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.
Teen stabbing shocks Czechia as youth violent crime surges 25 percent
A 16-year-old suspect was arrested for a random double homicide in Hradec Králové, as new data reveals a sharp rise in violent crimes committed by minors.
Two dead in Hradec Králové stabbing attack at shopping center
Police have detained the attacker in Czechia's eighth-largest city; the motives are as of yet unknown.
Prague's Municipal House evacuated after bomb threat at Czech Ball event
Police evacuated about 500 people from the Prague landmark on Saturday evening, but no explosive devices were found.
Czechia ranks among world's safest nations for expats—here's why
The country's strong personal security, public health system, and low poverty risk place it in the top 8 percent of the globe's safest countries.
Corruption scandals and lax oversight drag Czechia down in global ranking
Transparency International attributes the country’s worsening position to postponed reforms, low political integrity, and unchecked public contracting.
Police evacuate Prague hotel after suspicious wire found on door handle
Police were called after hotel staff reported that a guest had not left his room; a wire was found wrapped around the door handle.
VIDEO: Brutal bullying of 12-year-old girl sparks outrage in Czechia
The video, filmed and laughed at by bystanders, was posted by the victim’s mother; the police are currently investigating.
Prague ranks among the world's safest cities for tourists—but what if you're a local?
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Although many have long regarded the Czech capital as a safe haven, new police statistics paint a slightly different picture.
How a complex web of Italian mafia made billions from tax fraud in Prague
An EU-wide investigation uncovered how Italian nationals set up fraudulent businesses in Prague to avoid paying value-added tax.
Police reopen 1948 Jan Masaryk death case amid murder suspicions
Newly uncovered diplomatic archives shed fresh light on the mysterious circumstances surrounding the Czech Foreign Minister's fatal fall.
The 'discord' of online dating: Digital danger for women in Czechia is real
Recent reports reveal a growing threat of online exploitation in Czechia, with a man filming and selling intimate content of Prague dates online.
Student kills teacher and classmate in Slovak high school knife attack
The attack left a 51-year-old teacher and an 18-year-old student dead and others injured; the suspect is custody.
New Year's Eve in Prague: Fireworks rules and extended metro hours
Prague has announced it will ramp up security and safety measures for New Year's Eve and Day. Here's what you need to know to celebrate safely.
Police hunt for rape suspect in Prague after attack following holiday party
Police are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or the witness to contact the police hotline at 158.
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 on alert as police respond to shooting threat, deploy bomb squads
Thursday saw tension and transit delays as authorities responded to multiple threats across the Czech capital.
