New Czech law will likely not punish parents who spank their kids
This week, Labor Minister Marian Jurečka stressed the importance of discerning between excessive violence and reasonable disciplinary action.
New data shows domestic and sexual violence rising in Czechia
Although a disconcerting trend, this may be a reflection of more victims coming forward and improved police competence in dealing with cases.
Czech court sentences four in Covid vaccine forgery case
Four women in Vsetín have received fines and suspended sentences for their roles in a scandal involving dozens of forged Covid certificates.
Seznam.cz offers reward for catching anonymous extortionist
Ivo Lukačovič has offered millions of crowns in exchange for helping catch an extortionist who has reportedly been harassing his company since 2021.
News in brief for July 25: Top headlines for Czechia on Tuesday
An update on Czech tourists' evacuation from Greece, Czechia hit by supercell storm, and more top headlines for Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
Austrian police catch man wanted for raping a woman in Prague
The incident occurred in the early morning hours of June 17 in Prague's Letná neighborhood.
Czech police probe cult-related deaths in forest near Český Šternberk castle
Two cult members associated with a self-proclaimed healer from Kutná Hora died in a forest ritual in the Benešov region in August.
Festival organizers return subsidy after video of kids at burlesque show goes viral
Police are investigating whether a burlesque performer's act witnessed by pre-teen children qualifies as a crime.
Fiorentina-West Ham scuffle in Prague's Old Town leads to injuries and arrests
Violence and scuffles with police overshadowed the game, which drew thousands of ticketless fans from Italy and the UK.
Vandal defaces Prague mural honoring Operation Anthropoid
The Prague 8 Town Hall has filed a criminal complaint against the unknown vandal, who has damaged the mural for the third time.
Prague police detain foreign students accused of fraud, money laundering
Police in Prague have arrested a group of 10 students accused of running an organized online scam and laundering its proceeds.
Suspect faces charges for targeting Ukrainian cars in Prague slashing spree
The man targeted 24 parked, unmanned cars and now faces several years in jail.
News in brief for May 23: Czech government protests against new 'Euro 7' emissions rules
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, May 23, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
News in brief for May 20: Škoda ends its shared e-scooter service in Prague
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Saturday, May 20, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Cyprus court freezes Czech businessman's assets worth CZK 13 billion
Real estate developer Radovan Vítek is being sued by business partners from Europe and the U.S.
Faces of Prague: South African activist uncovers international sex trafficking stories
We spoke to Yael Schoultz about her NGO work in Prague uncovering international human trafficking and sexual exploitation issues.
Police presence to increase in Prague's Anděl district
Recent incidents and continuous antisocial behavior in the Prague 5 area have led the Czech police to take decisive action.
