Czech news in brief for May 2: Friday's top headlines
Pro-life march disruption raises questions, students begin math and language exams today, and SAPA raid nets over 10,000 counterfeit items.
More pay, more foreigners, more Europe: 21 years of Czechia in the EU
Czechia marks 21 years in the EU with higher wages, booming trade, and growing foreign influence—alongside lingering doubts about its place in Europe.
Czech news in brief for May 1: Thursday's top headlines
Czech ForMin to brief cabinet on China relations, Czechs mark Labor Day with rallies, parades, and Czechia draws major TV shoots for 2025.
Czech president to host foreign leader amid speculation of Zelenskyy visit
Prague Castle’s ticket offices, information centers, gardens, visitor facilities, and exhibitions will be closed to the public on Sunday.
Is the Czech grid protected from blackouts like in Spain and Portugal?
A large-scale power outage like the one that swept across the Iberian Peninsula is unlikely to occur in Czechia, say officials. Here's why.
Czech news in brief for April 30: Wednesday's top headlines
Bomb discovery prompts 200-person evacuation, Jiřího z Poděbrad Square revamp nears finish, and bomb discovery prompts 200-person evacuation.
10 ways Czechia is winning (and losing) on the issues that will shape its future
Amnesty International’s annual report reveals Czechia’s progress and setbacks in addressing pressing social, political, and human rights challenges.
Czech Railways ready to pilot Elon Musk's Starlink on trains this summer
Musk’s SpaceX plans to equip Czech trains with Starlink internet, offering passengers faster, more reliable onboard Wi-Fi.
Czech news in brief for April 29: Tuesday's top headlines
2.2M Czechs watch Pope Francis’ final farewell, Austria border checks lifted amid FMD progress, and ticks spreading in urban areas, higher altitudes.
One of Czechia's most decorated Olympians comes out on social media
The seven-time Olympic medalist and 20-time world champion speed skater adds to the growing list of Czech sports figures embracing their sexuality.
Pro-choice protesters halt Prague pro-life march as Europe’s abortion fight heats up
This weekend in Prague saw the March for Life blocked from reaching its destination in Wenceslas Square by women's rights advocates.
Czech news in brief for April 28: Monday's top headlines
Czech initiative sends 400,000 shells to Ukraine, anti-semitism march held in Prague, and nighttime temps dip to minus six.
UNESCO advises restoring, not replacing, historic Prague railway bridge
A UNESCO advisory report recommends restoring the Vyšehrad Railway Bridge, warning against replacement plans that could risk the city’s heritage status.
Czech news in brief for April 27: Sunday's top headlines
Slavia Prague clinches Czech league title, Ostrava commemorates WWII liberation, and more weekend headlines.
Prague Castle replaces entrance barriers with new security upgrades
The landmark is removing old barriers installed under former president Miloš Zeman and installing retractable bollards and redesigned checkpoints.
Czech TV and radio fees increase from May: Who has to pay, and how much?
Public broadcasting fees in Czechia will increase from May, with expanded obligations for households and businesses under a new law.
Prague's Lennon Wall celebrates 45 years with new portraits and call for world unity
Expats.cz spoke with the main figures behind a project that aims to encourage similar, positive messages around the world.





