News in brief for April 18: Details on mass murder released, ageism hurting Czech society
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Czechia wants to postpone debate on Istanbul Convention by another year
Four Czech ministries have voiced doubts about ratifying the international treaty, which aims to protect women against violence.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Rhino returns to Africa after living in Czechia, a church becomes cultural center, and more buzzworthy headlines for March 17, 2023.
Crime rises again in Czechia after falling due to Covid
While crimes are almost back to pre-pandemic levels, the rate of acquittals is dropping and more cases are settled with plea bargains.
Prague archbishop defends former Pope John Paul II against cover-up allegations
A Polish television station reported that, when he was still archbishop of Kraków, he helped to hide priests accused of abusing children.
Czech news for March 15: Prague marks Nazi occupation anniversary, Ledecká returns to the slopes
Top headlines for the Czech Republic for Wednesday, March 15, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Czech news for March 8: Prague police put out tram blaze, Pavel given clean bill of health
Top headlines for the Czech Republic for Wednesday, March 8, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Czech news for Feb. 22: Cave hall discovered in Moravia, apartment sales crash
Top headlines for the Czech Republic in brief for Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.
Over half of LGBTQ+ people in Czechia said they experience public hate
Government officials met with representatives of the LGBTQ+ community this week to discuss the need for stronger laws against hate crimes.
Prague ranked Europe's safest city for travelers
Low levels of crime and a well-equipped police force mean that Prague is also ranked the world's third-safest city for visitors.
Czech police investigate the death of a woman and her son as murder-suicide
The pair went missing in Krkonoše mountains over the holidays; their bodies were discovered by police Monday.
Prague police shoot man who stabbed two women
One of the victims is in serious condition and was put into an induced coma.
Former MP Dominik Feri charged with rape
Prosecution for the former TOP 09 politician began almost two years after several women accused him of sexual violence.
Interactive police map tracks crimes committed across the Czech Republic
Released by the Czech Ministry of the Interior, the new map allows users to see the types of crimes recently committed in their neighborhood.
Prague taxi driver charges over CZK 7,000 for a 5-km ride
Passengers shelled out an astronomical fare for a ride from Old Town to Holešovice last Sunday.
Babiš Jr. says he had no clue his father had transferred shares into his name
As the fraud case against former Czech PM continues today, his estranged son took the stand.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Sept. 15, 2022.
