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Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:12:00 +0100PM Babiš: Security Council to review ammunitions initiative on January 7
PM Babiš: Security Council to review ammunitions initiative on January 7
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:10:00 +0100Babiš to meet Turek as president signals he will not appoint Motorists’ nominee
Babiš to meet Turek as president signals he will not appoint Motorists’ nominee
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:09:00 +0100PM Babiš to place Agrofert holding in trust by January 8
PM Babiš to place Agrofert holding in trust by January 8
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:10:00 +0100Magic of Christmas in the Punkva Caves
The Christmas atmosphere awaited visitors to the Punkva Caves in the Moravian Karst. Guides and boatmen brought the tours to life with costumes of angels, devils, bats, Cinderella, and even Marfusha from the fairytale Morozko (Frosty). Special event...
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:44:00 +0100Czech scientists discover rare male-less spider species in Prague
Czech scientists have discovered an entirely new species of spider on Petřín Hill in central Prague. What makes this spider truly remarkable is that it reproduces exclusively through parthenogenesis—meaning it does not need males to reproduce. T...
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:39:00 +0100President Pavel opposed to Turek’s nomination as cabinet minister
President Pavel opposed to Turek’s nomination as cabinet minister
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:01:00 +0100Bringing science home for Christmas: the annual Czexpats Conference
Each year, Czech scientists living and working abroad return home to their families for Christmas. For several years now, many combine this visit with the Czexpats in Science Christmas Conference. Held on Monday and, for the first time, conducted en...
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:37:00 +0100Shelters and charities in Prague organize Christmas events for homeless people
Charitable organizations in Prague will offer festive meals to homeless people again this year. On December 24, Naděje will serve food at various locations, and on Christmas Day, the Prague Archdiocese will host 200 people, helping those in need ce...
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:12:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:07:00 +0100Defence Minister Zůna to speak on military matters, foreign policy to be communicated by PM
Defence Minister Zůna to speak on military matters, foreign policy to be communicated by PM
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:56:00 +0100President Pavel says PM Babiš should decide whether he wants Turek in the cabinet
President Pavel says PM Babiš should decide whether he wants Turek in the cabinet
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:39:00 +0100Amendment to Criminal Code to alter prison sentences
Amendment to Criminal Code to alter prison sentences
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:38:00 +0100Cabinet debates state budget, austerity measures at ministries
Cabinet debates state budget, austerity measures at ministries
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:36:00 +0100Ledecká finishes ninth in Val d’Isère Super-G
Ledecká finishes ninth in Val d’Isère Super-G
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:36:00 +0100Charities to provide Christmas meals for the homeless
Charities to provide Christmas meals for the homeless
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:45:00 +0100Czech nuclear power plants generate record 31 TWh of electricity in 2025
Czech nuclear power plants generate record 31 TWh of electricity in 2025
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:09:00 +0100President Pavel to meet Filip Turek over possible appointment as environment minister
President Pavel to meet Filip Turek over possible appointment as environment minister
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:34:00 +0100Prague concert commemorates victims of Charles University shooting
Prague concert commemorates victims of Charles University shooting
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:58:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:53:00 +0100PM to address Foreign Ministry reorganisation at coalition meeting
PM to address Foreign Ministry reorganisation at coalition meeting
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:55:00 +0100Charles University rector: security will remain a permanent priority
Charles University rector: security will remain a permanent priority
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:41:00 +0100Czech-backed ammunition initiative for Ukraine raises CZK 100 billion
Czech-backed ammunition initiative for Ukraine raises CZK 100 billion
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:41:00 +0100Cable theft caused major train delays in Prague
Cable theft caused major train delays in Prague
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:38:00 +0100Czechia marks two years since Charles University shooting
Czechia marks two years since Charles University shooting
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0100Strongest earthquake in modern Czech history: 40 years ago in 1985
Earthquakes are typically associated with Japan or California, not central Europe. However, in December 1985, the western part of what was then Czechoslovakia was struck by the strongest earthquake of modern times, shaking buildings near the border ...
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0100Czech Christmas carols with a rock twist
With Christmas just around the corner, it is the perfect time to enjoy some Christmas carols. This edition of the Sunday Music Show features classic carols with a rock twist, performed by the Czech rock band Olympik and special guests Marta Jandov...
