'Russia can do whatever it wants': Czech leaders condemn Trump statements
Over the weekend, Trump surprisingly said that the US would not defend attacked NATO countries if they did not contribute enough to the alliance's budget.
Prague 1 struggles to retain residents as population dwindles
Nearly 45,000 people lived in Prague's city center in 1989, but that number has gradually dipped to less than 30,000 in 2023.
United for Ukraine rally to take place at Prague's Old Town Square
Czech President Petr Pavel will speak in support of Ukraine on Feb. 24 during an event that will also feature a message from Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Czech farmers threaten four-day Prague protest with 1,000+ tractors
Frustrated by state and EU agricultural policy, Czech farmers say they will wreak havoc on the city's main streets on Monday, Feb. 19.
Czechia on board with proposed EU anti-stalking and 'revenge porn' laws
The new draft law seeks to protect women from online harassment, which includes the sending of unsolicited images and stalking.
Prague is calling for candle donations to warm Ukraine for a third winter
Members of the public are encouraged to send candles via the Skaut organization or donate to Ukraine to assist during the harsh winter.
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia's euro adoption uproar is dividing the government
On Monday afternoon, Czechia's EU affairs minister went rogue, breaking from coalition ranks and appointing an adviser for euro adoption.
Most Czechs say same-sex marriage law won't negatively impact daily lives
The findings come from a poll released ahead of a second reading of the same-sex marriage bill in the lower house of parliament on Wednesday.
Czech govt. unveils new bill to ensure gender-balanced corporate boards
Czechia aims for gender equality in corporate leadership with a new bill mandating a minimum of one-third women on boards.
What is Czechia's shady 'anti-system' movement and why is it dangerous?
The movement, which is decentralized, spreads misinformation and often supports Russia's actions according to the Interior Ministry.
Transparency International: Corruption persists in Czechia despite marginal gains
Experts at Transparency International blame Czech politics for its absence of a 'strategic approach' in combating corruption.
POLITICO: Ex-PM Babiš compared to Trump for attack on postal voting
Debate has been raging in the past week on introducing postal voting in Czechia – Babiš has said the system is a 'threat to democracy.'
EXPLAINED: What new firearms legislation could look like in Czechia
The Chamber of Deputies today will discuss various amendments to Czechia's Weapons Act, which will generally put gun owners under great scrutiny.
'An international disgrace': Czech Senate fails to pass Istanbul Convention
The Czech Republic will now be among the minority of countries that have signed but not ratified the Istanbul Convention.
New bill speeds up and digitizes foreigners' applications for Czech residence permits
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Under the new proposal, applicants would communicate with Czech authorities electronically and receive online status notifications.
President Pavel attends classic Czech Cimrman play with his son
Petr Pavel took some time out of his busy schedule to attend The Stand-In at Žižkov's Jára Cimrman Theater, featuring the beloved Czech character.
EXPLAINED: Why postal voting is currently stirring up a fierce debate in Czechia
A proposed reform to simplify voting for Czechs abroad has led to arguments from the opposition about the constitutionality of doing so.
