Czech police boost security as Christmas markets open across Prague
Police will deploy armed officers and extra patrols at crowded sites such as Prague's Old Town Square market as Advent season begins this weekend.
Prague Castle to get updated security checkpoints: Winning design selected
A new modular design by Atelier HRA will replace outdated security shelters at Prague Castle, with testing to begin next year.
Prague Castle to close next week for simulated attack and police response
A large-scale security drill simulating a violent attack, involving hundreds of responders and actors, will see the local landmark closed June 10 at 3 p.m.
U.S. approves major radio sale to Czechia to boost NATO communications
U.S. approves $181M sale of L3Harris radios to Czechia, boosting secure communications and strengthening NATO’s eastern flank amid rising tensions.
Safety in Czechia: Officials outline what to watch for as new threats loom
Czech criminal law, established in 1961, remains largely unchanged, with the country lacking anti-terrorism legislation, security experts warn.
EXPLAINED: Why the stakes are high for Czechia at the Munich Security Conference
President Pavel is set to attend what the Czech Foreign Ministry describes as 'one of the largest and most important security conferences of our time.'
Are Czechia's holiday markets safe after German attack? Officials reassure public
The incident, in which a driver plowed into a crowd, killing at least two people was condemned by PM Fiala as a "brutal terrorist attack."
Prague Pride returns for 2024 edition with enhanced security amid threats
This year's Prague Pride festival, which runs from Aug. 5 to 11, will include increased police presence following recent threats in Slovakia.
Czech, Ukrainian governments to hold formal meeting today
The first large-scale meeting in almost two years, multiple members of the Czech cabinet as well as President Petr Pavel will discuss Ukrainian security.
Prague police on high alert due to terror threat; suspect detained
Interior Minister Vít Rakušan confirmed that increased security measures are in effect this morning, but emphasized there is no danger to the public.
Czechia faces biggest security risk since World War II – state intelligence service
President Petr Pavel, the first president to speak at the state security agency's headquarters since 1998, said the future was 'not optimistic.'
Charles University to organize processional through Prague to honor shooting victims
The university will conduct a commemorative procession, 'Transmission of Light,' on Jan. 4; officials also addressed steps to heighten security.
Czech counterintelligence identifies Russia and China as the nation’s greatest threats
The BIS also flagged anti-Israel propaganda as an emerging danger, but said that it hasn’t had as significant an impact as in other states.
In Prague speech, Czech president sounds alarm on fragmenting world order
Czech President Petr Pavel made his remarks during an address to the Diplomacy and Security conference in Prague on Thursday.
Czechia's new security strategy declares Russian imperialist ambitions a clear threat
Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský presented the key messages of the updated Czech security strategy at a talk in Vienna today.
Prague tightens security amid planned Palestinian protest
Although the Czech interior minister dismissed claims that the demonstration would be Hamas-affiliated, he urged caution about potential dangers.
Safer, smarter, and better protected? Czech govt. passes a bundle of new bills
This week, the government has either passed or made advancements in laws relating to security, education, and digitization.
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