Online giant Seznam.cz announces buyout of popular news site
Seznam.cz is set to take full control over the Borgis publishing house, which runs Novinky.cz among other online news outlets.
Czech scientists say fireworks create a ‘toxic shower’ of dangerous chemicals
Representatives of the Czech Academy of Sciences say a ban on fireworks should be considered due to the dangerous chemicals they put into the ecosystem.
President Zeman condemns Russian aggression in his final Christmas speech
The retiring politician also looked back on his long career and pointed out his economic and diplomatic accomplishments.
War in Ukraine, Danuše Nerudová among Czechia's most-searched terms for 2022
Presidential candidate Danuše Nerudová was the most-searched Czech personality over the past year, ahead of January's election.
Prague switches off Christmas tree in solidarity with Ukraine
Christmas trees in major cities and lights on iconic buildings around the world were switched off Wednesday for one minute.
Will Czechia elect its first female president?
Danuše Nerudová has emerged as a frontrunner for the Czech presidential elections in January and could become the nation’s first female head of state.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
More banks to share ATMs, news on foreigner's health insurance monopoly, Prague metro stations turn 42, and more buzzworthy headlines for Dec.19.
Babiš may have faked his son's signature, expert tells court
A psychiatrist at the Čapí Hnízdo court case today also assessed Babiš's son as being in a 'stabilized' mental state and able to testify.
Czech politicians commemorate anniversary of Václav Havel's death
The anti-communist leader played an essential role in Czechia’s transition to democracy.
The Czech Constitution at 30: A symbol of stability with a few minor glitches
The document was written just before the breakup of Czechoslovakia, but experts say it has served its purpose well.
VZP monopoly on foreigners' insurance to remain in place for now
The state health insurance company's five-year monopoly over foreigner's commercial insurance was approved by the lower house of parliament last year.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Imperfect Christmas trees for perfect holidays, salaries to increase, Slavia ordered to pay fine, and more buzzworthy headlines for Dec. 16.
Prague sends hundreds of heaters to Ukrainian cities
The Central Moravian city of Olomouc dispatched hundreds of generators to Kolomyia, in Western Ukraine.
Czech Prime Minister unveils street named for Václav Havel in Luxembourg
An installation that plays Havel's voice was also revealed at the ceremony in the capital city's Kirchberg neighborhood.
Former MP Dominik Feri charged with rape
Prosecution for the former TOP 09 politician began almost two years after several women accused him of sexual violence.
Gender pay gap still conspicuous in Czechia
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Women who have the same job title and function as men in the country get paid, on average, 12 percent less.
First Czech in history to become UN Human Rights Council president
Václav Bálek will become president from January next year for a period of 12 months.
