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Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:54:00 +0100
Slavia hosts Bilbao in Champions League match on Tuesday
Slavia hosts Bilbao in Champions League match on Tuesday

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:25:00 +0100
Babiš’s Agrofert buys Dutch ammonia firm for €290 million
Babiš’s Agrofert buys Dutch ammonia firm for €290 million

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Czech Foreign Ministry urges citizens to leave Venezuela amid rising military tensions
Czech Foreign Ministry urges citizens to leave Venezuela amid rising military tensions

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:59:00 +0100
Babiš receives ministerial nominations, coalition to finalize list on Tuesday
Babiš receives ministerial nominations, coalition to finalize list on Tuesday

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:55:00 +0100
Reopening of two Prague metro stations nears, but not without delay
Reopening of two Prague metro stations nears, but not without delay

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:54:00 +0100
Former Communist Party leader ordered to apologize for false accusation
Former Communist Party leader ordered to apologize for false accusation

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:52:00 +0100
Weather forecast
Weather forecast

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:21:00 +0100
Bell forged from Russian weapons used in Ukraine now sounds above Prague: “May it awaken those who sleep”
Forged from weapons used by Russia in Ukraine, the “bell of freedom” now rings from the north tower of the Church of the Holy Saviour next to the Charles Bridge. Formally handed over by the Dutch royal couple in June, it was blessed last week by...

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:04:00 +0100
Czech and Polish presidents align on Ukraine, warn Russia remains Europe’s biggest threat
Czech and Polish presidents align on Ukraine, warn Russia remains Europe’s biggest threat

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:04:00 +0100
President Pavel: Support for Ukraine Is an expression of Czech confidence in international law
President Pavel: Support for Ukraine Is an expression of Czech confidence in international law

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:38:00 +0100
Budget committee advises returning 2026 draft budget to outgoing government for revision
Budget committee advises returning 2026 draft budget to outgoing government for revision

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0100
“Finding dead bodies is never easy”, says Petr Novotný, the Czech rescuer in Taiwanese mountains 
Born in Červený Kostelec, Petr Novotný has become one of the most recognisable foreign outdoor personalities in Taiwan, a place he now calls home. Known as "Beast runner", he has pushed himself through some of the island’s toughest terrains, ...

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:06:00 +0100
The Pavel–Babiš clash in context: echoes of past power struggles at Prague Castle
The ongoing dispute between President Petr Pavel and Andrej Babiš — billionaire businessman and owner of the Agrofert Holding — over how he must resolve his conflict of interest is making headlines across Czechia. But historically speaking, ten...

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:45:00 +0100
A bird’s-eye view of Christmas Brno
For the first time, visitors in Brno can see the city’s Christmas lights from above. Every Saturday until Christmas, you can hop on a hot-air balloon in front of the Janáček Theatre.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:34:00 +0100
Global architects and designers to speak in Prague at Pulse festival
Global architects and designers to speak in Prague at Pulse festival

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:13:00 +0100
Snow and freezing conditions disrupt Prague transport
Snow and freezing conditions disrupt Prague transport

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:01:00 +0100
Emerging coalition may send 2026 draft budget back for revision
Emerging coalition may send 2026 draft budget back for revision

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:09:00 +0100
Polish President Nawrocki to pay state visit to Czechia on Monday
Polish President Nawrocki to pay state visit to Czechia on Monday

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:19:00 +0100
Weather forecast
Weather forecast

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:15:00 +0100
Czech tennis to face Sweden in Davis Cup Qualifier
Czech tennis to face Sweden in Davis Cup Qualifier

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:13:00 +0100
Coalition council to approve ministerial nominations on Tuesday
Coalition council to approve ministerial nominations on Tuesday

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:12:00 +0100
Coalition parties to decide budget strategy
Coalition parties to decide budget strategy

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:36:00 +0100
PM Fiala to address EU–African Union Summit
PM Fiala to address EU–African Union Summit

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:55:00 +0100
Austerlitz Symphony performed in Brno cathedral
Austerlitz Symphony performed in Brno cathedral

