Starting life as a foreigner: One in four Prague babies lacks Czech citizenship
Nearly one in four babies born in Prague has foreign citizenship, but nationality statistics tell only part of the story of international families.
‘Trump betrayed us’: Babiš criticizes Russian diesel deal at EU summit
The Czech prime minister said Trump’s deal with Putin undermines Europe, while stressing that peace cannot mean accepting Russia’s demands.
Nearly a quarter in Czechia report discrimination, with women hit harder
A representative survey finds women more likely to report discrimination, while most respondents see barriers to protection and support.
Pavel says he paid out of pocket for Morocco flights and return to vote
The president says he personally covered the flights and that his office neither funded nor organized his private holiday in Morocco.
PM Babiš claims future wave of ‘migrants from Western Europe’ could come to Czechia
Babiš said that Czechia was preparing for a scenario where it would have to defend its border with Germany from migrants.
Prague coalition talks advance on housing, schools, and transport
STAN and SPOLU have found common ground on city priorities, but control of finances and the makeup of the next administration remain unresolved.
Czech artists warn new funding rules could threaten freedom of expression
Theater groups, festivals, and publishers are challenging changes to public grants, while Culture Minister Oto Klempíř denies accusations of censorship.
Children’s advisory panel challenges Czech school phone ban proposal
Young advisers say pupils have been excluded from the debate, while the Education Ministry calls the proposed restrictions “smart regulation.”
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Pavel warns AI could amplify manipulation, urges democratic oversight
In a video address to Prague’s Forum 2000, the president linked technological responsibility with freedom, resilience and Václav Havel’s legacy.
Czechia pledges CZK 10 million for rehabilitation and nutrition care in Gaza
Funding will support injured patients, people with disabilities and malnourished children and mothers at the St. Joseph health center.
Le Pen calls Babiš a key EU ally at Patriots for Europe meeting in Brussels
The French National Rally figure praised the Czech prime minister as ANO joined talks with its European Parliament political group.
One-third of Czech adults turn to AI for mental health support, survey finds
Officials are preparing guidance after respondents reported delaying professional help and changing medication use following AI advice.
Good leadership in Czechia needs diverse perspectives. This global executive explains why
Milica Abella shares lessons from leading across cultures, including earning trust, encouraging different viewpoints, and adapting to Czech workplaces.
Czech ministry reviews partnerships with Karlovy Vary, Prague Spring festivals
Major festivals face revised agreements under a new cultural strategy, while proposed funding for theaters, orchestras and choirs falls.
Prague police seek suspect in racist attack on woman walking with daughter
Investigators released a composite sketch after a woman was assaulted in Prague 10; witnesses or anyone recognizing the suspect should call 158.
Local host or pseudo hotel? Larger operators dominate Prague Airbnb listings
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Just 14.2 percent of Prague host accounts supply nearly two-thirds of Airbnb listings, raising questions about who really operates the rentals.
Czech business registry security flaw exposed personal identification numbers
A technical error in a test version of Czechia's business registry made some personal identifiers accessible. Authorities are reviewing the incident.
