In the final years of the Second World War, the Moravian Wallachian hill settlements served as a haven for the partisan resistance movement. These freedom fighters aimed to disrupt Nazi control over the occupied Czech lands. The inhabitants of Ploš...

White Saturday marks Christ’s burial and the return of bells from Rome

Rampula wins rapid fire pistol event at World Cup in Lima

A unique Passion nativity scene, with some parts dating back to the 19th century is now on display in the Church of St James in Jihlava. Who made it and how did it get there?

Easter is upon us, and with it comes a host of Czech traditions. Czechia is known internationally for its unique selection of Easter activities, some of which may raise a concerned eyebrow among foreigners. To help you understand what happens over t...

Whether you are here for a short visit or live in Czechia there is plenty to see and do over the Easter holidays. Here are a few tips.  

Czech hockey players defeat Austria 4-0 in friendly; Zajíček records another shutout

State monuments offered special programs on Good Friday

Good Friday observed as day of silence, fasting, and remembrance of Christ’s crucifixion

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Fuel prices in Czechia fall sharply ahead of Easter

The popular cruise ship Arnošt of Pardubice is once again taking passengers along the Elbe River after a three-year renovation. The overhaul cost eighteen million crowns.

Over the weekend, one of the largest Model UN (MUN) conferences in the Czech Republic was held in Brno. The event saw approximately 200 participants this year, doubling in size consecutively from previous years. Typically, similar events are held in...

Prague’s famous St. Vitus Cathedral, symbol of Czech statehood and home to the Czech crown jewels, is getting a new organ that will better resound through the monumental house of prayer. The instrument, which is being financed from a public collec...

Security forces’ salary increase to reflect service conditions, says Czech PM

Cyber incidents in Czechia slightly up in March, authorities report

Czechia fully independent from Russian oil for the first time in history

Delays in digitalization of building permits began before current government took office

Up to 300,000 tourists expected in Prague over Easter holidays

Vrána scores winner for Nashville, Montreal clinches final NHL playoff spot

Rakušan to discuss proposed pay rise with security unions

EP President Roberta Metsola to hold talks in Prague

Lower house approves amendment to Lobbying Act

Police crack down on gang operating illegal gambling establishments

Coalition MPs will not support proposed “muzzle” law

National park directors are sounding the alarm over amendments to the National Parks Act proposed by MPs. According to them, the amendments would set nature protection back 30 years. The Ministry of the Environment also disagrees with some of the pr...

Fog causes pile up on D6 motorway

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Poland backs Czechia’s proposal to restrict movement of Russian diplomats

Prague Airport postpones all flights due to heavy fog

To mark the opening of the Czech Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Prague has launched a dedicated Japanese-language website  aimed at promoting the Czech capital to Japanese travelers.   

Dozens of people protest in Prague against spread of Russian culture in Czechia

Installation of new organ begins in St. Vitus Cathedral

Moravská Třebová wins title of Historic City of the Year 2024

Attack on PM Fiala's X account could lead to up to three years in prison, police have launched proceedings

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PM Fiala: Success of Czechia depends on how entire EU changes

Greenpeace calls for introduction of deposit system for PET bottles before autumn elections

SPD is against rapid adoption of asylum amendment, but will not block later negotiations

Prague plans to disallow the parking of shared electric scooters under its upcoming shared transport system. Residents of the city center have long complained about their use, particularly by tourists, leading to the move to drastically limit their ...

Lehečka withdraws from Munich tennis tournament

Dominik Luks is a top resilience and strength coach who trains MMA fighters and works with Czechia’s top athletes. His desire to overcome limits has led him to break three world records in just over a year.

President Pavel appoints new rectors of Palacký University and Academy of Fine Arts

What makes you unique? Scientist Hana Marvanová studies parent-of-origin effects—how the genes we inherit from our mother and father don’t always express equally. As a PhD student at the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology in Vienna, she co-au...

Czechia increasingly suffering from soil drought

Czechia loosens foot-and-mouth restrictions

Legend has it that eggs were needed for the construction of Charles Bridge. But the people of Velvary brought boiled eggs and became a lasting target of ridicule.

Prague planning to do away with shared electric scooters

In Abu Dhabi, a team of Czech scientists came third at the world’s first racing competition for autonomous drones – drones that fly without direct human control, but rather through on-board programming and AI.

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Saharan dust expected to descend on Czechia this week

Criminal gang of fake bankers robbed over 500 people

Fashion meets functionality at the Czech pavilion for this year’s Expo in Osaka. Designer Jan Černý has created a collection inspired by workwear — a nod to Japanese tradition and a reflection of his own design philosophy. He spoke to Vít Poh...

František Kupka's Ovale d'Acier auctioned off for CZK 7.9 million

PAQ Research: Segregation of Roma children in Czech schools continues

St. Vitus Cathedral to get new pipe organ

Czech scientists win bronze at the World Autonomous Drone Competition

Sloka may seem like a humble Czech word, referring to the verse of a song or a stanza of poem, but it has a very distinct origin. It’s also a testament to how individuals can have a big impact on a language, if the conditions are right.

