June 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
Important changes to the country's Labor Code, summer holidays, new travel options, public transport disruption, and more key events this month.
How Czech divorce reform will make ending a marriage easier and cheaper
Czechia's updated divorce law aims to simplify proceedings, reduce emotional stress, and protect children by banning corporal punishment.
Charles University offers opportunity to U.S. academics facing political turmoil
As U.S. scholars face funding cuts and political pressure, Prague’s top university sees surge in interest, bringing global talent and new ideas to Czechia.
Czech news in brief for May 29: Thursday's top headlines
Quasi-media outlets aid Russian disinformation, Roma sterilization victims to receive additional CZK 200M, and rare golden eagle born in Liberec.
What the Czech-China cyber clash means for your security and privacy
The cyberattack on the Czech Foreign Ministry reveals the need for stronger defenses to protect national services and personal data.
Activists breach Prague district town hall, hoist Palestinian flag
The perpetrators also sent out a fake press release to major media outlets, with the country's public news agency duped into reporting on the event.
Czech news in brief for May 28: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech minister slams Hungary's EU conduct, Czech car output falls, and activists sue Prague over emissions.
Czechia poised for historic debate on legalizing assisted dying
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STAN’s historic election platform includes legalizing euthanasia, sparking urgent debate amid growing public support and palliative care challenges.
Czechia joins EU allies in condemning Hungary’s latest anti-LGBTQ+ laws
The Hungarian parliament passed a law banning the annual Pride march and allowing police to use facial recognition in such events.
Czech news in brief for May 27: Tuesday's top headlines
Deputies to debate school, migration changes today, state seeks 16 years in sect leader murder, and a tram derails onto sidewalk in Ostrava.
Czechia announces new emergency warning system: What you need to know
Authorities say that the new technology will reach far more people than current SMS warnings do, but not all phones will be able to use the system.
Czech news in brief for May 26: Monday's top headlines
Babiš faces appeal in Stork’s Nest case, free menstrual aids coming to all schools, and Czechs begin play at Roland Garros today.
Prague moves ahead with Penta’s Florenc development deal amid criticism
Prague 1 and Prague 8 have approved Penta’s development deal for Florenc and Masarykovo nádraží while sparking opposition concerns.
Public transport fares to rise between Prague and Central Bohemia next year
A proposal from the Central Bohemian Region would see a hike in fares of 30 percent, increasing the cost of traveling from Prague to surrounding areas.
Czech news in brief for May 25: Sunday's top headlines
Czech MPs to vote on criminal law reform this week, five Czechs to compete at French Open today, and more weekend headlines
Israeli cultural festival and pro-Palestinian protest to clash in Prague
The city has issued permits for both an Israeli cultural festival and pro-Palestinian protest on Štvanice Island under strict conditions Sunday.
Czech news in brief for May 24: Saturday's top headlines
Historic military convoy to pass through Prague on Saturday, Czech summer camp prices up this year, and more weekend headlines.
