Hackers hit Czech PM’s X account, post fake Russian attack claims
Petr Fiala’s X account was hacked early Monday, with false posts about a Russian attack and U.S. sanctions. The government confirmed the breach.
Czech news in brief for April 8: Tuesday's top headlines
Norway joins Czech-led ammo initiative, Czech president criticizes trade war, and Ještěd to get futuristic glass cable car.
'Havel like Belmondo': Prague underpass mural honors an icon in living color
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Though not historically accurate, the depiction is intended to place Václav Havel’s image in today's age and appeal to the younger generation.
Slovakia’s FMD outbreak: What it means for Czechia, from border delays to economic risks
While foot-and-mouth does not pose a risk to humans, it could severely impact Czech agriculture, livestock exports, cross-border travel and trade.
Czech news in brief for April 7: Monday's top headlines
Czech president begins historic Africa trip, Letná knife attacks leaves two critically hurt, and Austria closes 24 border crossings.
Modernization of Prague's Masaryk Railway Station is in full swing
Construction at the Prague train station is advancing, with a new platform, park, and pedestrian overpass set to reshape the historic rail hub.
German discount chain Woolworth to open first Czech store in June
The company, a descendant of the famed U.S. brand, plans to open 15 stores in Czechia by the end of 2025, with the first to debut in Třebíč in June.
This Czech video game has been ranked the 7th most influential of all time
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BAFTA has rated Kingdom Come: Deliverance II higher than Pong, Tetris, and Skyrim in a new poll of the most influential video games ever made.
Czech news in brief for April 6: Sunday's top headlines
Czech farmers brace for frost damage after cold spell, Liberec WWII children's memorial vandalized, and more weekend headlines.
The first of Prague's new-look trams has arrived in the Czech capital
Test operations for the highly-anticipated new vehicles are set to begin soon ahead of passenger service later this year.
Czechia's first driverless passenger train takes to the railways
The autonomous train EDITA carried its first passengers in Czechia on Friday, running without any intervention from a driver during selected segments.
Czech news in brief for April 5: Saturday's top headlines
Prague Stock Exchange falls in wake of Trump tariffs, Czechs raise over CZK 1.2 million for Myanmar, and more weekend headlines.
Travel alert: Prague Half Marathon causes road closures and tram diversions Saturday
The race will lead to multiple road closures in the city center and across Prague 4, 5, 7, and 8, while many trams and buses will be rerouted.
Czech news in brief for April 4: Friday's top headlines
Ukraine war outcome will reflect West's strength, Czech exporters warn of layoffs due to tariffs, and dozens compete for best Pilsner pour today.
This week in Czechia: The national reckoning with sexual violence deepens
Protestors asked 'How many times will this happen?' as Czechia faced backlash over a lenient sentence for years of rape and abuse of a minor.
Czech news in brief for April 3: Thursday's top headlines
Trump tariffs to hit Czechia hard, hundreds protest low sentences for sex offenders, and massive spider sculpture crawls into Prague.
Czechia’s benzene disaster explained: What happened and what’s next
Czechia has declared a state of emergency after a train derailed, causing the world's largest benzene contamination.
