Czech Republic and other EU countries to charge visitors a fee from next year
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Thirty counties in Europe will be part of ETIAS, an online system intended to increase security by screening visitors.
Outdoor photo exhibition showing Russian support for Ukraine vandalized
The multilingual panels in the center of Prague are now under police watch.
Protesters block Prague traffic in bid to reduce speed limit
According to the organization behind the demonstration, a lower speed limit would result in fewer deaths, as well as less air and noise pollution.
Czechia's economic ranking drops in new Prosperity Index
Despite its faltering finances, Czechia's economy is still stronger than the EU average.
One World documentary film festival to spark debate on safety and human rights
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This year's offerings focus on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, energy crisis, climate change, and social insecurities.
NEWS QUIZ: What happened in Czechia this week? (Feb. 27–March 3)
Take our weekly news quiz and test your knowledge of current events for the most recent week.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Culture in the metro, first Czech book cover designed by AI, and more buzzworthy headlines for March 2, 2023.
Czech-China relations sour further after meeting with Tibet officials
The latest spat is one of a series of tense arguments between the countries in recent years.
Iguanas, a toilet seat, and a sax: The oddest things left on Prague public transport in 2022
Last year saw record numbers of lost items across the capital's expansive transport network, the majority of which were not returned.
Czechia to issue new birth certificates for children of same-sex parents
At present, same-sex parents do not have their genders recognized on their child's birth certificate.
Czech news for March 1: Budget deficit soars, government pension row continues
The top headlines in brief for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Czech environmentalists cry foul as Poland extends coal mining in Turów
Environmentalists plan to turn to international courts for help following Poland's decision to prolong mining until 2044.
Czech officials say plant-based product labels violate EU law
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According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the labels can mislead consumers. One organization, however, says that changing them would cause confusion.
Czech news for Feb. 28: Czech crown within touching distance of record high
The top headlines in brief for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.
Council of Europe calls for a ‘breakthrough’ in Czech treatment of Roma
While some progress has been made, Roma still face discrimination in many areas of life.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Czech ambassador to US talks Ukraine, Frutisimo expands to Germany, and more buzzworthy news for Feb. 27, 2023.
Ukrainian students start a new academic life on NYU campus in Prague
Two students enrolled in a yearlong exchange program shared their stories and challenges in finding a normal life after escaping deadly conflict.
