Czech TV and radio strike begins: Live news cut as archive programs take over
The daylong walkout is disrupting public broadcasting across Czechia. Basic news and traffic updates continue, while children’s channels stay unchanged.
How the US midterms could affect Czech jobs, security and your money
Americans vote Nov. 3, but the consequences reach Czechia through trade, Ukraine and financial markets. Here’s what Congress could change.
Pavel warns Europe risks being sidelined in talks on peace in Ukraine
The Czech president urges European governments to seize a diplomatic opening and backs Czech guarantees for a proposed EU loan to Ukraine.
Charles University students plan Nov. 10 protest to support Czech public media
Charles University will grant a half-day teaching break for the protest, while students will also join Tuesday’s rally and broadcaster strike.
Prague court acquits Chinese man in first case under foreign-spying law
A judge found prosecutors had not proved intent to threaten Czech security. The defendant was released from custody, but prosecutors have appealed.
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International journalism groups back Tuesday’s Czech public media strike
More than 30 organizations have endorsed the Nov. 3 walkout at Czech Television and Czech Radio, warning of political pressure through funding.
Josef Mašín, whose armed escape from communism divided Czechia, dies at 94
The last survivor of a trio who fought their way to the West in 1953 has died in California. His group’s legacy remains deeply contested.
Czech lives in limbo: Trump’s immigration crackdown reaches expats in US
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A deported friend, families missing Czech school and fears of separation: Czech residents describe life under Trump’s immigration crackdown.
REVEALED: The worrying link between migration and poverty in Czechia
Czechia’s migrant population is growing, but foreigners are more at risk of struggling to make ends meet.
No meat, no sausage? Czech proposal puts plant-based labels in question
A draft decree would reserve sausage and salami names for meat products. Critics say it would make vegetarian alternatives harder to identify.
Czechia makes progress on hate crime, but Roma segregation persists
A European watchdog praises reforms while calling for action on hate speech targeting Roma and LGBT+ people, including bullying in schools.
Czech politicians condemn ruling allowing Russia back into world hockey
Opposition leaders criticized a sports arbitration ruling lifting Russia’s exclusion, with some urging teams to stay away from the championship.
Babiš floats voluntary TV and radio fees, rules out changes from January
The prime minister says a revised funding proposal is being prepared for ČT and ČRo, with unrestricted parliamentary debate promised in January.
Czech police could gain power to freeze suspicious assets for seven days
The government will consider a proposal expanding police access to financial records and allowing temporary asset freezes in cross-border cases.
Brno students plan march and rally as public broadcasters strike Tuesday
Students will march through central Brno on Nov. 3 before joining a rally with public media workers. Several universities will excuse absences.
Illegal hiring of foreign workers could bring 10-year sentences in Czechia
ANO’s proposed penalties form part of a bill that would also tighten benefit, residency and vehicle-registration rules for Ukrainians.
Czech children petition mayor to save their beloved adventure playground
After building their own wooden houses and hideouts, young residents of a South Bohemian town are fighting to keep a unique play space open.
