Six killed in Krakow shooting; Czech PM expresses support for Poland
Czech officials expressed solidarity with Poland after a gunman attacked people in the city center. Police shot and detained the suspect.
Cheap imports to Czechia plunge 81 percent after new EU customs duty
Customs figures show a sharp fall in low-value imports since June, while a proposed November handling fee could add to shopping costs.
Czech temperatures plunge below minus 14 as overnight frost breaks records
Eight weather stations recorded new lows for Nov. 7, including Průhonice near Prague. More freezing nights are expected before milder weather.
Czechia is at risk of migration pressure, according to new EU assessment
The European Commission recognized Czechia’s reception of Ukrainian refugees and added it to a list of countries at risk of migration pressure.
Brno’s Špilberk Castle opens wine exhibition with up to 50 wines to taste
A new permanent exhibition introduces Czechia’s wine regions, grape varieties and winemaking history, with self-service tastings for adults.
Kratom overdoses send 515 people for treatment as Czechia plans tighter rules
People under 20 were the largest age group needing care. The government wants to raise the minimum purchase age from 18 to 21.
Czech and Cambridge scientists discover memory effect in a superconductor
An ultraclean crystal can retain information about electrical current for hours, but the effect requires temperatures close to absolute zero.
Brno Zoo welcomes its first male polar bear in eight years from Germany
The two-year-old bear is settling in behind the scenes after arriving from Karlsruhe. The zoo has not set a date for his public debut.
This week's news: Here's what you had to say
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed.
Nine Prague flights checked after more bomb threats; no explosives found
Police completed searches around 1 p.m. Friday. Prague Airport said operations were unaffected, with passengers leaving aircraft before checks.
Cold comfort: One in four Czechs struggle to stay warm at home
A new survey reveals growing concerns over heating costs, with more than half of Czech households planning to cut energy use this winter.
Prague power outage disrupts trams, traffic lights and Parliament
A technical fault has left parts of Prague without electricity, disrupting transport and forcing lawmakers to suspend their session.
Art on prescription: Czechia explores a new approach to mental health
A new Czech initiative could bring art, music, and cultural activities into mental health care, offering a different approach to prevention.
EXPLAINED: The two sides of Czechia’s bitter public media row
Amid protests and strikes, we look at the arguments on each side of an increasingly bitter dispute over public media funding.
Half-price restaurant meals to help Czech households facing hardship
A new pilot that launched Nov. 1 will connect people in financial difficulty with discounted meals. Three Prague restaurants have joined the network.
Czechia’s longest-serving prisoner denied parole after nearly 40 years
A Most court rejected Zdeněk Navrátil’s release, citing insufficient rehabilitation. His lawyer has challenged the ruling, sending it to a regional court.
Czech retail sales rise 4.1 percent, but higher living costs cloud outlook
Online retailers led September’s growth as household spending held up. Analysts warn energy bills and renewed inflation could curb demand in 2027.
