While adults stood by, two Czech children saved a woman from assault
The shocking incident highlights the bystander effect, a social phenomenon often debated in Czech society.
EXPLAINED: The bitcoin scandal shaking Czech politics—and what's at stake
With an election just four months away, the government is facing serious calls to step down over a murky crypto-related deal with a convicted criminal.
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.
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.
More potential victims come forward in Czech basement imprisonment case
Four possible victims have come forward in a Czech abuse case where a man imprisoned, assaulted, and tortured a woman in a basement for months.
Experts rank Czechia among Europe’s top safe havens for expats
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Czechia ranks as one of Europe’s safest countries for expats, thanks to strong infrastructure, low crime, and good healthcare.
Prague's Charles Bridge reopens following police standoff
Police closed off the Prague landmark for about two hours on Saturday afternoon after a man with a knife climbed atop one of its statues.
Czech, German police bust sex trafficking ring smuggling Vietnamese women into EU
The raid is in connection with an international human trafficking ring accused of smuggling women from Southeast Asia to Germany.
Safety in Czechia: Officials outline what to watch for as new threats loom
Czech criminal law, established in 1961, remains largely unchanged, with the country lacking anti-terrorism legislation, security experts warn.
Teen stabbing shocks Czechia as youth violent crime surges 25 percent
A 16-year-old suspect was arrested for a random double homicide in Hradec Králové, as new data reveals a sharp rise in violent crimes committed by minors.
Two dead in Hradec Králové stabbing attack at shopping center
Police have detained the attacker in Czechia's eighth-largest city; the motives are as of yet unknown.
Prague's Municipal House evacuated after bomb threat at Czech Ball event
Police evacuated about 500 people from the Prague landmark on Saturday evening, but no explosive devices were found.
Czechia ranks among world's safest nations for expats—here's why
The country's strong personal security, public health system, and low poverty risk place it in the top 8 percent of the globe's safest countries.
Police evacuate Prague hotel after suspicious wire found on door handle
Police were called after hotel staff reported that a guest had not left his room; a wire was found wrapped around the door handle.
Prague ranks among the world's safest cities for tourists—but what if you're a local?
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Although many have long regarded the Czech capital as a safe haven, new police statistics paint a slightly different picture.
Student kills teacher and classmate in Slovak high school knife attack
The attack left a 51-year-old teacher and an 18-year-old student dead and others injured; the suspect is custody.
Police hunt for rape suspect in Prague after attack following holiday party
Police are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or the witness to contact the police hotline at 158.
