Czech news in brief for August 19: Tuesday's top headlines
Pavel diverges from govt on Netanyahu policies, Czechs back adoption rights for same-sex couples, and court orders activists to apologize to Albert.
Single-use tickets and fines on all Prague public transport to surge
This is the first time since 2021 that prices for timed journeys (such as 30 or 90 minutes) will rise, with fines also now leaping by 50 percent.
Czechia joins EU allies in shaping stance before high-stakes US–Ukraine talks
US President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Monday, joined by European leaders in what could be a historic summit.
Czech news in brief for August 18: Monday's top headlines
PM: Security guarantees key for Ukraine talks, Prague council to revisit transport fare hike, and 35 years ago, the Rolling Stones played Strahov.
Czechia recalls French cheeses in wake of deadly listeria outbreak
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Two imported French soft cheeses have been recalled in Czechia after listeria cases in France killed two people and sickened dozens.
Czech news in brief for August 17: Sunday's top headlines
Fiala to join Ukraine coalition talks Sunday, police probe fake charity fraud in Prague, and more weekend headlines.
Czech leaders on Trump-Putin summit: 'A dangerous gift to the aggressor'
Czech officials reacted critically to the Alaska meeting between Trump and Putin, stressing Russia's focus on expansion, not peace.
Prague will not host Ye concert, says mayor: 'No room for antisemitism'
Bohuslav Svoboda says the city will not approve a request to host Ye, as officials and activists warn against antisemitism and extremist glorification.
Czech news in brief for August 16: Saturday's top headlines
Severe storms forecast for Moravia Saturday, Czech FM Lipavský says that Russian imperialism is real issue in Ukraine, and more weekend headlines.
Section of Prague's metro B line to close for two consecutive weekends
The busy Florenc station will be affected: here's everything you need to know, from timings to replacement services.
Pharmacies in Czechia will offer flu vaccinations from autumn
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People will be able to walk into selected pharmacies (or reserve their appointment online) and get a flu shot, though terms apply.
Czech news in brief for August 15: Friday's top headlines
Prague Airport main runway reopens Friday, heat warning in Czechia raised to orange, and Dan Brown to launch novel in Prague.
Prague deploys special sprinklers, warns against outdoor activity amid smog alert
Health officials say the Czech capital currently has high levels of ground-level ozone, which can cause burning eyes and nose, coughing, and headaches.
Czech activists launch petition to block Ye concert in Prague
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Opponents of the show say a Ye concert would “glorify wartime violence” and “humiliate victims of the Nazi regime.”
Czech news in brief for August 14: Thursday's top headlines
U.S.-Europe unity key before Trump-Putin talks, Czechia sees 35°C heat; no records broken, and Czech TV condemns hate speech against drag show.
Greener and more accessible: Prague proposes revamp of popular Štvanice Island
Home to popular music and nightlife venues, as well as sporting facilities, the island will also become more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly.
Czech news in brief for August 13: Wednesday's top headlines
Climate change extends Europe’s fire season, Prague downplays China’s freeze on President Pavel, and Ye to play in Prague after Slovak festival axed.
