Lion escapes zoo near Prague, attacks handler; police shoot animal dead
Authorities are investigating the cause of the escape and conditions at the zoo, which has had issues reported in the past.
Czech news in brief for August 10: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia sees surge in stays through Airbnb and Booking platforms, Czech police report slight rise in murders, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for August 9: Saturday's top headlines
Zelenskyy thanks Czechia for artillery aid, Czech currency strengthens against dollar, and more weekend headlines.
Fighting for my ancestral identity and losing: A Czech citizenship journey
Think your Czech roots guarantee citizenship? Think again. Here's why my descent-based application was denied.
Czech news in brief for August 8: Friday's top headlines
Czech politicians pole dance into spotlight, Czech Ministry releases '72 Hours' crisis guide, and rainbow flags spark verbal clash on tram.
Prague's Honest Guide taken to court after exposing restaurant tourist scam
Influencer Janek Rubeš uncovered how a Prague 1 restaurant was unfairly giving bottled beer to customers and charging over CZK 300 for the privilege.
Czech news in brief for August 7: Thursday's top headlines
Experts say Czech pro-Israel stance not isolating, drunk passenger sparks airport bomb scare, and Czech directors protest Oscar film selection.
Language barrier no excuse for limiting father's rights, Czech court says
The Constitutional Court ruled that language barriers and strained parental relationships aren't sufficient grounds for indefinitely limiting contact.
Czech news in brief for August 6: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia's bitcoin scandal rages on, language barrier can't limit father's rights, and Zeman Museum marks 70 years of 'Prehistory' film.
In Czechia, men prioritize salary while women value flexibility and work-life balance
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A new survey from a large employment agency shows that men place more emphasis on money, whereas women care more for time and balance.
Czechia's ForMin dismisses Israeli minister’s call for full Gaza occupation
The stark statement underlines Czechia's commitment to a two-state solution, though the country remains firmly pro-Israel.
Czech news in brief for August 4: Monday's top headlines
45,000 join Prague Pride parade despite rain, metro line C closure causes week-long disruption, and Czechia pushes for more women in security roles.
One in 10 Czech residents is a foreigner: most are from Ukraine
Over 1.09 million foreigners now live in Czechia, with Ukrainians making up more than half, according to new Interior Ministry data through Q2 2025.
PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands march for equality in 2025 Prague Pride parade
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Rainbow flags filled Prague as tens of thousands joined the 15th annual Pride parade, highlighting LGBT+ visibility, rights, and resistance.
Prague opens first new major train station in 40 years at Praha-Bubny
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Prague’s new station begins operation this weekend as part of a major rail upgrade that will link the city center with the airport by 2030.
Czech news in brief for August 2: Saturday's top headlines
Prague Pride parade caps festival with parade, WWII ammo found in two Czech forests, and more weekend headlines.
Michelin-starred Israeli chef leaves Berlin for Prague in new restaurant chapter
Gal Ben Moshe implied that economic squeezes in the high-end fine-dining industry prompted his decision to move his well-known restaurant in Berlin.
