This Moravian village has just been named the best in Czechia for 2026
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Boršice in the Zlín region has won Czechia's 2026 Village of the Year award, beating 244 other municipalities from across the country.
Czech town rejects planned wind farm in binding local referendum
Residents of Mirovice in South Bohemia voted overwhelmingly against a proposed wind farm, the second renewable energy project rejected locally.
Prague expands year-round fireworks ban to 35 city districts
Most of Prague will now prohibit private fireworks throughout the year, including New Year's Eve, after 15 more districts joined the ban.
NATO Days kicks off in Czechia with Red Arrows, military displays
Europe's largest security show returns to Ostrava this weekend with aircraft and military displays, though visitors face major traffic delays.
Want to help clean up Prague? Here's how to join a volunteer event this weekend
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Dozens of volunteer cleanups are taking place across Prague this weekend. Here's how to find one near you and what to expect when you arrive.
'No excuses': US ambassador to NATO slams Czech defense spending
The US ambassador to NATO has publicly criticized Czechia's defense spending plans, saying the country is falling behind its alliance commitments.
Czech police step up patrols at train and bus stations amid security concerns
Travelers may notice more police at Czech train and bus stations as authorities increase security following recent incidents elsewhere in Europe.
Babiš: Russia is waging 'hybrid war' against the Czech Republic
Czech intelligence services are closely monitoring Russian activities after PM Andrej Babiš said the country is already facing a "hybrid war."
Czech Gripen fighters scrambled to Poland amid Russian drone attacks
Czech fighter jets were deployed to monitor NATO airspace near Poland's eastern border as Russian drones struck targets just kilometers away in Ukraine.
Pavel remains clear favorite for 2028 Czech presidential election
Petr Pavel remains the most frequently named choice for Czechia's next president, though most voters have yet to settle on a candidate.
EU proposes social media ban for kids, but Czech MEP raises privacy fears
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Children in Czechia could face new EU-wide social media age limits, but Czech MEP Markéta Gregorová warns age checks could threaten privacy.
Czech PM calls for Zelenskyy-Putin peace talks to end Ukraine war
Czech PM Andrej Babiš says Europe and the US should push Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin toward negotiations to end the war.
Ludmila Javorová, Czech woman secretly ordained as priest, dies at 94
Ludmila Javorová, a leading figure in Czechoslovakia's underground church who was secretly ordained a Catholic priest in 1970, has died at 94.
Czechia to chair OECD Council for first time in its history
Czechia will lead the OECD's top political forum in 2027, more than three decades after joining the international organization.
Czech PM proposes 'Euro Patriot' missile shield for European defense
Andrej Babiš wants European countries to jointly develop a missile defense system modeled on the Patriot, citing lessons from the war in Ukraine.
Why Czech residency permits take so long, and what you can do about it
Foreigners in Czechia can wait months for residency and work permits. Here's what's causing the delays, and what applicants can do about them.
Oscar-winning Amadeus actor to perform newly discovered Havel play
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F. Murray Abraham will star in the world premiere of Václav Havel's newly discovered The Warning in New York this month.
