Czech news in brief for June 12: Thursday's top headlines
New quota for foreign workers to begin in July, Czech Republic, EU prepare refugee ceasefire plan, and rap group Kneecap backs Palestine at festival.
Czechs explained: The brilliant little beer hack born in Czechia
We explore the Czech ingenuity behind the beer cup handle—who invented it, and how it's ending festival waste and “hold my beer” moments for good.
Activists scale Tesla showroom near Prague in protest of billionaire influence
Protesters from five countries unfurled banners and installed caricatures of Elon Musk and Donald Trump in coordinated climate-focused demonstration.
Czech news in brief for June 11: Wednesday's top headlines
Drill simulates terror attack at Prague Castle, new justice minister vows public trust, and Rock for People festival opens in Hradec.
Czech news in brief for June 10: Tuesday's top headlines
Babiš joins Orban, Le Pen in France rally, Czech real estate prices rise sharply, and public transport fair hike for Prague suburbs approved.
Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Boom in defense, energy reshapes Czech rankings
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Czechoslovak Group CEO Michal Strnad becomes Czechia’s richest person, overtaking PPF’s Renáta Kellnerová amid soaring defense demand.
Czechia poised to legalize magic mushrooms for mental health treatment
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The bill, signed off by MPs, now heads to the Senate, where it's expected to pass.
Czechia aims to attract more highly qualified foreign workers
While Czechia aims to attract more high-skilled workers from Asia, it plans to reduce visa availability for several African countries.
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Czech news in brief for June 9: Monday's top headlines
Czech weather to shift from rainy to tropical, Reebok glitch sparks shopping frenzy, and Imagine Dragons kick off two-night Prague run.
Czech news in brief for June 8: Sunday's top headlines
Blažek suspends ODS party membership in wake of bitcoin scandal, Czechia prepares shift in work visa quotas, and more weekend headlines.
Business leaders warn of worsening conditions for LGBTQ+ employees
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Speakers at the Pride Business Forum raise concerns over declining workplace conditions for LGBTQ+ employees amid rising conservatism.
EXPLAINED: Why the Czech expulsion of Germans after WWII still resonates
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Brno could host next year’s Sudeten German congress, renewing reflection on the postwar deportations that have shaped Czech-German relations for decades.
Prague Castle to close next week for simulated attack and police response
A large-scale security drill simulating a violent attack, involving hundreds of responders and actors, will see the local landmark closed June 10 at 3 p.m.
Czech news in brief for June 7: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia backs call to ease EU military rules, Czech volleyball team stuns USA in comeback, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for June 6: Friday's top headlines
ANO seeks no-confidence vote over bitcoin case, Czech police warn of new WhatsApp scam, and Prague Planetarium boasts Europe's first LED Dome.
While adults stood by, two Czech children saved a woman from assault
The shocking incident highlights the bystander effect, a social phenomenon often debated in Czech society.
Czech news in brief for June 5: Thursday's top headlines
Czech government launches Safe Childhood plan, storms cause emergency calls across Czechia, and average wage in Czechia rises to CZK 46,924.
