EXPLAINED: Czech-Slovak relations 33 years after the Velvet Divorce
On the anniversary of Czechoslovakia's split, a new populist axis and shared culture wars make the clean break look more like a complicated situationship.
Czech news in brief for January 1: Thursday's top morning headlines
Prague sees calmest New Year’s Eve in years, Czech cannabis laws ease from today, and Vršovice building evacuated due to fire.
Czech news in brief for December 31: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Heavy snow causes accidents across Czechia, Czech extremism law sparks protest, and Prague-Copenhagen train named top 2026 route.
New Czech extremism law sparks protest – and could end Soviet souvenirs in Prague
As the law comes into force Jan. 1, legal experts warn that Soviet-era symbols and memorabilia sold in Prague could fall into a gray area of prosecution.
Czech news in brief for December 31: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Snow expected across most of Czechia today, Putin sends New Year greetings to Slovakia’s Fico, and major sports events to take place in Czechia in 2026.
Czech news in brief for December 30: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Discovery of body halts trains in Prague, heavy fines loom under new fireworks rules, and Three Kings charity drive begins in Czechia on Jan. 1.
Czech news in brief for December 29: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Hospital merger to leave patient care intact, over 500,000 Czech driving licences expire in 2026, and rules vary by purchase for returned gifts.
Czech news in brief for December 29: Monday's top morning headlines
Road crews warn of icy conditions across Czechia, housing prices, rents to rise again in 2026, and historic convoy marks WWII paratrooper landing.
Czech news in brief for December 28: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Czechs pay tribute to well-known French film actress, icy conditions expected across Czechia tonight, Prague announces New Year's discounts, and more.
Czechia braces for snowfall at the turn of 2026
Meteorologists have issued warnings for snowdrifts and heavy winds across the country, while the capital expects to see snow showers on Dec. 31.
Czech news in brief for December 28: Sunday's top morning headlines
Czech mall evacuated due to shooting threat, new supermoon on the horizon, carmaker removes controversial Prague billboard, and more.
Czech news in brief for December 27: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
More ski resorts open across country, Czechs report positive attitude on incomes next year, popular sports figure speaks on Ukraine, and more.
Trump calls Czech PM on Boxing Day to discuss war, migration, and Europe
The American president also expressed happiness at Babiš' re-election; both men had served in power between 2017 and 2021.
Czech news in brief for December 27: Saturday's top morning headlines
Minister wants to introduce plastic-bottle return system, antifreeze leak hits university, ex-president blasts former government, and more.
Czech news in brief for December 26: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Czech PM and US president discuss their countries' renewed ties, hardy swimmers brave icy Christmas swim, and more train disruptions, delays in Prague.
Czech news in brief for December 26: Friday's top morning headlines
Ukraine peace hinges on Russian compromise, Czech schools to report student absences from January, EU to charge customs fee on small parcels from abroad
Czech news in brief for December 25: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Czech pensions set to rise in January, interest in Covid vaccination has declined, and death anniversary of writer Čapek honored in Prague.