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:38:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:35:00 +0100Czech snowboarder Zuzana Maděrová wins silver in Davos World Cup slalom
Czech snowboarder Zuzana Maděrová wins silver in Davos World Cup slalom
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:38:00 +0100Czech finance minister says higher budget deficit likely next year
Czech finance minister says higher budget deficit likely next year
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:55:00 +0100Czech skeleton racer Anna Fernstädtová takes second in Sigulda World Cup
Czech skeleton racer Anna Fernstädtová takes second in Sigulda World Cup
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:47:00 +0100Historic trams to carry Bethlehem Light through Prague on Saturday
Historic trams to carry Bethlehem Light through Prague on Saturday
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:46:00 +0100Russia to terminate military cooperation agreements with Czechia and other countries
Russia to terminate military cooperation agreements with Czechia and other countries
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:46:00 +0100Czech arms maker Česká zbrojovka wins pistol contract with German army
Czech arms maker Česká zbrojovka wins pistol contract with German army
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:54:00 +0100President Pavel criticizes Czech opt-out from EU loan guarantees
President Pavel criticizes Czech opt-out from EU loan guarantees
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:58:00 +0100Zabystřan claims sensational World Cup super-G victory in Val Gardena
Zabystřan claims sensational World Cup super-G victory in Val Gardena
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:18:00 +0100Two Czech animated films remain in Oscar race despite Jarcovjáková snub
The film I’m Not Who I Want to Be by director Klára Tasovská, did not make the Oscar shortlist of fifteen international feature films. But Czech filmmakers succeeded this year in another category. The shortlist for Best Animated Short Film inclu...
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:50:00 +0100Defense Ministry to continue strategic projects, including purchase of F-35 fighter jets
Defense Ministry to continue strategic projects, including purchase of F-35 fighter jets
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:32:00 +0100Czech central bank keeps interest rates unchanged
Czech central bank keeps interest rates unchanged
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:31:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:25:00 +0100Ledecká named Czech Athlete of the Year for third time
Ledecká named Czech Athlete of the Year for third time
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:21:00 +0100D1 motorway fully completed after 58 years
D1 motorway fully completed after 58 years
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:20:00 +0100Senate speaker calls for trust in Advent address
Senate speaker calls for trust in Advent address
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:18:00 +0100EU to provide €90 billion loan to Ukraine, Czech Republic opts out of guarantees
EU to provide €90 billion loan to Ukraine, Czech Republic opts out of guarantees
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:07:00 +0100Stolen Czech church statues return home from France after 30 years
France has handed over to Czechia three wooden statues stolen in the early 1990s. At the time, Czech churches were experiencing looting on a scale comparable to the Thirty Years’ War or the Hussite period. The statues were officially returned this...
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:55:00 +0100Million Moments delivered signatures in support of President Pavel to Prague Castle
Million Moments delivered signatures in support of President Pavel to Prague Castle
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:53:00 +0100Pavel to welcome young football players who faced racist insults on train
Pavel to welcome young football players who faced racist insults on train
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:42:00 +0100Czechia to participate in protecting Slovak airspace
Czechia to participate in protecting Slovak airspace
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:19:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:16:00 +0100Fewer medical emergency services available from January
Fewer medical emergency services available from January
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:35:00 +0100Václav Havel: a legacy growing ever more important?
Commemorating exactly fourteen years since the death of former president Václav Havel, candles and flowers are laid in remembrance – not only of a president, but also of an artist, playwright, dissident, and public figure. Havel has come to symbo...
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:48:00 +0100Rakušan ready to visit coalition clubs before election of deputy speaker of Chamber of Deputies
Rakušan ready to visit coalition clubs before election of deputy speaker of Chamber of Deputies
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:56:00 +0100Czech Constitutional Court scraps separate school enrolments for Ukrainian children
The Constitutional Court has struck down legislation that allowed for a separate enrolment of children from Ukraine into Czech primary schools. In its ruling, the court criticised the discrimination of a particularly vulnerable group—namely refuge...
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:54:00 +0100From January, prime minister and parliamentary leaders will earn over CZK 300,000 for first time
From January, prime minister and parliamentary leaders will earn over CZK 300,000 for first time
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:34:00 +0100President Pavel will receive Turek at Prague Castle on Monday morning
President Pavel will receive Turek at Prague Castle on Monday morning
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:03:00 +0100Multiple vehicle accident closed D1 highway in Vysočina region, leaving six injured
Multiple vehicle accident closed D1 highway in Vysočina region, leaving six injured
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:36:00 +0100Czechs mark 14 years since death of Václav Havel
Czechs mark 14 years since death of Václav Havel
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:08:00 +0100Filip Turek seeking meeting with President Pavel on ministerial nomination
Filip Turek seeking meeting with President Pavel on ministerial nomination
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:07:00 +0100Presidents Pavel and Zelensky discuss continued support for Ukraine and progress in peace talks
Presidents Pavel and Zelensky discuss continued support for Ukraine and progress in peace talks
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:05:00 +0100European Parliament approves ban on Russian gas imports; ANO MEPs abstain
European Parliament approves ban on Russian gas imports; ANO MEPs abstain
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:54:00 +0100Nearly one million Czechs drink at risky levels, data shows
New data on alcohol addiction treatment reveal stark regional differences. Most Czechs undergoing treatment for alcohol addiction come from eastern, northern, and central Moravia. The districts of Vsetín, Zlín, Jeseník, Kroměříž, and Přerov ...
