Czech news in brief for November 15: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Orbán calls Czechia Europe’s most rational nation, police warn of fake highway toll websites, and more weekend headlines.
Store openings, free museums, and festivities mark Nov. 17 public holiday in Czechia
The Czech Republic marks the 1989 Velvet Revolution and 1939 student protests on Nov. 17, with free museum access in Prague and most stores staying open.
Czech news in brief for November 14: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Foreigners and Czechs arrested after meth operation, more people nationwide satisfied with democracy, Czech football club fined for rude display, and more.
Czech news in brief for November 12: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Hamas suspect arrested after leaving Czechia, Pavel presses likely future PM on Ukraine, most people are happy with where they live nationwide, and more.
A flaw in the law: Czech court ruling forces change to foreign diploma recognition
In a landmark case, the Czech Ministry of Education violated the Lisbon Convention for foreign diploma recognition by using only a formal assessment.
Czechia among countries under 'major' migration strain, EU says
An influx of Ukrainian refugees since 2022 has prompted Czechia to request an exemption from paying the EU more funds to help other migrants.
Czech news in brief for November 12: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Happening now: Pavel to meet Babiš on conflict of interest, govt. set to approve bid for AI gigafactory in Prague, and Northern Lights coming into view.
Czech news in brief for November 11: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Change to drugs law changes who can buy kratom, Czechia's favorite president revealed, KFC in hot water after inspection, and more top headlines.
Why the '30-day rule' matters for shoppers in Czechia this discount season
Officials have explicitly warned consumers to be wary of tempting discount signs: things aren't always quite as they seem.
Let it flow: Prague approves plan to expand public toilet access citywide
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The city will develop a comprehensive toilet accessibility strategy, improving cleanliness, availability, and inclusivity across Prague.
Time to help: How to give warm shelter and food aid in Czechia this winter
Easy-to-contribute programs allow you to give a homeless person a night in secure accommodation while donating food to those who need it most.
Czech news in brief for November 5: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Czech PM strongly against possible new parliament lower house speaker, Czechia sees higher murder rates, coal mining to end nationwide, and more headlines.
The gatekeeper: The Czech parliament speaker's crucial role explained
A far-right nationalist is poised to become the country's legislative gatekeeper, constitutional safeguard, and national symbol.
Czech news in brief for November 5: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Chamber of Deputies to vote on Speaker today, Czech households receive 72-hour crisis preparedness guide, and Czechia names top buildings of 2025.
Czech news in brief for November 4: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
International press comments on Czech politics, over 10 people charged in VZP corruption case, metro line C sees disruption, and more top headlines.
Former Prague archbishop and dissident Cardinal Dominik Duka dies at 82
Duka was both celebrated as an anti-communist hero and criticized for abuse cover-up allegations and controversial political ties.
Police arrest 19 in raid at Czech Republic’s largest health insurer
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Police arrest 19 at Prague HQ of VZP, Czechia’s largest health insurer, in a probe into public contracts and suspected corruption.