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:53:00 +0100
Thirty people rescued from jammed Ferris wheel in Olomouc
Thirty people rescued from jammed Ferris wheel in Olomouc

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:49:00 +0100
Severe frost in Bohemia, heavy snowfall in Moravia and Silesia
Severe frost in Bohemia, heavy snowfall in Moravia and Silesia

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:33:00 +0100
AI-generated phishing sites flood the Internet
AI-generated phishing sites flood the Internet

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:29:00 +0100
Debate over lowering age of criminal liability gains momentum
Debate over lowering age of criminal liability gains momentum

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:27:00 +0100
Survey: Most Czechs oppose foreign flags on state buildings
Survey: Most Czechs oppose foreign flags on state buildings

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Iconic Czech rock band Lucie celebrates 40 years with epic tour
Fans flock to see rock legends Lucie live as the band marks its 40th anniversary with a huge nationwide tour, promising their most spectacular shows yet.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0100
When Prague connected with Tokyo: The first digital radio broadcast 40 years ago
In November 1985, Czechoslovak Radio made history in global broadcasting. From Prague’s Rudolfinum, a concert by the Symphony Orchestra was transmitted live to Tokyo—for the very first time digitally via satellite. This bold experiment became a ...

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:31:00 +0100
ANO vice-chair Havlíček: Babiš remains sole candidate for PM in emerging coalition
ANO vice-chair Havlíček: Babiš remains sole candidate for PM in emerging coalition

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:17:00 +0100
Czech FM: Ukraine must remain an effective European bulwark against Russian imperial ambitions
Czech FM: Ukraine must remain an effective European bulwark against Russian imperial ambitions

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:31:00 +0100
Czech-German Forum highlights progress in bilateral relations
Czech-German Forum highlights progress in bilateral relations

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +0100
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Weather forecast

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:26:00 +0100
Survey: Use of AI in Czechia surges within a year
Survey: Use of AI in Czechia surges within a year

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:17:00 +0100
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II among nominees for The Game Awards
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II among nominees for The Game Awards

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Agriculture Ministry maps out zones with fireworks restrictions
Agriculture Ministry maps out zones with fireworks restrictions

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:58:00 +0100
Singer Ewa Farna takes top Czech Nightingale award
Singer Ewa Farna takes top Czech Nightingale award

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:56:00 +0100
Mild earthquakes registered in Cheb–Sokolov border regions
Mild earthquakes registered in Cheb–Sokolov border regions

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:54:00 +0100
SPD sends cabinet nominations to ANO leader Babiš
SPD sends cabinet nominations to ANO leader Babiš

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:27:00 +0100
Charter 77 signatory Jan Patočka dies at 80
Charter 77 signatory Jan Patočka dies at 80

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:54:00 +0100
EF English Proficiency Index: Brno speaks better English than Prague
Czechs have improved their English skills, with the country ranking 23rd in the global English Proficiency Index published by EF Education First. Brno performed especially well, surpassing Prague – and even cities such as Oslo, Bern, and Brussels....

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:13:00 +0100
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Weather forecast

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:55:00 +0100
Czech Republic sees rise in number of anti-Semitic incidents
Czech Republic sees rise in number of anti-Semitic incidents

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:43:00 +0100
FM Lipavský backs call for special tribunal to try Russia on aggression charges
FM Lipavský backs call for special tribunal to try Russia on aggression charges

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:25:00 +0100
Scientists from Ostrava want to send T-shirt into space to measure crew stress levels
A special smart T-shirt is being developed in collaboration between scientists from the Technical University of Ostrava and Masaryk University. The unique system of sensors will examine Czechia’s space crew's reactions to stress in orbit and will ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:34:00 +0100
Prague Lions advance to Super Cup semifinals
Prague Lions advance to Super Cup semifinals

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:32:00 +0100
Energy costs push Czech industry towards cutbacks
Energy costs push Czech industry towards cutbacks

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0100
Inside Ukraine: Meeting amputees, frontline soldiers, and the spirit of a nation
In 2024, Czechia sent 1.5 million rounds to Kyiv and aims to supply 1.8 million by the end of 2025. This is by far the largest part of Europe’s vital ammunition supplies to Ukraine. Czech support for Ukraine has been steadfast. But can we expect i...

