Irish musician Glen Hansard dies at 56: The Czech story behind ‘Falling Slowly’
The Irish singer-songwriter’s collaboration with Markéta Irglová began in Czechia before their Oscar-winning song from Once became a global hit.
New data reveals which foreign nationals most often overstayed in Czechia
Citizens of the six most frequently recorded countries made up 78.2 percent of illegal stay cases, police said. Plus: Where are checks carried out?
Czech news in brief for July 29: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Czech city sees Mediterranean-level heat, debate over scrapping ninth grade continues, and Diana Ross makes Czech debut today.
Czech news in brief for July 28: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Police drop Turek hate speech investigation, a tragic day for road accidents, and heatwave warnings.
Why your used clothes may not be getting recycled in Czechia
Separate textile collection became mandatory in 2025, but limited processing capacity means many discarded clothes still cannot be recycled or reused.
Czech news in brief for July 28: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Russia diplomat rules stay put despite vow, eleven of Czechia's 15 new judges are women, and micro-apartments gain ground in Prague, Brno.
New Czech bill would clarify when doctors can stop life support
A proposed change to Czech healthcare law would clarify when doctors can stop medically futile treatment but critics say it opens a door to euthanasia.
Czech news in brief for July 27: Monday's top afternoon headlines
A mass bomb threat across Czechia, Prague Airport traffic continues to grow, and some cautionary travel advice.
Widespread bomb threat targets 400 Czech government offices and shopping centers
Police officials currently assess the immediate severity of the threat as low, though safety precautions have disrupted operations at key state offices.
After Berlin attack, Prague Pride organizers reassure visitors over safety
Czech leaders condemn the violence in Germany as organizers of Prague Pride say security measures are already being strengthened.
Czech news in brief for July 27: Monday's top morning headlines
Heat returns: 40°C possible by Friday, Czech rivers running at 10 percent of normal, and drivers may be able to skip in-person visits to register cars.
Czech news in brief for July 26: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Czech PM condemns Berlin LGBT+ attack, smoke from wildfires in Spain and France reaches Czechia, and more weekend headlines.
Prague will build a floating helipad on the Vltava river for rescue services
A new floating helipad near Vyšehrad will help Prague rescue teams transport critically ill patients faster to major hospitals.
Czech news in brief for July 26: Sunday's top morning headlines
Pavel congratulates Czech world champions, Czech tennis stars eliminated from Prague Open, and more Sunday morning headlines.
Czech news in brief for July 25: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Fire warning issued across Czechia from Sunday, missing Czech tourist rescued in Indonesia, and more Saturday afternoon headlines.
Czechia’s tallest towers are up for sale, but face demolition without repairs
The 355-meter Liblice transmitters are no longer in use and need millions in repairs. A buyer could save the country’s tallest structures.
Czechia considers lowering voting age to 16, with presidential support
A proposal to allow 16-year-olds to vote in Czech local elections has gained support from President Petr Pavel, and criticism from the government.
