News in brief for May 18: Czechia faces Slovenia in Ice Hockey World Championship, Bohemian Switzerland on fire
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, May 18, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Three 'hero' tourists stopped a tragedy on Charles Bridge
A 19-year-old woman was about to jump, but several people noticed her strange behavior and caught her just in time.
Family of student tragically killed in Prague accident appeals for help and answers
Consuelo Zambra was just 23 when, less than two weeks ago, she was hit by an unoccupied car. Her family now needs to raise money to help get justice.
Czech firefighters depart for Turkey to help search for earthquake survivors
Following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that left over 1,300 dead, the Czech Republic is sending its urban search-and-rescue unit to help search debris.
Rally Dakar spectator dies after fatal collision with Czech driver's vehicle
Driver Aleš Loprais confirmed on social media that the death was connected with his truck.
Czech police investigate the death of a woman and her son as murder-suicide
The pair went missing in Krkonoše mountains over the holidays; their bodies were discovered by police Monday.
Czech tourist dies in Greece after boulder falls on accommodation
A Czech woman died on the Greek island after Crete when a rock fell on the house where she was staying.
