Site of Holocaust deportations in Prague begins historic transformation
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Prague’s Bubny station, a WWII deportation site for 50,000 Jews, will become a national Holocaust remembrance and education center.
Czech news in brief for July 14: Monday's top headlines
Fiala urges Fico to back EU’s Russia sanctions, reconstruction begins on Prague Holocaust station, and police seek information on Prague rape.
Czech leaders react to new Trump tariffs on EU goods: 'Chaotic and impulsive'
Czech PM Fiala urges diplomatic talks following Trump’s announcement of 30 percent tariffs on EU imports, joined by critical voices from Czech leaders.
Czech news in brief for July 13: Sunday's top headlines
Czech-Slovak documentary wins top Karlovy Vary prize, Fiala warns Trump tariffs threaten EU trade ties, and more weekend headlines.
Czech government bans China's DeepSeek AI, warns of security risks
The government has banned the use of DeepSeek’s AI tools in public service as its cybersecurity agency warns of national security risks.
Czech news in brief for July 12: Saturday's top headlines
Czech envoy meets Syrian minister in Damascus, Karlovy Vary film festival wraps today, and more weekend headlines.
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Traveling abroad with kids? Czech officials urge parents to carry written consent
Dozens of international child abduction cases were reported in 2024, many involving custody disputes.
Czech news in brief for July 11: Friday's top headlines
Coalition of willing calls for Russia peace talks, EU unveils voluntary AI code to guide new law, and cyanobacteria causes swimming bans in Czechia.
More details emerge on Czech blackout, but questions remain
ČEPS says multiple failures caused Friday’s massive outage, but the reason behind their coincidence is unclear. Inspections and investigations are underway
Slovak Rubicon festival canceled; Ye concert will be moved to Prague
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In June, a petition was launched opposing Ye's performance at the festival, however, organizers cited logistical challenges as the reason for canceling.
Czech news in brief for July 10: Thursday's top headlines
Czech ower line upgrade to cost CZK 1.7 billion, Czech government bans Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, and Masters of Rock fest opens in Vizovice.
'Treated like a criminal': Czech musician deported from US despite unpaid concert plans
Jaroslav Škuta, 35, a full-time music teacher, was detained for hours before his ESTA was canceled; he says he’s now barred from reapplying.
US Embassy in Prague urges visa applicants to make social media profiles public
President Trump repeatedly accused universities of fostering anti-Semitism and prioritizing foreigners from non-democratic countries over Americans.
Czech news in brief for July 9: Wednesday's top headlines
Flood risk rises in northeast Czechia overnight, metro car derails at depot, no injuries reported, and pilgrimage tourism grows across Czech trails.
Czech news in brief for July 8: Tuesday's top headlines
Rain, cool temps expected across Czechia, European experts join probe into CZ power outage, and Czechs could face higher costs under new ETS 2 plan.
Czech crown hits seven-year high vs. dollar: What it means for travel and investments
The national currency's recent rally spells good news for holidaymakers going to certain destinations: this may not be as good for investors, though.
