Czech news in brief for May 1: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia observes May 1 with day-long festivities, temperatures records set across Czechia, and a new Tim Burton exhibition opens in Prague.
May 1 and May 8 public holidays: What's open and what's on in Prague?
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Two public holidays in the space of a week bring with them shop closings, cultural open days, and a commemorative event marking 20 years in the EU.
EXPLAINED: How a spy network fueled Russia's hybrid war against Czechia
Czech authorities have now clearly linked explosions at a state-run ammunitions warehouse, which killed two people, with Russian intelligence officers.
Billie Eilish back in Prague for 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' tour
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A string of big-name acts coming to the Czech capital have just been announced with ticket sales starting this week.
300,000 jobs could disappear from Czechia, retraining is needed
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The Labor and Social Affairs Ministry and labor offices plan to allocate CZK 5 billion to invest heavily in human capital and support digital retraining.
Czech news in brief for April 30: Tuesday's top headlines
Czechia pledges help to earthquake-hit Taiwan, Czechia, Germany share views on Ukraine, Israel, and fire bans could limit witch-burning revelry.
May 2024: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
Tram disruptions, a marathon, tax-return deadlines, and the start of the Ice Hockey World Championships all feature in May – here's what to look out for.
Czech president signs law granting same-sex couples more rights – but not marriage
Under the new law, same-sex civil partnerships will have more of the rights that traditional marriages do, although rules on child adoption will differ.
Health Ministry eyes sugar tax on soft drinks for mid-2025
The Czech health minister said the country needs to take action against high sugar intakes – but not all government parties are convinced.
Chaos unfolds at Prague festival amid refundable-cup fiasco
Police arrived at night as angry festivalgoers stormed a tent at the event, complaining they could not be refunded their CZK 70 deposit for a plastic cup.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news and tips for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for April 29: Monday's top headlines
German president begins two-day visit to Czechia, Toyen painting sparks bidding war in Prague, and Czechia's nuclear-reactor tender deadline is here.
Renovated Prague 3 square features budding new greenery and a public scale
The long-neglected Tachovské náměstí above the Žižkov Tunnel in Prague 3 has been fully renovated, with restored elements that recall its historic past.
Celebrate 50 years of Prague's metro with a ride on a vintage 1974 train
Prague's metro turns 50 years old this year, and public transport authority DPP is deploying the original launch vehicle on Line C to celebrate on May 8.
Czech news in brief for April 28: Sunday's top headlines
Saharan dust returns to Czech skies, Czech National Bank expected to lower interest rate, and more Sunday headlines.
Herds of cows, sheep, and goats return to graze Prague's nature reserves
The Czech capital's eco-friendly grazing efforts are back with renewed vigor this year as six herds of animals enjoy the city's protected reserves.
Petition aims to remove Moscow sculpture from Prague metro station
A wall sculpture that harkens back to Anděl's original name still stands at the station's entrance, but a new petition seeks to change that.
