Thousands fill Prague’s Old Town Square in public-media funding protest
Police restricted access as crowds gathered Sunday; organizers demanded the bill’s withdrawal and announced a Nov. 15 rally at Letná.
Most Czech immigration violations involve overstays, police figures show
Police detected slightly fewer people staying illegally despite more checks, while transit cases remained a small share of the total.
Pavel urges calm over media funding dispute, questions rushed vote
The president called for public debate as Babiš defended state funding for Czech TV and radio and protests spread to more cities.
Pirates seek Okamura’s removal after overnight media funding clash
Two opposition parties back the initiative over access restrictions and the handling of debate, but the coalition’s majority poses an obstacle.
Thousands rally in Brno for public media ahead of Sunday’s Prague protest
About 4,000 people gathered against the government’s funding overhaul, hours after MPs advanced the bill following an overnight debate.
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Czechia declines Finnish push for tighter EU visa rules for Russians
Foreign Minister Petr Macinka says Czech restrictions remain in place and cites support for an earlier initiative, as opposition leaders object.
Czech Senate backs digital residency system and mandatory EU registration
Online residency procedures would begin in 2029, followed by compulsory registration for EU citizens staying more than 90 days in 2030.
Overnight protests mark Czech media funding vote as opposition vows fight
MPs advanced the license-fee abolition bill at 4:36 a.m. Saturday, while hundreds remained outside parliament after an overnight protest.
Pavel among five European leaders considered for Ukraine talks with Putin
The Czech president is being considered for peace talks, reports The Telegraph, but the European Commission has not confirmed a selection process.
Czech TV and radio staff plan Nov. 3 strike, with visible broadcast changes
Organizers say the walkout will affect all Czech Television channels as employees oppose plans to replace license fees with state funding.
Czech media funding vote set for 4 a.m. Saturday morning as protests grow
MPs will hold an initial vote Saturday on replacing license fees, with weekend rallies planned and public-media workers announcing a strike.
Czechia plans new schools to tackle growing classroom shortages
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Municipalities are joining forces to build schools, with CZK 600 million in state funding proposed for 2027.
Czech Senate backs Czech-language and local knowledge tests for taxi drivers
Municipalities could introduce taxi driver tests under a bill heading to the president. The measure would also expand access to transport data.
Czechs in US weigh rising prices against party loyalty before midterms
Fuel costs are worrying Czech residents in America, but taxes, political values and memories of communism also shape their voting choices.
Most Czech businesses have yet to prepare for EET’s return, survey finds
Electronic sales reporting returns in January, with the smallest businesses most concerned about paperwork, costs and technical problems.
Cutting Ukraine aid would embolden Russia, Pavel warns in Berlin
The Czech president discussed support for Kyiv, shared air defenses and the Prague–Dresden railway with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Czech Communist leader joins far-right EU political grouping
Kateřina Konečná's decision to join the Patriots for Europe grouping in the EU Parliament has sparked mixed reactions across the Czech political scene.
