Czech news in brief for August 4: Monday's top headlines
45,000 join Prague Pride parade despite rain, metro line C closure causes week-long disruption, and Czechia pushes for more women in security roles.
One in 10 Czech residents is a foreigner: most are from Ukraine
Over 1.09 million foreigners now live in Czechia, with Ukrainians making up more than half, according to new Interior Ministry data through Q2 2025.
PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands march for equality in 2025 Prague Pride parade
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Rainbow flags filled Prague as tens of thousands joined the 15th annual Pride parade, highlighting LGBT+ visibility, rights, and resistance.
Czech news in brief for August 3: Sunday's top headlines
Prague tourists collapse after eating THC candy, Pride marchers call for equal marriage rights, and more weekend headlines.
Royal resurgence: Czech castles see record crowds amid tourism rebound
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State-run Czech castles and chateaux saw a five percent rise in visitor numbers this year, boosted by restoration work and summer cultural events.
Czech burčák season delayed due to cool weather; when will it reach Prague?
Cooler July weather in Czechia has slowed grape ripening, delaying the start of the annual burčák season by at least a week this year.
Prague opens first new major train station in 40 years at Praha-Bubny
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Prague’s new station begins operation this weekend as part of a major rail upgrade that will link the city center with the airport by 2030.
Czech news in brief for August 2: Saturday's top headlines
Prague Pride parade caps festival with parade, WWII ammo found in two Czech forests, and more weekend headlines.
Half of Czechs see foreigners as a problem for the country – poll
Higher concern about foreigners was recorded in the Plzeň, Olomouc, Hradec Králové, Pardubice, and Prague regions.
‘We will not be Czechoslovakia’: Israel invokes Munich as Czechia resists Palestinian state
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar warned against Munich-style appeasement as Czechia resists Palestinian state recognition, calling instead for dialogue.
Public transport ridership in Czechia rebounds to near-record highs
Public transport in Czechia hit a record 1.92 billion riders last year, with ticket revenue surpassing CZK 8.1 billion, its highest annual intake.
Czech news in brief for August 1: Friday's top headlines
Police, ministry websites hit by cyberattack, Kladno trains return to Masaryk Station Aug. 4, and Brno meat tech start-up gets CZK 61M grant.
Czech news in brief for July 31: Thursday's top headlines
Czech seismographs detect strong Kamchatka quake, Czech Oscar bid sparks controversy, and Prague flights unaffected by UK radar chaos.
Are you ready for a blackout? New Czech crisis manual tells you how to prepare
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The country's first official survival guide urges citizens to keep a radio, food, and water for 72 hours, and small-denomination cash.
Toyota to build first European EV in the Czech Republic by 2028
The plant, operated by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic, will produce approximately 100,000 EVs annually.
