Criminal complaint filed against Czech political party for racist campaign
A criminal complaint has been filed against the Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) over a campaign using images of a black man holding a knife.
Czech society sees huge rise in anti-Semitism since last year
The full-scale Israel-Palestine war that broke out in 2023 is the main reason, though physical attacks against Israelis and Jews have been minimal.
Prague Pride returns for 2024 edition with enhanced security amid threats
This year's Prague Pride festival, which runs from Aug. 5 to 11, will include increased police presence following recent threats in Slovakia.
Consumer alert: Blueberries in Czechia must be sold by weight not volume
The State Agricultural and Food Inspectorate says selling fruit by liters is less reliable than kilograms, leading to discrepancies in the amount received.
Czech President signs minimum wage rise into law
President Petr Pavel also signed into law an amendment that gives those working 24-hour shifts in healthcare facilities a bonus.
Literature in exile: Czechia's first Ukrainian bookstore opens in Prague
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Named for Ukrainian poet and national hero Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko, the Žižkov shop offers literature of all genres.
FBI reveals Trump gunman researched shooting of Slovak PM Robert Fico
The new detail about the shooter’s apparent interest in the attack on Fico has emerged as part of the investigation into the July 13 Trump rally shooting.
Czech govt. approves new bill regulating sale and use of fireworks
Under the new bill, the sale of fireworks will be more tightly controlled and municipalities will have the authority to completely ban their use.
Czech House to open in Paris with new David Černý sculpture
Prime Minister Petr Fiala visited the Czech House today, which Olympic snowboard cross champion Eva Adamczyková will open.
President Pavel on Biden speech and why Czechia should care about US election
In an interview following US president's televised speech, Czech President Petr Pavel called the withdrawal 'the gesture of a statesman.'
Patients' rights and foster care: Czech president signs new amendments into law
On Tuesday, Czech President Petr Pavel also signed into law changes on debt relief, medicines, and public fundraising.
Czech leaders respond to Biden's exit from the US presidential race
Czech leaders and political analysts speak out after the current president and Democratic nominee's 'unprecedented' withdrawal from the election Sunday.
Ostrava breaks ground on new concert hall with help of Czech president
Petr Pavel and American architect Steven Holl helped inaugurate the start of construction on a new concert hall for the Janáček Philharmonic.
Economist: How a Trump election win may make Czech mortgages more expensive
Wider US deficits, inflation, and higher yields on long-term US bonds are likely to cause contagion in the EU and Czechia, Lukáš Kovanda explains.
Czech, Ukrainian governments to hold formal meeting today
The first large-scale meeting in almost two years, multiple members of the Czech cabinet as well as President Petr Pavel will discuss Ukrainian security.
Traditional gender roles fading in Czechia's households, survey finds
A growing majority of Czechs believe that both partners should share household, childcare, and other duties equally, according to a new poll.
Czech leaders condemn attack on US presidential candidate Donald Trump
Prime Minister Petr Fiala and others have responded to what the FBI are investigating as an assassination attempt on Trump at a campaign rally.