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:27:00 +0100
Nine people remain hospitalized after train collision in South Bohemia
Nine people remain hospitalized after train collision in South Bohemia

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:25:00 +0100
Czechia faces complaint over rights of people with disabilities
Czechia faces complaint over rights of people with disabilities

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:15:00 +0100
Sudeten German Landsmannschaft congress to be held in Brno for the first time
Sudeten German Landsmannschaft congress to be held in Brno for the first time

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100
New photography book shows famous St. Vitus Cathedral in all its glory
A new book has just been released that captures Prague’s famous St. Vitus Cathedral, in remarkable detail. Called St. Vitus Cathedral, The Stone Crown of the Kingdom, it was created by photographer Jan William Drnek and includes photos of places m...

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:21:00 +0100
Babiš to present list of ministers by November 28
Babiš to present list of ministers by November 28

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:18:00 +0100
Babiš to receive ministerial nominations from SPD and Motorists by end of week
Babiš to receive ministerial nominations from SPD and Motorists by end of week

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:13:00 +0100
ANO, SPD and the Motorists have submitted proposal to freeze politicians’ salaries for five years
ANO, SPD and the Motorists have submitted proposal to freeze politicians’ salaries for five years

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:47:00 +0100
Weather forecast
Weather forecast

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:09:00 +0100
Seznam owner to sue Babiš over claims that he owes 900 million CZK in taxes
Seznam owner to sue Babiš over claims that he owes 900 million CZK in taxes

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:47:00 +0100
Egg prices continue to rise
Egg prices continue to rise

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:19:00 +0100
Plaque honoring military resistance unveiled at former police prison in Terezín
Plaque honoring military resistance unveiled at former police prison in Terezín

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:18:00 +0100
It will continue to get colder in Czechia
It will continue to get colder in Czechia

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:02:00 +0100
The Bohemian Switzerland Ridge Trail earns place among Europe’s best
The six-day Bohemian Switzerland Ridge Trail takes hikers through dramatic rock formations, deep forests and breath-taking views — and it is now officially one of Europe’s most beautiful. The trail has been awarded the Leading Quality Trails–B...

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0100
“Shoebox” Christmas gift drive brings joy to thousands of children from socially disadvantaged families
The Diaconia of the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren has launched its 15th nationwide Christmas gift collection “Shoebox“. Held under the auspices of the country’s First Lady Eva Pavlová, the project enables people to help light up the Ch...

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:20:00 +0100
47 injured in train crash in South Bohemia
An express train collided with a local passenger train in the České Budějovice region early on Thursday morning injuring 47 people. Fire crews and rescue teams are at the site of the accident. The cause of the collision is not yet clear.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:55:00 +0100
National Theatre Brno to be led by Petr Štědroň
National Theatre Brno to be led by Petr Štědroň

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:48:00 +0100
How Czechoslovak Radio reporter František Gel brought Nuremberg trials coverage to Czechoslovaks
Eighty years ago, the world watched as the Nuremberg trials began. More than 20 Nazi war criminals stood trial before judges of the International Military Tribunal, composed of representatives of the victorious powers—the USA, the Soviet Union, Fr...

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:46:00 +0100
President Pavel: Czechia will support Albania’s ambition to become EU member state by 2030
President Pavel: Czechia will support Albania’s ambition to become EU member state by 2030

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:17:00 +0100
Fifty-seven injured in train collision in South Bohemia
Fifty-seven injured in train collision in South Bohemia

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:28:00 +0100
Czech coalition parties propose five-year freeze on politicians’ salaries
Czech coalition parties propose five-year freeze on politicians’ salaries

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:05:00 +0100
Budget Committee suspends debate on 2026 state budget
Budget Committee suspends debate on 2026 state budget

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:44:00 +0100
Prague Deputy Mayor Hřib presents measures to ease traffic congestion
Prague Deputy Mayor Hřib presents measures to ease traffic congestion

