Dual film fests opening this week in Prague showcase tragedy and humor
Held in multiple cities, Scandinavian and Iranian festivals bring feature films from well-known and award-winning directors to Czech screens.
Czech president arrives in Tel Aviv to begin three-day tour of Israel and Qatar
Petr Pavel plans to meet with families of Israeli hostages and visit one of the military bases near the Gaza Strip.
US expats urged to register to vote on International Voter Registration Day
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The president of the United States will be elected on Nov. 5, 2024, but US citizens living abroad will need to register in advance in order to vote.
Charles University mass shooting prompts sweeping review of security measures
Improved response, mental health awareness, gun control, and campus security are part of a multifaceted approach to future crisis management in Czechia.
Czechia proposes stricter regulation of fireworks sales
Citing environmental and animal-welfare concerns, Czechia's agriculture minister has mooted restricting sales of pyrotechnics to young people.
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Czech labor minister considers resigning amid Christmas party backlash
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Marian Jurečka apologized for his failure to end the ministry's party during the mass shooting in Prague.
EXPLAINED: Why Czech PM is saying 'not yet' to euro adoption
In a program statement, Fiala definitively ruled out talks about adopting the single currency until late 2025 – he says the country is not prepared yet.
Charles University to organize processional through Prague to honor shooting victims
The university will conduct a commemorative procession, 'Transmission of Light,' on Jan. 4; officials also addressed steps to heighten security.
Czechia navigates pivotal 2024 with elections, tax reform, and nuclear questions ahead
Elections for one-third of the Senate will serve as a crucial test for political parties leading up to the 2025 general elections.
Euro adoption pros and cons: Czech economists react to the president's speech
Political analysts and economics shared mixed views on Czech President Petr Pavel's New Year's Day speech which advocated for euro adoption.
Czech president's speech calls on society to overcome fear in aftermath of shooting
President Petr Pavel's speech also touched on euro adoption, the success and failures of the current government, and the vulgarization of politics.
New Year's Day in Czechia: Lentils on the table and the return of the president's speech
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As the country observes culinary customs and New Year's Day hikes, Jan. 1, 2024 also marks the return of another national tradition.
Russia accuses Czechia of supplying weapons used in Belgorod attack
The Czech Republic did not heed Russia's call to participate in a UN Security Council meeting in the wake of the attack on Belgorod yesterday.
Czech interior minister urges regions to avoid fireworks after Prague shooting
As the country still recovers from the horrors of last Thursday's massacre, Vít Rakušan urged people to not increase public nervousness and unease.
Three in four Czechs believe the Russia-Ukraine war won't end in 2024
A survey by the Median polling agency also found that the vast majority of Czechs were not worried about the Israel-Palestine war spreading.
'A year of hope is coming': Czech PM delivers Christmas speech
In an address to the nation, Fiala acknowledged the recent economic difficulties faced by Czechia and promised that the worst is behind the country.
Prague's Aromi named among world's top 50 Italian restaurants
Aromi in Prague 2 came in at number 25 on the 2024 50 Top Italy list, an initiative that ranks the best Italian restaurants outside of Italy.
