Petition demands investigation into sex abuse in Czech Catholic Church
The victim-led petition also calls for the resignation of Prague Archbishop Jan Graubner who it alleges covered sexual abuse by a priest.
Radio Wave's new English-language podcast chronicles survivor stories from Norway's mass attacks
Lukáš Houdek offers profound insight into Norway's worst-ever killing, weaving a poignant narrative through eyewitness stories and exploring the aftermath.
Czech police to give briefing on shooting as govt. gears up for gun law debate
Police are set to brief the public on the most tragic shooting incident in Czech history next week; a round table on gun legislation is also planned.
Dec. 23 named as day of national mourning after deadly Prague shooting
Czechia's president and senior ministers paid tribute to the deceased victims, urging national unity and strength while praising Prague's rescue services.
Shooting in Prague's Jan Palach Square leaves 15 people dead, dozens injured
The nation observed a day of mourning on Dec. 23.
Prague forest double homicide: Weapon traced to Charles University mass shooter
With the suspect on the loose, police have asked the public to come forward with information relating to a murder in Klánovice forest last Friday.
REVIEW: Apple's new 'Pirate of Prague' podcast glamorizes a Czech fraudster
From Boston to the Bahamas, with a swindling stint in 90s Prague in between, Viktor Kožený's story makes for stylish, if somewhat superficial, listening.
Attacks on Czech LGBTQ+ community rise amid calls to boost legal protection
Multiple non-governmental organizations are calling on the country to adopt stricter laws that would better protect the LGBTQ+ community.
Czech true-crime chronicles #1: Lost suitcase reveals grisly puzzle in 1930s Czechoslovakia
A soldier, a prostitute, and body parts in abandoned suitcases: we look at one of the most infamous and unsolved murder cases in Czech criminal history.
Former Czech MP gets three-year jail term for multiple charges of rape
After a two-year court investigation, the ruling judge found that the defendants presented a true and factual account of the events that happened.
Pro-Russia group behind today’s mass cyberattack against Czech institutions
Russia-based hackers managed to disrupt the websites of the Prague Airport, Interior Ministry, and Chamber of Deputies – but no data was stolen.
Synthetic opioid Fentanyl claims first overdose victim in the Czech Republic
On Thursday, police charged the man who provided a Fentanyl patch to the 36-year-old woman with murder. The man faces close to 18 years in prison.
Life behind bars: Netflix to feature Czech jail in series on world's toughest prisons
Seen by many as the country's most dangerous, a Pilsen-based jail that dates back to 1870 has a recurrent methamphetamine problem.
Czech authorities successfully apprehend fugitive after 30 years on the run in the US
The 51-year-old, who has a US citizenship, falsely testified against two people in the 1990s, resulting in their incarceration.
New Czech law will likely not punish parents who spank their kids
This week, Labor Minister Marian Jurečka stressed the importance of discerning between excessive violence and reasonable disciplinary action.
New data shows domestic and sexual violence rising in Czechia
Although a disconcerting trend, this may be a reflection of more victims coming forward and improved police competence in dealing with cases.
Czech court sentences four in Covid vaccine forgery case
Four women in Vsetín have received fines and suspended sentences for their roles in a scandal involving dozens of forged Covid certificates.