Prague 2 gets new queer street art exhibition promoting inclusion
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This is one of several projects of the Prague! organization, which aims to change public perceptions through street art.
Changes to austerity package increase tax on alcohol and lower it on e-cigarettes
The adjustments mean that tax advantages of employee benefits stay in place, and that newspapers and magazines will have a lower VAT rate.
Populist ANO movement would win general election, poll shows
According to a new poll, the Andrej Babiš-led party would get around one third of the total votes in a general election held this summer.
Czech Senate committee rejects ratification of Istanbul Convention
Opponents slammed the treaty for being 'an ideological document' offering no practical help for victims of domestic violence.
Czechia commemorates 55th anniversary of deadly Warsaw Pact invasion
President Petr Pavel, Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and other senior members of the government paid tributes to those who lost their lives in 1968.
Czech government plans scheme for voluntary return of Ukrainian refugees
Under the new proposal, the Ministry of Interior would pay for Ukrainians' journeys back home.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Czechia in early October
Czechia and Israel have long had a close relationship, with Netanyahu previously saying that Israel had 'no better friend' in Europe than Czechia.
Russian singer accuses Czechia of censorship after show gets cancelled
Following political pressure from Prague City Council, the Municipal House has decided to cancel Anna Netrebko's October concert.
Ex-presidential candidate Danuše Nerudová announces election bid for European Parliament
The economist said on social media that she wants to battle against populism, ensure equal rights, and focus on environmental issues.
Petr Fiala ratifies landmark Czech-US cooperation agreement
The treaty provides a legal basis for the potential deployment of the US military on Czech territory.
Czech regions warn: Time is running out for hundreds of thousands to renew their driver's license
Over 400,000 people are yet to renew their Czech driver's license, with the Transport Ministry predicting that many will not be able to do it on time.
Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning enriches Prague's cultural landscape
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The center will help people learn a language used by over a billion people and also familiarize themselves with the culture of Taiwan.
Prague coalition recommends canceling Russian singer's concert in Prague
According to Prague Deputy Mayor Jiří Pospíšil, Russian singer Anna Netrebko's ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin justify the cancelation.
PHOTO GALLERY: Prague turns rainbow-colored as thousands celebrate Prague Pride 2023
Tens of thousands of people congregated in the center of Prague and headed to Letná Park for the 13th edition of Prague Pride.
German government refuses to introduce permanent controls on Czech border
Despite calls from the state of Saxony to introduce border checks, the German Interior Ministry says there is no need.
Czech police chief issues apology for undermining rape victims
Martin Vondrášek clarified that he did not intend to downplay or trivialize the seriousness of sexual violence following contentious comments this week.
Czechia has highest number of Ukrainian refugees per capita in the EU, report finds
The EU average of refugees per 1,000 inhabitants is 9.1, while in Czechia this figure is 32.2.
