Prague mandates free pads in schools as Czechia's tampon tax still cramps budgets
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From January 2026, all public educational institutions in the capital will be required to provide free menstrual supplies for both students and teachers.
Czech news in brief for November 27: Thursday's top morning headlines
Incoming coalition sends budget back, Prague transport recovers after snow chaos, and EU advances ‘chat control’; Czechia votes no.
Czech news in brief for November 26: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Czech president pushes back against controversial cabinet pick, more snow and ice expected nationwide, most Czechs say they don't feel poverty, and more.
Foreign same-sex marriages must now be recognized in Czechia
The European Court of Justice says Czechia can still decide its own rules for marriage, but cannot ignore marriages established across the border.
Czech news in brief for November 26: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Czech government formation moves ahead, Czechs protest Trump's peace plan nationwide, and major fraud probe hits railway authority.
Czech news in brief for November 25: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Russia's foreign minister compliments likely next Czech PM, parts of Czechia brace for more snow, minor earthquakes registered in west Czechia, and more.
Czech news in brief for November 24: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Czech government warns Czechs about Venezuela, likely next prime minister has more legal issues, VZP predicts wide deficit for next year, and more.
Czech news in brief for November 24: Monday's top morning headlines
Czechia sees widespread snowfall, new draft state budget to be announced today, charity food collection smashes records, and more top headlines.
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Czech news in brief for November 23: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Coalition to approve govt. nominations on Tuesday, ice warning issued for parts of Czechia on Monday, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for November 23: Sunday's top morning headlines
Czech temperatures plummet to frosty lows with snow in Moravia, Czech artists showcased at Luxembourg biennale, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for November 22: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Snowfall to hit Moravia and Silesia overnight, Czechia reviews U.S. peace proposal for Ukraine, and more weekend headlines.
Czech president: Trump's Ukraine peace deal must not punish the victim
President Pavel and other Czech officials caution that leaked U.S. proposals risk punishing Ukraine and destabilizing European security.
Czech news in brief for November 22: Saturday's top morning headlines
Czech Senate leaders hold talks in Hanoi, ministries oppose plan to freeze self-employed contributions, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for November 21: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Czech leaders reject any Ukraine deal without Kyiv, EU opens vignette case against Czechia, KFC tightens checks after meat-handling issues, and more.
Poll: Most people in Czechia want four more years of President Petr Pavel
A TV host is the country’s second-favorite candidate and an ex-PM is third as the public says it wouldn’t rule out choosing a female president.
Czech news in brief for November 21: Friday's top morning headlines
Czech foreign minister slams Russia for attack on Polish ambassador, more bird flu cases found in Czechia, and Czech PM to get honor from pope.
Czech news in brief for November 20: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Owner of Czechia's largest media company takes on Babiš, Czech court sentences women in prostitution case, garage prices accelerate, and more.
