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Former Czech Television directors defend licence fee funding
Former Czech Television directors defend licence fee funding

Czech sports minister seeks talks over Russia’s return to international hockey
Czech sports minister seeks talks over Russia’s return to international hockey

Czech government to review updated army development strategy
Czech government to review updated army development strategy

Survey reveals deep divide over Czech public media funding reform
Survey reveals deep divide over Czech public media funding reform

Mikuláš Medek: the painter the communist regime tried to silence
Mikuláš Medek, one of the most prominent figures in Czech post-war art, was born on November 3, 1926. Despite bans imposed by the communist regime, Medek managed to create a body of work that is now regarded as one of the high points of modern Czech painting. The exhibition Defying the Ban and a forthcoming comprehensive monograph mark the centenary of his birth.

Snow falls in Czech mountains, with 15 centimetres recorded on Praděd
Snow falls in Czech mountains, with 15 centimetres recorded on Praděd

Nearly half of Czech renters face higher housing costs, survey finds
Nearly half of Czech renters face higher housing costs, survey finds

NHL: Pastrňák scores milestone goal as Boston beats Chicago in overtime
NHL: Pastrňák scores milestone goal as Boston beats Chicago in overtime

Radio Prague's Monthly Quiz
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Bree Nichols: American soprano with a passion for Czech opera
Bree Nichols is an American soprano and voice teacher based in Prague. A Fulbright alumna who came to the Czech Republic through the Fulbright programme, she is known for her sensitive interpretations of Czech vocal music and for performing more than a dozen operatic roles across a diverse repertoire.

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Fires increase in Czechia, but fatalities decline
Fires increase in Czechia, but fatalities decline

Prague extends cemetery opening hours for All Souls’ Day
Prague extends cemetery opening hours for All Souls’ Day

Czech seniors living longer, but fewer years spent in good health
Czech seniors living longer, but fewer years spent in good health

PM Babiš proposes voluntary licence fees without direct state budget funding
PM Babiš proposes voluntary licence fees without direct state budget funding

HIV cases in Czechia rise in first nine months of 2026
HIV cases in Czechia rise in first nine months of 2026

Over 40 percent of Czech firms to respond to minimum wage increase
Over 40 percent of Czech firms to respond to minimum wage increase

SZ: Czech billionaire Strnad offers €30 billion for Italian holding Delfin
SZ: Czech billionaire Strnad offers €30 billion for Italian holding Delfin

Prague Car Festival opens with 1,100 cars and motorcycles
Prague Car Festival opens with 1,100 cars and motorcycles

Supreme Administrative Court receives 16 complaints over Senate elections
Supreme Administrative Court receives 16 complaints over Senate elections

ČEZ to raise electricity and gas prices for 1.6 million customers next year
ČEZ to raise electricity and gas prices for 1.6 million customers next year

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SPD rejects tax-based funding for Czech public broadcasters
SPD rejects tax-based funding for Czech public broadcasters

ČEZ says Dukovany nuclear contract has fixed price and timetable
ČEZ says Dukovany nuclear contract has fixed price and timetable

Czech politicians oppose ruling allowing Russia to return to ice hockey championships
Czech politicians oppose ruling allowing Russia to return to ice hockey championships

Juvenile violence on the rise: Schools strengthen crisis-response training
With aggression among children and teenagers on the rise, Czech schools are stepping up their readiness for crisis situations. Experts say recognising warning signs early and knowing how to respond can help prevent violence and save lives.

“I see a meaning in my life”: Kumar Vishwanathan on three decades of supporting Roma in Czechia
Among the recipients of state awards on Wednesday’s Czechoslovak Independence Day was Kumar Vishwanathan, an Indian-born social worker who has devoted decades of his life to helping Czechia’s Roma community. Vishwanathan quit a teaching job to work with Roma who lost their homes in flooding in Ostrava in 1997 and eventually helped set up the city’s Coexistence Village , which he still heads.

Ahold to acquire Tesco stores in Czechia and Slovakia for €1.7 billion
Ahold to acquire Tesco stores in Czechia and Slovakia for €1.7 billion

Czech economy grows by 1.6 percent in third quarter
Czech economy grows by 1.6 percent in third quarter

“Stronger together”: Babiš and Magyar pledge closer cooperation
The Czech and Hungarian governments have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties and coordinate more closely on EU affairs, security, energy and transport. At their first joint meeting in Prague on Thursday, Prime Ministers Andrej Babiš and Péter Magyar also backed closer cooperation within the Visegrad Group (V4) and the development of high-speed rail links across Central Europe.  

Ústí nad Labem region tops Czech pollution rankings, Arnika says
Ústí nad Labem region tops Czech pollution rankings, Arnika says

European Commission provisionally approves final CZK 23bn payment to Czechia
European Commission provisionally approves final CZK 23bn payment to Czechia

Culture minister Klempíř defends controversial changes to arts funding
Culture minister Klempíř defends controversial changes to arts funding

PM Babiš reported considering alternative funding for public broadcasters
PM Babiš reported considering alternative funding for public broadcasters

PM Magyar dismisses Orbán as potential UN chief
PM Magyar dismisses Orbán as potential UN chief

PM Babiš hails Czech-Hungarian ties, says V4 cooperation is gaining momentum
PM Babiš hails Czech-Hungarian ties, says V4 cooperation is gaining momentum

Foreign nationals now make up a quarter of Prague’s population
Foreign nationals now make up a quarter of Prague’s population

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ANO MP first to quit party during current government
For the first time in the term of the current Czech government, an MP has left the party for which they were elected. David Pražák says he quit the ANO benches for a variety of reasons. In any case, the coalition retains a comfortable majority.

