Bad timing or convenient getaway? Czech PM under fire for trip to Israel on Velvet Revolution anniversary
The Prime Minister and many members of government will be in Tel Aviv as Czechia commemorates the Velvet Revolution and the end of communism.
Czech MPs push mobile operators to tackle unwanted premium SMS subscriptions
Lawmakers want safeguards against unknowingly activated recurring charges and compensation, while operators say third-party providers bear responsibility.
Czech cyber agency warns Russian espionage targets institutions and individuals
State-backed attackers exploit email flaws, messaging apps and unsecured routers. NÚKIB says destructive attacks also remain a possibility.
Babiš and Fico reject German pressure for further EU funding of Ukraine
The Czech and Slovak premiers opposed a demand for every EU country to contribute, as talks over Ukraine’s budget become linked to the bloc’s finances.
Prague students rally for public media and call on culture minister to resign
Protesters defended independent broadcasting, culture and university funding. Organizers reported 4,000 participants; ČTK estimated several hundred.
Babiš to miss Prague’s Nov. 17 commemorations for Israel defense talks
The prime minister will visit Israel from Nov. 16 to 18. Karel Havlíček and Alena Schillerová will represent the government on Národní třída.
Czechia needs foreign workers. So why is leaving a bad job so hard?
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Residence rules, recruitment debt and employer-linked housing can make changing jobs difficult, and the consequences extend beyond migrant workers.
Student marches to converge on central Prague for public-media protest
Tuesday’s rally at náměstí Republiky starts at 4:36 p.m., with campus events and marches planned from Dejvice, Suchdol and several universities.
Czech cabinet backs electricity price relief powers and producer revenue caps
A proposed legal framework would let the state lower regulated charges during an energy crisis. No price caps or producer levies take effect yet.
Czech foreign minister apologizes for ‘very inappropriate’ women’s hockey remarks
Petr Macinka called the national team’s general manager to apologize after describing hockey as a men’s sport and disparaging Russian female players.
Czech government creates AI council to drive adoption in businesses and state
The prime minister will chair the new body, which aims to connect research and industry. Ministers also approved a bill establishing AI oversight.
Czechia considers legal steps to block Russian hockey players from world championship
The sports minister says Czech authorities have options to prevent Russian players from competing in Ostrava, even if they enter Schengen elsewhere.
Czech government plans to cut unemployment benefits from January 2027
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The proposal would lower initial payments and benefit caps, potentially affecting workers who lose their jobs next year.
Czech minister seeks to block Russian hockey players as remarks draw backlash
Petr Macinka will meet hockey officials over January’s under-18 women’s championship in Ostrava, while his comments about female players draw criticism.
Strasbourg court sets hearing in Liechtenstein’s Czech property dispute
Judges will hear the interstate complaint in February, opening another chapter in a dispute involving land and landmarks worth at least CZK 30 billion.
Czech government weighs energy price relief plan as household bills rise
Ministers will discuss cutting regulated charges and capping producers’ prices, but the measures would activate only if prices pass a set threshold.
Poll: STAN narrows ANO’s lead to six points as Czech governing parties lose support
Kantar’s latest model puts STAN at 23.5 percent and ANO at 29.5 percent. Other pollsters show a considerably wider gap between the two parties.
