Cannabis cafés and self-growing: Czechia presents draft of new marijuana law
Under new plans, Czechia plans to liberalize aspects of cannabis growth and use, but has omitted previous plans to regulate the domestic cannabis market.
Czech news in brief for January 11: Thursday's top headlines
Two pro-Palestine demonstrations take place in Prague, frost-like conditions to ease this weekend, and photos of Ukrainian go on exhibit.
Monthly mortgage payments 50 percent more expensive than rent in Czechia
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Despite mortgage rates falling and home ownership in Czechia becoming cheaper in recent months, renting still remains the firm favorite.
Czech news in brief for January 10: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech lawmakers debate gun reform, today's German train strikes will cancel some Czech routes, and a rescue app gets an important update.
Czech news in brief for January 9: Tuesday's top headlines
Police to give assessment of response to December shooting today, bitter cold grips Czechia, and German farmer blockades affect Czech borders.
Czechia proposes stricter regulation of fireworks sales
Citing environmental and animal-welfare concerns, Czechia's agriculture minister has mooted restricting sales of pyrotechnics to young people.
Czech labor minister considers resigning amid Christmas party backlash
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Marian Jurečka apologized for his failure to end the ministry's party during the mass shooting in Prague.
Czech news in brief for January 8: Monday's top headlines
Czech gas consumption hits lowest level since 1994, Interest rates on Czech savings accounts expected to decline, and more Monday headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 7: Sunday's top headlines
Water levels continue to recede across Czechia, hockey stars Pastrňák and Hertl make NHL All-Star team, and more weekend headlines.
Flights diverted from Prague Airport due to dense fog, lightning strike
Multiple issues at Prague Airport this weekend have resulted in the cancellation and rerouting of flights headed to the Czech capital.
Czech news in brief for January 6: Saturday's top headlines
River levels remain high in parts of Czechia, Three Kings charity drive gets underway, and an update on injured people after Prague shooting.
Hundreds honor Charles University shooting victims with human chain in Prague
A memorial procession walked from the center of Prague to Jan Palach Square, joined by the dean of Charles University, in a show of unity amid the tragedy.
Czech news in brief for January 5: Friday's top headlines
Czech firefighters arrive in flood-ravaged France, Czechia to commemorate 20 years of EU membership, and more top headlines for Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.
EXPLAINED: Why Czech PM is saying 'not yet' to euro adoption
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In a program statement, Fiala definitively ruled out talks about adopting the single currency until late 2025 – he says the country is not prepared yet.
Czech police to give briefing on shooting as govt. gears up for gun law debate
Police are set to brief the public on the most tragic shooting incident in Czech history next week; a round table on gun legislation is also planned.
Czech news in brief for January 4: Thursday's top headlines
Prague police prevent self immolation at Russian embassy, a snowy weekend forecast for Czechia, and rape trial of prominent Czech doctor begins today.
Charles University to organize processional through Prague to honor shooting victims
The university will conduct a commemorative procession, 'Transmission of Light,' on Jan. 4; officials also addressed steps to heighten security.
