Protests across Czechia target media funding changes on independence day
Rallies in Brno and other cities on Oct. 28 extend demonstrations against the government’s plan to replace TV and radio license fees.
Military flyover marks Czech statehood anniversary at Prague’s Vítkov
President Pavel and Prime Minister Babiš joined a wreath-laying ceremony as Czechia marked 108 years since Czechoslovakia’s founding.
Free Prague data festival offers English-language talks on AI and startups
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Data Festival VŠE returns Nov. 3 with three English-language sessions covering data engineering, human-AI collaboration and business expansion.
Cross-border shopping? Czech crown hits three-year high against Polish zloty
The stronger Czech currency makes shopping and travel in Poland cheaper, with the exchange rate reaching CZK 5.53 per zloty.
Czech police see surge in underage drinking during summer checks
Some children needed hospital treatment, including several in Prague, while nearly half of undercover alcohol purchases succeeded.
Březňák beer to leave its home brewery as Heineken moves production
Brewing will end in Velké Březno near Ústí nad Labem, affecting about 20 employees. The brand will continue at other Heineken breweries.
Kingdom Come developer Warhorse confirms cyberattack and data breach
The Prague studio is investigating unauthorized access to its systems and data, working with cybersecurity specialists and authorities.
Babiš wishes Israel a ‘strong leader’ as voters head to the polls
The Czech prime minister highlighted ties with Netanyahu while saying the countries’ friendship would endure regardless of who governs.
Czechia needs workers. So why are jobseekers struggling to get hired?
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A Prague conference highlighted a mismatch between vacancies and skills, as bureaucracy and AI complicate routes into employment.
Prague transport to run less often during autumn school break, Oct. 29-30
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Expect longer waits for metro, bus and trolleybus services Thursday and Friday as Wednesday’s public holiday brings Sunday timetables.
Prague introduces new device to detect illegal e-bikes and electric scooters
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Police will be able to measure motor power and maximum speeds during roadside checks as the city steps up efforts to improve traffic safety.
Czech artist's painting sells for nearly €9 million at Paris auction
A work by abstract art pioneer František Kupka has set a new auction record for the artist in France, highlighting his lasting influence on modern art.
Prague picks a 23-meter spruce for its Old Town Christmas market
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A tree from Šimonovice near Liberec will anchor this year’s market, opening Nov. 28. Wenceslas Square’s tree comes from the same region.
Record 760 recruits take military oath as Czech training capacity expands
Vyškov’s largest oath ceremony since the army became fully professional included career soldiers, reservists and volunteers.
Beyond beer: Plzeň’s spirits factory expands as German production moves in
Stock’s output rose 24 percent after a production transfer from Hamburg, even as changing drinking habits put pressure on the spirits market.
A search in a Czech cemetery could bring three Polish WWII soldiers home
Researchers in Česká Lípa are seeking resistance fighters’ remains, hoping to identify them and arrange burials with honors in Poland.
Buy now, pay later faces tighter rules under Czech lending overhaul
Senators backed credit checks for interest-free purchases, borrowing cost limits and restrictions on misleading loan advertising.
