Silent procession for children of Palestine, Israel to pass through Prague
The procession comes as national concern over the conflict in Gaza grows.
Czechia's opposition leader attacked at campaign rally, sent to hospital
Andrej Babiš, head of Czechia's largest opposition party ANO, was campaigning for the general election that takes place in one month.
Czech President Petr Pavel becomes world's first behind a NASCAR wheel
Pavel made history on Friday by driving a NASCAR vehicle at Autodrom Most before riding a motorcycle through Prague on Saturday.
Czech news in brief for August 31: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia rejects EU pressure on Israel, foreigner dies after fall from Prague cliff, and more weekend headlines.
Faster travel from Prague to Austria: Final stretch of highway eyes 2028 start
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Czechia’s D3 motorway project aims to link Prague with Austria by 2031, though delays, disputes, and local opposition continue to pose challenges.
Czech news in brief for August 30: Saturday's top headlines
Russia threatens retaliation over Czech diplomat proposal, overnight storms light up skies around Prague, and more weekend headlines.
September 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
Big changes in education law and a new school year, public transport disruption, a national holiday, a lunar eclipse, and more key events to bookmark.
Former PM and Czech election favorite ordered to repay CZK 5 billion in funds
ANO leader and populist businessman Andrej Babiš now faces a new challenge ahead of the early-October general election.
Czechia says 'no' to EU plan on reading encrypted chats: Are you affected?
Under the new law, WhatsApp, Messenger, Signal, Gmail, cloud services, and similar platforms would have private messages and files automatically read.
Czechia slumps in EU poverty rankings, with renters and seniors most at risk
A newly released study says that Czechia has more poor seniors living alone than anywhere in the EU, and one in three renters is below the poverty line.
Czechia among world's first countries affected by Ukraine dual citizenship law
Ukraine has abolished its decades-old ban on dual citizenship, previously obliging nationals to surrender other passports.
Czech news in brief for August 27: Wednesday's top headlines
Over 1,200 Prussian graves discovered at Prague monastery, ex-PM's legal trial is delayed till after elections, and coalition partners shun opposition.
Mark your calendar: Important dates in the 2025–26 Czech school year
From the first bell in September to the final report cards in June, bookmark these notable school holidays, breaks, and exam dates for the 2025-26 year.
Czechia prepares for national awards for selfless workers, and you can vote
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The public has until end-September to choose from a range of individuals who have helped others in their work: a prestigious jury has also rated them.
Czechia to increase wages in January, remain one of lowest in EU
Czechia is one of just nine EU states with minimum wages below EUR 1,000 gross per month: see how it compares with other European countries.
Czech news in brief for August 25: Monday's top headlines
Weather set to be warm for final week of August, protesters block highway, Czech ambassadors meet in the capital, and Prague football rivals clash.
Czechia is growing older: seniors now outnumber children by a third
The Czech Republic now has roughly 33 percent more people over 65 than children under 15, reflecting a steadily aging population.
