China severs all ties with Czech president after Dalai Lama meeting
Beijing views the exiled figure as a separatist who threatens China’s territorial integrity; it called Petr Pavel's actions 'provocative.'
Prague split on public transport price hikes: Will you pay more next year?
City and regional councilors are divided into two camps when it comes to ticket-price jumps: funding the transport network or ensuring affordability.
Vigilante schoolchildren ambush alleged child predator in Czech forest
According to media reports, the man had come to the woodlands to meet a 13-year-old girl with whom he had been messaging online.
Czech news in brief for August 12: Tuesday's top headlines
Czechia weighs in on Russia-Ukraine debate, Prague extends loan for famed artwork, and planets align over Czech skies.
Czech Film Academy makes history by choosing documentary for Oscar nomination
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Klára Tasovská’s documentary I’m Not Everything I Want to Be will represent Czechia as International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
Czech news in brief for August 11: Monday's top headlines
Employers, employees, self-employed on the rise, Herzigová returns in 2026 Pirelli calendar, and Korean Mir Kim wins YoYo World title in Prague.
Lion escapes zoo near Prague, attacks handler; police shoot animal dead
Authorities are investigating the cause of the escape and conditions at the zoo, which has had issues reported in the past.
Czech news in brief for August 10: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia sees surge in stays through Airbnb and Booking platforms, Czech police report slight rise in murders, and more weekend headlines.
New VR project lets users explore Czechia's historic Terezín from anywhere
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A new 3D VR model of Terezín on the Meta Store lets users explore the fortress town’s history in detail, offering an interactive educational experience.
Czech news in brief for August 9: Saturday's top headlines
Zelenskyy thanks Czechia for artillery aid, Czech currency strengthens against dollar, and more weekend headlines.
American Airlines to launch direct Prague to Philadelphia route in 2026
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With Prague and Budapest service from Philadelphia, the airline is betting on customers flying into one city and out of the other for Danube River cruises.
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Czech news in brief for August 8: Friday's top headlines
Czech politicians pole dance into spotlight, Czech Ministry releases '72 Hours' crisis guide, and rainbow flags spark verbal clash on tram.
Prague's Honest Guide taken to court after exposing restaurant tourist scam
Influencer Janek Rubeš uncovered how a Prague 1 restaurant was unfairly giving bottled beer to customers and charging over CZK 300 for the privilege.
Czech news in brief for August 7: Thursday's top headlines
Experts say Czech pro-Israel stance not isolating, drunk passenger sparks airport bomb scare, and Czech directors protest Oscar film selection.
Language barrier no excuse for limiting father's rights, Czech court says
The Constitutional Court ruled that language barriers and strained parental relationships aren't sufficient grounds for indefinitely limiting contact.
Czech news in brief for August 6: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia's bitcoin scandal rages on, language barrier can't limit father's rights, and Zeman Museum marks 70 years of 'Prehistory' film.
Czech driving test gets real with new cyclist and pedestrian questions
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For the first time, drone footage will also be used to provide aerial context for selected questions, marking a technical first in Czech driver education.
