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
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.
Czech government approves sweeping reforms to secondary school education
Secondary education should change in the next four years so that it corresponds to the interest of applicants and the demand of the labor market.
Czech president's Paris visit reinforces ties with key ally
During his meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, Pavel honored the late Václav Havel while also discussing support for Ukraine.
Czech news in brief for December 21: Thursday's top headlines
ANO would win November parliamentary election, UN adopts historic Czech-red resolution on human rights in the digital realm, and more top headlines.
Czech Republic set to redefine rape based on 'no means no' principle
If passed by parliament and enacted, courts would always consider sexual acts with children under 12 to be rape or sexual assault, not sexual abuse.
Starbucks has opened its first branch inside Prague Castle
The 54-seat cafe on the grounds of the UNESCO-listed monument is located near St. Vitus Cathedral.
Carp, turkey, both, or neither? Tell us what’s on your holiday menu in Czechia
We'd like to hear from you: Has your Christmas plate evolved since moving to the Czech lands?
Prague forest double homicide: Weapon traced to Charles University mass shooter
With the suspect on the loose, police have asked the public to come forward with information relating to a murder in Klánovice forest last Friday.
Pilsner Urquell withdraws support from Paris Olympics due to Russian presence
The company will continue to support individual Czech athletes but will 'withdraw all communications related to the Summer Olympics in Paris.'
Czech news in brief for December 20: Wednesday's top headlines
Indian detainee in Prague decries inhumane conditions, police apprehend Romanian holiday pickpocket ring, oldest living Czech female war vet dies at 102.
PHOTO GALLERY: A first look at Prague's planned Libeň-Holešovice bridge
Aside from making the bridge safer and better-reinforced, the surrounding area will see new green spaces, cafes, and shops.
Czech holiday calendar 2024: How many days will you get off next year?
Next year will see 10 out of all 13 public holidays fall on weekdays, guaranteeing extra time off for much of the Czech workforce.
EXPLAINED: How Czechia's state budget works – and why the deficit could affect your finances
Next year’s budget aims to curb spending and increase revenue by ramping up taxes and ending tax concessions. What does this mean for everyday citizens?
Czech trust in world leaders falls: Macron, Čaputová outperform Biden, Zelenskyy
A new survey shows that trust in Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dropped, while Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán is more trusted than US President Biden.