Prague stocks suffer worst week in six months as banks lead selloff
The PX index fell 3.86 percent during a holiday-shortened week, with Kofola the only major Prague-listed stock to record a gain.
Survey: Only 7 percent of Czechs see home ownership as realistic goal
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Despite widespread pessimism over prices, 2.2 million Czech adults hope to purchase a home within the next decade, a survey finds.
Metronome Prague music fest to end after 10 years amid financial strain
Organizers say insufficient ticket sales, a lack of strategic partners, and mounting difficulties staging nighttime programs forced the decision.
Turkey's Pegasus Airlines completes takeover of Czech Airlines
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The Turkish carrier now controls Czechia’s largest airline, though Smartwings says its brand, services, and daily operations will continue.
Pavel praises Havel’s bold design legacy at Prague Castle
An exhibition opening Oct. 7 explores how Václav Havel brought contemporary design and unconventional ideas into the presidential seat.
Czech Senate backs ending statute of limitations for murder
The proposal would allow murders committed from July 2027 onward to be prosecuted regardless of how much time has passed.
Czechia cancels CZK 25 billion armored vehicle tender over costs
The Defense Ministry has halted plans to purchase up to 185 vehicles for medics, engineers, special forces, and military police.
Czech government under PM Babiš survives second no-confidence vote
The Czech cabinet defeated an opposition motion after three days of debate, with all 94 coalition lawmakers present supporting the government.
Diesel prices fall as Czech fuel caps take effect, but gasoline holds
Diesel prices dropped sharply at some Czech pumps on the first day of government regulation, while gasoline saw smaller changes.
Baby on board: Brno police escort mother-to-be through rush-hour traffic
Officers cleared a path through Friday traffic for expectant parents before their healthy baby girl arrived by emergency C-section.
Prague plans 2027 events honoring Czech patron St. Adalbert
Three Czech regions will mark 1,030 years since St. Adalbert’s death with commemorative events, a pilgrimage route and cathedral concert.
15 courses and classes in Prague to learn new skills and meet people
Beyond the 9-5, try swing dancing, smoke ribs, or make your first film. Whether online or in-person, these local opportunities can help enhance your life.
Czech Senate approves Polish border records after false territorial claims
Updated records cover border markers and waterways. The interior minister says the Czech-Polish boundary will stay where it is.
Czech court upholds freeze on 61 Russian-owned properties
A Russian state asset agency cannot dispose of properties in Prague and elsewhere after losing its latest challenge to Czech sanctions.
Czechia’s Indian summer peaks above 26 degrees, breaking records
Temperatures topped 26 degrees Celsius near Prague as Czechia recorded its warmest day of this year’s Indian summer.
Greenpeace trolls Czech government with campaign billboard cover-up
Greenpeace sought to draw attention to the growing mismanagement of the Environment Ministry under the Motorists' leadership.
Romanian president Nicușor Dan visits Czechia for talks on NATO security
Nicușor Dan will meet Czech leaders in Prague to discuss NATO’s eastern flank, defense cooperation and bilateral relations.
