What’s on the ballot? A non-Czech speaker’s guide to Prague municipal elections
From housing and transport to schools and tourism, see where Prague’s parties stand ahead of the Oct. 9–10 municipal elections.
Czech fuel prices fall sharply after government caps take effect
Diesel has fallen by CZK 1.45 a liter since price regulation began, with analysts predicting further savings as a tax cut takes effect.
Bill Clinton pays saxophone tribute to Havel on 90th birthday
The former U.S. president remembered Václav Havel as a close friend who trusted freedom, defended democracy and never lost his humor.
Czech man freed after 13-day detention over Moscow Red Square protest
The Czech citizen has left Russia after serving a 13-day sentence and receiving fines totaling 60,000 rubles for the solo protest.
Czech government could gradually cut 10 percent of staff in 2027
The government will revisit a plan to reduce staffing costs as unions warn against blanket layoffs before administrative reforms.
Czechia may ease visa rules for Belarusians with close family ties
A proposal would let more Belarusians visit relatives in Czechia while creating new residence options for some Ukrainians.
Experts warn local election choices could deepen Czech housing crisis
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New city governments risk worsening affordability by blocking construction, selling municipal homes or abandoning long-term planning.
Survey: Rising prices and war top Czech fears for the next five years
An Ipsos survey finds economic pressure and conflict dominate public concern, while most Czechs feel the state is poorly prepared for crises.
Czech Embassy stays in Kyiv despite Russian warning of more strikes
Czech diplomats remain in the Ukrainian capital after Moscow urged foreigners to leave and warned that large-scale attacks would continue.
Babiš rejects claim Czech government has softened its stance on Russia
The Czech prime minister dismissed the Russian ambassador’s claim that his government has toned down its rhetoric toward Moscow.
Czechs view Havel more positively, but political divide persists
Three-quarters of Czechs now view Václav Havel positively, although opinions vary sharply according to age and political allegiance.
March to Václav Havel’s ‘existential home’ marks his 90th birthday
Participants walked from Trutnov to Václav Havel’s cottage at Hrádeček ahead of the late president’s 90th birth anniversary.
Czechia's new 'super benefit' is changing again: What recipients need to know
Just two months after the new benefit system took effect, Czechia is preparing further changes affecting single parents, housing costs and debt.
Pavel to miss Czech local elections after private-trip planning error
The president left for an undisclosed destination outside the EU and will not return to his public schedule until Oct. 19.
Pavel praises Havel’s bold design legacy at Prague Castle
An exhibition opening Oct. 7 explores how Václav Havel brought contemporary design and unconventional ideas into the presidential seat.
Czech Senate backs ending statute of limitations for murder
The proposal would allow murders committed from July 2027 onward to be prosecuted regardless of how much time has passed.
Czech government under PM Babiš survives second no-confidence vote
The Czech cabinet defeated an opposition motion after three days of debate, with all 94 coalition lawmakers present supporting the government.
