Mass protest in Prague draws 10,000, warns of rising populist, extremist threats
Organizers of Million Moments for Democracy gathered in Old Town Square to warn that parties like ANO and SPD could threaten Czech democracy.
Czech news in brief for September 28: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia celebrates Czech Statehood Day, Pellegrini says Babiš will improve Czech-Slovak ties, and more weekend headlines.
Dangerous meth-fentanyl drug detected in Czechia; authorities urge caution
A dangerous drug combining methamphetamine and fentanyl was seized at a festival, prompting health warnings and guidance on overdose prevention.
Czech news in brief for September 27: Saturday's top headlines
Czech army to buy new drone defense systems, billionaire Strnad buys Viktoria Plzeň club, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia’s autumn holidays: Shopping changes, free museums, and rare open houses
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Three national holidays in three months bring store closures on some days but not others—here’s what stays open and when.
Czech news in brief for September 26: Friday's top headlines
ANO hits low in STEM poll, police identify boy who rode metro coupler, and Dan Brown tours draw crowds
Prague security guards charged with luring, beating homeless people
Among the degrading acts committed by the shopping mall guards were extortion, blackmailing, and sexual humiliation.
VIDEO: Czech President UN speech on Russia, Security Council reform, and Ukrainian children
Czech President Pavel praised the UN but warned the Security Council’s inaction on Russia’s war in Ukraine threatens global rules.
Czech news in brief for September 25: Thursday's top headlines
Court denies removal of ad with veiled woman, Prague guards accused of attacking homeless, and Czech teachers to get 7 percent salary increase.
EU, NATO plan anti-drone wall while Czechia ramps up air defense
The development comes after multiple Russian violations of EU airspace, though the idea is causing division among some EU states.
From coal to code: Look inside Czechia's first quantum computer in Ostrava
Ostrava, long known for coal and steel, unveiled Czechia’s first public quantum computer on Tuesday, signaling a leap into the tech future.
Czech news in brief for September 24: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech President condemns Russia at UN, Czech experts urge energy grid upgrade, health ministry rejects claims of autism link to paracetamol.
Czech crown soars to multi-year highs against the dollar and euro
The crown's appreciation in recent years spells good news for most consumers and travelers, though investors should be cautious.
Czech news in brief for September 23: Tuesday's top headlines
Pavel backs Czech munitions aid to Ukraine, moose Emil relocated back to Czechia, and foreign tourists spend CZK 7.5bn in Czechia.
Czechia ushers in autumn equinox, with darker, snowy days ahead
Despite a record-breaking warm weekend, temperatures are expected to dip dramatically this week and beyond as Czechia counts down to winter.
Why Czechia is holding back on recognizing a Palestinian state
While other countries recognize Palestine, Czechia sticks to a negotiated two-state solution; the Middle East conflict will be discussed at the UN Tuesday.
Czech news in brief for September 22: Monday's top headlines
Weather records shattered across country despite autumn's arrival, anti-racism march takes place in Prague, and NATO Days event attracts 150,000.