Temelín nuclear power plant to replace transformers in multi-million investment
Temelín nuclear power plant to replace transformers in multi-million investment

Siniaková withdraws from Guangzhou tournament before second-round match
Siniaková withdraws from Guangzhou tournament before second-round match

Czechia ranks 13th in European digital dependence study
Czechia ranks 13th in European digital dependence study

Two people charged over benzene train accident in Hustopeče nad Bečvou
Two people charged over benzene train accident in Hustopeče nad Bečvou

Leading Czech palliative care NGO holds anniversary auction
Next Monday will see the opening of the 15th live charity auction organised by Cesta domů , a leading Czech non-profit organisation. Cesta domů plays a vital role in ensuring that professional care for people at the end of life and their loved ones remains accessible and affordable in the comfort of their own homes. Held once a year, the event combines a charity auction with direct support for those who need it most.

Škoda Auto increases operating profit in first three quarters
Škoda Auto increases operating profit in first three quarters

Czech, Hungarian governments hold first joint meeting in Prague
Czech, Hungarian governments hold first joint meeting in Prague

Čáslavská, Forman receive top state honour in Prague Castle ceremony
Čáslavská, Forman receive top state honour in Prague Castle ceremony

Pavel speaks to Stubb about latter’s call with Putin
Pavel speaks to Stubb about latter’s call with Putin

Students declare strike over planned media legislation change on Nov 3
Students declare strike over planned media legislation change on Nov 3

Army chief promoted on Czechoslovak Independence Day
Army chief promoted on Czechoslovak Independence Day

MP elected to lower house on ANO ticket quits party
MP elected to lower house on ANO ticket quits party

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Czechs mark 108th anniversary of country’s independence
Czechs mark 108th anniversary of country’s independence

National Theatre actors announce strike alert over government steps
National Theatre actors announce strike alert over government steps

‘Their stories are more relevant than ever’: Geraldine Manolas on preserving the legacy of Czechoslovak war veterans
Among this year’s recipients of the Gratias Agit Awards, presented by the Czech Foreign Ministry for promoting the country’s good name abroad, was Geraldine Manolas, a British-Czech citizen and granddaughter of Czechoslovak wartime officer Bohuslav Šulc, who served with Czechoslovak forces in Britain during the Second World War. Alongside her professional career, Manolas has devoted herself to preserving the memory of Czechoslovak war veterans in the UK and passing their stories on to younger generations.

Independence Day celebrations in Czechia mark country’s 108th birthday
October 28th is Czechoslovak Independence Day, marking the establishment of Czechoslovakia in 1918.  Czechs will commemorate the 108th anniversary of the birth of the Czechoslovak Republic with a host of events, including a ceremony at the Vítkov Memorial, remembrance events for the country’s first president Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk and an award giving ceremony at Prague Castle.

Czech, Slovak prime ministers unveil sculpture together in Prague
Czech, Slovak prime ministers unveil sculpture together in Prague

Arts minister removes Petr Dvořák as head of board of Czech Audiovisual Fund
Arts minister removes Petr Dvořák as head of board of Czech Audiovisual Fund

Ministry plans to introduce truck tolls from mid-2027
Ministry plans to introduce truck tolls from mid-2027

Industry body says extraordinary tax on refineries threatens sector
Industry body says extraordinary tax on refineries threatens sector

Brno, Prague students join protests over government media funding move
Brno, Prague students join protests over government media funding move

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Pigs' eyes, real skills: surgeons practise with cutting-edge technology in Prague
Prague hosted an international training event where ophthalmologists from 11 countries practised complex surgical procedures using artificial eyes, biological tissue and state-of-the-art technology. British eye surgeon Johnson Neo says simulation allows doctors to learn from their mistakes without putting patients at risk. The course also introduced participants to advanced microscopes, 3D imaging and techniques for dealing with complications during eye surgery.

Inside Prague’s bell tower, where communist secret police spied on Western diplomats
The St Nicholas bell tower in Prague’s Malá Strana once warned the city of fires. During the communist era, it served a very different purpose: the secret police used it to spy on Western diplomats. A new exhibition now invites visitors to discover the tower’s past.

Opposition to challenge law curbing president’s powers at Constitutional Court
Opposition to challenge law curbing president’s powers at Constitutional Court

Police and lawmakers to investigate removal of visitors from lower house gallery
Police and lawmakers to investigate removal of visitors from lower house gallery

Government backs criminal procedure amendment limiting powers of appeal courts
Government backs criminal procedure amendment limiting powers of appeal courts

Government extends fuel price regulation until November 30
Government extends fuel price regulation until November 30

Government nods to proposal to enshrine Czech crown in Constitution
Government nods to proposal to enshrine Czech crown in Constitution

President Pavel to promote 16 military and security officials on Czechoslovak Independence Day
President Pavel to promote 16 military and security officials on Czechoslovak Independence Day

Czech government presses ahead with public media funding overhaul despite weekend demonstrations
The Czech government's surprise move to abolish television and radio licence fees has triggered an angry parliamentary debate and demonstrations in Prague and Brno and other big cities. Critics warn that the proposed switch to state-budget financing could threaten the independence of Czech Television and Czech Radio. The government insists the reform will save households money without compromising editorial freedom. Protesters who spoke to Radio Prague International explain why they remain unconvinced.

