Why suicide rates in Czechia are higher than the EU average
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On World Suicide Day, experts say a stigma remains around mental health issues in the country.
Czech news in brief for September 10: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia may receive EUR 2bn from EU SAFE fund, Dan Brown book launch draws nearly a thousand fans to Prague, and Apple AirPods Pro get live translation.
Thousands of foreigners in Czechia could face stricter residency rules
The far-right SPD party, improving at the polls, makes Ukrainian refugee restrictions key demand for joining Czech government.
Czech news in brief for September 8: Monday's top headlines
Hundreds in Brno march for Palestinians, warm, rainy week ahead in Czechia, and memorial to Czech WWII pilot unveiled in Scotland.
Prague activists protest high fashion, warning of mental health pressures
A protest group gathered on Prague's Pařížská Street to protest luxury brands, urging young people to prioritize happiness over designer labels.
Czech news in brief for September 7: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia to see total lunar eclipse tonight, Defence Minister Černochová undergoes minor surgery, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for September 6: Saturday's top headlines
Heavy rain hits Prague with sun forecast for Sunday, Czech crown strengthens to 2018 levels vs. dollar, and more weekend headlines.
Prague’s Asia festival to combat xenophobia with K-pop and curry this weekend
Visitors can wander between stalls offering everything from Vietnamese pho to Korean bibimbap, Pakistani curries, and Japanese matcha desserts.
Prague community on alert after repeated anti-Semitic attacks on Jewish shop
Police are on the hunt for the suspect, and community leaders urge vigilance among residents and expats.
Czech news in brief for September 5: Friday's top headlines
LGBT Czechs distrust politicians on rights, Fiala warns ANO could ally with extremists, and Czechia gifts glasswork to UN HQ.
Czech coalition party wants to adopt euro 'as soon as possible'
Replacing the crown with the euro has long been a point of division across the current government and is a key issue ahead of the early-October election.
Czech PM warns country could 'head East' as election tensions rise
Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Fiala's Prague rally as he issues starkest warning yet about opposition victory.
Czech news in brief for September 4: Thursday's top headlines
Fiala warns of extremism in campaign speech, Czech wage growth beats forecast, and more.
Why Czechia's residents view the EU less positively than any other member state
Unrestrained migration, EU economic disparity, and collective funding top people's list of concerns; just one-third in Czechia view the EU positively.
Czech news in brief for September 3: Wednesday's top headlines
Hepatitis A cases climb in Czechia, Czech election debates set to dominate airwaves, and Prague’s Signal Festival debuts 3D water wall.
EXPLAINED: How Czechia’s 2026 budget could affect your wallet and daily life
Czechia’s 2026 budget could raise costs for taxpayers as the government plans to cover a growing deficit.
US visa law now demands in-person interviews: What Czech-expat families need to know
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The US State Department has warned that the sweeping change may cause longer wait times and scheduling challenges, advising people to begin plans early.
