Czechia to chair OECD Council for first time in its history
Czechia will lead the OECD's top political forum in 2027, more than three decades after joining the international organization.
Patients evacuated from Czech hospital after anonymous bomb threat
Dozens of patients have been evacuated from Hořovice Hospital after a bomb threat, with helicopters and emergency crews deployed to the scene.
Czech inflation third lowest in EU for August as prices rise across Europe
Czechia recorded the EU's third-lowest inflation rate in August, even as rising energy costs pushed inflation higher across 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.
Czech PM proposes 'Euro Patriot' missile shield for European defense
Andrej Babiš wants European countries to jointly develop a missile defense system modeled on the Patriot, citing lessons from the war in Ukraine.
Why Czech residency permits take so long, and what you can do about it
Foreigners in Czechia can wait months for residency and work permits. Here's what's causing the delays, and what applicants can do about them.
Oscar-winning Amadeus actor to perform newly discovered Havel play
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F. Murray Abraham will star in the world premiere of Václav Havel's newly discovered The Warning in New York this month.
Hepatitis C cases are surging in Czechia, with 2026 set to break record
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Czechia has recorded nearly as many hepatitis C cases in eight months as in all of 2025, with doctors warning many infections go undetected.
Czech Army deploys chemical specialists to contaminated Šumava site
Twenty soldiers and specialized equipment have been deployed to survey a contaminated site in Šumava as police investigate possible environmental crimes.
Prague welcomes Jordan's King Abdullah and Queen Rania: What's on the agenda
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania will visit Prague Castle Friday, with Middle East security and Czech-Jordanian defense ties high on the agenda.
Say goodbye to summer? Storms sweep into Czechia as temperatures set to plunge
A cold front will bring thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds to Czechia before temperatures plunge by more than 5°C Thursday.
Czechs raise CZK 47 million for Nepal after devastating floods: How you can help
Czech donors have raised more than CZK 47 million for flood-hit Nepal, funding emergency supplies, medical care and support for survivors.
Czech PM calls on Europe to do more to end Ukraine war, points to Trump
Andrej Babiš has called on European leaders to step up efforts to end the war in Ukraine, citing Donald Trump's talks with Vladimir Putin.
Slovak child hospitalized after drinking Czech-bottled water with extreme pH
Slovak authorities are investigating Czech-bottled Natura mineral water after a child suffered chemical burns and testing found a pH of 14.
Czech news in brief for September 16: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Austria extends Czech border controls, police could close shops over risky products, and more Wednesday headlines.
Prague's 'fake weed' shops could face closure under new police powers
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Czech police could gain powers to temporarily close shops selling dangerous products as officials target substances sending tourists to hospitals.
Austria extends border controls with Czechia: What travelers need to know
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Austria will keep controls on its border with Czechia for another six months, though officials say travelers should face minimal disruption.