Pundit: Public media funding fight major test for Babiš government
The Babiš government’s fast-tracking of legislation to end license fees and fund Czech Television and Czech Radio from the state budget – including a first reading vote passed in the early hours of Saturday – sparked protests at the weekend. I discussed the situation with political scientist Jiří Pehe.

Spooky Zoo in Liberec gets visitors in the mood for Halloween and All Souls’ Day
Halloween may be a foreign tradition, but it is gradually catching on in Czechia. At Liberec Zoo, the annual Spooky Zoo event transformed the grounds into a world of skeletons, vampires and other spooky creatures. 

More than 30,000 hens to be culled at farm in South Bohemia over salmonella
More than 30,000 hens to be culled at farm in South Bohemia over salmonella

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Siniaková climbs 37 places in singles rankings after Osaka triumph
Siniaková climbs 37 places in singles rankings after Osaka triumph

Consumer confidence and economic outlook weaken amid rising energy prices
Consumer confidence and economic outlook weaken amid rising energy prices

First Czech-Hungarian intergovernmental consultations to take place in Prague
First Czech-Hungarian intergovernmental consultations to take place in Prague

PM Babiš on working visit to Algeria to boost energy and defence cooperation
PM Babiš on working visit to Algeria to boost energy and defence cooperation

PM Babiš says coalition will not withdraw public media funding bill
PM Babiš says coalition will not withdraw public media funding bill

Thousands protest in Prague against plans to abolish public media fees
Thousands protest in Prague against plans to abolish public media fees

Top prosecutor backs lowering age of criminal responsibility to 13
Top prosecutor backs lowering age of criminal responsibility to 13

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Czech Foreign Ministry warns against travel to Saudi Arabia over Houthi attacks
Czech Foreign Ministry warns against travel to Saudi Arabia over Houthi attacks

Siniaková wins Osaka title for sixth WTA singles crown
Siniaková wins Osaka title for sixth WTA singles crown

Strong winds halt upper section of cable car to Sněžka
Strong winds halt upper section of cable car to Sněžka

People donate CZK 8.5 million for November 17 commemorations
People donate CZK 8.5 million for November 17 commemorations

Pavel Haas Quartet wins fresh accolade for Martinů’s string quartets
Earlier this month, the Pavel Haas Quartet made headlines once again when it won the prestigious Gramophone award for its latest album featuring Martinů’s string quartets.  It was the 6th music “Oscar” for the internationally acclaimed ensemble.

October 1526: First Prague-Vienna mail route established
When Ferdinand I of Habsburg sought the Bohemian crown in 1526, he needed fast and reliable communications between Vienna and Prague Castle. This led to the creation of the first regular postal route in Central Europe.

Pirates seek Okamura’s removal as speaker of Czech lower house
Pirates seek Okamura’s removal as speaker of Czech lower house

Pavel urges politicians to calm tensions over public media funding bill
Pavel urges politicians to calm tensions over public media funding bill

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Siniaková reaches first WTA singles final in three years
Siniaková reaches first WTA singles final in three years

Czech bishops urge lawmakers to retain public media licence fees
Czech bishops urge lawmakers to retain public media licence fees

Clocks to go back one hour as daylight saving time ends
Clocks to go back one hour as daylight saving time ends

European journalists’ and broadcasters’ organisations criticise Czech public media bill
European journalists’ and broadcasters’ organisations criticise Czech public media bill

Czech photographer wins American Meteorological Society’s photo contest
Czech photographer wins American Meteorological Society’s photo contest

Government bill to abolish license fees for public broadcasters approved in first reading
Government bill to abolish license fees for public broadcasters approved in first reading

Public broadcasters announce strike action in protest of government’s plans to abolish license fees
Public broadcasters announce strike action in protest of government’s plans to abolish license fees

Slovak PM Fico to visit Czechia ahead of Czechoslovak Independence Day celebrations
Slovak PM Fico to visit Czechia ahead of Czechoslovak Independence Day celebrations

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Gratias Agit Awards 2026: from preserving veterans’ legacy to promoting Czech music
The Foreign Ministry has presented its annual Gratias Agit Awards to Czechs and foreigners for promoting the good name of Czechia abroad. This year, 12 personalities and one organisation received the awards. I attended the ceremony at Czernin Palace in Prague.

More than tricks: How Czech freeskiers built a community on and off the slopes
What started as friends premiering their amateur movies has grown into a meeting point for a community of freeskiers. At this year’s Prague premiere, films ranging from urban rail tricks to world-class freeriding showed why freeskiing appeals to beginners and professionals alike.  

Coalition pushes ahead with plan to abolish Czech TV and radio licence fees
Coalition pushes ahead with plan to abolish Czech TV and radio licence fees

Unsound Siblings: 1970s Egon Bondy novel gets English translation
Egon Bondy’s 1973 novel Unsound Siblings (Invalidní sourozenci) was recently published in English for the first time. The book is regarded as a classic parody of Czechoslovakia’s Communist authorities and is a fascinating document of the underground world of that era. I discussed Unsound Siblings with David Vaughan, author of the afterword to the English translation.

