Czechia tightens travel rules for Russian diplomats amid spying fears
Russian diplomats must now report Czech border crossings and travel details in advance, though Prague still cannot reject individual trips.
Havel remains Czechia’s favorite president as Pavel gains ground
Václav Havel continues to lead Czech ratings of post-1989 presidents, while Petr Pavel’s report-card score has improved since spring.
From Crete to Brussels: Czech soldiers honored for service abroad
Eighty-one Czech soldiers received medals in Prague after serving at NATO and EU posts during a period of growing security threats.
AI race must not escape human control, Czech president tells UN
Petr Pavel urged international rules for artificial intelligence, warning that the race for technological dominance could sideline safety.
Could 13-year-olds face criminal charges in Czechia? Ministry weighs change
Justice Minister Jeroným Tejc may propose lowering criminal responsibility to 13 for the gravest crimes, despite experts calling for prevention instead.
Czech lawmakers move to end statute of limitations for murder
Proposed changes would allow Czech courts to prosecute decades-old murders and extend time limits for some sexual crimes against children.
Russian threat to Europe is growing daily, Pavel warns at UN
The Czech president condemned Russia’s war in Ukraine, urged China to help end it and pledged Czechia would defend international law.
Czech highway vignette prices set to freeze as 24-hour pass wins backing
MPs have backed fixed highway vignette prices and a one-day pass lasting a full 24 hours, but the bill must still clear the Senate.
Giorgia Meloni confirms Prague visit to advance Czech-Italian cooperation
Italy’s prime minister will meet Andrej Babiš on Sept. 29 as the two governments prepare a cooperation plan covering trade, defense and migration.
Czech man jailed for 13 days after protest on Moscow’s Red Square
A Moscow court fined the Czech citizen over a protest near Lenin’s Mausoleum; the Czech Embassy says it is providing consular assistance.
Czech diesel prices rose faster than anywhere else in the EU in August
Diesel prices jumped 14.3 percent from July, Eurostat says. A higher Czech fuel tax was part of the shift, and relief is due to return in October.
Pavel welcomes Greenland deal as U.S., Denmark prepare to sign
The Czech president says the planned security agreement respects Greenland’s status while allowing a stronger allied military presence.
Czech court upholds 17-year sentence for attack on Ukrainian truck drivers
Czechia’s Constitutional Court rejected a Lithuanian driver’s self-defense claim over a stabbing at a truck stop near the German border.
Could an American base in Poland make Czechia safer? Expert explains
A permanent U.S. base across Czechia’s northern border could strengthen NATO’s defenses, but no agreement has been announced.
Czech municipal elections 2026: Who can vote and how ballots work
Czech and eligible EU citizens will choose their local representatives in October. Here’s how to register, vote and complete the ballot.
Czechia joins push to pause new EU rules for a year
The Czech government is among 13 countries calling for a year focused on reviewing and simplifying EU rules. No pause has been agreed.
Pavel sees no imminent Russian attack on NATO, warns of other threats
The Czech president says a direct military assault is unlikely, but a major cyberattack or other disruption remains possible.
