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Police hunt for masked vandals following graffiti attack on Prague metro
The group of 11 carefully coordinated their ambush, which halted operations on a Prague metro line for two hours.
Tariffs, turmoil, and the euro: Czechia rethinks its economic future
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Industry leaders, companies, and politicians are uniform in their disagreement with recent US tariffs while the cabinet casts its eye to the euro.
For Czechs today, job and housing security matter more than parenthood
Czechia is experiencing its sharpest decline in birth and fertility rates since the 1990s, as fewer people looks to children for life fulfillment.
Czech news in brief for April 9: Wednesday's top headlines
Pro-U.S. opposition questions Trump tariffs, psychiatrist accused of multiple rapes set to appeal, and Český Krumlov to showcase Picasso works.
Czech doctors, WHO warn: Alcohol kills 7,000 yearly—it's time to act
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Health leaders call for tighter booze laws, ad bans, and tax hikes as the Czech Republic faces one of the world’s worst drinking rates.
Hackers hit Czech PM’s X account, post fake Russian attack claims
Petr Fiala’s X account was hacked early Monday, with false posts about a Russian attack and U.S. sanctions. The government confirmed the breach.
Czech news in brief for April 8: Tuesday's top headlines
Norway joins Czech-led ammo initiative, Czech president criticizes trade war, and Ještěd to get futuristic glass cable car.
'Havel like Belmondo': Prague underpass mural honors an icon in living color
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Though not historically accurate, the depiction is intended to place Václav Havel’s image in today's age and appeal to the younger generation.
Slovakia’s FMD outbreak: What it means for Czechia, from border delays to economic risks
While foot-and-mouth does not pose a risk to humans, it could severely impact Czech agriculture, livestock exports, cross-border travel and trade.
Czech news in brief for April 7: Monday's top headlines
Czech president begins historic Africa trip, Letná knife attacks leaves two critically hurt, and Austria closes 24 border crossings.
Modernization of Prague's Masaryk Railway Station is in full swing
Construction at the Prague train station is advancing, with a new platform, park, and pedestrian overpass set to reshape the historic rail hub.
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German discount chain Woolworth to open first Czech store in June
The company, a descendant of the famed U.S. brand, plans to open 15 stores in Czechia by the end of 2025, with the first to debut in Třebíč in June.
This Czech video game has been ranked the 7th most influential of all time
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BAFTA has rated Kingdom Come: Deliverance II higher than Pong, Tetris, and Skyrim in a new poll of the most influential video games ever made.
Czech news in brief for April 6: Sunday's top headlines
Czech farmers brace for frost damage after cold spell, Liberec WWII children's memorial vandalized, and more weekend headlines.
The first of Prague's new-look trams has arrived in the Czech capital
Test operations for the highly-anticipated new vehicles are set to begin soon ahead of passenger service later this year.
Czechia's first driverless passenger train takes to the railways
The autonomous train EDITA carried its first passengers in Czechia on Friday, running without any intervention from a driver during selected segments.
Czech news in brief for April 5: Saturday's top headlines
Prague Stock Exchange falls in wake of Trump tariffs, Czechs raise over CZK 1.2 million for Myanmar, and more weekend headlines.