Public donate over CZK 6.5 million for November 17 celebrations in Prague
Public donate over CZK 6.5 million for November 17 celebrations in Prague

Martina Sáblíková to become assistant coach after retiring from speed skating
Martina Sáblíková to become assistant coach after retiring from speed skating

Czech MPs approve key parameters of 2027 state budget with CZK 386 billion deficit
Czech MPs approve key parameters of 2027 state budget with CZK 386 billion deficit

Czech President Pavel among candidates for Ukraine peace negotiator, The Telegraph reports
Czech President Pavel among candidates for Ukraine peace negotiator, The Telegraph reports

Czech Technical University hit by cyberattack
Czech Technical University hit by cyberattack

Police investigate violent road-rage attack on D6 motorway
Police investigate violent road-rage attack on D6 motorway

EU court rules Czech law breaches right to a lawyer during police questioning
EU court rules Czech law breaches right to a lawyer during police questioning

Czech Foreign Ministry honours 13 laureates with Gratias Agit awards
Czech Foreign Ministry honours 13 laureates with Gratias Agit awards

Former communist secret police officer given suspended sentence for persecuting Catholic dissident
Former communist secret police officer given suspended sentence for persecuting Catholic dissident

Unprecedented El Niño to hit Czechs in the wallet, experts say
The current El Niño climate pattern has already reached unprecedented intensity, and scientists believe it will have a devastating impact when it approaches its peak in the months ahead. While the “Super El Niño” will mainly hit Pacific Ocean states, experts warn that Czechs will also feel it – in the prices of certain commodities.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance star Luke Dale on becoming a Prague “innkeeper”
Englishman Luke Dale first came to Prague as an actor in Kingdom Come: Deliverance, a video game set in Bohemia in the early 1400s that became a major international hit. Dale has since moved to the city, where he recently opened Nobleman. He describes it as a Czech classic pub with a medieval soul and a British twist, and his social media bios now list “innkeeper” among his activities.

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President Pavel: Europe must unite to avoid becoming irrelevant
President Pavel: Europe must unite to avoid becoming irrelevant

Volkswagen crisis reaches Škoda Auto as pay freeze looms until 2030
Volkswagen crisis reaches Škoda Auto as pay freeze looms until 2030

Culture Ministry withdraws funding for November 17 celebrations
Culture Ministry withdraws funding for November 17 celebrations

Czech MPs to continue debate on 2027 state budget
Czech MPs to continue debate on 2027 state budget

Pavel to discuss European security and support for Ukraine in Berlin
Pavel to discuss European security and support for Ukraine in Berlin

Ji.hlava at 30: Documentaries that changed the world
The Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival , one of the largest events of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe, opens its 30th edition on Friday. The program features more than 350 films from around the world, a retrospective section of films that changed the world and a special look back at the festival’s history using its own archive footage.

Merz receives Pavel for talks on Czech-German relations and security
Merz receives Pavel for talks on Czech-German relations and security

Karolína Muchová qualifies for WTA Finals in Indian Wells
Karolína Muchová qualifies for WTA Finals in Indian Wells

Pavel and EU defence commissioner discuss closer cooperation with Ukraine
Pavel and EU defence commissioner discuss closer cooperation with Ukraine

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Macinka calls for stronger Central European cooperation in EU
Macinka calls for stronger Central European cooperation in EU

Tomáš Satoranský to retire from Czech national basketball team
Tomáš Satoranský to retire from Czech national basketball team

70-metre mining tower demolished at former Karviná coal mine
70-metre mining tower demolished at former Karviná coal mine

President Pavel: Defence depends on rapid adoption of new technology
President Pavel: Defence depends on rapid adoption of new technology

Defence Minister: Czech army recruits nearly 3,700 soldiers this year
Defence Minister: Czech army recruits nearly 3,700 soldiers this year

Czech galleries explore art’s potential to improve mental health
Looking at paintings, creating art or attending a concert as part of mental health care. Cultural institutions are joining forces with experts from the National Institute of Mental Health to explore how cultural activities can support mental well-being. Together, they have established a National Platform for Prevention through Culture.  

Communist Konečná joins Patriots for Europe at European Parliament
Communist Konečná joins Patriots for Europe at European Parliament

Slavia secure late draw with Fenerbache in Champions League
Slavia secure late draw with Fenerbache in Champions League

Czech crop invention heads to European farms through British partnership
A molecule developed in Olomouc could help cereal crops make better use of water and nutrients from their earliest stages of growth. Known as TFU, it is being brought to European farmers by British company INTRACROP under a licensing agreement with Palacký University. Its principal inventor, Jaroslav Nisler, explains how an unexpected laboratory discovery became a potential tool for more efficient farming.

Cabinet to discuss new army strategy next week
Cabinet to discuss new army strategy next week

Historic Spitfire returns to Czechia after decades abroad
A historic Spitfire fighter aircraft that served with a Czechoslovak squadron of the British Royal Air Force during the Second World War has returned to Czechia after decades abroad. It was officially unveiled at Točná airfield in Prague, drawing hundreds of spectators. 

Press: Ambassador would like to have Russian experts “explain actions in Ukraine” to Czechs
Press: Ambassador would like to have Russian experts “explain actions in Ukraine” to Czechs

Jakub Hruška of Christian Democrats to be Brno mayor after coalition agreed
Jakub Hruška of Christian Democrats to be Brno mayor after coalition agreed

House of Dreams: A journey into Freud’s childhood in his hometown of Příbor
The father of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud was born 170 years ago in Příbor, northern Moravia. The house where he was born is open to the public following an extensive reconstruction, and this year his hometown has prepared a special exhibition to mark the anniversary.

