Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022
Large rally in support of Ukraine held in Wenceslas Square, first direct train to Vienna's airport departs from Prague, and more daily headlines.
As collections for Ukraine begin in Czechia, Prague's Petřín Tower will light up in support
The city has announced it'll light up the landmark tower today and tomorrow in solidarity with Ukraine, while NGOs are setting up giving campaigns.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022
Czechia is ready to take in Ukrainian refugees, Ledecká misses out on second Olympic gold, above-average temperatures expected this week.
A new poll reveals the Czech Republic's favorite foreign nations
Research shows that Czechs have positive perceptions of their neighbors but negative impressions of eastern powers.
Threats of 'radicalized' protest movement amid parliament debate
Plus: designs for tallest Czech skyscraper revealed, women’s rights groups slam Istanbul Convention delay, Security Council warns of Russian aggression.
Strong winds and snow predicted throughout the Czech Republic tonight
Plus: Czech Republic sends artillery to Ukraine, government to boycott Beijing Olympics, criminal proceedings launched against disinformation spreaders.
Smartwings makes history with first ever Boeing 737 MAX landing in Antarctica
Plus: Czech Republic braces for Ukrainian refugee influx, Slovak flying car gets stamp of approval, Czech punished for posing topless at Venice memorial.
Czech government slams lack of U.S. ambassador in Prague as eastern tensions rise
The U.S. Embassy in Prague has been without an ambassador for a year today, and the Czech government isn’t happy.
Czech tennis great slams Australian Open China stance as "cowardly"
Plus: tensions over Ukraine in Prague, naked Xi Jinping statue paraded in front of Chinese embassy, murder in Mělník as woman chops off man's genitals.
Czech snowboard star will miss the Beijing Winter Olympics
Plus: Prague considers sending military aid to Ukraine, candle chain created to remember Palach’s legacy, Czech playboy blasted for autobahn ride.
Why unrest in Kazakhstan strikes a nerve in the Czech Republic
Czech politicians have come out on the side of protestors in Kazakhstan, comparing the intervention of Russian forces to the Prague Spring.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Czechs join condemnation of Russian NGO dissolution, Babiš gears up for possible presidential bid, seven charged with torture in Czech prison.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Model accused of drug smuggling has reportedly left Pakistan, Prague Mayor to run for re-election next year, frost and snow returning as Christmas nears.
Prague villa walk reveals the fascinating history of a First Republic dynasty
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The palatial villas of Bubeneč, built by a Czechoslovak banking dynasty, are the subject of a new English-friendly tour.
Czech morning news roundup: Thursday, November 18, 2021
Zeman expects to leave hospital soon, unvaccinated to be turned away from Christmas markets, national holiday celebrations see anti-lockdown protests.
Czech morning news roundup: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Ugyher Muslim meeting in Prague criticized by China, Czech Republic resistant to Eastern influence, tender announced for Prague railway modernization.
Insight: How will the incoming Czech government approach international relations?
The forthcoming change of regime is likely to see a shift away from the East and closer to Western alliances.
