DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Prague tightens regulations for foreign taxi drivers with new law
A new Czech law limits taxi licenses for foreign drivers and tightens requirements, aiming to improve safety and service quality in Prague.
New lookout platform in Bohemian Switzerland showcases fire recovery
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A new structure in the Czech national park offers visitors an up-close view of the area’s dramatic recovery from devastating 2022 forest fires.
Czech officials skeptical of Putin's Easter ceasefire amid ongoing attacks
Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský and others have expressed doubts over the announced Easter truce, citing ongoing air raids and general mistrust.
Czech news in brief for April 20: Sunday's top headlines
SPD third in latest Czech election poll, Czech women's hockey team falls to USA 2-1, and more weekend headlines.
NASA astronaut plants symbolic oak at Prague Botanical Garden
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Andrew Feustel, an American astronaut with Czech ties, planted a Valley Oak in Prague as part of the city’s long-running Roots of Personalities project.
Czech trust in U.S. plunges amid Ukraine war policy shifts
A recent survey reveals that Czechs remain skeptical of U.S. foreign policy, as reports emerge that Washington may recognize Russian control of Crimea
Czech news in brief for April 19: Saturday's top headlines
A record number of Czech firms closed in the first quarter of 2025, composer Christophe Beck was honored in Prague, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia braces for Easter tourist influx, busy roads, and crowded trains
Prague could see a record 300,000 visitors over the Easter holidays as the country gears up for one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Former U.S. diplomat questions NATO's defense promise in Prague debate
Former U.S. diplomat Cameron Munter warned NATO’s Article 5 may not be enforceable, citing concerns about the unpredictability of Trump-era foreign policy.
Prague tram safety campaign urges caution after death of 12-year-old boy
The boy died after being struck by a tram at the Hradčanská stop in Prague 6 on Thursday morning.
Czech news in brief for April 18: Friday's top headlines
Most Czechs oppose Trump, U.S. policies, Czech medicinal cannabis reforms stall, and egg prices keep climbing ahead of Easter.
Czech cities step up public transport disinfection as Hepatitis A cases rise
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Local authorities are ramping up cleaning protocols on trams, buses, and metro trains, similar to measures taken during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Czech news in brief for April 17: Thursday's top headlines
EP President Metsola to visit Prague next week, seven die in Czech road accidents in one day, and Czechia records first summer day of 2025.
Prague Airport resumes normal service after postponing all morning flights
As of 10 a.m., all flights—departures and arrivals—are now running as normal, with some potential delays due to the early morning disruption.
Czech news in brief for April 16: Wednesday's top headlines
Slovak PM defies EU plans trip to Moscow, activists pour red liquid on Russian House, and an iconic brutalist hotel reopens in Prague.
Czech Ombudsman: Universities cannot reject applicants solely based on nationality
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The judgement comes after multiple reports of eligible Russian and Belarusian students being denied a university spot due to their country of origin.
Prague announces shared e-scooters ban: What happens next?
New contracts between the municipality and private vehicle operators specifically exclude scooters from parking in zones: but will the rules stick?
