Epidemic slowing, death toll crosses 29,000 mark

Russia accuses Czech Republic of having stored forbidden anti-personnel mines at Vrbětice depot

President Zeman still unwilling to promote Koudelka to rank of general

President Zeman says he will block attempts to bring down government

Ivan Havel, respected scientist and brother of Václav Havel, dies at 82

Opposition slams President Zeman for casting doubt on outcome of Vrbětice investigation

President Zeman on 2014 explosions: I am waiting for undisputable proof

On April 27, 1991, the internationally recognized artist David Černý, a student at the time, painted a Monument of Soviet Tank in Prague with a pink colour. 

Rybičky 48 is perhaps the most famous Czech pop punk band. Founded in the city of Kutná Hora in 2002, the band broke into the mainstream three years later after signing a contract with the famous Supraphon label. In 2011, Rybičky 48 was the supp...

Rise in disinformation and fake news around Vrbětice explosions

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Lockdown cuts crime rate but increases domestic violence

Bulgarian arms dealer admits arms blown up in Czech depot intended for Ukraine

Epidemic slowing, suspicion of first cases of Indian mutation on Czech soil

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Petr Kolář: cut in local employees will present problems for Czech House in Moscow

National Food Collection underway

Deputy PM: Agrofert should return disputed EU funds

Suspected Indian mutation on Czech territory

Czechs divided over whether PM should ask lower house for confidence vote

Final EU audit: Czech PM has conflict of interest

Moscow and Prague to implement “parity representation” at embassies by May 31

"Czech That Film“ festival kicks off online this year

The Czech government has presented a six-stage plan for a gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions. If the epidemiological situation continues to develop favourably, it counts on the reopening of shops, markets and selected cultural facilities on ...

A major crisis in relations between Prague and Moscow has reached a new plateau, with the Czech government expelling dozens of Russian Embassy staff following revelations of deadly Russian operations on Czech soil. Experts say the Kremlin is likely ...

Three police officers investigated for widespread information leaks

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Opposition grouping still planning to unseat government

Five charged with terrorist activities in eastern Ukraine

Covid epidemic slowing, situation in hospitals returning to normal

Russian political scientist: Czech Republic now perceived as part of “Axis of Evil”

Šmicer to stand for head of FA, pledging to clean up Czech football

People in 60 to 64 bracket can now register for vaccine

All shops to reopen from May 3 if positive Covid trend continues

Govt limiting diplomats at Russian Embassy to figure permitted at Moscow Embassy

Covid-19 pandemic continues to restrict air traffic in the Czech Republic. In the first quarter of 2021, the number of passengers going through Prague’s Václav Havel Airport dropped by 90 percent year-on-year to just under 251,000. The coronaviru...

Babiš: All who want vaccination should get it by end of August

Police presence beefed up outside Russian Embassy in Prague

Most Czechs perceive Russia as a security threat to the country, suggests a survey conducted by the Median agency for Czech Radio. The survey was carried out at the start of the week, shortly after government officials informed about the involvement...

EU, NATO express support for Czech Republic over Russia operation

Czech Republic looks set to expel more Russians after deadline passes

Poll: Most Czechs see Russia as security threat

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Herrmann and Coufal take top prize at Czech Grand Design Awards

Wednesday saw half year low in new positive cases of COVID-19

A frequent component of coats, shirts, trousers and other apparel, the snap fastener has become an integral part of clothing since its invention in the 19th century. What helped the invention spread internationally was the snap fastener manufacturin...

In a deepening diplomatic row with Russia, the Czech Republic is pushing Moscow to accept responsibility for what it has described as “an unprecedented act of terrorism on Czech soil” – a series of deadly blasts at an arms depot in Moravia. Fo...

Senate declares Vrbětice attack an act of state terrorism

Kulhánek: Russia must allow return of Czech diplomats it expelled

Chamber of Deputies approves creation of Bečva river incident investigatory commission

Babiš suggests reopening kindergartens based on epidemiological situation in districts

Czech beer consumption in 2020 fell to its lowest level since the 1960s, according to freshly released data by the Czech Beer and Malt Association.

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Ancient burial site discovered by archeologists near Dašice

This year’s Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, which honours outstanding civil society action in defence of human rights, has been awarded to Saudi feminist activist Loujain Al-Hathloul. It was awarded at an online session of the Parliamentary Asse...

European Parliament party leaders issue statement in support of Czechia, condemning Russia

PPF purchases USD 100 million office complex in Atlanta, USA

Tuesday saw fall in new coronavirus infections, but also in number of administered vaccines

Villages located in the vicinity of the Vrbětice munitions depot, where life was severely disrupted by the deadly 2014 blasts, have been following developments with shock and anger. The locals are asking why they were not properly protected against...