Czech officials condemn Russian missile strike on Sumy

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Seismic tremours registered in Cheb and Sokolov regions

Opposition ANO party sees further drop in public support

Czechia among countries with fastest property price growth in EU

Czech Radio’s marathon charity event for Generation Z raises 1 million crowns

Close to 10,000 people visited Prague Castle on Open Doors Day

Foreign Minister Lipavský opens Czech Pavilion at EXPO 2025 in Osaka

This week's Sunday Music Show is a celebration of a colourful life cut short by illness. After a long battle with cancer, singer Anna Julie Slováčková passed away on April 6th, at the young age of 29. The singer became famous, above all, as a mu...

In 1895, a significant chapter in the Czech brewing industry began. This distinctly Czech company was established in response to the Czech-German rivalry in Budějovice and the dominance of the German Měšt'anský Pivovar.

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Helicopter crash near Plzeň; pilot survived accident

Zlín Zoo to open new lion rescue and breeding centre

Czech Radio holds special event to support Generation Z

Czech experts join DarkDivNet project

Open Doors Day at Prague Castle on Saturday

Study predicts up to 260,000 Ukrainian refugees could stay in Czechia long-term

Brno to host the world climbing championship in 2027

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Entrance exams for secondary schools begin, maths remains biggest fear

Czech birth rate hits historic low, trend unlikely to reverse soon

Výborný calls for removal of EU trade barriers to counter Chinese imports

Prague Beer Fest is returning for another year, running from midday on Friday 11th of April to midnight on Saturday 12th. Danny Bate spoke to Miroslav Brada from the team behind the festival, to find out what’s new this year and how the internatio...

World War II was longer for the Czechs than for most European nations. The Czech lands were occupied by Nazi Germany from as early as March 15, 1939, and the first Czech town was liberated from the Nazis on April 12, 1945, less than a month before t...

Police investigate hacking of PM Fiala’s account

Orlen Unipetrol to finish using borrowed oil from state reserves next week

Krejčí helps Atlanta to victory over Brooklyn in NBA clash

Easter baking ingredients in Czechia rise in price by 13 percent

Unified entrance exams start at secondary schools

Hustopeče benzene spill: 12 tonnes of contaminated soil and 260 tonnes of benzene on groundwater

Reservoirs in Moravia-Silesia remain full despite low rainfall

Czech inflation among the highest in Europe as food prices rise

Czech finance ministry lowers growth forecast due to US tariffs

Senate approves proposed increase in public radio and television fees

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Police record more than 3,000 traffic offenses

Teachers at a Prague primary school are changing how the Czech language is taught to foreign children, and have produced new textbooks that implement their method.

Sparta defeat Teplice in quarterfinals of domestic cup

Babiš criticizes US tariff policy, but continues to back Trump

Population of Czechia increased to 10.91 million, with fewest children born

Pablo Picasso, one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century, is drawing visitors to Český Krumlov. A new exhibition at the Monastery Gallery offers a rare look not only at his artworks but also at the life of the man himself.

Police face disciplinary proceedings for violating foot-and-mouth ban

President Pavel opens newly-built hospital in Accra

Allied pilots targeted strategic locations in Czech cities during the Second World War. How do veterans recall these missions? What significance did they hold for them, and how do they view them now? I explore this and more in our next episode of ou...

Czech PM: Europe must resist influx of cheap goods from China

Would you live on a houseboat floating on the Vltava River in Czechia’s capital? Our team visited a couple who are lucky enough to do just that. Join us as we discover this unique experience that Prague has to offer.

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Meet two women working in very high places: chimney sweep Iveta Jelínková and crane operator Ivana Neufussová. For both of these women, their work is not just a job but a true labour of love. Find out more in our last episode on Czech female pio...

Police searching for masked vandals who spray painted metro

Traffic police out in force for Speed Marathon

Czech government to debate impact of US tariffs

As EXPO 2025 in Osaka opens this coming Sunday, the acclaimed Prague-based contemporary circus company La Putyka is putting the final touches on a unique production for the Czech National Day. Blending tradition, modern performance, and internationa...

ANO MPs’ objections to reduced savings support rejected by Constitutional Court

Senate to approve higher fees for Czech Television and Czech Radio

Ministry of Defence presents measures to improve conditions for soldiers

Czech man faces indictment for fighting against Russians in Ukraine

Over 20 organizations, including the Czech office of the World Health Organization and the Czech Medical Chamber, are urging politicians to implement stricter alcohol controls in Czechia. The country has one of the highest alcohol consumption rates ...

Slovak minister Kaliňák discusses possible purchase of Czech aircraft at Aero Vodochody

Fifty years have passed since Václav Havel wrote his open letter to Gustáv Husák, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia, titled “Dear Dr. Husák.” But is the document merely a relic of the past, o...

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Pláněk gets eight-match ban for foul against Sedlák, highest of season

What happens when an elite ruling class suddenly loses its power? Historian Luděk Němec explores the topic of the dramatic transformation of the Czech aristocracy in the 20th century in in Vienna in this episode of Science Without Borders.