People will commemorate 17 November with gatherings, concerts, and ceremonies

Crowd in Ostrava protested against possible participation of Macinka and Turekin government

Monínec opens ski season record-early, 500 skiers arrive

The Velvet Revolution of 1989 changed the course of Czechoslovak history. Take our quiz to test your knowledge about the fall of the communist regime.

Music doesn’t always have to spring from deep emotions or the beauty of nature. Sometimes, inspiration comes straight from the kitchen. That’s exactly the idea behind an educational concert for children organised by Czech Radio, entitled Music o...

On November 16, 1880, the Czech Velocipedists’ Club was established in Prague’s Smíchov district. It was the very first cycling club in the territory of what was then Austria-Hungary. It was founded by brothers Josef and František Kohout, sons...

More visit Duka to bid farewell

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Three dozen vintage Čechie–Böhmerland motorcycles — often described as the longest in the world — are now on display at Prague’s National Technical Museum. The exhibition marks 100 years since the production of these iconic machines first ...

Pavel will discuss, among other things, Albania’s accession to the EU with the Albanian president

It has long been known that the liver can regenerate. A new study now shows how: scientists in Czechia have discovered that the liver uses ammonia – highly toxic under normal conditions – and converts it into the amino acid glutamine, which driv...

Babiš received more than 477 million CZK from his companies in 2025

Several accidents occurred on D1 motorway in Vysočina region; paramedics treated several people

Jim Potts is a poet, writer and filmmaker who worked for the British Council for 35 years, serving in many different countries the world over. In the years between 1986 and 1989, he was head of the British Council in Prague, in what was a groundbrea...

Metro Line C in Prague will not run between Hlavní nádraží and Pražského povstání until Monday

Police want to indict four people for investment fraud causing damages of 623 million CZK

The night sky over the Czech Republic lit up with northern lights on Tuesday night, visible from many parts of the country. Stunning photos were captured in Pec pod Sněžkou in the Krkonoše Mountains, near Husova Bouda, showing the spectacle that ...

Nearly fifteen thousand songs from all regions of Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia are now freely available through a new online library called Písňovna.cz . The project was created by the Institute of Ethnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, whos...

Czech team beats San Marino 1–0 in Köstl’s debut

Coalition refuses program changes, Babiš to address conflict of interest only ahead of appointment

Czech Central Bank buys bitcoin and digital assets worth nearly CZK 21 million

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JAMU to award honorary doctorate to British scenographer Pamela Howard

Use of antibiotics in Czechia up 16 percent in five years

Czech gas storage 93% full, meeting EU targets

Poll shows strong re-election prospects for President Pavel

People pay their respects to late Cardinal Duka at Prague Castle

Havlíček: F-35 fighter jet purchase is decided, Czech industry participation key

The Aussie & Kiwi Film Fest in Prague is special in two aspects: it is organised entirely by volunteers, and a short film precedes each screening. This year’s edition will run from November 14 to 21. What not to miss? 

Few diners realise that the coveted plaques displayed by Michelin-starred restaurants are manufactured in Brno. For the Michelin Guide, which has shaped global gastronomy for more than a century, these small signs are an essential symbol of excellen...

On the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Czechia’s accession to the European Space Agency (ESA), a permanent interactive exhibition titled ESA: Earth from Space was officially opened at the Prague Planetarium on Wednesday, November 12. The proje...

Babiš says he will not sell Agrofert, pledges to resolve conflict of interest legally

PM Fiala meets US Ambassador Merrick

Pavel met with volunteers helping families of fallen soldiers

Babiš: Pavel wants me to explain how I am handling the conflict of interest to the public

Radim Fiala (SPD) will head Chamber of Deputies’ Economic Committee; Hřib was unsuccessful

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In Valdíkov, culling of 20,000 ducks has begun due to bird flu

Czech cavers discovered what may be the world’s largest spider web in a cave on the Albania–Greece border, home to over 100,000 spiders. The find was made in 2022, but an international team of scientists has now confirmed its significance: it is...

Babiš arrives at Castle to discuss government program and potential conflicts of interest with Pavel

British music star Jamie Cullum takes the stage at Prague’s O2 Universum tonight, bringing his unmistakable pop-infused jazz to Czech fans. The set will feature beloved hits alongside new tracks from his forthcoming tenth album. Should jazz ever b...

Some ministers expressed support for sending budget to Chamber

Northern lights visible over Czechia, may appear again tonight

Pastrňák scores 400th NHL goal, adds three points as Boston beats Toronto

Pavel to meet Babiš to discuss new government’s program and conflict of interest

Caretaker government resubmits draft budget to Chamber of Deputies

Czechia to ask EU for exemption from solidarity payments over migration

EU report: Czechia faces significant migration situation due to refugees from Ukraine

Pavel again urges Fiala’s outgoing government to submit budget to new parliament

Police raid road directorate offices, at least 11 people detained

Nacher becomes first deputy speaker of the lower house

Last Thursday, Tomio Okamura (SPD) ordered the removal of the Ukrainian flag from the Czech lower house of parliament shortly after being elected its speaker. The act sparked widespread debate across the Czech political scene. The latest reaction ca...

Pavel: Russian airspace violations must be met with force

The Chotek Gardens, Prague’s first public park, will undergo a major renovation and redesign, marking the first improvement of any kind to the historic space in thirty years. Residents and visitors can expect to see the first stages of the renovat...

