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.
Fire rages in Czech national park four years after devastating blaze
A major wildfire is burning in Bohemian Switzerland National Park again, with around 500 firefighters and seven helicopters battling the flames.
Fests, protests, and love: 8 ways to enjoy last-minute May Day fun in Prague
Prague marks May 1 punk, protests and love as well as open-air festivals galore, a traditional beer fest, and more.
Careful where you cross: Prague police are cracking down on jaywalking
Prague police fined 119 pedestrians and cyclists over the past two days as officers step up enforcement of red-light crossings and unsafe street use.
Suspected terror attack behind Czech industrial fire, officials say
Czech Interior Minister confirms a Pardubice industrial fire is likely a terrorist attack linked to the company's production of military drones for Israel.
Gas pipeline fire forces evacuations in Prague’s Letná district
Residents and workers in Prague’s Letná district were forced onto the streets Tuesday following a high-priority gas pipeline fire.
AI facial recognition cleared to return to Prague airport under strict limits
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Prague Airport will resume AI facial recognition for law enforcement, but judges and police say the system is isolated, temporary, and tightly controlled.
Czechia’s new law on intimate images: What counts as a criminal offense?
Czechia now criminalizes sharing intimate images without consent, including AI-generated nudes. Here’s what victims need to know and the penalties.
Czechia's corruption score rises, but experts warn of 'extreme' times ahead
Transparency International’s annual ranking shows gains for Czechia, but analysts warn the progress may be superficial and short-lived.
Czech police charge first suspect under new foreign spying law
Czech authorities have detained and charged a person suspected of working for Chinese intelligence, marking the first case under the new spying law.
