Ten reported injured after morning train collision in Czechia
A train hit a truck in the Kroměříž district this morning; rail traffic will be interrupted locally until the afternoon.
News in brief for June 5: Car sales perform strongly in first five months of 2023
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, June 5, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
News in brief for June 3: AI- and VR-themed Innovate Pilsen festival opens to public
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Saturday, June 3, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Where are you most likely to get into a tram accident in Prague?
Accident numbers are back at their pre-pandemic levels, and for pedestrians the main cause is inattentive behavior.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Czech parliament breaks into dance for Children's Day
June 1 was International Children's Day, and Czech parliamentarians – joined by children in the Chamber of Deputies – danced to a well-known folk song.
Lidl supermarkets extending hours in stores across Czechia
Many branches in Prague will be open until 10 p.m., while an outlet on Na Příkopě will be open until 11 p.m.
Public trust in Czech president on the rise following election of Pavel
Trust in Czechia's head of state has risen by around 20 percentage points as Pavel eyes a more Western path.
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.
News in brief for June 2: Czech healthcare workers announce strike alert
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday, June 2, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
WEEKLY QUIZ: Trailblazing Czech women – can you name these influential figures?
Forbes CZ has just published its expansive list of Czechia's most influential women who come from all walks of life – how many do you know?
Czech Justice Ministry's Childhood Without Violence Initiative would abolish corporal punishment
Czechia lags behind other European countries in meeting international obligations to protect children.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Activists inflate giant purple octopus in Prague
Greenpeace is calling for Czech officials to halt deep-sea mining as the nation's stance on the issue currently remains uncertain.
US firm acquires majority stake in Czech optics company for EUR 700 million
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The US-based Carlyle Group has made previous acquisitions in Czechia as it looks to expand its portfolio.
Czechia helped pave the way for upcoming EU negotiations on AI regulation
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The position adopted under the Czech EU presidency laid the groundwork for upcoming discussions over innovation and privacy.
Czech news in brief for June 1: Cold front moving in for weekend, forest-fire alert remains active
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, June 1, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Czechia to apply for UN Security Council seat in 2031 and 2032
Three decades since Czechia's last stint as a non-permanent member of the council, Prague is now seeking to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Czechia plans to extend the age range for HPV vaccine reimbursement
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A legislative proposal increasing the number of vaccination sites also addressed the safety of drinking water supplies.
