Work on Prague Bubny-Výstaviště railway to start in 2025
The construction is part of a project to modernize Prague's railways and create a direct connection to Václav Havel Airport.
Czech Senate committee rejects ratification of Istanbul Convention
Opponents slammed the treaty for being 'an ideological document' offering no practical help for victims of domestic violence.
New Czech anti-cybercrime unit seeks to curb online attacks and fraud
Established at the start of 2023, the division against online crimes targets the sharp rise of cybercrime in Czechia.
Czech firefighters to help in new Greek blazes
Wildfires have devastated parts of Greece once again, leading the country to appeal to the global community for help.
News in brief for Aug. 22: Top headlines for Czechia on Tuesday
Heat breaks records across Czechia, Babiš meets Orbán in Budapest, and more headlines for Tuesday, Aug. 22.
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Czechia commemorates 55th anniversary of deadly Warsaw Pact invasion
President Petr Pavel, Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and other senior members of the government paid tributes to those who lost their lives in 1968.
Czech government plans scheme for voluntary return of Ukrainian refugees
Under the new proposal, the Ministry of Interior would pay for Ukrainians' journeys back home.
Czechia braces for final week of heatwave with scorching weather ahead
Temperatures will rise to 35 degrees Celsius in parts of the country, and strong storms and rain are expected toward the end of the week.
News in brief for Aug. 21: Top headlines for Czechia on Monday
Czechia could pay Ukrainians to return home, volleyball team advances in European Volleyball Championship, and more headlines for Monday, Aug. 21.
News in brief for Aug. 20: Top headlines for Czechia on Sunday
New website chronicles 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia, Sto zvířat frontman Jan Kalina passes away at 58, and more headlines for Sunday, Aug. 20.
News in brief for Aug. 19: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Temelín nuclear power plant temporarily shuts down, Czech volleyball team loses to Azerbaijan, and more top stories for Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
Prague Airport expects soaring passenger numbers next year
The summer season so far has been substantially busier than expected, leading the airport to revise its expectations for 2024.
WEEKLY QUIZ: Do you know the events surrounding the Warsaw Pact Invasion of Czechoslovakia?
Test your knowledge of a pivotal event in Czech history.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Czechia in early October
Czechia and Israel have long had a close relationship, with Netanyahu previously saying that Israel had 'no better friend' in Europe than Czechia.
Russian singer accuses Czechia of censorship after show gets cancelled
Following political pressure from Prague City Council, the Municipal House has decided to cancel Anna Netrebko's October concert.
News in brief for Aug. 18: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
Storm damages State Opera, Czech air base receives US helicopter, and more top stories for Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.
Ex-presidential candidate Danuše Nerudová announces election bid for European Parliament
The economist said on social media that she wants to battle against populism, ensure equal rights, and focus on environmental issues.