Czech police arrest five people suspected of terrorism in Eastern Ukraine

Arenberger: Shops should open by May 3 at the latest

Jakub Kulhánek appointed foreign minister

Bellingcat: Senior GRU leader directly involved in Czech arms depot explosion

PM apologizes for saying Vrbětice blasts did not constitute state terrorism

Prague to ask EU, NATO allies for show of solidarity in row with Russia

The Czech government issued a resolution on Monday which excludes the Russian state corporation Rosatom from the Dukovany power plant tender. The decision comes in the aftermath of recently surfaced evidence that suggests Russia’s military intelli...

Some foreigners who are long-term residents of the Czech Republic are opting to travel to their own countries, at considerable cost, to get coronavirus jabs. Frustration with the sluggish pace of vaccinations here is a major reason, though issues su...

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Lower house to debate report linking Russia to 2014 munitions blast in Moravia

Principal of Waldorf school sacked for disregarding Covid regulations

Epidemic slowing, cabinet to debate reopening shops and services

Prague authorities demanding Russian Embassy vacate land attached to premises after 1968

Mayor of village close to Vrbětice blast demanding compensation

Group projects words High Treason on seat of President Zeman

Zero cases of flu registered in usual season

Babiš: Deadly Russian operation at Czech munitions store not act of state terrorism

EU official: Union stands in solidarity with Prague over expulsion of Russians

The revelation that the Russian secret service was involved in the deadly 2014 munitions explosions in Vrbětice, Moravia, has shocked and angered the country, raising numerous security issues and questions as to what actually happened and what coul...

Citing a new Czech intelligence report outlining compelling evidence tying Moscow to a deadly explosion at a Moravian ammunition depot in 2014, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced on Saturday the expulsion of 18 Russian diplomats identified as sp...

Tickets on Prague public transport to go up from August

A successful Czech mobile game is now being re-developed into an English version for a global audience. Its developers say that its binaural audio system and simple swipe gameplay also make it fitting for visually impaired players.

Hamáček: Debate about Sputnik V off table in view of events

Some information on Russian operations must be kept secret, says minister

Hamáček: More action against Russia possible after Czech Embassy expulsions

Less than 1,000 new Covid cases recorded Sunday

Botanical gardens have once again opened to the public. Despite the unseasonably cold weather, flowers are in bloom for the first visitors.

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Record price of nearly CZK 80 million paid for work by Toyen

Russia expels 20 Czech diplomats in tit-for-tat move

Minister: Blast involving Russian agents intended to occur elsewhere

Russia to retaliate for expulsion of Prague embassy staff over blast involvement

Babiš wants to release intelligence report on Russia explosion role

Deputy PM: Rosatom to be excluded from key Czech nuclear tender

UK foreign secretary backs Czech efforts to expose Russian operations

Saturday new Covid tally lowest since early September

Hamáček to discuss Russian explosion case with EU foreign ministers

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Petříček, fired last Monday, knew about Russian explosion connection

Opposition dub Russian involvement in explosion state terrorism

Czech opera diva Dagmar Pecková will celebrate 40 years on stage this year, looking back at her stellar career with a book called “Dresses, notes and shoes” in which she shares her passion for music and fashion. 

On 3 October 1926, Josef Laufer made history, filing Europe’s first live sports journalism radio report, three months ahead of Britain’s BBC.

Czech government accuse Russia of involvement in explosion, expel 18 embassy staff

Filip remains chairman of Communist Party

Czech government to approve strategy on facing hybrid threats

Registered Covid infections in CR passes 1.6 million mark

Top epidemiologist: Positive tests at schools likely to rise

“Paper” phase of Czech national census starts

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Arts minister: Covid status app could help audiences return to events

Babiš reportedly blocks Hamáček Moscow trip to discuss Sputnik V

New health minister calls for gradual easing of anti-Covid restrictions

April 16 marks the 30 year anniversary of Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto becoming part of Volkswagen Group. Since then, Škoda has become one of Volkswagen’s most successful brands, active in over 100 countries and producing over a million car...

Communist leadership divided over state budget deficit

Activists place naked Putin effigy outside Russian embassy in Prague

Czech photographer Tomáš Vocelka has won the prestigious Sony World Photography Award in the Architecture and Design category. He picked up the prize for his series 'Eternal Hunting Grounds', which explores the fascinating transformation of a form...

Five Czechs nominated for EU Literature Prize for new, emerging writers

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Police accuse defunct International Children’s Cross of fraud

The impacts of the coronavirus crisis on real estate is making rentals more affordable and is encouraging young people to move away from their parents much sooner than they could normally afford to.

Ice hockey playoffs: Třinec and Liberec to meet in final