Thousands more ducks to be culled over bird flu

Ukrainian and Czech companies sign agreement on drone interceptor development

President’s Office: Babiš to present cabinet line-up after November 24

Czech PM says Polish rail sabotage fresh reason to invest in defense

Lower house sets date for special session on Babiš conflict of interest

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...

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...

Prague to launch multi-billion-crown tender for geotechnical survey

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 ...

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Building permits drop sharply as digital delays bite

Outgoing coalition parties request special session of lower house over Babiš’ conflict of interest

Memory of Nation Awards honor resistance fighters from at home and abroad

Czech footballers seal qualifying run with 6-0 win over Gibraltar

European Commission raises its estimate for Czech economic growth

102,000 or so commemorate events of 17 November on Národní Street in Prague

Participants of "The Concert for the Future" expressed support for Ukraine and civil society

Thousands of people gathered for culmination of Brno Seventeenth festival

‘A Prayer for Marta’ echoed over Národní Street

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Hundreds in masks pass through center of Prague

"The traditional Concert for the Future" has begun on Wenceslas Square in Prague

Ukrainian flags hung on fence by Okamura’s house

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...

Thousands attend Milion Chvilek demonstration against formation of government

Singer of anthem of Velvet Revolution, Kubišová, releases new album

Czechia commemorates 1989 and 1939: Politicians met with both boos and applause

Kopečný, Pekarová Adamová, and Pojar receive Medal of Merit for Diplomacy

Representatives of Motorists, especially Turek, met with turbulence on Národní Street

President Pavel: War in Ukraine also threatens Czechia

Rakušan criticizes absence of Speaker Okamura on Národní Street

Speakers at memorial at Hlávka Dormitory highlight importance of education

President Pavel: Due to Babiš’s conflict of interest, ANO should propose another candidate

President Pavel arrives to Národní třída

Babiš greeted on Národní třída by whistling and shouts

People commemorate events of 1989 on Národní třída in Prague since morning

Czechia expects cold week ahead

Liechtenstein Palace in Prague open to public for holiday

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...

Czech Philharmonic performs Mahler’s Resurrection

Shops will remain open on 17 November

Schillerová: Babiš will take irreversible steps, but he will not sell Agrofert

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Svobodní want to negotiate with SPD and PRO about cooperation for Senate elections

Coffin with Cardinal Duka placed in tomb at St. Vitus Cathedral

From December, rules for selling electronic cigarettes will become stricter

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

Crowd in Ostrava protested against possible participation of Macinka and Turek in 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