Czech news in brief for May 23: Friday's top headlines
Senate passes Housing Support Act, fugitive drug offender returned from US, and nearly 1,900 churches open for Night of Churches.
US-sanctioned Hamas backer owns company and home in Czechia
A high-profile member of the Middle East terrorist group owns a business and property in Czechia, prompting concern among global intelligence services.
Czechia open to 5 percent defense budget spend: What that means for the economy
President Pavel said the country is willing to boost defense spending to 5 percent of GDP if NATO agrees. But what would this mean for the economy?
Czech news in brief for May 22: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia open to 5 percent defense GDP if NATO agrees, Czech, German police tackle border delays, and Czechs bet big as faith in hockey team fading.
Czechia’s nuclear gamble: Why a power plant deal is fueling EU feuds
A legal dispute has drawn the attention of the European Commission, and involves a battle between France and Czechia concerning a construction contract.
EU pledges €5.5 million to back Prague-based Radio Free Europe
The EU’s move to support RFE/RL highlights growing concern over the broader need for independent media amid geopolitical tensions.
Czech news in brief for May 21: Wednesday's top headlines
US exit from Ukraine talks would aid Putin, says Pavel, Czech police investigate HHC poisonings, and thousands bid farewell to Bartoška in Prague.
Teens in Czechia face widespread cyberbullying and online hate, survey finds
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The country is significantly above the EU average in both cyberbullying and online hate speech among young people.
From Erasmus to airport e-gates: What new UK-EU deal means for Czechia
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A new agreement brings the UK ever so slightly nearer the EU with new agreements spanning travel, study, and trade.
Czechia backs WHO pandemic pact as Slovakia rejects deal
Czechia supports a WHO pandemic treaty affirming national sovereignty, while Slovakia's rejection sparks coalition rift and backlash over disinformation.
Czech news in brief for May 20: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech FM: Gaza aid must be ensured, public farewell for actor Jiří Bartoška begins today, and the Czech hockey team faces U.S. in group finale at worlds.
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How Czech businesses are helping rebuild Ukraine—and how you can invest
Expats.cz attended three major business forums featuring dozens of companies across multiple sectors; here’s where the strongest investment potential lies.
Czech news in brief for May 19: Monday's top headlines
Czechs to face Germany in penultimate WC match, Czech hill Říp is remnant of ancient lava lake, and Dan Brown spotted in Prague.
Czech parliamentary election 2025: What expats need to know
Czechs abroad can vote by mail for the first time in the 2025 parliamentary election. Here’s what to know about voting, parties, and key election rules.
Czech news in brief for May 18: Sunday's top headlines
Ebola ruled out for patient at Prague hospital, Czech hockey team routs Kazakhstan at IIHF Worlds, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for May 17: Saturday's top headlines
Fiala backs more sanctions on Russia after talks, Court to issue tickets for Babiš fraud trial, and more weekend headlines.
More potential victims come forward in Czech basement imprisonment case
Four possible victims have come forward in a Czech abuse case where a man imprisoned, assaulted, and tortured a woman in a basement for months.
