Czech news in brief for September 18: Thursday's top headlines
US ends disinformation pact With Czechia, tram driver denies attacking Ukrainians, and St. Vitus Cathedral installs levitating organ.
Prague to ban all shared e-scooters from January over safety concerns
E-bikes will be spared, but from 2026 authorities will have the authority to remove scooters parked in central Prague.
Prague decides: Landmark Výton Bridge to be repaired, ending decade-long debate
The 19th-century railway bridge has been at the center of a heated debate between preservationists and city architects for ten years.
Czech news in brief for September 17: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech trust in govt falls amid corruption, mass for slain US activist draws protests, and Night of Literature begins in across Czechia.
Czech President headed for Harvard after high-stakes UN visit
Czechia will also unveil its first-ever UN donation, the Lasvit glass Herbarium, symbolizing the country’s glassmaking tradition.
Czech news in brief for September 16: Tuesday's top headlines
ANO one-party government tops Czech poll, decision due on Prague’s Výtoň Railway bridge, and Crown Chamber opens ahead of crown jewels showing.
Understanding what Czechia's falling birth rates mean for the future
With fewer babies being born, a trend which is unlikely to change, the country will see an ageing population, rising care costs, and a shrinking workforce.
Czech police advise caution after reports of poisoned bottled water
Authorities have urged the public to stay calm after plastic water bottles containing ricin were found in Brno.
Czech news in brief for September 15: Monday's top headlines
Czech crown jewels on display, weather to warm after mid-week chill, mortgage volumes decline sharply, and Charter 77 signatory dies.
Czechia sends special ops unit to Poland in wake of Russian drone incursion
Czech helicopters and troops are deploying to Poland amid NATO tensions after repeated Russian drone incursions over Eastern Europe.
Czech news in brief for September 14: Sunday's top headlines
Police probe new threat of poisoned water, Czech tennis team tops US to reach Davis Cup quarterfinals, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia abstains as UN endorses Israeli-Palestinian two-state resolution
The UN General Assembly voted in favor of the resolution on Friday; Czechia was one of 12 countries that abstained, citing lack of Israeli involvement
Czech news in brief for September 13: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia ready to send troops to Poland, Chinese imperial treasures shown in Prague, and more weekend headlines.
High-ranking Czech Cardinal to hold mass for Charlie Kirk amid public debate
With Czechia preparing for elections in three weeks and political tensions running high, other leaders weighed in on the murder.
Prague police hunt youth after metro joyride causes mass disruption
Authorities have now released a video clearly showing the boy's face; they are also searching for two other accomplices.
Czech news in brief for September 12: Friday's top headlines
Ex-DPP chief accused of bribery, Catholic community plans Prague memorial for Kirk, and Prague Castle unveils new visual identity.
Czechia sees population dip amid birth slump and more people leaving
A 10-percent lower birth rate compared to last year and more emigrants than immigrants are behind the fall.
