How did the Communist regime approach heritage conservation? What led to the devastation of so many historical monuments? And why did some buildings survive while others were knocked down? These are just some of the questions addressed in a new rese...

Czech scientists monitoring a green frog population in the Odra River Basin for twenty years have yet to find a female of the species. Known in Czech as the Skokan zelený (which translates as “Green Jumper”), the species are found in wetlands t...

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Economic growth down by 2.1 percent year-on-year

Czech doctors fear epidemic of non-Covid diseases

Police charge man who threatened prime minister

Epidemic slowing, first case of Indian mutation confirmed

Czech scientist Julie Dobrovolná has devoted a significant part of her career to the research of stress. She is currently heading a team at Masaryk University’s RECETOX centre, which is developing a new method of measuring stress.

Govt approves further opening of schools, shops, cultural venues

Thousands demonstrate against President Zeman over ‘traitorous’ Vrbětice stance

Czech MPs approve same-sex marriage bill, timing of vote uncertain

MEPs call for coordinated expulsion of Russian diplomats in solidarity with Czechs

A new book about the historic meeting of the late Czech president Václav Havel and His Holiness the Dalai Lama is set to be published in the Czech Republic later this year. The meeting in February 1990 marked a significant milestone in Czech-Tibeta...

Shakespeare Summer Festival is set to begin on June 28

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České dráhy posts CZK 4.1bn loss in 2020 due to pandemic

In recent days the two center-right election groupings on the Czech political scene have become increasingly vocal about their aim to bring down the minority government of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. The grouping Spolu (comprising the Civic Democr...

Czech MPs resume debate on legalising same-sex marriage, after two-year break

Replica of historic Czech wooden church in Třinec-Guty to open June 6

Environment Ministry officials slam proposal to transfer nature protection to building authorities

Covid-19: over 100,000 people aged 55-59 register for vaccine on day one

Palacký University in Olomouc to have new rector

Covid cases continue drop, down 16 pct on Wednesday

State Institute for Drug Control says materials for Sputnik V assessment insufficient

Testing in schools and companies at least until end of May

Wooden marionettes from the east Bohemian town of Chrudim are heading to South Korea to be part of a large exhibition dedicated to Czech puppetry. The exhibition, prepared in cooperation with Czech Centres and the Czech Embassy in Korea, will get un...

Through June, the National Film Archive in Prague is presenting a series of Czech films from before the age of “talkies”. It is part of a wider European project which aims to acquaint the public – especially younger viewers – with classic si...

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Velorex is the name of a unique, three wheeled vehicle which runs on a motorcycle engine. It was designed by brothers František and Mojmír Stránský during World War Two. Over 15,000 Velorex’s were made until the 1970s. Today, thousands of thes...

Czech Republic sending oxygen to Covid-ravaged India

People between 55 and 59 can register for Covid vaccine

Czech Republic to host ICOM conference of leading world museums and galleries

Epidemic slowing, lowest Tuesday increase in cases in 6 months

Supreme Court rejects Walderode property claim

MEPs to debate EU response to Czech charge Russian spies caused deadly 2014 explosion

Supreme Court to rule on Walderode family claim to assets worth CZK 3 bn

Agrofert firms named in EC audit got CZK 155mn from Czech state

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The European Commission (EC) is planning to investigate whether its rules regarding conflict of interest are being regularly breached in the Czech Republic, according to EC Vice President Věra Jourová. The statement comes days after Prime Ministe...

Spolu seeks no confidence vote in Babiš gov’t after EU audit

Thirty years ago rock musician Michael Kocáb organized the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Czech territory. Today he’s authored a petition to the Senate, asking senators to file a constitutional complaint against the Czech president for defendin...

Czech energy group Energo-Pro has completed the construction of the Alpaslan 2 hydropower plant in Turkey. The project, which cost around $600 million, is the largest Czech investment in industry since November 1989.

Euractiv: Hungary toned down V4 statement supporting Czechia in row with Russia

Czech tender for coronavirus tests in schools cancelled

Karel Schwarzenberg to receive high Ukrainian award

Energo-Pro completes CZK 12.8bn hydroelectric plant in Turkey

Government issues ban on travel to India

Hairdressers and personal care services to open on May 3

PM and interior minister refute president’s claim of two lines of investigation in Vrbětice blasts

EC: Czechia will not have to return any funds due to PM’s conflict of interest

There are two working versions of what happened in Vrbětice, one is that there was Russian involvement; the other is that it was caused by bad handling of the munitions, President Miloš Zeman said in a televised address on Sunday about how he view...

Kindergartens reopened on Monday in three districts, in which the weekly rise in coronavirus infections lies below 100 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The photo is of children at the Kamarad kindergarten in Hradec Králové.

Scientists in Brno are developing miniature robots – no bigger than a virus and so invisible to the naked eye – capable of performing surgery. Due to their size, the so-called nanorobots can reach all but inaccessible places in the human body.

