DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Czech news in brief for January 2: Thursday's top headlines
Prague launches plans to revamp main train station, air quality dips in parts of Czechia after fireworks, and surge in gun, silencer purchases reported.
The president's speech: Euro adoption, elections, and grandfatherly wisdom
During his second annual New Year's Day address, Pavel stressed the importance of democracy, and revealed that he had become a grandfather again.
Czech news in brief for January 1: Wednesday's top headlines
Pavel to deliver New Year's speech today, Prague’s first 2025 baby born at 00:26, and fireworks injuries, fires mark Prague NYE celebrations.
Mandatory English from first grade: Big changes coming to Czech education
Reading, writing, and logical-mathematical literacy will also take center stage, ensuring students acquire competencies relevant to contemporary society.
New Year's Eve in Prague: Fireworks rules and extended metro hours
Prague has announced it will ramp up security and safety measures for New Year's Eve and Day. Here's what you need to know to celebrate safely.
Czech news in brief for December 31: Tuesday's top headlines
Eighty percent of Czechs make New Year’s resolutions, last day to redeem Czech revenue stamps, and Olympics, floods top 2024 Czech Google searches.
Czech news in brief for December 30: Monday's top headlines
ANO gains in Senate, govt. retains majority, tens of thousands descend upon ski resorts, and snow, cold front to hit Czechia in January.
Czech news in brief for December 29: Sunday's top headlines
Czech army running out of soldiers, air quality in east Czechia still worryingly poor, parts of Czechia sees -15 degrees Celsius this morning.
Czech regions prepare for New Year's Eve without fireworks
Many major cities across Czech regions have opted out of fireworks displays this year; if you want to catch pyro shows, smaller towns are the best bet.
Czech news in brief for December 28: Saturday's top headlines
Lipavský hits out at Putin following Russia-Solvakia tension, Czechs cautiously optimistic about 2025, and east Czechia sees large smog levels.
PM Fiala's Christmas warning: Trust in progress or risk Eastern authoritarianism
Speaking in his Christmas address, Fiala criticized "fearmongers" for spreading negativity to incite envy, hatred, and doubt.
Czech news in brief for December 27: Friday's top headlines
Slovakia may host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, frost, smog, and icy roads hit Czechia, and post-Christmas sales begin in Czechia.
Czech news in brief for December 26: Thursday's top headlines
PM Fiala to deliver New Year's speech tonight, Prague and Brno empty out for Christmas, Sex Pistols announce Czechia show.
Czech news in brief for December 25: Wednesday's top headlines
Prague mayor serves fish soup on Old Town Square, Czechs abroad to vote by post in 2024 elections, and more food is wasted during Christmas.
Czech news in brief for December 24: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech Christmas Eve traditions largely unchanged, Pavel praises Czech solidarity in holiday message, and firefighters battle blaze at Bruntál Barracks.
Czech news in brief for December 23: Monday's top headlines
White Christmas across most of Czechia still expected, school holiday starts for children, and Prague house fire causes millions in damages.
Czech news in brief for December 22: Sunday's top headlines
Prague tightens security at Christmas markets, thousands evacuated from Prague mall following KFC fire, and a new motorway section opens in Czechia.
