Czech news in brief for July 16: Wednesday's top headlines
Severe storms hit Czechia, Babiš: says ANO would ax Czech ammo initiative, and scientists seek Prague residents’ input on heat.
Foreigners seeking work in Czechia entitled to state-funded health insurance
Foreigners who are properly registered with the Czech Labor Office as job seekers are entitled to public health insurance, the Ombudsman has clarified.
Czech Republic, UK sign landmark nuclear energy deal in London
After meeting his UK counterpart Keir Starmer, PM Petr Fiala said Rolls-Royce may build a small modular reactor factory in Czechia.
Czech news in brief for July 15: Tuesday's top headlines
Lipavský backs Israel-EU ties in call, Czech rescuers aid Texas flood search, and KIKO Milano to open first Prague store.
Czech-Slovak standoff over Russian gas, EU sanctions escalates
Czech PM Petr Fiala has urged his Slovak counterpoint Robert Fico not to block the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia.
Site of Holocaust deportations in Prague begins historic transformation
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Prague’s Bubny station, a WWII deportation site for 50,000 Jews, will become a national Holocaust remembrance and education center.
New Czech road signs aim to improve traffic flow and safety
Updated signage includes alternate routes, simplified dead ends, and low-emission zone monitoring are in effect since July 1.
Czech news in brief for July 14: Monday's top headlines
Fiala urges Fico to back EU’s Russia sanctions, reconstruction begins on Prague Holocaust station, and police seek information on Prague rape.
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Stalin lives? Prague hangout eyes limited reopening later this summer
After announcing its closure in June, Stalin may reopen later this summer in a temporary, outdoor-only format following negotiations with the city.
Czech wholesaler Makro may open its doors to all customers under new owners
Makro, a Czech wholesale chain comparable to Costco in the states, is under new ownership and may relax its entry requirements.
Czech leaders react to new Trump tariffs on EU goods: 'Chaotic and impulsive'
Czech PM Fiala urges diplomatic talks following Trump’s announcement of 30 percent tariffs on EU imports, joined by critical voices from Czech leaders.
Czech news in brief for July 13: Sunday's top headlines
Czech-Slovak documentary wins top Karlovy Vary prize, Fiala warns Trump tariffs threaten EU trade ties, and more weekend headlines.
Czech Railways to launch new direct route from Prague to Berlin and Copenhagen
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A direct ComfortJet train service between Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen launches May 2026, boosting European cross-border rail travel.
Czech government bans China's DeepSeek AI, warns of security risks
The government has banned the use of DeepSeek’s AI tools in public service as its cybersecurity agency warns of national security risks.
Czech news in brief for July 12: Saturday's top headlines
Czech envoy meets Syrian minister in Damascus, Karlovy Vary film festival wraps today, and more weekend headlines.
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Czechia ranks among world’s safest countries for summer travel
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The country is also among Europe's top five most-secure nations according to a new extensive index: some nearby EU countries fare much worse.
