Who was the last Czech king? A relic of the monarch returns to Prague Castle
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Emperor Karl I of Austria, who counted king of Bohemia among his titles, lived briefly at Prague Castle.
Czechia has sent CZK 3 billion in military aid to Ukraine so far
Plus: Fiala affirms Czech-Polish alliance amid war in Ukraine, and Czechia described as a Nazi-supporting nation on Russian state TV.
Félicitations! Czech politicians congratulate re-elected French president
Prime Minister Petr Fiala welcomed Emmanuel Macron's re-election, while French expats voted overwhelmingly in favor to re-elect the president.
Vandal paints pro-Russian ‘Z’ near Prague’s Charles Bridge
If caught, the vandal could be charged with showing support for crimes against humanity.
Czechia volunteers to replace Russia on UN Human Rights Council
The Czech Republic has submitted a nomination to join the United Nations council after Russia was suspended earlier this month over suspected war crimes.
What will deeper military ties with the U.S. mean for Czechia?
The Czech Republic wants to end its reliance on Soviet-era military hardware but will not allow the U.S. to establish a permanent base.
Prague rally commemorates child victims of the Russia-Ukraine war
Several hundred people gathered at Wenceslas Square yesterday to pay tribute to the children who have died because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 22, 2022
ANO polling ahead of Czech govt., raid at Sapa uncovers numerous fakes, and the NHL returns to Prague.
Spies, heists, and Ukraine take the spotlight at this year's Febiofest
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Ukrainian director and former political prisoner Oleh Sentsov will receive the Kristián Award, but cannot attend as he is fighting in the war.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, April 21, 2022
Sberbank's license is being revoked, construction starts on Prague's Metro D line, and Prague plans major US defense cooperation.
Petition wants Prague street named for Soviet marshal renamed for comic genius
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Previous efforts to rename Koněvova Street in Žižkov have failed but the war has once again put the issue in the spotlight.
Russian hackers target Czech websites in a series of cyberattacks
Czech railroads, regional airports, and a public administration portal have been facing cyberattacks from a pro-Russian hacker group Killnet.
Parents in Czechia should get two months of paid leave as of August
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An EU directive passed is intended to create a better work-life balance for families, but the Czech Republic has not yet passed the required legislation.
Poll: Czech support for NATO highest since 1994
The war in Ukraine had led to a significant shift in Czech opinion regarding NATO, the EU, and Russia.
Prague’s Lennon Wall covered in poems for Ukraine
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A Prague-based poetry social network is providing a forum for poets across the world to express their thoughts and feelings about the war in Ukraine.
Czech McDonald's beefs up cheeseburger prices by 11 percent
Inflation throughout the economy is leading to a higher price tag at the fast food counter.
Ukraine crisis in Czechia: What's happening now (April 24)
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
