Czechia announces first-ever ambassador to Kosovo
Czechia recognized Kosovo's independence from Serbia in 2008, when it opened an embassy in Pristina.
City Council offers full support for Prague Pride following controversy
In a time-honored manner, rainbow flags will fly across the city and the Petřín Tower will light up in rainbow colors.
Deadline looms for EU family members to switch from booklets to biometric cards
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Paper booklets will no longer be valid after Aug. 2, 2023 and those who haven't already switched to a biometric card must do so immediately.
Czech govt: Ukrainian refugee situation 'stable' despite financial aid changes
The state says cuts to financial support for Ukrainian refugees will not cause widescale problems.
Czech PM responds to Orbán accusation of Czechia 'switching sides'
Petr Fiala disapproved with his Hungarian counterpart's claims that Czechia had abandoned Hungary in its fight for EU sovereignty.
Czech President shows support for electronic voting, cannabis legalization
Petr Pavel attended the Colours of Ostrava music festival yesterday, and addressed some key topics during a discussion forum.
Czech PM meets Grand Slam winner Markéta Vondroušová
A recreational tennis player himself, Petr Fiala congratulated Vondroušová on her Wimbledon victory.
Government tackles anti-Ukrainian disinformation in Roma communities
Following recent Ukrainian-Roma tensions in Czechia, the government will focus on fact-based methods to end potential conflicts.
Colours of Ostrava sparks controversy by allegedly banning rainbow items
The festival denies that it has a policy against showing support for the LGBTQ+ community.
First specialized center for victims of sexual violence to open in Prague
The operators of the center have turned to the public for help to cover the final expenses needed for the launch.
Czech-US defense cooperation agreement approved after heated parliamentary debate
Most parties except for the right-wing SPD supported the document, which now awaits the president's signature.
News in brief for July 20: Top headlines for Czechia on Thursday
Czechia dramatically reduces reliance on Russian gas, Kundera cremated in Paris, and more top stories for July 20, 2023.
A quarter of food imported to Czechia fails inspection
The Czech Agrarian Chamber calls for tighter checks amid findings that southeast Asia has the highest proportion of food that violates standards.
Czech government looks to foreign workers to fill 200,000 job vacancies
Czech authorities in prominent positions highlighted the importance of foreign workers in enhancing the nation's infrastructure.
News in brief for July 19: Top headlines for Wednesday in Czechia
A Wimbledon winner returns home, Prague Castle receives bomb threat, historic flight takes off from Havel airport, and more top stories for July 19, 2023.
Hi, my name is Anna: Learn how to ask for coded help in Prague bars
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Launched in Britain in 2016, a global campaign to facilitate a safe escape from bars and nightclubs is picking up steam in Prague and Brno.
Prague Pride prepares its largest program yet, but mayor scales back rainbow displays
Prague City Hall will still display the rainbow flag, but won't hang them in the streets or illuminate the Petřín tower with rainbow colors.