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:20:00 +0100
3D printing reshapes Czech architecture, from a new church to a mountain cable-car station
A new church is taking shape in the central Bohemian town of Neratovice, built with 3D printing technology. Much of the structure will be assembled from concrete pieces that click together like parts of a puzzle.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:16:00 +0100
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Weather forecast

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:48:00 +0100
Advisory Committee of the Council of Europe calls on Czechia to strengthen minority rights
Advisory Committee of the Council of Europe calls on Czechia to strengthen minority rights

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:23:00 +0100
Czech ski resorts begin snowmaking ahead of season
Czech ski resorts begin snowmaking ahead of season

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:50:00 +0100
President Petr Pavel welcomes Albanian President Bajram Begaj
President Petr Pavel welcomes Albanian President Bajram Begaj

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:36:00 +0100
Survey: 75% of Czechs want Babiš to explain how he will resolve his conflict of interest
Survey: 75% of Czechs want Babiš to explain how he will resolve his conflict of interest

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:57:00 +0100
“Live shows - that’s where the art is”: the Prague Comedy Festival brightens the dark winter months
The 2nd Prague Comedy Festival is back in November with plenty of laughs to warm you up in the cold. It is organised by the team behind the Prague Fringe held every May and offers a rich programme of comedy from around the world. Radio Prague Intern...

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:34:00 +0100
Thousands more ducks to be culled over bird flu
Thousands more ducks to be culled over bird flu

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:32:00 +0100
Ukrainian and Czech companies sign agreement on drone interceptor development
Ukrainian and Czech companies sign agreement on drone interceptor development

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:30:00 +0100
President’s Office: Babiš to present cabinet line-up after November 24
President’s Office: Babiš to present cabinet line-up after November 24

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:55:00 +0100
Czech PM says Polish rail sabotage fresh reason to invest in defense
Czech PM says Polish rail sabotage fresh reason to invest in defense

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:49:00 +0100
Lower house sets date for special session on Babiš conflict of interest
Lower house sets date for special session on Babiš conflict of interest

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:12:00 +0100
Czech scientists reveal why some Prague birds fear humans more than others
A new study by Czech ornithologists reveals why some birds are more scared of humans than others. By examining nearly 70 species in Prague’s parks and cemeteries, researchers found that the key factor shaping a bird’s “fear of humans” is its...

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:39:00 +0100
2025 Memory of the Nation Awards honor five courageous figures from Czechia, Slovakia, and Ukraine
Five figures from Czechia, Slovakia, and Ukraine who faced political pressure and stood up to Communism have been awarded the Memory of the Nation Awards (Ceny Paměti národa). The awardees are Milena Sedláčková and Jaroslav Vrbenský from Czech...

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:28:00 +0100
Prague to launch multi-billion-crown tender for geotechnical survey
Prague to launch multi-billion-crown tender for geotechnical survey

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:10:00 +0100
The Czech boat builder behind Wicked’s fantasy vessels - now in a new exhibition
Did you know that the boats in Game of Thrones, Vikings, The Chronicles of Narnia, or the recent hit musical Wicked were built in Czechia? Specifically in the town of Lipník nad Bečvou, where a new exhibition at the Konírna Gallery showcases the ...

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:53:00 +0100
Weather forecast
Weather forecast

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:47:00 +0100
Building permits drop sharply as digital delays bite
Building permits drop sharply as digital delays bite

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:45:00 +0100
Outgoing coalition parties request special session of lower house over Babiš’ conflict of interest
Outgoing coalition parties request special session of lower house over Babiš’ conflict of interest

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:12:00 +0100
Memory of Nation Awards honor resistance fighters from at home and abroad
Memory of Nation Awards honor resistance fighters from at home and abroad

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:09:00 +0100
Czech footballers seal qualifying run with 6-0 win over Gibraltar
Czech footballers seal qualifying run with 6-0 win over Gibraltar

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:01:00 +0100
European Commission raises its estimate for Czech economic growth
European Commission raises its estimate for Czech economic growth

