PODCAST: A Pirate's playlist, unpacking Dan Brown mania, and Prague gets pixels
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The Pirate's Ivan Bartoš breaks down the election aftermath, exploring Prague's newest gallery space, and an alternative to Dan Brown hype.
Czech news in brief for October 9: Thursday's top morning headlines
Babiš seeks coalition deal by Friday, Google rolls out new AI search mode in Czechia, and Designblok festival opens in Prague.
Czech ballots free, Georgian voices silenced: Prague’s Georgians protest for democracy
Two elections at the same time, hundreds of kilometers apart, reveal the stark contrast between freedom of expression and suppression.
Czech news in brief for October 8: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Flora station will close early next year, ANO gives verdict on Ukraine funding, and new Czechia unemployment figures.
Czech high court rules sex workers must declare income tax
The Supreme Court rules income from voluntary prostitution is taxable, clarifying legal gray area while organized prostitution remains criminalized.
Czech news in brief for October 8: Wednesday's top headlines
Politicians praise outgoing leader Fiala, mortgage rates drop to 2-year low, and Jaromír Jágr releases authorized biography.
Forget the euro: How ANO's crown-first agenda will hit your wallet
Your finances will be shaped by the new government's currency decisions, tax policy, and higher spending; economists explain how.
Czech news in brief for October 7: Tuesday's top headlines
Parties to hold first post-vote meetings, Czech students hang banners for Palestine, and Eric Clapton to perform in Prague.
Babiš who? Women crack glass ceiling in Czech election
Despite a populist win, Czech voters elected a record 67 women, alongside a younger cohort of MPs. Can representation bring legislative change?
Prague residents vote to curb party tourism, putting an end to the 'all night circus'
In a referendum held alongside the general election, an overwhelming majority of Prague 1 voters called for more regulation of nightlife.
Czech news in brief for October 6: Monday's top headlines
German AfD party hails Babiš’s Czech election win, cloudy week with showers ahead, and architect Jiřičná awarded in Prague.
No crop tops or sweatpants: Czech schools introduce stricter dress codes
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Several schools in Brno have introduced stricter dress codes this year, prompting debate over student comfort, rights, and enforceability.
Czech news in brief for October 5: Sunday's top headlines
Record 67 women elected to Czech lower house, Motorists and SPD meet Babiš after election win, and more weekend headlines .
Czech election 2025: ANO, led by former PM Andrej Babiš, wins decisive victory
The populist center-right party overtook current ruling coalition Spolu by a wide margin in a contentious election that saw high voter turnout.
Safety warning issued after bear sighting in Czech military zone
Officials have warned locals after unconfirmed bear sightings in the Karlovy Vary region; experts stress sightings are rare and advise heightened caution.
Czech news in brief for October 4: Saturday's top headlines
Second day of Czech general election underway, off-duty officer kills man in Prague shooting, and more weekend headlines.
Czech election 2025: Where parties stand on 6 issues that could reshape daily life
From visas and housing to defense and education, see what parties promise and how likely those changes are to affect life in Czechia.
