Israeli cultural festival and pro-Palestinian protest to clash in Prague
The city has issued permits for both an Israeli cultural festival and pro-Palestinian protest on Štvanice Island under strict conditions Sunday.
Czech news in brief for May 24: Saturday's top headlines
Historic military convoy to pass through Prague on Saturday, Czech summer camp prices up this year, and more weekend headlines.
Prague joins Europe’s expanding crackdown on short-term holiday rentals
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As cities from Barcelona to Berlin get tough on short-term rentals, the Czech capital is calling for national legislation to regulate Airbnb.
Czech news in brief for May 23: Friday's top headlines
Senate passes Housing Support Act, fugitive drug offender returned from US, and nearly 1,900 churches open for Night of Churches.
Czechia’s World Championship run ends in quarterfinal heartbreak
Sweden’s early dominance ends Czech hopes; hosts to face U.S. in semifinal showdown.
Google AI is coming to Czechia—here's what it means for your searches
AI Overviews, which generates summaries in search results, is rolling out in 200 countries; Czech users can expect expanded access to Gemini Live.
US-sanctioned Hamas backer owns company and home in Czechia
A high-profile member of the Middle East terrorist group owns a business and property in Czechia, prompting concern among global intelligence services.
Czechia open to 5 percent defense budget spend: What that means for the economy
President Pavel said the country is willing to boost defense spending to 5 percent of GDP if NATO agrees. But what would this mean for the economy?
Czech news in brief for May 22: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia open to 5 percent defense GDP if NATO agrees, Czech, German police tackle border delays, and Czechs bet big as faith in hockey team fading.
Czechia’s nuclear gamble: Why a power plant deal is fueling EU feuds
A legal dispute has drawn the attention of the European Commission, and involves a battle between France and Czechia concerning a construction contract.
EU pledges €5.5 million to back Prague-based Radio Free Europe
The EU’s move to support RFE/RL highlights growing concern over the broader need for independent media amid geopolitical tensions.
Czech news in brief for May 21: Wednesday's top headlines
US exit from Ukraine talks would aid Putin, says Pavel, Czech police investigate HHC poisonings, and thousands bid farewell to Bartoška in Prague.
Teens in Czechia face widespread cyberbullying and online hate, survey finds
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The country is significantly above the EU average in both cyberbullying and online hate speech among young people.
Major disruption on Prague metro: Power failure halts C line service
This is the line's second major issue in as many days: a replacement bus service is available for those who will be affected on the commute home.
Czechia backs WHO pandemic pact as Slovakia rejects deal
Czechia supports a WHO pandemic treaty affirming national sovereignty, while Slovakia's rejection sparks coalition rift and backlash over disinformation.
Czech news in brief for May 20: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech FM: Gaza aid must be ensured, public farewell for actor Jiří Bartoška begins today, and the Czech hockey team faces U.S. in group finale at worlds.
Czechia slips in EU Prosperity Index as housing crisis deepens
The Nordic countries continue to dominate the top of the rankings, with Austria breaking into the highest tier for the first time.