Prizes presented at opening of Prix Bohemia radio festival
Prizes presented at opening of Prix Bohemia radio festival

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Historic Spitfire used by Czechoslovak RAF squadron returns to Czechia
Historic Spitfire used by Czechoslovak RAF squadron returns to Czechia

Government approves changes to teaching assistants and inclusive education
Government approves changes to teaching assistants and inclusive education

PM Babiš calls on media to avoid manipulation and personal attacks
PM Babiš calls on media to avoid manipulation and personal attacks

Tripartite reaches agreement on new pay scales for public sector workers
Tripartite reaches agreement on new pay scales for public sector workers

Doctors call for national plan to tackle chronic pain
Doctors call for national plan to tackle chronic pain

Education Ministry considering ways to tackle growing aggression in schools
Education Ministry considering ways to tackle growing aggression in schools

Czech foreign minister criticises US defence chief over remarks on Afghanistan allies
Czech foreign minister criticises US defence chief over remarks on Afghanistan allies

Archaeologists use scanning technology to reconstruct WWII tin mine in Ore Mountains
The former Rolava-Sauersack tin mine in the Ore Mountains was once a site of forced labour, built by the Nazis. Now, archaeologists are using scanning technology to create a virtual reconstruction of the abandoned mine, known for its striking concrete ruins and eerie atmosphere.

Czech ministry to set up advisory team on rental housing
Czech ministry to set up advisory team on rental housing

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Czechia rejects Finnish proposal to tighten visa rules for Russians at EU level
Czechia rejects Finnish proposal to tighten visa rules for Russians at EU level

Traditional fish harvest at Šumvald village pond
The traditional fish harvest in Šumvald offered several species of freshwater fish, including carp, grass carp, pike, zander, catfish and tench. There is good news for fish lovers: despite this year’s extreme heat and drought, supplies of fish are expected to be plentiful and fish farms are not planning any major price increases.

Pundit: Babiš’s downplaying of Senate comes back to haunt ANO with election “disaster”
ANO failed to take a single constituency in second round run-offs to one-third of the seats in the Senate, in which the Mayors and Independents scored biggest. But is ANO chairman Andrej Babiš right to call the outcome of the elections “disastrous” for the party? That’s a question I put to political scientist Petr Just.

Czech Foreign Ministry warns travellers about unrest in France
Czech Foreign Ministry warns travellers about unrest in France

Senate to challenge parts of civil service law at Constitutional Court
Senate to challenge parts of civil service law at Constitutional Court

Government postpones planned cut in corporate tax
Government postpones planned cut in corporate tax

Historic Spitfire from Second World War to be unveiled in Prague
Historic Spitfire from Second World War to be unveiled in Prague

Czech government and unions to resume talks on public sector pay rises
Czech government and unions to resume talks on public sector pay rises

ANO proposes debate on single-round Senate elections
ANO proposes debate on single-round Senate elections

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Protesters urge Babiš to save Prague’s historic railway bridge
Protesters urge Babiš to save Prague’s historic railway bridge

Senate speaker invites Babiš to attend upper house sessions
Senate speaker invites Babiš to attend upper house sessions

Number of women in Czech Senate falls to 14 after elections
Number of women in Czech Senate falls to 14 after elections

Czech President Pavel to meet German Chancellor Merz in Berlin next week
Czech President Pavel to meet German Chancellor Merz in Berlin next week

Prague paramedics see sharp rise in teenagers suspected of cannabis intoxication
Prague paramedics see sharp rise in teenagers suspected of cannabis intoxication

Martina Navrátilová at 70: from defection to 59 Grand Slam titles
When 18-year-old Czechoslovak tennis player Martina Navrátilová sought political asylum in New York during the 1975 US Open, she became overnight a symbol of resistance to communist rule and a rising star of world tennis. She lost her homeland but built an extraordinary career, winning a record 59 Grand Slam titles. Today, Navrátilová celebrates her 70th birthday.

Bluegrass band Druhá tráva to mark 35 years with major concert
The Czech bluegrass band Druhá tráva with Robert Křesťan were formed 35 years ago this year. Celebrations are set to culminate with a show in Prague.

Babiš calls ANO’s Senate election result ‘catastrophic’
Babiš calls ANO’s Senate election result ‘catastrophic’

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Median poll: ANO party support falls to 29.5 percent as STAN rises to 17 percent
Median poll: ANO party support falls to 29.5 percent as STAN rises to 17 percent

Alexander Choupenitch wins opening Fencing World Cup event in Japan
Alexander Choupenitch wins opening Fencing World Cup event in Japan

STAN and ODS win Czech Senate elections, ANO fails to gain a seat
STAN and ODS win Czech Senate elections, ANO fails to gain a seat

Petra Kvitová returns to tennis courts seven months after giving birth to twins
Petra Kvitová returns to tennis courts seven months after giving birth to twins

Prague’s restored Industrial Palace opens to the public for free
Prague’s restored Industrial Palace opens to the public for free

One in 11 babies born in Czechia last year was a foreign national
One in 11 babies born in Czechia last year was a foreign national

Czech Senate run-off elections resume across the country
Czech Senate run-off elections resume across the country

Lit up: Signal Festival in Prague
The 14th edition of Prague’s Signal Festival is transforming parts of the Czech capital into an open-air gallery of digital art and light.

