SPD calls for deep review after losing two-thirds of its local seats
The governing party won 166 municipal seats, down from 492 in 2022. No SPD nominee advanced to next weekend’s Senate runoffs.
Former NHL star Hanzal becomes České Budějovice councilor, eyes sport
The retired hockey player won a seat for Naše Česko and wants to improve sports facilities and strengthen connections between schools and sport.
Czech municipal elections 2026: Who were the weekend’s big winners?
STAN takes Prague, ANO wins six regional capitals, and five senators secure seats outright. Another 22 Senate races go to runoffs Oct. 16–17.
Czech local elections may shape housing more than the national economy
Analysts expect little effect on inflation or the Czech crown, but new councils will influence housing development and public investment.
Czech voters reject wind farms and waste plants in local referendums
Votes held alongside municipal elections opposed several development projects, though one village backed further talks on a wind park.
Czech PM calls Trump’s Russian diesel deal a ‘slap in the face’ for Europe
Czech leaders question the agreement’s implications for Ukraine and European energy policy, with no immediate domestic price relief expected.
Pro-Palestinian march in Prague calls for Czech action over war in Gaza
More than 100 people marched from náměstí Míru to Můstek, demanding an arms embargo and criticizing Czech politicians’ response to Gaza.
Czech polls close as vote counting begins for local councils and Senate
Municipal results are expected by Sunday morning, while some Senate races will go to a runoff next weekend.
Czech fuel price caps rise for the weekend as gasoline hits October high
Drivers will face caps of CZK 47.67 per liter for diesel and CZK 46.48 for gasoline from Saturday through Monday. Premium fuels are exempt.
Britain mulls reversing Brexit: What would it mean for UK expats in Czechia?
Britain’s Prime Minister has opened the door to a debate on undoing Brexit, so how would it affect the lives of Brits in Czechia?
Pavel returns from vacation to vote, admits planned absence was a mistake
The president cast his ballot in Černouček after criticism from across the political spectrum, saying he should set an example for voters.
Czech local elections begin: Registered EU residents can also cast ballots
Polls remain open until 10 p.m. Friday and reopen Saturday. Voters will choose local councils and fill 27 seats in the Czech Senate.
AI cameras and late-night alcohol bans: What's being proposed for Prague?
Ahead of Prague's municipal elections, mayoral candidates are debating AI surveillance, late-night alcohol sales, and policing in the capital.
‘Somethingism’ in Czechia: How a secular society is built on the ruins of organized religion
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Czechia is often called the atheist capital of Europe. We take a look back at the country's religious history to show how that can be misleading.
Trampled by tourists: Grassy square by Prague's Dancing House to be paved
A CZK 34.7 million plan for Jiráskovo náměstí would repair its fountain, move a statue and add paving where visitors repeatedly wear out the lawn.
On holiday: Czech presidential couple under fire for missing local elections
President Petr Pavel and his wife Eva are facing criticism for being on vacation during this weekend’s municipal elections.
Czech Culture Minister booed at Frankfurt Book Fair opening
Czech literature is in the spotlight at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, where its status as guest of honor is attracting different kinds of attention.
