Former NHL star Hanzal becomes České Budějovice councilor, eyes sport
The retired hockey player won a seat for Naše Česko and wants to improve sports facilities and strengthen connections between schools and sport.
Czech municipal elections 2026: Who were the weekend’s big winners?
STAN takes Prague, ANO wins six regional capitals, and five senators secure seats outright. Another 22 Senate races go to runoffs Oct. 16–17.
Czech local elections may shape housing more than the national economy
Analysts expect little effect on inflation or the Czech crown, but new councils will influence housing development and public investment.
Czech voters reject wind farms and waste plants in local referendums
Votes held alongside municipal elections opposed several development projects, though one village backed further talks on a wind park.
Czech PM calls Trump’s Russian diesel deal a ‘slap in the face’ for Europe
Czech leaders question the agreement’s implications for Ukraine and European energy policy, with no immediate domestic price relief expected.
Pro-Palestinian march in Prague calls for Czech action over war in Gaza
More than 100 people marched from náměstí Míru to Můstek, demanding an arms embargo and criticizing Czech politicians’ response to Gaza.
Czech polls close as vote counting begins for local councils and Senate
Municipal results are expected by Sunday morning, while some Senate races will go to a runoff next weekend.
Czech fuel price caps rise for the weekend as gasoline hits October high
Drivers will face caps of CZK 47.67 per liter for diesel and CZK 46.48 for gasoline from Saturday through Monday. Premium fuels are exempt.
This week's news: Here's what you had to say
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed.
Runner jumps into Vltava river after police car plunges from Prague bridge
Two officers and a passerby were treated for hypothermia after Saturday’s crash on Hlávkův most. Police are investigating the cause.
Brno scientists test light-powered water cleanup, with microplastics next
A material made from urea achieved up to 97 percent efficiency in laboratory tests using a dye. Researchers now plan to investigate microplastics.
Prague 4 to end free overnight parking as zone changes begin Oct. 15
Changes will start in Podolí and Nusle and continue through spring 2027. Some mixed parking zones will become primarily resident spaces.
Athens-bound: Two young Olomouc giraffes make a 40-hour journey to Greece
The males, both born in 2024, traveled together to join a bachelor group, a move intended to prevent conflict as they mature.
Drought cuts Vltava hydropower output to less than half its usual level
ČEZ is replacing reduced generation with other sources as authorities allow lower dam releases to preserve water in Slapy and Orlík.
Pavel returns from vacation to vote, admits planned absence was a mistake
The president cast his ballot in Černouček after criticism from across the political spectrum, saying he should set an example for voters.
Prague road reopens after truck gets stuck under bridge, causing millions in damage
Vídeňská is fully open after a two-day recovery operation involving three tanks. Police estimate damage at tens of millions of crowns.
Czech local elections begin: Registered EU residents can also cast ballots
Polls remain open until 10 p.m. Friday and reopen Saturday. Voters will choose local councils and fill 27 seats in the Czech Senate.