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Hrůša and Bamberg Symphony win award for Martinů recordings
Hrůša and Bamberg Symphony win award for Martinů recordings

Eurostat: Czechia has fourth-lowest inflation in EU despite September rise
Eurostat: Czechia has fourth-lowest inflation in EU despite September rise

Czechia records third-highest number of cyber incidents in a year
Czechia records third-highest number of cyber incidents in a year

Czech President Pavel says he paid for Morocco trip himself
Czech President Pavel says he paid for Morocco trip himself

“There was no censorship”: Tomki Němec on photographing Václav Havel
Tomki Němec is a Czech documentary photographer best known for his work with the late dissident playwright and president Václav Havel. He accompanied Havel from 1989 to 1992, a period he has described as one of the most powerful and positive experiences of his life. In 2016, he published a major collection of photographs of Havel. His new book, Václav Havel – Tomki Němec, Post scriptum, is coming out soon.

Lit up: Signal Festival now underway in Prague
The 14th edition of Prague’s Signal Festival is now underway, transforming parts of the Czech capital into an open-air gallery of digital art and light every evening until Sunday October 18.

“It’s unbelievable”: Pavel Haas Quartet wins latest Gramophone prize with Martinů: String Quartets
Last week the Pavel Haas Quartet picked up a prestigious Gramophone award for the album Martinů: String Quartets Nos 2, 3, 5, 7. It is by no means the first Gramophone prize for the Prague-based classical ensemble, who BBC Music Magazine named one of the 10 greatest string quartets of all time. I discussed their latest success with cellist Peter Jarůšek.

Czechia seeks emissions scheme delay as EU budget divisions persist
Czechia seeks emissions scheme delay as EU budget divisions persist

Czechia pushes for emissions scheme delay as EU summit exposes divisions
Czechia pushes for emissions scheme delay as EU summit exposes divisions

Czech voters return to polls for Senate run-offs
Czech voters return to polls for Senate run-offs

Prague’s Signal festival opens with light installations at 17 locations
Prague’s Signal festival opens with light installations at 17 locations

Czechia and Visegrád partners seek delay to EU emissions scheme
Czechia and Visegrád partners seek delay to EU emissions scheme

Municipalities challenge nuclear waste plans with European Commission
Municipalities challenge nuclear waste plans with European Commission

Prague Zoo welcomes first orange-breasted fig parrot chick bred in Czechia
Prague Zoo has scored a rare breeding success, becoming the first in Czechia to breed the orange-breasted fig parrot. The tiny, colourful species is notoriously difficult to breed in captivity and is kept at only three other institutions in Europe. I discussed the achievement with the zoo’s bird curator, Antonín Vaidl.

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Czechia’s tallest structures demolished in Liblice
Czechia’s tallest structures demolished in Liblice

Czech company bankruptcies reach highest nine-month total since 2016
Czech company bankruptcies reach highest nine-month total since 2016

Former referee handed 15-year football ban for corruption
Former referee handed 15-year football ban for corruption

Iconic Czech transmitter towers demolished
Two 355-metre-high radio transmitter towers in Liblice, Central Bohemia, were demolished on Thursday.

Health Ministry planning financial incentive for preventive screenings, critics skeptical
The Czech Health Ministry is preparing changes to the law aimed at adapting the healthcare system to what officials describe as the fastest population ageing in the country’s history. “Prevention” is the operative word in the new strategy, with bonuses for preventive screenings. However, many remain unconvinced that the plan will bring results.

Ministry of Culture at odds with arts community over new funding rules, state policy
The Czech Ministry of Culture has recently approved a new state arts policy, changed grant application guidelines and said it would reassess the support it provides to organisations in the field, including festivals. Some in the arts sphere are crying foul, saying artistic freedom could be under threat.

PM Andrej Babiš rejects proposed EU budget revenue sources
PM Andrej Babiš rejects proposed EU budget revenue sources

Czech army chief warns Russia could test NATO unity with limited attack
Czech army chief warns Russia could test NATO unity with limited attack

Czech farmers can apply for aid over Middle East crisis
Czech farmers can apply for aid over Middle East crisis

Prague’s Signal festival opens with light installations at 17 locations
Prague’s Signal festival opens with light installations at 17 locations

Czech MPs approve late-night voting on legislation
Czech MPs approve late-night voting on legislation

Salvation Army clinics for homeless people face doctor shortages
Salvation Army clinics for homeless people face doctor shortages

Dreams and visions take centre stage at this year’s Signal Festival
The annual Signal Festival of light kicks off in Prague on Thursday, with 21 installations by Czech and international artists across the city. For the first time this year, the festival will take visitors to Dejvice and feature a dedicated zone showcasing student projects. I spoke to the festival’s programme coordinator, Daniel Burda, and started by asking him about this year’s theme, Dreams and Visions.

Amanita Design announces sequel to Machinarium, their globally most popular product
Czech computer games are currently one of the country’s biggest export articles, with games such as Mafia, Kingdom Come or Vietcong selling millions of copies worldwide. Now one of the top players in the Czech gaming industry - Amanita Design, is preparing a sequel to its most successful product.

