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.
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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.
Two years after Czechia’s worst shooting tragedy, how have gun laws changed?
Digital monitoring, mandatory mental health reporting, and expanded police powers shift the country from gun-friendly to prevention-focused. Will it last?
Czechia's new emergency warning system will prepare people for crisis
The alert will inform people of a serious emergency and give advice on what to do and where to go.
EXPLAINED: Why corruption still defines modern Czechia – and why you should care
Sorting out a legacy of kickbacks, 'tunelování', and weak political will as multiple corruption controversies unfold in Czechia.
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.
Police arrest 19 in raid at Czech Republic’s largest health insurer
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Police arrest 19 at Prague HQ of VZP, Czechia’s largest health insurer, in a probe into public contracts and suspected corruption.
Off the leash and off schedule: Young pup causes chaos on Prague metro
The one-year old wolfdog has caused major hold ups and a closure on part of line A, with people needing to use nearby tram services for hours.
Reading between the lines: Can airport queues stop crime in Czechia?
While Prague Airport chaos test travelers’ patience, experts warn that border controls are the first line in defense against crime and trafficking.
Police continue monitoring Prague Airport after anonymous drone threat
No drones were detected at Prague’s Vaclav Havel Airport after a reported threat, but security measures continue as authorities search for the caller.
Prague security guards charged with luring, beating homeless people
Among the degrading acts committed by the shopping mall guards were extortion, blackmailing, and sexual humiliation.
