Czech news in brief for December 24: Sunday's top headlines
More than CZK 38 million raised for shooting victims' families, strong winds lead to power outages in South Bohemia, and more weekend headlines.
Victims of Prague shooting remembered as nation mourns
Among the 14 killed at Charles University's Faculty of Arts on Thursday were professors and students; to date, six of them have been officially identified.
GALLERY: Photos of fear, grief, and unity as Prague processes deadly shooting
Raw images and video of the events surrounding the worst mass shooting in Czechia's history.
Czechia observes day of mourning for victims of mass shooting in Prague
A funeral mass will take place in Prague from 11 a.m. at St. Vitus Cathedral as flags fly at half-mast and church bells ring out across the country.
Czech news in brief for December 23: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia unites following Thursday shooting with a one-minute silence planned at midday, more attack victims named, and Prague Airport hit by bad weather.
Fatal mass shooting in Prague sparks debate over Czech gun laws
The shooting has local authorities and the public reconsidering assumptions of safety amid changing security dynamics in Europe.
How to help those impacted by Prague's mass shooting – or seek support if you are in need
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Be it via a donation or symbolic gesture, there are various ways to help victims' families. A range of helplines and resources are also on offer.
US President Joe Biden among world leaders pledging support to Czechia
The president has affirmed that his country stands ready to provide additional aid however possible.
Czech news in brief for December 22: Friday's top headlines
Czech hospitals report that all surviving shooting victims are stable, CNB lowers interest rate, and Czech billionaire buys Slavia Prague.
Police identify all 14 university shooting victims, with three foreigners injured
The Czech Interior Ministry is in direct contact with the victims' families, and is liaising with the relevant consulates and embassies in Prague.
Dec. 23 named as day of national mourning after deadly Prague shooting
Czechia's president and senior ministers paid tribute to the deceased victims, urging national unity and strength while praising Prague's rescue services.
Prague opens crisis hotline, ramps up police presence after deadly shooting
A hotline will operate around the clock until further notice and is intended for anyone seeking basic information related to today’s events.
World leaders and politicians respond to Prague mass shooting
Politicians from around the world have expressed deep condolences and sympathy following Czechia's deadly shooting.
Death toll reaches at least 14 in shooting at Charles University in Prague
As bomb squad searches continue at the faculty, police have not yet begun identifying the victims.
The 10 best things to do in Prague this weekend: Dec. 22–24, 2023
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From Danish pastries to fish soup, warm up with seasonal delights, washed down with Christmas beer. Plus: A new light park, river skating rink, and more.
Shooting in Prague's Jan Palach Square leaves 15 people dead, dozens injured
The nation observed a day of mourning on Dec. 23.
French supermarket giant Carrefour will return to Czechia in 2024
Although not opening its own stores in the country, the multinational will sell its own products through a partnership with a domestic wholesaler.
