Tariff troubles: OECD slashes Czechia growth forecast amid global trade war
The downgraded forecast suggests slower wage growth, fewer export-related jobs, and tighter household budgets for people in Czechia.
Merkel draws hundreds in Prague for book tour, calls for EU unity
A packed crowd welcomed Angela Merkel in Prague as she signed her memoir and urged Europe to stand united against global threats and rising extremism.
Czech news in brief for June 4: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech president signs lobbying law, government to discuss bitcoin fallout today, and Dutch king to cut Prague trip short due to political unrest at home.
EXPLAINED: The bitcoin scandal shaking Czech politics—and what's at stake
With an election just four months away, the government is facing serious calls to step down over a murky crypto-related deal with a convicted criminal.
Czech news in brief for June 3: Tuesday's top headlines
Dutch royals visit Prague to visit Prague today, Russian envoy says ties with Czechia near zero, and obesity patients face costly drug prices.
Czech news in brief for June 2: Monday's top headlines
Strong storms, flash floods threaten Czechia, Labor Code update changes notice, trial rules, and Czech baby boxes mark 20 years, 277 saved.
FIRST PERSON: From diagnosis to recovery, an expat's Czech healthcare journey with a charity
An expat living in Prague speaks of his experience with the nation's healthcare system after his cancer diagnosis.
Czech consumers push back against unfair airline carry-on charges
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European consumer groups, including Czechia's dTest, are challenging low-cost airline fees for carry-on bags, pushing for clearer rules and enforcement.
Church bell made from recycled Ukraine war weapons arrives in Prague
A new bell cast in the Netherlands from weapons including a Russian S-300 missile has arrived at Prague’s Church of the Holy Saviour.
Czech news in brief for June 1: Sunday's top headlines
Man killed in shootout at Czech-German border, Czech parahockey team wins bronze in world cup, and more weekend headlines.
Populist fashion: Andrej Babiš drops new merch store to target Gen Z votes
Former Czech PM Andrej Babiš has launched a new merch store with branded clothing and accessories in a slick new attempt to engage younger voters.
Expansive Czech criminal code reform set to ease cannabis regulations
Czech MPs have approved justice reform easing cannabis rules and emphasizing alternative sentencing; a Senate review is pending.
Czech Justice Minister resigns over bitcoin scandal amid political fallout
Pavel Blažek has resigned over a CZK 1 billion bitcoin donation linked to convicted drug trafficker, triggering tension within the ruling coalition.
Czech news in brief for May 31: Saturday's top headlines
Fiala has new candidate for justice minister, Pavel to discuss defense at NATO B9 meeting, and more weekend headlines.
TELL US: Has Czechia's smoking culture made it harder for you to kick the habit?
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May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, and we’re looking at smoking trends in Czechia—and how nicotine use has changed over the years.
These 20 names topped the baby charts in Czechia this year
In total, around 84,000 babies were born in Czechia in 2024—the most common names given were revealed this week.
Pressure mounts in Czechia to drop Kneecap from Rock for People lineup
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Jewish leaders called on the festival to ban the group for its alleged ‘anti-Semitic’ remarks; Glasgow's TRNSMT Festival removed the band for safety fears.
