Czech news in brief for January 23: Thursday's top headlines
Trump tariff threats drive Czech firms abroad, Pirates push for regulated cannabis market, and Langweil's model returning to Prague museum.
Factory closures sweep Czechia, putting thousands of jobs at risk
Rising costs, shifting market demands, and pressure from Germany’s economic downturn are forcing major manufacturers to leave Czechia.
Trump’s birthright citizenship order: Should Czech-American families worry?
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New executive orders redefine birthright citizenship, leaving U.S. expatriates with Czech partners facing uncertainty.
Czech news in brief for January 22: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech firms may move to US under Trump policies, Czech teacher stops armed student attack, and Czechia gets first traffic light 95 years ago.
Microsoft’s Czech profits soar despite workforce cuts and AI pivot
The tech giant continues to thrive in Czechia with billion-crown profits, even as it streamlines operations and shifts focus to artificial intelligence.
WATCH: Viral video hilariously roasts Czech Post’s delays and quirks
A parody ad of the country's national postal carrier humorously highlights delays, closures, and the joys of waiting.
What Trump’s inaugural speech means for Europe’s future and Czechia’s role
Trump’s inaugural speech signals a shift in U.S. foreign policy with potential implications for Europe and Czechia.
Czech news in brief for January 21: Tuesday's top headlines
Fiala calls US key ally after inauguration, Popeyes to open first Brno location in March, and Kundera ashes return to final resting place in Brno.
Micro-certificates gain popularity in Czechia—could they boost your career?
The abridged courses—endorsed by the EU and in many cases offered in English—tend to last for a matter of weeks or months.
'Imaginarium' offers old-fashioned fun and interactive play at Prague brewery
A new exhibit housed in the renovated space of the Troja Brewery near Prague Zoo invites visitors to explore imaginary landscapes.
Newly uncovered StB files reveal Czechoslovakia's surveillance of the Trumps
With his inauguration coming up today, a communist-era dossier sheds light on the life of the next US president and his then wife, Ivana.
Czech news in brief for January 20: Monday's top headlines
Czech president welcomes Gaza ceasefire, police probe fatal weekend crash, and an 'Imaginary Landscape' opens in Prague.
Farmers markets in Prague to open for the 2025 season from Feb. 1
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With new events planned, Prague’s farmers markets at Náplavka and Kubánské náměstí will reopen for the spring 2025 season on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Czechia's second-largest event arena nears completion in Brno
Construction on Arena Brno is set to be finished in 2026, with plans to host major sports events and concerts in the heart of the Moravian capital.
Two dead, eight injured in accident at WWII event in South Bohemia
Two people died and eight were injured during a military vehicle demonstration near Horní Dvořiště, when an armored vehicle overturned on an icy bridge.
Czech news in brief for January 19: Sunday's top headlines
Two dead and eight injured in accident at Czech WWII event, Procházka tops former champ Hill at UFC 311 in Los Angeles, and more Sunday headlines.
Germany's rising bankruptcy wave is looming over Czech businesses
The German economy faces another wave of bankruptcies in 2025, especially in the automotive industry, which is expected to heavily impact Czech suppliers.
