'Kissing the ring of a murderer': Czech leaders slam Slovak PM's Putin visit
Senior Czech politicians rounded on Robert Fico's decision to surprisingly visit Russian President Vladimir Putin over the weekend.
Czech news in brief for December 23: Monday's top headlines
White Christmas across most of Czechia still expected, school holiday starts for children, and Prague house fire causes millions in damages.
Police hunt for rape suspect in Prague after attack following holiday party
Police are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or the witness to contact the police hotline at 158.
Drive to Austria, the sea faster: Czech highway expansion cuts travel time
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A new tunnel, considered the "the most technologically complex transport structure in the country," and other developments will speed up travel times.
Czech news in brief for December 22: Sunday's top headlines
Prague tightens security at Christmas markets, thousands evacuated from Prague mall following KFC fire, and a new motorway section opens in Czechia.
Christmas and New Year's 2024: Shop closures and transport changes in Czechia
Be aware of store closures and changes to the capital's public transport schedule between Dec. 24 and New Year's Day: here's everything you need to know.
Are Czechia's holiday markets safe after German attack? Officials reassure public
The incident, in which a driver plowed into a crowd, killing at least two people was condemned by PM Fiala as a "brutal terrorist attack."
Czech news in brief for December 21: Saturday's top headlines
Prague marks anniversary of university shooting, Czech PM condemns Magdeburg attack, and Czech buses and trains add capacity for holiday travel.
Czechia's first ever Lidl outlet: Here's what's coming and when
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The popular retailer is also currently running its annual clearance event, where consumers can snap up heavily discounted items today and tomorrow.
Prague on alert as police respond to shooting threat, deploy bomb squads
Thursday saw tension and transit delays as authorities responded to multiple threats across the Czech capital.
Czech news in brief for December 20: Friday's top headlines
White Christmas forecast for Czechia, parcel carriers set records ahead of Christmas, and handwritten Kafka note sells big at auction.
Prague cancels New Year’s fireworks—here’s how you can still celebrate
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Noise and animal-welfare concerns are behind the ban, but the City of Prague is offering several alternative ways to welcome 2025.
Czech living standards on par with Slovenia, surpass Spain and Portugal
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According to new data from the CZSO, among the Visegrad Group nations, the country maintains the highest living standards.
Czech news in brief for December 19: Thursday's top headlines
Czech government approves climate, energy plan, most Czechs oppose working until age 67, and Amazon doubles holiday shipments in Czechia.
Prague Castle will get new security checkpoints in 2025
Temporary wooden stands installed eight years ago are set to be replaced by less invasive and more sturdy checkpoints in the coming months.
Czech film Waves makes Oscar shortlist for Best International Feature
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If Waves earns a final nomination next month, it will be the first Czech film to achieve the honor in two decades.
Czech news in brief for December 18: Wednesday's top headlines
President Pavel signs Czech budget despite reservations, Czech charter targets 'antigypsyism', Czechia honors Václav Havel’s legacy today.