Prague airport handled nearly 8 percent more passengers this summer

Nová Bystřice is a small South Bohemian town near the Austrian border. Allegedly the oldest town in the Jindřichův Hradec region, it attracts visitors with its monuments as well as its historic vehicles. In fact, it boasts the largest collection...

Poll: Havel still seen as best post-1989 president, Pavel moves to second place

President Pavel has allowed 99 Czechs to fight in Ukraine since war began

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Richard Gere thanks President Pavel and Czechia for supporting Tibet

Bird flu confirmed at a Czech duck farm, over 20,000 birds to be culled

Czech inflation accelerated to 2.5 percent in October

Petra Kupská is an entrepreneurial Czech mum-of-two from the northern Czech town of Chrastava near the Polish-German tripoint. Her English-language website, Cook Like Czechs , has become a hit for many people around the world interested in Czech cu...

Emerging government coalition to focus on state budget

MPs begin second post-election session focusing on internal matters

New Czech record in the NBA

President says it is reasonable to ask Babiš about conflict of interest

Russian court sentences Czech woman in absentia

Number of self-employed entrepreneurs hits record

Kometa Brno and Sparta Prague set for Champions Hockey League playoffs 

The mushing races, held this weekend at the Pardubice Racecourse, drew 940 competitors from 31 countries. Participants competed in three disciplines: canicross, bikejöring, and scooterjöring.

The 27th annual Poetry Day festival opens on Monday in cities and towns throughout Czechia. The event features public readings by Czech and international poets, theatre and music performances, exhibitions, workshops, and activities for children. Rad...

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Ukraine to receive two for one missiles named after Drábová

Today, Freedom Week began throughout Czechia. The event is organized by Díky, že můžem (“thanks that we can”) in support of freedom and democracy. More than 80 cultural and educational institutions are taking part in the commemorations, culm...

Pavel points out lack of public universities in Karlovy Vary region

The feast of St. Martin was still a few days away, but bottles of Svatomartinské — or St. Martin’s wines — were already on sale across Czechia. This year’s record-early launch was made possible by a rule change allowing sales to begin befor...

Babiš claims huge shortfalls in 2026 budget draft

Slavia Prague returned to the top of the Czech First League (Chance Liga) after a thrilling 5–3 victory over Viktoria Plzeň in the 15th round of the season. Tomáš Chorý, playing against his former club, was the star of the match, scoring twice...

Unemployment in Czechia rose in October

Football: Slavia on top after wild 5–3 win in Plzeň

Poetry Day festival gets underway across Czech cities

Kubišta still life sells for record CZK 44.2 million in Prague auction

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Czech food drive collects record 719 tons in autumn campaign

Hockey: Czechs claim first season win, defeat Switzerland 4–0

ANO deputy chairman Havlíček does not rule out ending Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine

First snow reaches lower parts of Czechia

Czech fencer Choupenitch wins World Cup in Mallorca

Ukrainian refugees in Czechia contribute twice as much as they receive

Jan Štefela becomes first high jumper to win Czech Athlete of the Year

Match point, Deuce, Tiebreak or Grand Slam are all track titles on a newly released album – appropriately named Tennis. Despite the names, the record does not feature the sounds of tennis balls hitting the court or grunting players. Instead, it pr...

Exactly twenty-five years ago, on November 9, 2000, a new chapter of Jewish history began in Liberec. In the heart of the city, the only synagogue built in Czechia since the end of the Second World War was ceremonially opened. The modern prayer spac...

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Siniaková to continue doubles partnership with Townsend next season

Okamura says he wants to be a consensus speaker of the Lower House

Prague’s Bio Oko cinema reopens after four-month renovation

Increasing number of Czechs spend the winter abroad in caravans

Around 2,800 retailers take part in national food collection

Matěj Ondřej Havel elected new TOP 09 leader

Prague picks new law firms to handle public tenders

Fine imposed on four parties for election campaign violations

Pope Leo XIV honours the late Czech Cardinal Duka

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Archaeologists uncover prehistoric sites ahead of motorway construction

Nanofiber patches are being developed by researchers at the Technical University of Liberec, in collaboration with a team at the Biomedical Center in Pilsen. The patches can cover and protect the intestine after surgery, promote healing, and reduce ...

Baník Ostrava will return to the historic Bazaly site in 2030 at a new large football stadium, which city officials excitedly project will also become a cultural landmark for Ostrava. L35 Arquitectos — the Spanish studio that renovated Real Madri...

Ukrainian and Russian reactions to removal of Ukrainian flag from Czech Parliament

President Pavel grants pardons to two women

Plzeň draws with Fenerbahçe and remains unbeaten in the Europa League

Almost 80 works by leading figures of Czech Cubism are now on display at the Kampa Museum in Prague. The remarkable collection has been built by the Gallery of West Bohemia in Plzeň over more than sixty years — and it’s the first time the publi...

Incoming government plans pension savings reform

Okamura orders removal of Ukrainian flag, opposition responds with new banners

Historic train ride recalls return of Czechoslovak legionnaires

Okamura orders removal of Ukrainian flag from Parliament building

President Pavel accepts resignation of Fiala’s government

Czech National Bank keeps base rate unchanged at 3.5 percent

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Survey finds nearly 11 tonnes of gold in northern Moravia

Tomio Okamura, leader of the Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party, has been elected Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, making him the third-highest constitutional official in Czechia. A controversial figure, he was charged earlier this year wit...