Czech petition sparks debate over introduction of menstrual leave
The petition has quickly gained traction, gathering over 26,000 signatures from citizens demanding more humane treatment for women menstruating at work.
Czech news in brief for June 24: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Havlová pulls Havel's name from library, armed teacher arrested after day-long manhunt, and the Summer Shakespeare Festival opens at Prague Castle.
Czech news in brief for June 23: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Police manhunt ends in Strašnice, Pavel turns to the Constitutional Court, and more Karlovy Vary festival honorees announced.
European heat dome hits Czechia: When will the scorching weather end?
Temperatures could exceed 35°C in the shade across Czechia this weekend with Prague potentially hitting 38°C.
Czech news in brief for June 23: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Armed man heading towrading school near Prague (breaking), Czech govt. greenlights AI gigafactory, and Karlovy Vary to announce expected stars today.
Czech news in brief for June 22: Monday's top afternoon headlines
A NATO summit bombshell, an actual bomb in Brno, and the explosive mix of energy drinks under scrutiny.
Czech news in brief for June 22: Monday's top morning headlines
Czech public media 'goes black' as strike begins, Czech maternity wards close due to birth rate drop, and heatwave shows no signs of slowing.
Thousands fill Prague streets for public media freedom ahead of Monday strike
A government plan to scrap licence fees triggered Sunday's march and today's strike. Organizers are asking supporters to wear black on Monday.
Czech news in brief for June 21: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Pavel honors victims at Ležáky memorial, school phone ban to take effect in 2027, PM outlines pension reform priorities, and more headlines.
Czech news in brief for June 21: Sunday's top morning headlines
Storms keep Czech firefighters busy, survey reveals Praguers' favored locations, heat records fall across Czechia, and more headlines.
Czech news in brief for June 20: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Prague Dancing House marks 30 years, President Pavel arrives at MotoGP Brno, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia withdraws from Istanbul Convention: 'A sad signal for victims'
The government under PM Andrej Babiš has quietly reversed support for Istanbul Convention ratification, drawing criticism from human rights groups.
Czech news in brief for June 20: Saturday's top morning headlines
Czech PM backs Skyfox funding for Ukraine, record heat hits multiple Czech locations, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for June 19: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Czech football corruption case, Babiš wants more EU money, and beware of cold drinks in the heat.
Czech news in brief for June 19: Friday's top morning headlines
Twenty Prague districts vote to ban fireworks, Prague marks 84 years since paratroopers' deaths, and Czechia held 1-1, faces Mexico next.
Czech news in brief for June 18: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
EU starts to look into Agrofert subsidies, Anthropoid paratroopers remembered, and Czech crowns jewels to come back for third year.
Czech news in brief for June 18: Thursday's top morning headlines
First Czech infant formula illness confirmed, aggresive heatwave and storms hit this weekend, and rare 'fire rainbow' photographed.