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:32:00 +0100Constitutional Court strikes down separate school enrolment for Ukrainian children
Constitutional Court strikes down separate school enrolment for Ukrainian children
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:31:00 +0100Babiš: EU enlargement talks with Western Balkans taking too long
Babiš: EU enlargement talks with Western Balkans taking too long
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:27:00 +0100Czech PM: Czechia backs EU support for Ukraine, rejects extraordinary guarantees
Czech PM: Czechia backs EU support for Ukraine, rejects extraordinary guarantees
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:07:00 +0100Sculpture of Lidice children to undergo restoration
The statue of 82 children in Lidice, which commemorates the destruction of the Central Bohemian village by the Nazis in 1942, is set to undergo a major restoration in the next five years. The Lidice Memorial has now presented what the renovation wil...
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:25:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:19:00 +0100Czech animated film shortlisted for Oscar
Czech animated film shortlisted for Oscar
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:17:00 +0100Court remands in custody man charged with attempted murder of 12-year-old
Court remands in custody man charged with attempted murder of 12-year-old
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:14:00 +0100Babiš heads to Brussels for first EU summit as prime minister
Babiš heads to Brussels for first EU summit as prime minister
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:55:00 +0100Four Czechs killed in Ukraine, five missing, foreign ministry says
Four Czechs killed in Ukraine, five missing, foreign ministry says
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:55:00 +0100Trump congratulates Babiš on return as Czech prime minister
Trump congratulates Babiš on return as Czech prime minister
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:24:00 +0100FM Macinka: Czechia ready to renew close cooperation with Slovakia
FM Macinka: Czechia ready to renew close cooperation with Slovakia
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:22:00 +0100ANO MP Taťána Malá appointed Czech government human rights commissioner
ANO MP Taťána Malá appointed Czech government human rights commissioner
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:07:00 +0100Czech government rejects EU migration pact and ETS 2, appoints Kmoníček as national security advisor
Czech government rejects EU migration pact and ETS 2, appoints Kmoníček as national security advisor
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:52:00 +0100Czech ambassador represents country at EU environment meeting in Brussels
Czech ambassador represents country at EU environment meeting in Brussels
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:44:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:56:00 +0100The Economist ranks Czechia among world’s leading economies in 2025
In 2025, Czechia ranked as the world’s sixth-best performing economy, according to The Economist. But did it really perform that well? In my interview with Vladimir Vano, Chief Economist at Wealth Effect Management, I asked him what factors contri...
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:27:00 +0100To ban or not to ban cell phones? A question for Czech schools
The debate over mobile phones in Czech schools has moved from the margins to the mainstream. One of the voices shaping this discussion is lawyer Jan Vobořil, who supports the parental initiative "Cell-less Childhood" (Dětství bez mobilu) and argu...
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:09:00 +0100National Technical Museum marks 130 years of Škoda Auto with new exhibition
National Technical Museum marks 130 years of Škoda Auto with new exhibition
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:08:00 +0100Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend named WTA doubles team of the year
Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend named WTA doubles team of the year
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:08:00 +0100Prague Zoo welcomes only the second wombat joey born in Czechia
Prague Zoo welcomes only the second wombat joey born in Czechia
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:07:00 +0100President Pavel calls for better access to universities for students from low-income families
President Pavel calls for better access to universities for students from low-income families
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:07:00 +0100Trading volume on Prague Stock Exchange hits highest level since 2012
Trading volume on Prague Stock Exchange hits highest level since 2012
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:16:00 +0100Babiš's government is expected to reject emissions allowances and migration pact
Babiš's government is expected to reject emissions allowances and migration pact
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:14:00 +0100Representation of Czechia at meeting of EU ministers by Slovak minister is unusual
Representation of Czechia at meeting of EU ministers by Slovak minister is unusual
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0100President Pavel: Turek should face his controversies like a man and not make excuses like a boy
President Pavel: Turek should face his controversies like a man and not make excuses like a boy
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:23:00 +0100Students protest against appointment of Motorists’ representative to Ministry of Environment
Students protest against appointment of Motorists’ representative to Ministry of Environment
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:50:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:42:00 +0100Zůna takes over as defense minister, also serving as deputy prime minister
Zůna takes over as defense minister, also serving as deputy prime minister
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:36:00 +0100St. Lucy celebrated at Zelená Hora Festival of Light
A magical evening took place at the pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk on Zelená Hora in Žďár nad Sázavou. Dozens of worshippers honoured St. Lucy’s feast with songs and prayers, celebrating her name, which comes from the Latin word for...
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:15:00 +0100From Brno to Liverpool: building fragments to honour architect Ernst Wiesner
Fragments of some of Brno’s best-known buildings are about to travel hundreds of kilometres to Britain. They’re headed for a Liverpool cemetery, where they will become part of a new memorial to Ernst Wiesner, a leading architect of interwar Brno...
