What will deeper military ties with the U.S. mean for Czechia?
The Czech Republic wants to end its reliance on Soviet-era military hardware but will not allow the U.S. to establish a permanent base.
Prague rally commemorates child victims of the Russia-Ukraine war
Several hundred people gathered at Wenceslas Square yesterday to pay tribute to the children who have died because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 22, 2022
ANO polling ahead of Czech govt., raid at Sapa uncovers numerous fakes, and the NHL returns to Prague.
Prague's public energy company announces major price hike
Pražská plynárenská has announced a significant price hike amid spiraling global energy prices.
Spies, heists, and Ukraine take the spotlight at this year's Febiofest
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Ukrainian director and former political prisoner Oleh Sentsov will receive the Kristián Award, but cannot attend as he is fighting in the war.
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Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, April 21, 2022
Sberbank's license is being revoked, construction starts on Prague's Metro D line, and Prague plans major US defense cooperation.
Exotic butterflies born before visitors' eyes at exciting new exhibit in Prague
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The butterfly exhibit provides a front-row seat for the hatching of thousands of pupae into stunning butterflies.
Petition wants Prague street named for Soviet marshal renamed for comic genius
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Previous efforts to rename Koněvova Street in Žižkov have failed but the war has once again put the issue in the spotlight.
Police respond to bomb scare at Prague airport
Police respond to bomb scare at Prague Airport, IMF worsens growth forecast for Czech economy, repairs to Barrandov Bridge to begin on May 16.
New housing is still one of the safest investments in the Czech capital
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Despite the scarce supply of new housing in Prague, there are some attractive properties below the average market price.
Prague’s Lennon Wall covered in poems for Ukraine
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A Prague-based poetry social network is providing a forum for poets across the world to express their thoughts and feelings about the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine crisis in Czechia: What's happening now (April 24)
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 19, 2022
Pražská plynárenská requests financial aid, Putin-allied billionaire want to build in Brno, Czech ski season ends.
Czech project to make water from dry air wins prize at Dubai Expo
Over 1 million people visited the Czech pavilion at Expo 2020 in the six months it was open.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 18, 2022
A police video courts Easter controversy, Czechs celebrate Easter Monday without restrictions, and a warm spell lies ahead.
Boating season in the Czech Republic is officially underway
Rafters, kayakers, and canoers took to the Vltava River in Český Krumlov on Saturday for the ceremonial opening of the 2022 boating season.
Czech Republic tops Britain to advance to Billie Jean King Cup finals
Plus: stabbing attack in Karlovy Vary leaves three-year-old dead, Dutch military convoy crashes in Czech Republic, and more weekend headlines.
