Prague reminds visitors of fireworks ban as it prepares for New Year's Eve
Fireworks are banned in the historical center of the Czech capital, as well as near waterways and hospitals, with fines up to CZK 100,000.
Many Czech cities to continue with New Year's fireworks celebrations
Despite Interior Minister Vít Rakušan's call to cancel fireworks celebrations, many locations will go through with their programs as planned.
Czech interior minister urges regions to avoid fireworks after Prague shooting
As the country still recovers from the horrors of last Thursday's massacre, Vít Rakušan urged people to not increase public nervousness and unease.
Czech Republic set to redefine rape based on 'no means no' principle
If passed by parliament and enacted, courts would always consider sexual acts with children under 12 to be rape or sexual assault, not sexual abuse.
Prague offers free admission to attractions in lieu of New Year's Day fireworks
The Czech capital won't be hosting an official New Year's fireworks show once again this year, but a number of attractions will open for a symbolic fee.
Foreigners now comprise one-tenth of the Czech Republic's total population
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A rapid rise in the number of Ukrainians last year has pushed the number of foreigners residing in Czechia past 1 million.
Czech society divided on same-sex rights as marriage-for-all debate stalls
Same-sex marriage and adoption are still illegal in Czechia, meaning that gay couples are deprived of the same rights as heterosexual couples.
Attacks on Czech LGBTQ+ community rise amid calls to boost legal protection
Multiple non-governmental organizations are calling on the country to adopt stricter laws that would better protect the LGBTQ+ community.
Czech senators fight for citizens' right to stay offline
Concerns over data collection have led some politicians to propose a law that would give citizens the right to stay out of state digital systems.
Czech Holocaust memorial in Lety set to open in 2024
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The memorial will include a newly planted forest with saplings donated by the estate of the late politician Karel Schwarzenberg.
Former foreign minister who steered Czechia's Western integration dies at 85
Karel Schwarzenberg, who had been battling health issues, guided the nation's foreign policy amid its integration into NATO and the EU.
'I have to lie down afterward': How readers' dining habits have changed since moving to Czechia
We polled our readers on how they've adopted to the flavors and customs of the Czech meal time. Here's what you had to say.
From city center to airport in four minutes: Czech company demos ‘flying taxis’
The new development, which could be ready by 2030, would also connect Prague to Karlovy Vary in 30 minutes.
Czech law fails to protect vulnerable groups against hate crimes
An open letter accuses the government of not protecting certain demographics in Czechia – such as LGBTQ people – from discrimination-based violence.
Weak legislation leaves children in Czechia vulnerable to physical abuse
A fifth of children in the Czech Republic are victims or witnesses to domestic violence and very few cases are reported.
Why buying fake proof of accommodation can land expats in hot water
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The dubious market for selling fake housing contracts, which is relatively large in Czechia, can lead to the cancellation of visas or financial penalties.
A clean break: Divorce in Czechia could become simpler and faster
The proposed changes aim to save separating couples both time and money – especially if the divorcees cannot reach a settlement.
