Czech police join raids over alleged extremist music network
Police searched a property near Prague as German authorities investigated a group suspected of producing and selling extremist music.
Czech police brace for thousands of cars at illegal tuning meets
Police will deploy drones, a helicopter and specialist units as an illegal European car meet targets Prague and Brno.
Brake-checking could become a crime under tougher Czech driving law
Dangerous tailgating tactics, police chases and illegal races could bring prison terms and easier vehicle seizure under a planned amendment.
Fifteen rescued as fire spreads through Prague apartment block
A resident was rescued directly from a burning apartment in Nusle as firefighters contained the blaze within 20 minutes of arriving.
Eight rescued as apartment fire halts trams in central Prague
Firefighters evacuated residents through a Prague building’s windows as smoke closed Francouzská Street to trams and cars for two hours.
Czechia to criminalize drink spiking as MPs back 10 year prison terms
A proposed new offense would criminalize secretly drugging another person, even when no subsequent assault, theft or injury can be proven.
Police find no evidence of Czech victims in Epstein investigation
Czech police examined possible local links to Jeffrey Epstein after released U.S. files reportedly revealed contacts with women in Czechia.
Could 13-year-olds face criminal charges in Czechia? Ministry weighs change
Justice Minister Jeroným Tejc may propose lowering criminal responsibility to 13 for the gravest crimes, despite experts calling for prevention instead.
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Czech lawmakers move to end statute of limitations for murder
Proposed changes would allow Czech courts to prosecute decades-old murders and extend time limits for some sexual crimes against children.
Czech police step up patrols at train and bus stations amid security concerns
Travelers may notice more police at Czech train and bus stations as authorities increase security following recent incidents elsewhere in Europe.
Prague's notorious fake money scam is still running: How to avoid getting caught
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Prague police arrested and deported two men accused of swapping currency for worthless Belarusian banknotes, indicating the scam is alive and well.
Historic Zlín Baťa building to be demolished in wake of devastating fire
A historic Baťa factory building in Zlín will likely be demolished after a major fire. Police are investigating possible negligence.
Drugs, trafficking, and dirty money go digital: What organized crime looks like in Czechia now
Two major crime reports came out this week. The findings show that crypto laundering, digital drug markets, and trafficking are on the rise in Czechia.
Czech school to remain closed after student dies in stabbing
The tragedy aligns with broader concerns raised by Czech judicial officials regarding youth violence.
Czech police recover stolen skull of St. Zdislava encased in concrete
A man accused of stealing a religious relic in northern Czechia hid it in concrete; restorers are now working to recover it.
Fans storm pitch, attack players at Sparta-Slavia football match in Prague
The Prague Derby between Slavia and Sparta was abandoned after fans entered the pitch and players were attacked; police are investigating.
ATM bombings are spreading in Prague: Why Czechia is being targeted
ATM explosions in Prague mirror a growing European trend linked to organized crime groups; here’s what’s happening and what it means.
