Thousands protest Russian invasion of Ukraine in Prague and Brno
Plus: Czech Republic closes airspace to Russian airlines, Czech officials push for tougher sanctions on Russia, and more weekend headlines.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, Feb. 25, 2022
Czech lower house calls Russian invasion 'barbaric', Czech entrepreneurs give big, and mobile operators enable free calls from Czechia to Ukraine.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
The Czech Republic responds to developments in Ukraine with President Zeman set to give a speech later this morning.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022
Large rally in support of Ukraine held in Wenceslas Square, first direct train to Vienna's airport departs from Prague, and more daily headlines.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022
The Czech Republic stands by Ukraine, B-52 bomber lands in Czechia as part of NATO exercises, and an iconic candy bar wrapper gets a modern update.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, Feb. 21, 2022
Czechs told to leave Ukraine, Lidl opening large store in the center of Prague, and strong winds continue to wreak havoc across the country.
Europe is 'close to war,' says Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala
Plus: Czech Foreign Ministry to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine, start to 2022 is Czech Republic's windiest on record, and more weekend headlines.
Police detain Czechs smuggling marijuana to Britain
Plus: Miloš Forman would have been 90 today, President Zeman to appear in parliament, damage being assessed after strong winds in Czechia.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022
Strong winds hitting the Czech Republic today, Zeman criticizes U.S. intelligence over Ukraine, Ledecká competes again in Beijing finishing fourth.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022
Parliament deadlocked again over pandemic law, Slovak truckers block the D2 motorway, Kulhánek named Czech ambassador to the UN.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022
Czechia is ready to take in Ukrainian refugees, Ledecká misses out on second Olympic gold, above-average temperatures expected this week.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, Feb. 14, 2022
Czech Foreign Minister isolates with Covid, new inflation data published today, and carnival procession returns to Vodňany after two decades.
Heavy snowfall gives Ledecká extra rest before Olympic skiing final
Plus: Czech citizens advised to leave Ukraine, United States convoy to pass through Czech Republic on Tuesday, and more headlines for this weekend.
Czech Olympic hockey jerseys named the most beautiful of all time
Plus: Czech mortgage loans fell significantly in January, anti-misinformation hub launches in Prague, Budvar reports record output for second year running.
Czech speed skater Sáblíková wins a bronze medal in Beijing
Plus: Prague Castle investigation launched, Roma leader demands sacking of Czech ombudsman, and Czech anti-Covid protestors accused of terrorism.
Czechia's tourism industry suffered more heavy losses in 2021
Plus: Czech Foreign Minister completes Ukraine visit, Ledecká medal ceremony marred by flag mishaps, ČEZ joins companies providing LGBT couple benefits.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022
Ledecká takes home another Olympic gold for parallel giant slalom, Tesco to stop selling CDs and DVDs in Czechia, alcoholism is growing among Czech women.