Mother of Charles University shooting victim dies by suicide at Macocha Abyss
Lenka Šimůnková, whose only child Eliška died in the country’s deadliest mass shooting, was a vocal critic of the police response.
Czech news in brief for April 15: Tuesday's top headlines
Opposition to boycott immigration talks, Czechia lifts ban on animal imports today, and a Czech tourist dies after fall from the Great Wall of China.
As Czech egg prices crack new highs, here's where to find the best prices this Easter
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A global shortage of eggs, upcoming new laws, and export-oriented dynamics mean that prices in Czechia are rising the fastest in the EU.
Czech leaders say Russia's 'barbaric' attack on Sumy is proof it doesn't want peace
In the wake of the attack, which occurred on Palm Sunday, and killed dozens including children, officials called for tougher action against Moscow.
Czech news in brief for April 14: Monday's top headlines
Lawmakers clash over defense spending, second round of entrance exams begin today, and Czechia to see summer-like days this week.
Prague’s historic Invalidovna complex set for major renovation project
Czech heritage officials plan a CZK 2.15 billion restoration and expansion of the 18th century complex, with completion expected by 2029.
Czechia unveils national pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka
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Highlighting innovation, glass design, national cuisine, and cultural performances, the Czech pavilion at Expo 2025 in Japan is now open through October.
Study: Up to 260,000 Ukrainian refugees may stay in Czechia permanently
A new study from Boston Consulting Group estimates that 70 percent of refugees will remain in the Czech Republic after 2035.
Czech news in brief for April 13: Sunday's top headlines
Expo 2025 opens in Osaka with Czech presence, Czechia falls to Spain in Billie Jean King Cup semifinals, and more weekend headlines.
Are e-scooters the new Segways? Prague 1 moves forward with proposed ban
Councilors for the city district have approved a proposal to ban shared e-scooters in designated zones, citing safety concerns and improper parking.
Prague launches new website for Japanese tourists ahead of Expo 2025
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Preparing for an increase in attention from the Osaka event, Prague City Tourism has created a Japanese-language site with tailored content for travelers.
From Prague's streets to the front lines: City donates abandoned cars to Ukraine
Vehicles left unclaimed in Prague are being refurbished and will be sent to Ukraine, where they’ll support the military on the battlefield.
Czech news in brief for April 12: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia to send more ammo to Ukraine, Pellegrini and Zeman meet amid Czech-Slovak tensions, and more weekend headlines.
Fines for illegal travel on public transport could rise to CZK 2,500
Larger cities like Prague, Ostrava, and Brno, where fines already reach the maximum, are expected to raise the surcharge.
Czech news in brief for April 11: Friday's top headlines
EU must block surge of Chinese imports, man fatally mauled by dog in Czechia, and Czech film selected for Cannes Film Festival.
Czechia's population reaches almost 11 million amid lowest birth rate in history
The population growth was driven entirely by foreign migration, as the number of deaths in the country far outpaced that of births.
Czech, German police bust sex trafficking ring smuggling Vietnamese women into EU
The raid is in connection with an international human trafficking ring accused of smuggling women from Southeast Asia to Germany.
