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.
Czech news in brief for January 3: Saturday's top morning headlines
Knife attack injures two in Czech shopping mall, new weapons amnesty begins in Czechia, and high-tech visitor center planned for Bohemian Switzerland.
Czech news in brief for January 2: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Opposition seeks vote to oust House Speaker, Czech defense plans massive drone systems purchase, and Czech church to be built using 3D printing.
Three Czech cities, one big surprise: The best quality of life isn't in Prague
In a significant shift for the new year, Plzeň has overtaken both Prague and Brno to become the most livable city in Czechia.
Czech news in brief for January 2: Friday's top morning headlines
Okamura remarks on Ukraine condemned by ambassador, hundreds of prisoners released in Czechia, and why you should 'look up' in 2026.
Czech news in brief for January 1: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
President and PM New Year's speeches differ in tone, first baby of the 2026 born in Pilsen, and Czech nuclear plants set production record last year.
EXPLAINED: Czech-Slovak relations 33 years after the Velvet Divorce
On the anniversary of Czechoslovakia's split, a new populist axis and shared culture wars make the clean break look more like a complicated situationship.
Czech news in brief for January 1: Thursday's top morning headlines
Prague sees calmest New Year’s Eve in years, Czech cannabis laws ease from today, and Vršovice building evacuated due to fire.
Czech news in brief for December 31: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Heavy snow causes accidents across Czechia, Czech extremism law sparks protest, and Prague-Copenhagen train named top 2026 route.
New Czech extremism law sparks protest – and could end Soviet souvenirs in Prague
As the law comes into force Jan. 1, legal experts warn that Soviet-era symbols and memorabilia sold in Prague could fall into a gray area of prosecution.