Chinese citizen denies spying charges at Prague trial
Chinese citizen denies spying charges at Prague trial

Transparency International says EU confirms Babiš’s conflict of interest
Transparency International says EU confirms Babiš’s conflict of interest

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Climate change threatens rare Krkonoše mountain tundra
The unique Arctic-like tundra landscape of the Krkonoše Mountains in northern Czechia is  gradually disappearing as rising temperatures allow shrubs, tall grasses and dwarf bushes to spread across the mountain ridges. The Krkonoše National Park administration is looking for ways to protect rare cold-adapted plants while respecting natural processes in one of the country’s most valuable and protected nature reserves.

Senators challenge law allowing government to cap fuel prices
Senators challenge law allowing government to cap fuel prices

Opposition criticises civil service changes as MPs reconsider vetoed bill
Opposition criticises civil service changes as MPs reconsider vetoed bill

Nečas scores twice as Adam Jiříček nets first NHL goal
Nečas scores twice as Adam Jiříček nets first NHL goal

Czech mortgage lending rises in September as interest rates increase
Czech mortgage lending rises in September as interest rates increase

Prague court opens trial of Chinese citizen accused of spying
Prague court opens trial of Chinese citizen accused of spying

Tomáš Souček extends West Ham contract until 2028
Tomáš Souček extends West Ham contract until 2028

Coalition MPs urge Pavel to disclose Morocco holiday costs
Coalition MPs urge Pavel to disclose Morocco holiday costs

Young Brno scientist wins international award for early detection of heart failure
The human heart can show signs of trouble long before heart failure develops. A scientist in Brno is researching how routine ECG tests could help doctors detect these warning signs. Her work has won first prize in an international competition for young cardiovascular researchers.

Czechia welcomes new EU budget proposal, with certain reservations
Czechia welcomes new EU budget proposal, with certain reservations

Culture Ministry to review cooperation with major cultural institutions
Culture Ministry to review cooperation with major cultural institutions

ČEZ to challenge Luxembourg court ruling in Diag Human case
ČEZ to challenge Luxembourg court ruling in Diag Human case

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Czech inflation rose to 2.5 percent in September
Czech inflation rose to 2.5 percent in September

Soup that Helps: A local tradition with a charitable purpose
The Polévka, která pomáhá or Soup that Helps charity organization earned its record number of sales for a rainy day this weekend in the town of Brandýs nad Labem-Stará Boleslav north of Prague, raising over 300,000czk for the Brandýs Mental Health Center and the Help the Bees workshop in the city. Sierra Krueger-Wolfe was there.

Czechia: a crossroads for Europe's migrating birds
Czechia's mountain passes are important corridors for birds migrating across Europe each autumn. In the Krkonoše and Jeseníky Mountains, ornithologists observe and ring birds travelling from northern Europe to wintering grounds as far away as India. But as winters become milder, some species are shortening their journeys or remaining farther north.

IMF downgrades Czech economic growth forecast
IMF downgrades Czech economic growth forecast

MPs to debate windfall tax on oil refineries
MPs to debate windfall tax on oil refineries

Budget committee backs draft budget for 2027
Budget committee backs draft budget for 2027

Prague coalition talks to focus on policy priorities
Prague coalition talks to focus on policy priorities

Water retention and infrastructure among priorities in fight against drought
Water retention and infrastructure among priorities in fight against drought

BIS chief warns of possible Russian attacks on NATO territory
BIS chief warns of possible Russian attacks on NATO territory

PM Babiš berates coalition partner for commenting on European affairs
PM Babiš berates coalition partner for commenting on European affairs

What Czechia’s local election results mean for Andrej Babiš’s government
Czechia’s local elections were the first nationwide vote since Prime Minister Andrej Babiš returned to power in 2025. In a special episode of Czechast, political scientist Vladimíra Dvořáková explains why the results should be interpreted cautiously, but still contain warning signs for the governing coalition. She also considers what the success Mayors and Independents (STAN) and other independent candidates reveals about Czech politics.

Junior ruling party wants EU leaders to negotiate with Russia over Ukraine
Junior ruling party wants EU leaders to negotiate with Russia over Ukraine

Judoka Krpálek back among the world’s elite, takes bronze in Baku
Two-time Olympic champion Lukáš Krpálek (white) won a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku. He defeated Finland’s Martti Puumalainen before the time limit in the over-100 kg bronze-medal bout, claiming his sixth medal at the World Championships.

Environmental group Hnutí Duha to seek enforcement over Turek’s apology
Environmental group Hnutí Duha to seek enforcement over Turek’s apology

The broadest public fundraising campaign for visually impaired to kick off across Czechia
The Bílá pastelka campaign held annually across Czechia will kick off in mid-October. It aims to help people with visual impairments to live more independent lives and enable them to engage in a broader scope of activities.

Pavel warns of AI risks as Forum 2000
Pavel warns of AI risks as Forum 2000

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Support for ANO party declining, poll finds
Support for ANO party declining, poll finds

Czech industry and trade minister on working visit to India
Czech industry and trade minister on working visit to India

Coalition talks underway; Prague coalition deal expected in November
Coalition talks underway; Prague coalition deal expected in November

Czech government officials and experts to assess response to extreme drought
Czech government officials and experts to assess response to extreme drought

Burmese dissidents receive Forum 2000 award
Burmese dissidents receive Forum 2000 award

Irish horse Final Orders wins Velká pardubická steeplchase
Irish horse Final Orders wins Velká pardubická steeplchase

The National Library in the Clementinum
The heart of Czechia's library network

Fiala: Freedom and Direct Democracy election results not a success
Fiala: Freedom and Direct Democracy election results not a success

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Christian Democrats most successful party in local elections, Mayors triumph in Prague
The Christian Democrats won the most seats in municipal elections held around the Czech Republic on Friday and Saturday. The Mayors and Independents won in Prague, while ANO came first in six regional capitals.

