Prague tram driver fined after viral clash with Ukrainian family
The incident, which was widely shared, saw the driver punch a Ukrainian man, hurl ethnic insults, and throw the family, including a toddler, off the tram.
English-language universities in Czechia ‘not second tier,’ say education leaders
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Czech private university leaders say students are increasingly internationally minded and need life skills and adaptability more than just a diploma.
Czech news in brief for February 4: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Pavel and Babiš to meet today over blackmail claims, Bolt launches parcel-delivery service in Prague, and Senior off the hook for egging politician.
Czech news in brief for February 3: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Czech governor launches new "Naše Česko" party, Prague 7 offers cracks down on graffiti, and bison from Prague arrive in Azerbaijan.
Czech news in brief for February 3: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Lawmakers debate no-confidence motion today, Pope appoints new Archbishop of Prague, and Melania Trump documentary flops in Czech cinemas.
Here's what Czech doctors can (and can't) charge patients for in 2026
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Doctors now face million-crown fines for charging registration fees. But not all payments are banned, here's your guide to legal vs. illegal charges.
Czech news in brief for February 2: Monday's top morning headlines
Second mass rally planned in support of President, Flora metro station closes for ten months from today, temperatures to rise above freezing this week.
PHOTO GALLERY: Tens of thousands rally in Prague to back President Petr Pavel
Demonstrators filled Prague’s city center on Saturday as a dispute between the president and foreign minister raised wider democratic concerns.
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Czech news in brief for February 1: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Tens of thousands flood Prague to support Pavel, Macinka says Foreign Ministry will ignore president, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for February 1: Sunday's top morning headlines
Prague demonstration to supports Czech president today, taxi inspections reveal hundreds of violations, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 31: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Prague's Pro-Pavel demonstration expands, Motorist officials meet former Czech president, and more weekend headlines.
Prague's 'historic' cars in the hot seat: All inspected vehicles failed 2025 checks
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City inspections last year revealed widespread legal violations among historic-looking vehicles offering sightseeing tours.
Czechs among EU’s least gloomy, but most feel country is on wrong track
A new Politico survey shows Europeans are increasingly pessimistic; Czechs remain relatively upbeat, yet critical of their government’s direction.
Can we start screaming? Prague protest targets global normalization of violence
Dozens protested on the Czech capital's Jan Palach Square Friday evening against violence and threats to democracy in Czechia and abroad.
Czech news in brief for January 31: Saturday's top morning headlines
Ice warning issued for parts of Moravia, Prague protest targets violence normalization, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 30: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Czech unemployment remains second lowest in EU, train traffic halted at Masarykovo nádraží, and gold treasure from Trutnov valued at CZK 11m.
From blackmail to mass protest: A complete guide to Czechia's political meltdown
Your guide to this week's political chaos: threatening messages, police complaints, toxic appointments, and the mass protest planned for Prague Sunday.
