President and education head agree: Change is needed in Czech classrooms
From entrance-exams to more future-proof academics, President Miloš Zeman and Education Minister Petr Gazdík discussed necessary reforms
Czech acting legend Josef Abrhám dies at age 82
Best known for his role in "Run, Waiter, Run!" Abrhám was married to Czech "Cinderella" Libuše Šafránková until her death in 2021.
Tent camp set up for refugees in Prague's Troja district is nearly full
The tent camp was established primarily for refugees who are currently staying at Prague's main train station.
Thunderstorms followed by tropical heat to hit Czechia later this week
Plus: Former PM hits the campaign trail, Czech man's body found in Slovak High Tatras, and more Monday headlines.
European court rules against Czech mother in ongoing custody battle
Eva Michaláková whose sons were removed from her care by Norwegian social services has been fighting for the children's return for years.
Prague celebrates Victory in Europe Day at National Memorial
Plus: Prague Marathon takes place in full for first time since 2019, U.S. veterans take part in Liberation Festival in Plzeň, and more weekend headlines.
Experts: Earning a 'decent' wage in Czechia is getting tougher
The Decent Wage platform found that 41 percent of the 3.6 million job contracts in the private sector did not provide a living wage.
WWII-era military fortification to reopen after three-year restoration
Plus: Czechia reportedly evaded embargo to sell Russia weapons after 2015, Czech MPs urge UK not to extradite Assange, and more weekend headlines.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 18, 2022
A police video courts Easter controversy, Czechs celebrate Easter Monday without restrictions, and a warm spell lies ahead.
Czech Republic tops Britain to advance to Billie Jean King Cup finals
Plus: stabbing attack in Karlovy Vary leaves three-year-old dead, Dutch military convoy crashes in Czech Republic, and more weekend headlines.
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.
Defense Minister to discuss establishing a U.S. military presence in Czechia
Plus: heavy snowfall leaves thousands without power, Easter food prices up sharply year-on-year, and more headlines to start the weekend.
Kinder recalls select chocolate in Czechia due to possible salmonella link
The Czech and Slovak division of the confectionery has published a list of products that could be affected.
President Zeman sets autumn date for local and Senate elections
The elections will see 27 seats of the upper house of the Czech parliament up for grabs.
WATCH: Folk singer advises Ukrainians on how to be 'proper Czechs'
The musician describes the song, "Proper Czech" (Správnej Čech) as an attempt to “Welcome all friends from Ukraine."
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.
