Romeo and Juliet gets a fresh look at Prague’s Summer Shakespeare Festival
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A new staging focuses on the themes that are still relevant to people today rather than presenting it as a theatrical museum piece.
Petr Fiala ratifies landmark Czech-US cooperation agreement
The treaty provides a legal basis for the potential deployment of the US military on Czech territory.
Czech authorities mull taxing foreign companies operating in Czechia
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Under the proposed bill, the state would collect between CZK 4 billion and 6 billion per year by taxing foreign-headquartered firms working in Czechia.
News in brief for Aug. 17: Top headlines for Czechia on Thursday
Storm wreaks havoc in Prague, Czechia to send bridges to Slovenia, and more top stories for Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.
Czech regions warn: Time is running out for hundreds of thousands to renew their driver's license
Over 400,000 people are yet to renew their Czech driver's license, with the Transport Ministry predicting that many will not be able to do it on time.
Czech meteorological office issues high-level storm warning across most of Czechia
Heavy storms and rainfall are expected in Prague on Wednesday evening and in the first part of Thursday.
Czechs' unpaid debt rises at fastest rate in last 10 years
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Cumulatively, Czechs owed CZK 29.2 billion between January and June this year.
Prague announces prices, schedule of 2024 Ice Hockey World Championships
The Czech capital will host ice hockey's biggest tournament, with prices for the final costing up to CZK 13,000.
News in brief for Aug. 16: Top headlines for Czechia on Wednesday
Bártů receives British MBE, Czechia plans Expo 2025 participation, and more top stories for Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023.
Czech authorities will incinerate over 600 kilograms of cocaine found in banana shipments
The street value of the drugs, which were allegedly travelling from Ecuador to the Netherlands, is estimated at up to CZK 5 billion.
Prague coalition recommends canceling Russian singer's concert in Prague
According to Prague Deputy Mayor Jiří Pospíšil, Russian singer Anna Netrebko's ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin justify the cancelation.
Prague City Hall will charge admission fee for paternoster
The doorless elevator became a hit with tourists, but overuse and overcrowding led to safety concerns.
News in brief for Aug. 15: Top headlines for Czechia on Tuesday
Robert Fremr nomination under scrutiny, Třebíč celebrates milestones, and more top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.
Prague to increase secondary school capacity to deal with surging demand
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A shortage of school spots in the capital has led Prague City Council to add new classes and increase the maximum number of students allowed.
PHOTO GALLERY: Prague turns rainbow-colored as thousands celebrate Prague Pride 2023
Tens of thousands of people congregated in the center of Prague and headed to Letná Park for the 13th edition of Prague Pride.
Our space: Desk sharing is reshaping the Czech office layout
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With people continuing to work from home on a regular basis, companies can save money by having workers share space.
German government refuses to introduce permanent controls on Czech border
Despite calls from the state of Saxony to introduce border checks, the German Interior Ministry says there is no need.
