Czech news in brief for August 8: Saturday's top morning headlines
Drought across Europe reaches critical levels, Prague Pride parade to cap LGBT+ festival today, and more Saturday headlines.
Czech news in brief for August 7: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Filip Turek's offenses past statute of limitations, number of foreign visitors to Czechia stagnates, and a shakeup in Prague's entertainment industry.
Czech news in brief for August 7: Friday's top morning headlines
Drone scare at Leipzig prompts airport review, Tesco sale of Czech, Slovak stores inches ahead, and a new tool tracks Prague's sweatiest trams.
Drone scare in Germany prompts Prague Airport security review
After a drone carrying explosives was found near a German airport, Prague Airport is reviewing security as Czechia weighs stronger counter-drone powers.
Czech news in brief for August 6: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Leipzig drone incident spotlights Czechia's lack of preparedness, Trump highly unpopular among Czechs, and the president becomes a photographer.
6 new Czech films that reveal the country’s changing identity
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From shifting identities to historical traumas, recent Czech films challenge, confront and dare audiences to look behind the curtain of our societies.
Czechia plans to reduce NATO troop commitments abroad
The government wants to lower the maximum number of soldiers for NATO’s eastern flank from 2,000 to 1,600, saying the current limit hasn't been used.
Czech news in brief for August 6: Thursday's top morning headlines
Prague records hottest night of heat wave, government seeks to cut NATO deployment cap, and Prague tram drivers push back over broken A/C.
Czech news in brief for August 5: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Turek's car crash being investigated by police, a new Czech consulate in Miami, and a rare breakthrough for endangered frogs.
Prague’s untapped voting bloc: A new shortcut helps EU citizens register to vote
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58,820 EU citizens can vote in Prague, but fewer than 3 percent are registered. A new English-friendly tool makes the process easier.
Czech news in brief for August 5: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Czechia hits hottest night on record, autumn election season gets underway, and a drone show coming to Prague.
Czech news in brief for August 4: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Could Prague be heading for a major institutional reform? New EU-wide rules for Ukrainian refugees, and work obligations taking their toll.
Czech Labour Code changes raise questions for freelance workers
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Proposed changes aimed at gig workers have sparked warnings that they could expand the 'švarc system' and push more employees into freelance roles.
Czechia blocks Russian supermarket owners from cashing out
Czech authorities froze shares linked to the Russian operators of Mere discount supermarkets after the EU sanctioned businessman Andrey Schneider.
Czech news in brief for August 4: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Ukraine plans initiative involving Czechia, Slovakia, EU ministers meet on Ceuta migration surge today, and Havel Library to continue under new name.
Czech news in brief for August 3: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Former Justice Minister could face jail time, a new Czech comedy heads to the UK, and a Swedish star comes to Prague.
Czech news in brief for August 3: Monday's top morning headlines
Prague Pride begins under heightened security, hackers knock Czech health institute site offline, and Brno sees samba in the streets.
