Hundreds of Czech tourists among those evacuated from Rhodes
The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs will send a team to assist Czech tourists evacuating the Greek island, while travel agencies have cancelled trips.
Prague's new pedestrian bridge from Holešovice to Karlín will open this week
After a few months of delays, the long-awaited bridge from Prague 7 to Prague 8 will open for foot traffic from Friday, July 28.
Czech PM responds to Orbán accusation of Czechia 'switching sides'
Petr Fiala disapproved with his Hungarian counterpart's claims that Czechia had abandoned Hungary in its fight for EU sovereignty.
News in brief for July 23: Top headlines for Czechia on Sunday
Folklore performers dance through central Prague, fire warnings eased throughout the Czech Republic, and more weekend headlines.
Prague Zoo opens new aviary for rare songbirds
The new aviary, opened to the public on Saturday, is inhabited by eight species of birds from the Sichuan region of China.
Czech President shows support for electronic voting, cannabis legalization
Petr Pavel attended the Colours of Ostrava music festival yesterday, and addressed some key topics during a discussion forum.
Prague Airport plans terminal expansion, new runway
A significantly higher number of flights could be headed to the Czech capital with the airport's planned terminal expansion and a runway addition.
News in brief for July 22: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Czech public debt soars, Prague Hygiene Station fines 40 eateries, and more top stories for Saturday, July 22, 2023.
WEEKLY QUIZ: How well do you know Czech authors?
Test your knowledge on notable literary figures from the Czech Republic.
Tourist vandalism on the rise in popular Czech destinations
Certain areas are experiencing an influx of visitors, resulting in issues such as littering and veering off designated paths.
Czech PM meets Grand Slam winner Markéta Vondroušová
A recreational tennis player himself, Petr Fiala congratulated Vondroušová on her Wimbledon victory.
Open air exhibit Mirroring Happiness puts a smile on your face
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Fourteen smiling faces look down from the damaged facade of a building near the National Theatre.
Government tackles anti-Ukrainian disinformation in Roma communities
Following recent Ukrainian-Roma tensions in Czechia, the government will focus on fact-based methods to end potential conflicts.
Colours of Ostrava sparks controversy by allegedly banning rainbow items
The festival denies that it has a policy against showing support for the LGBTQ+ community.
News in brief for July 21: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
Czechia and Poland discuss illegal immigration, Czechia could hit arms dealer's son-in-law with sanctions, and more headlines for July 21, 2023.
Package-free store in Prague announces closure
The Bezobalu firm admitted that it never fully bounced back from the financial damage caused by Covid-19.
First specialized center for victims of sexual violence to open in Prague
The operators of the center have turned to the public for help to cover the final expenses needed for the launch.
