Czech tourism industry gradually bounces back
Plus: Politicians walk out on "hate-fueled" speech, Greenpeace questions need for oil embargo, and online predator from acclaimed Czech doc sentenced.
As tourists return, so do thieves: Post-pandemic crime rates surge in Czechia
Czech police reports the return of criminal activities to pre-Covid levels as travel restrictions are limited.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 25, 2022
Negotiations on Czech-US defense deal to start soon, four dead after explosion in Vsetín, and Czech detained in Pakistan can finally come home.
Vandal paints pro-Russian ‘Z’ near Prague’s Charles Bridge
If caught, the vandal could be charged with showing support for crimes against humanity.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 22, 2022
ANO polling ahead of Czech govt., raid at Sapa uncovers numerous fakes, and the NHL returns to Prague.
British man whose backpack caught fire at Prague airport deported from Czechia
While police had originally thought that the backpack had caught fire due to the mishandling of fireworks, the man was carrying a partial hand grenade.
Czech nurse acquitted of multiple murder charges
In 2014, the acquitted woman was charged with killing six patients in a hospital in Rumburk, North Bohemia.
Police have identified woman who set off false alarm in Prague museum
The woman triggered two canisters of flame suppressant gas at the New Building of the National Museum.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Czech Republic braces for gas disruption, Zeman aid was victim of arson attack, Russia threatens retaliation over Czech diplomatic expulsion.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 4, 2022
Czech leaders respond to the Bucha massacre, thousands gather in Prague for concert for Ukraine, and new findings related to the Kellner crash emerge.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 1, 2022
Protests at Prague Castle call for Zeman’s resignation, National Bank raises interest rates again, Czechia freezes Russian oligarch’s assets.
Teacher killed in machete attack in Prague 4
Police have apprehended a suspect who is reported to have been a student at the vocational school where the attack occurred.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Czech theaters light candles for Mariupol, number of Ukrainian refugees passes 300,000 mark, government to discuss extending state of emergency.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
New temporary protection visa comes into effect, President Zelensky appears in Czech TV interview, crimes against Ukrainians reported in Czechia.
Former PM Babiš charged with fraud over Čapí hnízdo EU subsidy
Babiš has denied any wrongdoing in accepting CZK 50 million in EU funds meant for small or medium-sized businesses.
How did Czechia become the meth capital of Europe?
Analysis of wastewater samples has laid bare the Czech Republic’s huge problem with methamphetamine use.
Czech speed skater Sáblíková wins a bronze medal in Beijing
Plus: Prague Castle investigation launched, Roma leader demands sacking of Czech ombudsman, and Czech anti-Covid protestors accused of terrorism.