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.
Czechia's new 'super benefit' is changing again: What recipients need to know
Just two months after the new benefit system took effect, Czechia is preparing further changes affecting single parents, housing costs and debt.
Bear caught on camera roaming Beskydy near Czech-Polish border
The animal has spent several weeks around Nýdek without threatening people or causing damage, feeding on apples, oats, and wildlife fodder.
Czechia records third-driest start to year since 1961
Only 395 millimeters of precipitation fell through September, leaving the country about 150 liters per square meter below normal.
Pavel to miss Czech local elections after private-trip planning error
The president left for an undisclosed destination outside the EU and will not return to his public schedule until Oct. 19.
Missing Frýdek-Místek woman found dead after monthlong search
Police discovered the 38-year-old woman in dense woodland nearly a month after her disappearance. The cause of death remains under investigation.
Banned 1963 art show returns to Prague’s Museum Kampa
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Museum Kampa recreates a landmark Medek and Koblasa exhibition while spotlighting two other artists sidelined under communism.
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.
