Czech news in brief for May 17: Saturday's top headlines
Fiala backs more sanctions on Russia after talks, Court to issue tickets for Babiš fraud trial, and more weekend headlines.
Prague’s emergency response saves Irish runner after 47-minute cardiac arrest
Thanks to Prague’s advanced emergency system and ECMO treatment, an Irish marathoner survived nearly 47 minutes without a heartbeat.
Czech news in brief for May 16: Friday's top headlines
Pavel: EU, NATO vital to Czech security, Czechs trounce Hungary 6–1 at hockey worlds, and Czechia's ADONXS fails to reach Eurovision final.
What to know about the wave of killer synthetic opioids emerging in Czechia
Czech police are warning the public of these extremely dangerous substances following three overdoses, two of them fatal, in recent days.
Prague clinic run by expats eases medical challenges for foreigners in Czechia
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With language barriers and cultural differences, expats in Prague face unique healthcare challenges; Unicare is addressing these issues head-on.
Czech news in brief for May 12: Monday's top headlines
New Czech envoy to Russia logical step, man dies in Prague apartment fire, and Czech healthcare funding model is unsustainable, says Chamber.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 tips for surviving the week ahead in Czechia
See a live outdoor broadast of the opening concert of Prague Spring, mark you calendar for International Muesum Day, and head out exploring for Open House.
Czech news in brief for May 11: Sunday's top headlines
ANO leads April poll but support slips slightly, Czech hockey team faces Norway in World Cup, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for May 8: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia welcomes public holiday, hundreds protest in capital to demand civility in politics, one Prague district mayor senteneced to jail, and more.
Experts rank Czechia among Europe’s top safe havens for expats
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Czechia ranks as one of Europe’s safest countries for expats, thanks to strong infrastructure, low crime, and good healthcare.
Czech news in brief for May 4: Sunday's top headlines
Pavel expected to host Zelenskyy today, temperatures hit 30 degrees in South Moravia, lightning strike injures two German tourists, and more headlines.
Prague's Riegrovy sady to end concerts, live music earlier amid noise complaints
The earlier closing time is part of a wider initiative to reduce both noise and environmental impact at the popular park's beer garden.
Czech news in brief for May 2: Friday's top headlines
Pro-life march disruption raises questions, students begin math and language exams today, and SAPA raid nets over 10,000 counterfeit items.
Is the Czech grid protected from blackouts like in Spain and Portugal?
A large-scale power outage like the one that swept across the Iberian Peninsula is unlikely to occur in Czechia, say officials. Here's why.
Pro-choice protesters halt Prague pro-life march as Europe’s abortion fight heats up
This weekend in Prague saw the March for Life blocked from reaching its destination in Wenceslas Square by women's rights advocates.
One-third of women in Czechia 'neglect' gynecological checkups: How to get help
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A new study has found that older women are less likely to access gynecological care—this is especially dangerous, as most uterine cancers occur after 50.
Czech cities step up public transport disinfection as Hepatitis A cases rise
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Local authorities are ramping up cleaning protocols on trams, buses, and metro trains, similar to measures taken during the Covid-19 pandemic.