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:41:00 +0100
102,000 or so commemorate events of 17 November on Národní Street in Prague
102,000 or so commemorate events of 17 November on Národní Street in Prague

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:47:00 +0100
Participants of "The Concert for the Future" expressed support for Ukraine and civil society
Participants of "The Concert for the Future" expressed support for Ukraine and civil society

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:31:00 +0100
Thousands of people gathered for culmination of Brno Seventeenth festival
Thousands of people gathered for culmination of Brno Seventeenth festival

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:01:00 +0100
‘A Prayer for Marta’ echoed over Národní Street
‘A Prayer for Marta’ echoed over Národní Street

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:52:00 +0100
Weather forecast
Weather forecast

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:10:00 +0100
Hundreds in masks pass through center of Prague
Hundreds in masks pass through center of Prague

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0100
"The traditional Concert for the Future" has begun on Wenceslas Square in Prague
"The traditional Concert for the Future" has begun on Wenceslas Square in Prague

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0100
Ukrainian flags hung on fence by Okamura’s house
Ukrainian flags hung on fence by Okamura’s house

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:02:00 +0100
For freedom and democracy: Czechia remembers November 17 in both 1989 and 1939
On November 17, Czechia commemorates the Velvet Revolution of 1989, which led to the fall of the Communist regime, as well as the persecution of students under the Nazi occupation 50 years before that. The traditional center of the events was Prague...

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:35:00 +0100
Thousands attend Milion Chvilek demonstration against formation of government
Thousands attend Milion Chvilek demonstration against formation of government

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:05:00 +0100
Singer of anthem of Velvet Revolution, Kubišová, releases new album
Singer of anthem of Velvet Revolution, Kubišová, releases new album

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:38:00 +0100
Czechia commemorates 1989 and 1939: Politicians met with both boos and applause
Czechia commemorates 1989 and 1939: Politicians met with both boos and applause

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:15:00 +0100
Kopečný, Pekarová Adamová, and Pojar receive Medal of Merit for Diplomacy
Kopečný, Pekarová Adamová, and Pojar receive Medal of Merit for Diplomacy

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:30:00 +0100
Representatives of Motorists, especially Turek, met with turbulence on Národní Street
Representatives of Motorists, especially Turek, met with turbulence on Národní Street

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:05:00 +0100
President Pavel: War in Ukraine also threatens Czechia
President Pavel: War in Ukraine also threatens Czechia

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:19:00 +0100
Rakušan criticizes absence of Speaker Okamura on Národní Street
Rakušan criticizes absence of Speaker Okamura on Národní Street

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:17:00 +0100
Speakers at memorial at Hlávka Dormitory highlight importance of education
Speakers at memorial at Hlávka Dormitory highlight importance of education

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:43:00 +0100
President Pavel: Due to Babiš’s conflict of interest, ANO should propose another candidate
President Pavel: Due to Babiš’s conflict of interest, ANO should propose another candidate

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:08:00 +0100
President Pavel arrives to Národní třída
President Pavel arrives to Národní třída

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:53:00 +0100
Babiš greeted on Národní třída by whistling and shouts
Babiš greeted on Národní třída by whistling and shouts

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:27:00 +0100
People commemorate events of 1989 on Národní třída in Prague since morning
People commemorate events of 1989 on Národní třída in Prague since morning

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Czechia expects cold week ahead
Czechia expects cold week ahead

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:26:00 +0100
Liechtenstein Palace in Prague open to public for holiday
Liechtenstein Palace in Prague open to public for holiday

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0100
“Writing was an island of freedom”: Brenda Flanagan and Hana Waisserová on women’s artistic dissent in Czechoslovakia
What was it like for women in Czechoslovakia to live and create under a totalitarian regime? How did they resist, and how did their art reflect their struggle for freedom? Some of the answers to these questions can be found in Women’s Artistic Dis...

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 22:20:00 +0100
Czech Philharmonic performs Mahler’s Resurrection
Czech Philharmonic performs Mahler’s Resurrection

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:11:00 +0100
Shops will remain open on 17 November
Shops will remain open on 17 November

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