Prague police evacuate Lucerna Palace and Smíchov station due to bomb threat
Thousands were evacuated from both locations, disrupting a concert and film festival and leading to the suspension of tram and train services.
Czech news in brief for March 21: Friday's top headlines
Czech President Pavel arrives in Kyiv for talks, border checks reinstated over livestock disease, and ten percent of Czechs drink excessively daily.
Czech news in brief for March 20: Thursday's top headlines
Govt. approves Ukrainians' long-term residency, astronomical spring begins with vernal equinox, and actor Skarsgård to premiere Locked in Prague.
Czech news in brief for March 19: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech General: Russia sees Europe as weak, Czechia seeks EU support to save RFE/RL, and Škoda unveils world’s longest tram for Germany.
Czech news in brief for March 18: Tuesday's top headlines
Security conference begins at Prague Castle today, plaques unveiled in Prague for Palach, Toufar, and schools in Czech cities bursting at seams.
Prague advances CZK 16.5 billion Vltava Philharmonic project, launches fund
The City Council will establish an endowment fund to collect private contributions to the project; construction is set to begin in 2027.
Czech news in brief for March 17: Monday's top headlines
Czechia sends med team to North Macedonia, Prague gathering honors Mariupol victims, and warming trend to follow cold start in Czechia.
The slice is right: Lidl Czech Republic introduces rohlík-shaped ham
Lidl’s new sliced ham, designed to fit perfectly into a Czech rohlík, eliminates the need for folding or trimming traditional square-cut slices.
The final versions of Prague's new metro maps have been installed
After implementing passenger feedback, the new maps aim to provide clearer navigation with updated icons and a simplified layout.
Trump cuts funding for Prague-based RFE/RL: A 'gift to America’s enemies'
US President Donald Trump has cut funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America, sparking criticism from Czech officials.
Czech news in brief for March 16: Sunday's top headlines
Czech MPs to discuss Ukraine with US Congress, ANO's Schillerová calls PM Fiala vulgar name, and more weekend headlines.
New mural in Prague 5 shines light on a rare disease
A striking new mural in Smíchov created by local students and Colombian artist DjLu Juegasiempre raises awareness for Huntington’s disease.
Czechia sees widespread train delays due to security system failure
A security system failure disrupted train services across the country on March 15, causing delays on major rail corridors.
Prague's Honest Guide spots taxi scam live, saves tourists with police help
Two tourists were nearly scammed by a taxi driver in Prague's city center, but local YouTubers and police helped them get their money back.
Czech news in brief for March 15: Saturday's top headlines
Czech rail traffic disrupted by systems failure, Prague Stock Exchange hits new record high, and more weekend headlines.
'Ride or Die': Spy series filming brings weekend car chases to Prague streets
Expect bus reroutes and car detours as the capital makes way for high-speed car chases and collisions courtesy of a new Prime Video spy series.
Czech news in brief for March 14: Friday's top headlines
Czech Foreign Minister cautious of Putin statements, Czech Pavilion ready for Expo 2025 in Japan, sunshine ahead next week after cold snap.