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:59:00 +0100Schillerová's first priority will be next year's budget, which she wants to have ready in January
Schillerová's first priority will be next year's budget, which she wants to have ready in January
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:37:00 +0100PM Babiš: Government will do its utmost for prosperity of Czechia
PM Babiš: Government will do its utmost for prosperity of Czechia
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0100President Pavel names new cabinet, stresses stability, NATO and EU responsibility
President Petr Pavel has appointed a new Czech government. In his address, Pavel warned that the cabinet is taking office at a turbulent moment marked by international tensions and domestic expectations. He urged ministers to provide stability at ho...
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:32:00 +0100PM Babiš: Government recognizes benefits of EU membership
PM Babiš: Government recognizes benefits of EU membership
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:23:00 +0100Incoming FM Macinka backs moving Czech embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
Incoming FM Macinka backs moving Czech embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:17:00 +0100Pavel appoints Babiš government formed by ANO, SPD and Motorists' parties
Pavel appoints Babiš government formed by ANO, SPD and Motorists' parties
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:11:00 +0100NBA: Krejčí scores 19 as Atlanta edge Philadelphia
NBA: Krejčí scores 19 as Atlanta edge Philadelphia
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:23:00 +0100NHL: Dobeš stops 27 shots as Montreal beat Edmonton
NHL: Dobeš stops 27 shots as Montreal beat Edmonton
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:17:00 +0100President Pavel to appoint new Czech government
President Pavel to appoint new Czech government
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:59:00 +0100Missing boy from Zlín region likely abducted, police detain suspect
Missing boy from Zlín region likely abducted, police detain suspect
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:57:00 +0100Weather
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Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:50:00 +0100Customs officers seize thousands of unlabelled cigarettes in Cheb region
Customs officers seize thousands of unlabelled cigarettes in Cheb region
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:18:00 +0100Pavel and Babiš danced around conflict of interest, says prominent constitutional lawyer Kysela
Pavel and Babiš danced around conflict of interest, says prominent constitutional lawyer Kysela
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:22:00 +0100Coalition plans tougher enforcement of child support payments
Coalition plans tougher enforcement of child support payments
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:17:00 +0100Rakušan: security at Jewish sites in Czechia strengthened since start of Advent
Rakušan: security at Jewish sites in Czechia strengthened since start of Advent
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:41:00 +0100Czechs lose 0–5 to Sweden in Zurich, finish second at Swiss Games
Czechs lose 0–5 to Sweden in Zurich, finish second at Swiss Games
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:27:00 +0100Chamber: no sharp rise in prices in Czechia expected next year
Chamber: no sharp rise in prices in Czechia expected next year
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:13:00 +0100Attack in Australia’s Sydney condemned by outgoing PM Fiala and successor Babiš
Attack in Australia’s Sydney condemned by outgoing PM Fiala and successor Babiš
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:29:00 +0100Outgoing PM Fiala publishes state of the nation report to ensure smooth transition
Outgoing PM Fiala publishes state of the nation report to ensure smooth transition
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100Reviving Czech folk music with Čechomor
In this episode of the Sunday Music Show, we'll be presenting music from the rock group, Čechomor, A group of ex-rock musicians who’ve revitalized traditional Czech music.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0100Veletržní Palace celebrates 30 years since reopening
Thirty years ago, on 13 December 1995, Veletržní Palace reopened after a long reconstruction. The National Gallery thus gained a representative home for its collection of modern and contemporary art, spread across 13,500 square meters. The opening...
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:10:00 +0100Šťastný says Turek recovering at home, may soon seek meeting with president
Šťastný says Turek recovering at home, may soon seek meeting with president
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:59:00 +0100Weather
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Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:49:00 +0100Czechia and Switzerland to contest women’s world floorball final
Czechia and Switzerland to contest women’s world floorball final
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:43:00 +0100New train timetables take effect since Sunday, adding services and changing departures
New train timetables take effect since Sunday, adding services and changing departures
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:37:00 +0100Konečná stays as Communist leader as Social Democrats end cooperation
Konečná stays as Communist leader as Social Democrats end cooperation
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:32:00 +0100Babiš says Czechia will not guarantee Ukraine financing
Babiš says Czechia will not guarantee Ukraine financing
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:29:00 +0100Czechs face Sweden in bid for Swiss Games title
Czechs face Sweden in bid for Swiss Games title
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 08:58:00 +0100Judge: most Czech murders stem from jealousy or split-second rage
Judge: most Czech murders stem from jealousy or split-second rage
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 08:54:00 +0100Environment Minister cancels opinion on road through Bohemian Paradise
Environment Minister cancels opinion on road through Bohemian Paradise