Czechia switched to daylight saving time overnight

Charles Bridge egg festival marks tenth anniversary

Antonín Dvořák’s Rusalka, a lyrical story of longing, sacrifice, and the impossibility of uniting two different worlds, premiered on March 31, 1901, at the National Theatre in Prague. Since then, it has become one of the most valuable treasures...

When the first sound of glass rang out on March 31, 1856, in Kamenický Šenov (then known as Steinschönau) inside the newly established School of Drawing and Modelling, no one could have imagined they were witnessing the birth of an institution th...

US figure skater Malinin becomes world champion in Prague

Fourth suspect detained over arson attack at Pardubice arms factory

Czech army fills nearly two thirds of annual recruitment target

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Earth Hour to switch off lights at landmarks across Czechia

Volunteers across Czechia join nationwide clean-up

Kwizera sets Prague Half Marathon record, Gitonga is fastest woman

Lehečka reaches first Masters final in Miami

The sale of kratom in the Czech Republic has been subject to stricter regulations for four months now. Although it can currently only be sold by licensed shops, it was previously available, for example, in shopping centers. Despite the new rules, ho...

Inspectors find toxic substance in infant formula, sales halted

Czech monk killed by leopard in Sri Lanka national park

Czechia have moved a step closer to reaching international football’s biggest showcase for the first time in two decades. Following a hard-fought victory over Ireland on Thursday, the Czechs will now host Denmark on Tuesday to decide a place at th...

Police probe AI-generated fake photo linked to Pardubice arson case

Czech TV warns of insolvency over proposed fee changes

Molotov cocktails thrown at Russian cultural center in Prague

Security authority examining Turek’s comments on Russia sanctions as possible security breach

PM Babiš proposing cap on fuel margins amid rising prices

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EBU warns proposed funding changes could threaten stability of Czech public media

Czechs beat Ireland in World Cup qualifying play-off semifinal

Babiš urges fuel distributors to cut prices as Czech fuel costs hit 3.5-year high

Remains of priest Václav Drbola exhumed ahead of beatification

Russian court bans Oscar-winning documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Coal mining in the Ostrava-Karviná basin has come to an end after nearly two and a half centuries. The last OKD mine has shut down, bringing to a close an industry that transformed this corner of Czechia into one of Central Europe’s industrial he...

Czech skater Reshtenko qualifies for free skate at Prague world championships

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Prague Castle opens exhibition combining St Vitus Cathedral treasure and contemporary art

Veteran actor and writer Zdeněk Svěrák is known internationally for Kolya and in his native Czechia for a string of much-loved films and plays. This weekend he turns 90, with the celebrations to be relayed from the Prague theatre he co-created to...

Czech arms maker CSG reports 35 percent profit growth

Some Czech energy suppliers raise gas prices as market reacts to Middle East crisis

Jiří Lehečka reaches Miami Open semi-final after beating Martin Landaluce

Heavy snow in Czech mountains prompts warning for drivers and hikers

The world figure skating championships are back in Prague for the first time since 1993, reviving a tradition that dates back decades. The Czech capital has hosted the event several times before, including the historic 1962 championships. This year,...

Czechia facing Ireland in World Cup playoffs semi-final in Prague

Senate: Redirecting spending away from army is risk

Škoda official: Autonomous public transport may appear in Czechia in decade and half

Karviná deny wrongdoing amid massive match-fixing investigation

Prague’s National Museum is sending a mobile digitization lab to Ukraine to help preserve cultural heritage threatened by the war. The specially equipped van will create detailed 3D records of museum objects and monuments directly in the field.

Police have detained three people, including one Czech and one US citizen, on terrorism charges following last week’s arson attack against an arms producer’s facility in Pardubice. One suspect was arrested in Slovakia, and other members of the g...

US woman latest detained over suspected terrorist arson attack in Czechia

Three of 26 Czech Centres around world to close

Dozens of people have been detained in a sweeping police operation targeting suspected corruption and betting-related fraud in Czech football. The crackdown, described as the largest in the sport’s domestic history, spans competitions from the top...

Klempíř: Renovation of New Stage shows govt. not scrimping on arts

Ireland’s footballers in Prague for World Cup playoffs semi-final

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The Lokšany Library was founded in 1557 by Kateřina of Lokšany as part of the construction of her residence. When you visit it, you are struck by its unique atmosphere, created by the harmonious color scheme of the entire space and its preserved ...

Court remands two suspects over arson attack on LPP arms factory

Czech TV could face collapse after fee cuts, Czech Radio warns of major financial impact

Interior Minister: Police to adopt security measures for Easter and upcoming holidays

Czech TV and Radio fee proposal not ready

Czech Football Association initiates police intervention amid corruption investigation

The Czech government MPs are moving to change how public service media are funded. Their new proposal would exempt some groups from paying licence fees and could lead to their eventual abolition. Critics warn the shift could weaken both funding stab...

