Czech news in brief for February 9: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Czechia to widen human trafficking definition, Czech police investigate local Epstein links, and Lipno's emerald green ice visible from space.
Czech news in brief for February 8: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Snowboarder Maděrová wins Olympic gold, Czech police not investigating Epstein cases, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia may ban social media for children under 15, as soon as this year
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš backs an age limit on social media use, citing potential harm to children; government discussions are ongoing.
Number of foreigners in Czechia continues to rise: Where are they from?
The legal foreign population in Czechia topped 1.13 million by the end of 2025, primarily driven by Ukrainians under temporary protection.
Czech news in brief for February 7: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Babiš says Macinka mishandled messages to Prague Castle, KFC says Czech restaurants are safe after inspections, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia is not considering joining Trump’s Board of Peace, says PM
Prime minister Andrej Babiš says the move would be politically complex, and should be coordinated with EU partners.
EXPLAINED: What's behind the new inquiry into Epstein's activities in Czechia?
Newly-released US documents show Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to Czech women and possible visits to the country, prompting political scrutiny.
Czech news in brief for February 7: Saturday's top morning headlines
Pavel to give police statement over text dispute, athletes raise Czech flag at 2026 Winter Olympics, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for February 6: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Czechia to slash foreign humanitarian aid, EU finds TikTok design illegally addictive, and butter prices hit lowest level since 2016.
Prague votes on naming new bridge for a woman—a first since medieval times
Voting ends Monday on whether to name the bridge for St. Agnes. We asked the founder of Prague's first feminist tour what the choice would mean.
Czech news in brief for February 5: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Unions protest EU climate policy in Ostrava, Czech state to reduce and refund freelancer levies, Prague Castle exhibits gifts for President Pavel.
Why you need to watch 'Gerta Schnirch' to understand Czech culture
A Czech-German woman's survival through the Brno death march and communist rule questions collective guilt, national identity, and generational trauma.
Point president, match Babiš? Czechia's government stand-off is over—for now
Babiš's government survived the no-confidence vote, but President Pavel won the battle over Turek's appointment. Political scientists explain the paradox.
Czech news in brief for February 5: Thursday's top morning headlines
Babiš government survives confidence vote, Prague becomes Starlux’s first European destination, and black coal mining officially ends in Czechia.
Czech news in brief for February 4: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Turek will not be appointed minister, driver fined after clash with Ukrainian family, and Kellner family donates CZK 170 to Ukraine.
Prague tram driver fined after viral clash with Ukrainian family
The incident, which was widely shared, saw the driver punch a Ukrainian man, hurl ethnic insults, and throw the family, including a toddler, off the tram.
Czech news in brief for February 4: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Pavel and Babiš to meet today over blackmail claims, Bolt launches parcel-delivery service in Prague, and Senior off the hook for egging politician.





