Czech news in brief for August 31: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia rejects EU pressure on Israel, foreigner dies after fall from Prague cliff, and more weekend headlines.
Panasonic opens massive new Pilsen factory in major EU investment push
The CZK 8 billion heat pump plant in Pilsen, inaugurated on Friday, will expand Panasonic's Czech production and create new high-tech jobs.
YouTube must provide personal data: What does it mean for users in Czechia?
A European privacy ruling requires YouTube to share personal data, giving Czech users more control over their information under GDPR.
Czech news in brief for August 30: Saturday's top headlines
Russia threatens retaliation over Czech diplomat proposal, overnight storms light up skies around Prague, and more weekend headlines.
Czech drivers and roads among the best in the world, says new index
Czechia's strict, zero-tolerance approach to drink driving and above-average road quality drove it up the rankings, making it among the very best in CEE.
Former PM and Czech election favorite ordered to repay CZK 5 billion in funds
ANO leader and populist businessman Andrej Babiš now faces a new challenge ahead of the early-October general election.
Czech news in brief for August 29: Friday's top headlines
Czech passenger plane diverted due to engine failure, Slavia Prague to face European giants, and east Czechia registers record-warm night.
Czechia says 'no' to EU plan on reading encrypted chats: Are you affected?
Under the new law, WhatsApp, Messenger, Signal, Gmail, cloud services, and similar platforms would have private messages and files automatically read.
Czechia’s real crisis of poor lifestyles, mental health, money, and alcohol
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A seminal new study by Stada shows how Czechia trails many countries in maintaining personal health: improvement, however, is attainable and very possible.
Czech news in brief for August 28: Thursday's top headlines
New, eye-watering deficit planned for 2026 budget, Czech army recruits highest number of recruits in almost two decades, and Slavia Prague await key draw.
Czechia among world's first countries affected by Ukraine dual citizenship law
Ukraine has abolished its decades-old ban on dual citizenship, previously obliging nationals to surrender other passports.
Czech news in brief for August 27: Wednesday's top headlines
Over 1,200 Prussian graves discovered at Prague monastery, ex-PM's legal trial is delayed till after elections, and coalition partners shun opposition.
Czechia prepares for national awards for selfless workers, and you can vote
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The public has until end-September to choose from a range of individuals who have helped others in their work: a prestigious jury has also rated them.
Czech news in brief for August 26: Tuesday's top headlines
Minor earthquake detected in Czech region, Czech tennis legend calls time on career, and frosty August morning sets new Czech records.
Rare total lunar eclipse to be visible across all Czechia Sunday night
The special event will happen for the first time in more than six years; we tell you the best way to prepare, and when and where to watch for a prime view.
Czechia to increase wages in January, remain one of lowest in EU
Czechia is one of just nine EU states with minimum wages below EUR 1,000 gross per month: see how it compares with other European countries.
Czech news in brief for August 25: Monday's top headlines
Weather set to be warm for final week of August, protesters block highway, Czech ambassadors meet in the capital, and Prague football rivals clash.
