
US-sanctioned Hamas backer owns company and home in Czechia
A high-profile member of the Middle East terrorist group owns a business and property in Czechia, prompting concern among global intelligence services.
Czechia open to 5 percent defense budget spend: What that means for the economy
President Pavel said the country is willing to boost defense spending to 5 percent of GDP if NATO agrees. But what would this mean for the economy?
Czech news in brief for May 22: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia open to 5 percent defense GDP if NATO agrees, Czech, German police tackle border delays, and Czechs bet big as faith in hockey team fading.
Czechia’s nuclear gamble: Why a power plant deal is fueling EU feuds
A legal dispute has drawn the attention of the European Commission, and involves a battle between France and Czechia concerning a construction contract.
EU pledges €5.5 million to back Prague-based Radio Free Europe
The EU’s move to support RFE/RL highlights growing concern over the broader need for independent media amid geopolitical tensions.
Czech news in brief for May 21: Wednesday's top headlines
US exit from Ukraine talks would aid Putin, says Pavel, Czech police investigate HHC poisonings, and thousands bid farewell to Bartoška in Prague.
Teens in Czechia face widespread cyberbullying and online hate, survey finds
The country is significantly above the EU average in both cyberbullying and online hate speech among young people.
Major disruption on Prague metro: Power failure halts C line service
This is the line's second major issue in as many days: a replacement bus service is available for those who will be affected on the commute home.
Czechia backs WHO pandemic pact as Slovakia rejects deal
Czechia supports a WHO pandemic treaty affirming national sovereignty, while Slovakia's rejection sparks coalition rift and backlash over disinformation.
Czech news in brief for May 20: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech FM: Gaza aid must be ensured, public farewell for actor Jiří Bartoška begins today, and the Czech hockey team faces U.S. in group finale at worlds.
Czechia slips in EU Prosperity Index as housing crisis deepens
The Nordic countries continue to dominate the top of the rankings, with Austria breaking into the highest tier for the first time.
Wegovy launches in Czechia: New era for obesity treatment begins
The Danish diabetes drug is now officially available for weight loss in Czechia, offering a medically supervised option to help tackle obesity.
German man sentenced to seven years for fatal bottle attack on Welsh tourist in Prague
The 27-year-old, who admitted to striking the victim was also ordered to pay €195,000 to the victim’s children and banned from Czechia for a decade.
Czech news in brief for May 19: Monday's top headlines
Czechs to face Germany in penultimate WC match, Czech hill Říp is remnant of ancient lava lake, and Dan Brown spotted in Prague.
'Like Skynet': Czech drones powered by AI are being deployed in Ukraine
Drones made by LPP Holding are able to operate autonomously, navigating without GPS and enhancing combat capabilities amid electronic warfare.
Czech news in brief for May 18: Sunday's top headlines
Ebola ruled out for patient at Prague hospital, Czech hockey team routs Kazakhstan at IIHF Worlds, and more weekend headlines.
Suspected Ebola case in Czechia: Patient isolated at Prague hospital
An American man with symptoms resembling Ebola has been isolated at Bulovka hospital in Prague; test results are expected midday Saturday.