Czech children petition mayor to save their beloved adventure playground
After building their own wooden houses and hideouts, young residents of a South Bohemian town are fighting to keep a unique play space open.
EXPLAINED: What is Czechia’s highest state award and who has received it?
As President Pavel bestows the Order of the White Lion on four Czechs this October, we look at the history of the award and its recipients.
Prague to Budapest by high-speed rail? Czechia and Hungary seek EU funds
The governments want European support for a route linking Prague, Brno, Bratislava and Budapest, but delivery remains more than a decade away.
Czech TV and radio fee bill could face next parliamentary debate in January
MPs are expected to pause committee discussions Thursday as a coalition minister suggests months of hearings before the next reading.
Pavel discusses Putin call with Finland’s Stubb as Europe weighs talks
The Czech and Finnish presidents discussed a common European approach to peace negotiations and credible security guarantees for Ukraine.
Record crowds explore Czech Senate during Oct. 28 open houses in Prague
More than 7,300 people visited the Senate on Oct. 28, while nearly 5,000 toured the Chamber of Deputies and its historic interiors.
Czech police could gain power to order people out of public spaces
A Senate proposal would allow exclusions lasting up to 24 hours for serious public disorder, with fines for breaching the orders.
Pavel awards top Czech honor to Čáslavská, Forman and Janžurová
Scientist Helena Illnerová also received the Order of the White Lion at Prague Castle’s Oct. 28 state honors ceremony.
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Rubio praises Czech ties, highlights NATO spending pledge in holiday message
The U.S. secretary of state called Czechia a trusted security partner while emphasizing the need for higher defense investment.
Czech students announce Nov. 3 strike over public media funding
The student action will coincide with a broadcaster employee strike, escalating protests against plans to abolish TV and radio fees.
Czech students and National Theatre actors declare strike alerts
University protests widen as National Theatre drama unions demand the culture minister’s resignation and withdrawal of the media funding bill.
What do Czechs most want from foreigners? Language, work and respect for rules
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Speaking Czech and following the law top integration expectations, while most Czechs also support language courses and help in schools.
Protests across Czechia target media funding changes on independence day
Rallies in Brno and other cities on Oct. 28 extend demonstrations against the government’s plan to replace TV and radio license fees.
Military flyover marks Czech statehood anniversary at Prague’s Vítkov
President Pavel and Prime Minister Babiš joined a wreath-laying ceremony as Czechia marked 108 years since Czechoslovakia’s founding.
Babiš wishes Israel a ‘strong leader’ as voters head to the polls
The Czech prime minister highlighted ties with Netanyahu while saying the countries’ friendship would endure regardless of who governs.
Borrow and spend: Czechia’s 2027 budget explained
As parliament approves the budget’s essential parameters for next year, we look at what a massive deficit means for Czechia.
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia’s public media funding dispute has spilled onto the streets
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Protests, a planned strike and a late-night vote: explaining the battle over Czech Television and Radio funding, and what could change.
