PM Babiš calls 2014 explosion a ‘terrorist attack’ after previously avoiding the phrase
Babiš’s earlier remarks about Russia’s involvement in the 2014 blast had been criticized for not being strong enough.
April 20 is Weed Day around the world: Will it ever be legal in the Czech Republic?
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Efforts to legalize recreational use of marijuana are likely to heat up again if the Pirates win the October elections.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for April 20, 2021
"High treason" sign appears on Prague Castle overnight, Babiš says Russia blast not a terrorist act, Czech Republic experiences coldest April on record.
Coronavirus update, April 20, 2021: Govt. to discuss relaxing rules for shops and services on Thursday
Kindergartens in some regions will fully reopen without testing, vaccination for people over 60 to start on Friday.
Prague public transit will increase fare for individual tickets from August
Costs have been increasing due to new investments in infrastructure, while revenues have fallen due to Covid.
Farmers market at Prague's Náplavka to return Saturday, others already underway
Náplavka remained shuttered through the weekend but will open again Saturday after a long closure due to Covid restrictions.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for April 19, 2021
Twenty Czech diplomats must leave Moscow by Monday, Rosatom not expected to remain among Dukovany bidders, and temps could reach 17°C this week.
Coronavirus update, April 19, 2021: Czech PM says relaxation of more restrictions possible this month
If vaccinations continue on track and Covid spread slows, relaxation of restrictions could take place April 26, with sports and children a priority.
Czech allies show support for country in expulsion of Russian diplomats
The United States, United Kingdom, and other countries have issued words of support for the Czech Republic following revelations about a 2014 explosion
Czech photographer among winners of Sony World Photography Awards
Tomáš Vocelka has won the prestigious award in the category of Architecture and Design for his photo series on a Czech pet crematorium.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for April 18, 2021
Controversy surrounds Russian involvement in 2014 explosion, Covid-19 cases on the decline, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomats over 2014 explosion, ties to Skripal poisoning
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced the move at a surprise press conference on Saturday evening.
No concerts even with negative Covid-19 test, says Czech Health Minister
A planned event next week at Prague's Lucerna concert hall will not take place, Petr Arenberger told journalists yesterday.
Activists place golden toilet with naked Putin outside Russian embassy in Prague
A demonstration outside the Russian embassy in Prague called for the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Denmark, Belgium turn high-risk red in new Czech Covid-19 travel map
Finland, Ireland, Malta and Iceland have also changed color in the latest Czech travel risk map, valid from Monday.
Vaccine registration may open to those over 40 in June, says Czech Health Minister
According to Petr Arenberger, the expected pace of vaccine administration may allow those over 40 to register by the end of June.
The Prague Stock Exchange at 150: a look back at when women were banned from trading and sugar was gold
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When the exchange opened, women were banned from trading, along with convicts and the bankrupt, while sugar was a hot commodity.
