Czech news in brief for May 30: Friday's top headlines
Bus crash injures 25, driver used drugs, U.S. visa rules may deter Czech students, and bear meat on the menu in Slovakia.
June 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
Important changes to the country's Labor Code, summer holidays, new travel options, public transport disruption, and more key events this month.
Don’t pay double: How to avoid getting overcharged at Lidl
Consumer advocates say the supermarket excludes people without smartphones or those are who not tech savvy: but is the criticism fair?
How Czech divorce reform will make ending a marriage easier and cheaper
Czechia's updated divorce law aims to simplify proceedings, reduce emotional stress, and protect children by banning corporal punishment.
Czech news in brief for May 29: Thursday's top headlines
Quasi-media outlets aid Russian disinformation, Roma sterilization victims to receive additional CZK 200M, and rare golden eagle born in Liberec.
Czech news in brief for May 28: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech minister slams Hungary's EU conduct, Czech car output falls, and activists sue Prague over emissions.
Czechia poised for historic debate on legalizing assisted dying
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STAN’s historic election platform includes legalizing euthanasia, sparking urgent debate amid growing public support and palliative care challenges.
Czechia joins EU allies in condemning Hungary’s latest anti-LGBTQ+ laws
The Hungarian parliament passed a law banning the annual Pride march and allowing police to use facial recognition in such events.
Czech news in brief for May 27: Tuesday's top headlines
Deputies to debate school, migration changes today, state seeks 16 years in sect leader murder, and a tram derails onto sidewalk in Ostrava.
Czechia announces new emergency warning system: What you need to know
Authorities say that the new technology will reach far more people than current SMS warnings do, but not all phones will be able to use the system.
Czech news in brief for May 24: Saturday's top headlines
Historic military convoy to pass through Prague on Saturday, Czech summer camp prices up this year, and more weekend headlines.
Prague joins Europe’s expanding crackdown on short-term holiday rentals
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As cities from Barcelona to Berlin get tough on short-term rentals, the Czech capital is calling for national legislation to regulate Airbnb.
Czech news in brief for May 23: Friday's top headlines
Senate passes Housing Support Act, fugitive drug offender returned from US, and nearly 1,900 churches open for Night of Churches.
US-sanctioned Hamas backer owns company and home in Czechia
A high-profile member of the Middle East terrorist group owns a business and property in Czechia, prompting concern among global intelligence services.
Czech news in brief for May 22: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia open to 5 percent defense GDP if NATO agrees, Czech, German police tackle border delays, and Czechs bet big as faith in hockey team fading.
Czechia’s nuclear gamble: Why a power plant deal is fueling EU feuds
A legal dispute has drawn the attention of the European Commission, and involves a battle between France and Czechia concerning a construction contract.
EU pledges €5.5 million to back Prague-based Radio Free Europe
The EU’s move to support RFE/RL highlights growing concern over the broader need for independent media amid geopolitical tensions.