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Three people detained in connection with arson attack in Pardubice

With outdoor tourism on the rise, the national tourism agency CzechTourism has launched a new guide encouraging people to explore the country more responsibly. I spoke with the agency’s director, František Reismüller, and asked him why the Trave...

Gas prices are set to rise this year, tariffs will change quickly

Babiš: Government will not abandon law to reveal funding of organizations

Babiš admits next year’s state budget deficit will exceed this year’s

Ruling coalition drops plan for law targeting foreign-funded NGOs

Public broadcasters protest against proposed license fee cuts

Government tightens security oversight for arms firms after arson attack

Czech, Slovak governments to hold joint session next week

A fire at an arms-related company in Pardubice, now being investigated as a possible terrorist attack, has put the spotlight on the security of Czech defence firms. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is calling on companies to step up protection of their ...

Czech Republic’s foreign debt rises to CZK 5.68 trillion

A major reconstruction of Českomoravská metro station, which lasted 18 months, has delivered new escalators, wider platforms and modern safety systems. It is the largest upgrade of the station since it first opened in 1990.

Prague’s Českomoravská metro station on line B, in the city’s Vysočany district, has reopened after more than a year of reconstruction. The station now features glass panels filled with tiny air bubbles, created by Czech designer Maxim Velčo...

Czech ruling coalition to propose scrapping broadcast fees for selected groups

Czech government aims to finalize new Prague hospital investment plan within a year

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Sharp weather shift expected in Czech Republic this week

Supreme Audit Office: Billions spent on local roads with limited impact

Justice minister planning court system overhaul

Czech fencer Choupenitch takes bronze in Lima Grand Prix

FM Macinka downplays report on Hungary’s alleged briefings to Russia

Voborníková takes bronze in Oslo to cap strong season

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ANO leads March poll, STAN moves into second place

Pastrňák scores and reaches 500 assists in NHL milestone game

Czech defence firms tighten security after Pardubice fire

Mobile internet use in Czechia surges over past decade

Eighty years ago, on March 22, 1946, the trial of Karl Hermann Frank began in Prague. One of the most powerful figures in the Nazi occupation administration in the Czech lands, Frank served as State Minister of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravi...

Known as the queen of chanson, Hana Hegerová captivated audiences with her deeply emotional interpretations and unmistakable voice. Five years after her passing, she remains an unforgettable figure of Czech and Slovak music to whom we have dedicate...

Prague’s Vltava Day offers free boat rides and entry to landmarks

Czech runner Manuel wins world indoor 400m gold in record time

Speakers sharply criticized the government of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) and warned of democratic backsliding.

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FM Macinka says democracy not threatened by government but by pressure groups

Smoke forces evacuation from Žižkov Tower in Prague

Calls to defend public media as Letná protest draws large crowds

Letná protest draws crowds as speakers warn of extremist influence in government

Protest on Letná targets government policies

Aero Vodochody tightens security after Pardubice fire

Nečas leads Colorado win as Czech players feature in NHL action

Survey: Nearly half of social workers consider leaving over low pay

PM Babiš urges arms firms to tighten security after suspected arson

Czechia joins statement on security of Hormuz Strait

More than forty species of birds, over two hundred species of insects and hundreds of plants. A new biological survey shows that the grounds of Prague Castle are not only a historic landmark but also a surprisingly rich ecosystem. Researchers even d...

Police register 17 kratom deaths in Czechia in 2025

Agency to only rule on conflict of interest if Babiš firm seeks financial support

An unusual object has appeared in the centre of Brno: a giant inflatable bacterium of E. coli. The model draws attention to the Moravian capital’s strong tradition in electron microscopy and the upcoming Days of Electron Microscopy festival. Why w...

Crisis committee meeting after fire claimed by purported anti-Israel group

On Thursday, Minister of Culture Oto Klempíř (Motorists party) dismissed the Director General of the National Gallery Prague, Alicja Knast. Her term was originally set to end at the end of this year. Although the dismissal complied with the law, e...

Arts minister to produce outline plan for ending of license fees soon

Českomoravská Metro station reopens after over year

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Pavel signs 2026 state budget despite defence spending reservations

President Pavel to sign state budget ending provisional budget

Sparta knocked out of Conference League after 4–0 loss to Alkmaar

Fuel station margins falling since start of Iran conflict, Finance Ministry says

Czech ministry tells EU conflict-of-interest safeguards are adequate

Culture minister dismisses head of Prague’s National Gallery Alicja Knast

At a time driven by profit, productivity, and perfectionism, it can be hard to find something that breaks away from these expectations. Something that chooses solidarity over profit, authenticity over perfection, and community over individualism. Ho...

Share of counterfeit cigarettes on Czech market rises to 6.5 percent

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The Czech film Resilience, which its makers describe as a “documentary thriller”, enters domestic cinemas on Thursday. It tracks efforts to uncover the illegal poisoning of birds of prey – and shows the beauty of the country’s landscape, as ...

Czech army deploys Venom helicopters to Poland in first foreign mission