Hepatitis C cases are surging in Czechia, with 2026 set to break record
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Czechia has recorded nearly as many hepatitis C cases in eight months as in all of 2025, with doctors warning many infections go undetected.
Czech Army deploys chemical specialists to contaminated Šumava site
Twenty soldiers and specialized equipment have been deployed to survey a contaminated site in Šumava as police investigate possible environmental crimes.
Prague welcomes Jordan's King Abdullah and Queen Rania: What's on the agenda
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania will visit Prague Castle Friday, with Middle East security and Czech-Jordanian defense ties high on the agenda.
Say goodbye to summer? Storms sweep into Czechia as temperatures set to plunge
A cold front will bring thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds to Czechia before temperatures plunge by more than 5°C Thursday.
Czechs raise CZK 47 million for Nepal after devastating floods: How you can help
Czech donors have raised more than CZK 47 million for flood-hit Nepal, funding emergency supplies, medical care and support for survivors.
Czech PM calls on Europe to do more to end Ukraine war, points to Trump
Andrej Babiš has called on European leaders to step up efforts to end the war in Ukraine, citing Donald Trump's talks with Vladimir Putin.
Slovak child hospitalized after drinking Czech-bottled water with extreme pH
Slovak authorities are investigating Czech-bottled Natura mineral water after a child suffered chemical burns and testing found a pH of 14.
Czech news in brief for September 16: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Austria extends Czech border controls, police could close shops over risky products, and more Wednesday headlines.
Prague's 'fake weed' shops could face closure under new police powers
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Czech police could gain powers to temporarily close shops selling dangerous products as officials target substances sending tourists to hospitals.
Austria extends border controls with Czechia: What travelers need to know
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Austria will keep controls on its border with Czechia for another six months, though officials say travelers should face minimal disruption.
Czech news in brief for September 15: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Czech president and PM agree to coordinate foreign policy, government delays pharmacy vaccine plan, and more Tuesday headlines.
Vaccines at the pharmacy? Czechia moves to make getting your shots easier
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Czech adults could gain more places to get vaccinated under a proposal allowing trained pharmacists, dentists and other doctors to administer shots.
Pavel and Babiš agree to coordinate Czech foreign policy after months of tension
President Petr Pavel and PM Andrej Babiš agreed to improve foreign policy coordination during talks at Prague Castle following months of tensions.
Czech news in brief for September 14: Monday's top afternoon headlines recap
Czechia moves up Russia's list of 'hostile governments', climate week gets underway in Prague, and labor shortages could get worse in the near future.
Czechia ranked Russia's No. 4 'enemy' by pro-Kremlin newspaper
Czechia has again landed near the top of a monthly ranking of governments deemed hostile to Russia, tying with Poland, Britain and Canada.
Czechia approves tighter kratom rules: Online sales to be banned
Czechia's government has approved tighter kratom rules that would raise the minimum age to 21, ban online sales and introduce new taxes.
Czech news in brief for September 14: Monday's top morning headlines
Pavel to lead Czech delegation at NATO summit, Czechia may cut pay for first sick days, and more Monday morning headlines to kick off the week.
