Defense Minister to discuss establishing a U.S. military presence in Czechia
Plus: heavy snowfall leaves thousands without power, Easter food prices up sharply year-on-year, and more headlines to start the weekend.
Heavy snowfall forecast in parts of Bohemia tonight
Plus: Czech parliament to debate media ownership law, construction of Metro line D to begin on April 21, VW considers huge factory in Czechia.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, April 7, 2022
Two 'significant days' passed by Senate, government launches huge military purchase package, Zeman stands by controversial pardon.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Czech billionaires' wealth grows significantly, Babiš undergoes eyelid surgery, Prague metro gets 5G phone signal.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Czech Republic braces for gas disruption, Zeman aid was victim of arson attack, Russia threatens retaliation over Czech diplomatic expulsion.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 4, 2022
Czech leaders respond to the Bucha massacre, thousands gather in Prague for concert for Ukraine, and new findings related to the Kellner crash emerge.
Czech weekend news roundup: Sunday, April 3, 2022
Prague trams record first pedestrian death since 2019, Czech Republic forgives 1.5 billion crowns in debts, and more headlines for this weekend.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 1, 2022
Protests at Prague Castle call for Zeman’s resignation, National Bank raises interest rates again, Czechia freezes Russian oligarch’s assets.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, March 31, 2022
Government raises benefits due to inflation, National Bank to decide on interest rate rise, Castle chief accused of football corruption.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
State of emergency prolonged until May 31, Zeman issues controversial pardon, first Czech wounded in Ukraine.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Covid caused significant increase in healthcare costs, Czechia donates chemical warfare equipment to Ukraine, communist daily paper stops printing.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, March 28, 2022
Refugee wave in Czechia slows down, state of emergency should last until June, dispute endangers Metro D construction.
Prague Zoo kicks off 91st season of operation this weekend
Also: 3,000 Russians in Prague protest war in Ukraine, Czech National Bank expected to raise interest rates again next week, and more weekend headlines.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, March 25, 2022
Government makes app available for refugee benefits, tributes keep pouring in for Madeleine Albright, Czechs fail to reach football World Cup.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, March 24, 2022
Fiala heads to mega day of diplomacy in Brussels, Czechs send more equipment to Ukraine, first temperatures over 20 degrees Celsius reported.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Czech theaters light candles for Mariupol, number of Ukrainian refugees passes 300,000 mark, government to discuss extending state of emergency.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
New temporary protection visa comes into effect, President Zelensky appears in Czech TV interview, crimes against Ukrainians reported in Czechia.