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Confidence in economy returning as government relaxes measures

Epidemic slowing, death toll crosses 29,000 mark

Russia accuses Czech Republic of having stored forbidden anti-personnel mines at Vrbětice depot

President Zeman still unwilling to promote Koudelka to rank of general

President Zeman says he will block attempts to bring down government

Ivan Havel, respected scientist and brother of Václav Havel, dies at 82

Opposition slams President Zeman for casting doubt on outcome of Vrbětice investigation

President Zeman on 2014 explosions: I am waiting for undisputable proof

On April 27, 1991, the internationally recognized artist David Černý, a student at the time, painted a monument to Soviet tank crews in Prague pink.

Rybičky 48 is perhaps the most famous Czech pop punk band. Founded in the city of Kutná Hora in 2002, the band broke into the mainstream three years later after signing a contract with the famous Supraphon label. In 2011, Rybičky 48 was the supp...

Rise in disinformation and fake news around Vrbětice explosions

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Lockdown cuts crime rate but increases domestic violence

Bulgarian arms dealer admits arms blown up in Czech depot intended for Ukraine

Epidemic slowing, suspicion of first cases of Indian mutation on Czech soil

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Petr Kolář: cut in local employees will present problems for Czech House in Moscow

National Food Collection underway

Deputy PM: Agrofert should return disputed EU funds

Suspected Indian mutation on Czech territory

Czechs divided over whether PM should ask lower house for confidence vote

Final EU audit: Czech PM has conflict of interest

Moscow and Prague to implement “parity representation” at embassies by May 31

"Czech That Film“ festival kicks off online this year

The Czech government has presented a six-stage plan for a gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions. If the epidemiological situation continues to develop favourably, it counts on the reopening of shops, markets and selected cultural facilities on ...

A major crisis in relations between Prague and Moscow has reached a new plateau, with the Czech government expelling dozens of Russian Embassy staff following revelations of deadly Russian operations on Czech soil. Experts say the Kremlin is likely ...

Three police officers investigated for widespread information leaks

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Opposition grouping still planning to unseat government

Five charged with terrorist activities in eastern Ukraine

Covid epidemic slowing, situation in hospitals returning to normal

Russian political scientist: Czech Republic now perceived as part of “Axis of Evil”

Šmicer to stand for head of FA, pledging to clean up Czech football

People in 60 to 64 bracket can now register for vaccine

All shops to reopen from May 3 if positive Covid trend continues

Govt limiting diplomats at Russian Embassy to figure permitted at Moscow Embassy

Covid-19 pandemic continues to restrict air traffic in the Czech Republic. In the first quarter of 2021, the number of passengers going through Prague’s Václav Havel Airport dropped by 90 percent year-on-year to just under 251,000. The coronaviru...

Babiš: All who want vaccination should get it by end of August

Police presence beefed up outside Russian Embassy in Prague

Most Czechs perceive Russia as a security threat to the country, suggests a survey conducted by the Median agency for Czech Radio. The survey was carried out at the start of the week, shortly after government officials informed about the involvement...

EU, NATO express support for Czech Republic over Russia operation

Czech Republic looks set to expel more Russians after deadline passes

Poll: Most Czechs see Russia as security threat

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Herrmann and Coufal take top prize at Czech Grand Design Awards

Wednesday saw half year low in new positive cases of COVID-19

A frequent component of coats, shirts, trousers and other apparel, the snap fastener has become an integral part of clothing since its invention in the 19th century. What helped the invention spread internationally was the snap fastener manufacturin...

In a deepening diplomatic row with Russia, the Czech Republic is pushing Moscow to accept responsibility for what it has described as “an unprecedented act of terrorism on Czech soil” – a series of deadly blasts at an arms depot in Moravia. Fo...

Senate declares Vrbětice attack an act of state terrorism

Kulhánek: Russia must allow return of Czech diplomats it expelled

Chamber of Deputies approves creation of Bečva river incident investigatory commission

Babiš suggests reopening kindergartens based on epidemiological situation in districts

Czech beer consumption in 2020 fell to its lowest level since the 1960s, according to freshly released data by the Czech Beer and Malt Association.

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Ancient burial site discovered by archeologists near Dašice

This year’s Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, which honours outstanding civil society action in defence of human rights, has been awarded to Saudi feminist activist Loujain Al-Hathloul. It was awarded at an online session of the Parliamentary Asse...

European Parliament party leaders issue statement in support of Czechia, condemning Russia

PPF purchases USD 100 million office complex in Atlanta, USA

Tuesday saw fall in new coronavirus infections, but also in number of administered vaccines

Villages located in the vicinity of the Vrbětice munitions depot, where life was severely disrupted by the deadly 2014 blasts, have been following developments with shock and anger. The locals are asking why they were not properly protected against...

Czech police arrest five people suspected of terrorism in Eastern Ukraine

Arenberger: Shops should open by May 3 at the latest

Jakub Kulhánek appointed foreign minister

Bellingcat: Senior GRU leader directly involved in Czech arms depot explosion

PM apologizes for saying Vrbětice blasts did not constitute state terrorism

Prague to ask EU, NATO allies for show of solidarity in row with Russia