Babiš: Europe must respond to Trump deal to import Russian diesel
Babiš: Europe must respond to Trump deal to import Russian diesel

Mayors and Independents come first in Prague elections
Mayors and Independents come first in Prague elections

Elections seen as success for Mayors, Christian Democrats
Elections seen as success for Mayors, Christian Democrats

Christian Democrats do best among parties in local elections
Christian Democrats do best among parties in local elections

Five candidates make Czech Senate in first round of elections
Five candidates make Czech Senate in first round of elections

We Won’t Be Afraid: David Koller releases his sixth studio album
David Koller, one of the best-known Czech rock musicians, has released his sixth studio album. Called Nebudem se bát, or We Won’t Be Afraid, it features a number of prominent guest artists, including the world-famous guitarist Al Di Meola. You can hear some of the tracks from the new album in today’s edition of  Sunday Music.  

Number of candidates reach Senate in first round of elections
Number of candidates reach Senate in first round of elections

Votes being tallied in Czech local and Senate elections
Votes being tallied in Czech local and Senate elections

Votes being counted in first round of elections to Czech Senate
The first round of elections to one-third of the seats in the upper chamber of the Czech Parliament, the Senate, took place on Friday and Saturday, when polling stations closed at 2 p.m.

Czech artist and teacher Vladimír Kopecký dies at 94
Czech artist and teacher Vladimír Kopecký dies at 94

Macinka hopes Putin will also want to discuss peace after diesel deal with US
Macinka hopes Putin will also want to discuss peace after diesel deal with US

Polls close in Czech municipal, Senate elections
Polls close in Czech municipal, Senate elections

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Police car falls into Vltava after crashing on Prague bridge
Police car falls into Vltava after crashing on Prague bridge

Nosková reaches WTA Finals for first time
Nosková reaches WTA Finals for first time

Voters going to polls in second day of municipal, Senate elections
Voters going to polls in second day of municipal, Senate elections

Petr Pavel returns from holiday to vote in Czech municipal elections
Petr Pavel returns from holiday to vote in Czech municipal elections

Drought cuts Vltava hydropower output to half the long-term average
Drought cuts Vltava hydropower output to half the long-term average

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Online exhibition explores Václav Havel’s role as host to world leaders
Online exhibition explores Václav Havel’s role as host to world leaders

Czech-US memorandum aims to boost business cooperation
Czech-US memorandum aims to boost business cooperation

Two Czech nationals charged in Cambodia in drug-related case
Two Czech nationals charged in Cambodia in drug-related case

Czech under-21 footballers to face Turkey in Euro qualifying play-off
Czech under-21 footballers to face Turkey in Euro qualifying play-off

Czechs have long tradition of homegrown foods – but why is trend on rise now?
Czechs are among the leading nations in Europe when it comes t o growing food at home . Indeed, a CVVM survey published this week found that no less than 70 percent of people in Czechia cultivate their own fruit and veg – 62 percent in their gardens and 8 percent on their balconies. But why is this practice so common? I spoke to Jan Vávra, an academic who does research in this area.

Drought reveals gravestones of flooded village beneath Lipno reservoir
Falling water levels at the Lipno reservoir in Southern Bohemia have uncovered dozens of gravestones from the former cemetery in Dolní Vltavice, a village that was flooded in the 1950s. Experts are now recovering the stones and considering how best to preserve them.

Freak accident leaves truck trapped under Prague railway bridge
Freak accident leaves truck trapped under Prague railway bridge

David Pastrňák scores four points in Boston's 6–1 NHL victory over Utah
David Pastrňák scores four points in Boston's 6–1 NHL victory over Utah

Czechs head to polls in municipal and Senate elections
Czechs head to polls in municipal and Senate elections

Prague exhibition puts Czechoslovakia’s forgotten lamp designers in the spotlight
A new exhibition at Prague’s Museum of Decorative Arts, part of this year’s Designblok, shines a light on mass-produced lamps made in Czechoslovakia from the 1950s to the 1980s. I went to have a look and spoke to the exhibition’s curator Eva Slunečková.

Czech candidate narrowly misses out on IIHF presidency
Czech candidate narrowly misses out on IIHF presidency

Constitutional Court upholds movement restrictions in Šumava National Park
Constitutional Court upholds movement restrictions in Šumava National Park

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Czechia responds to EU concerns over PM Babiš's conflict of interest
Czechia responds to EU concerns over PM Babiš's conflict of interest

“It’s a political mistake”: Czech president to miss local elections over private holiday
President Petr Pavel has come in for criticism after his office announced that he will not vote in local elections on Friday and Saturday because he is on a private holiday. Czech heads of state almost always take part in elections, so is Mr. Pavel’s decision to stay away a political misstep?

Ladislav Špaček recalls 10 years at Václav Havel’s side
Ladislav Špaček is a Czech writer, television journalist and presenter, whom Vaclav Havel handpicked to serve as his spokesperson between 1992 and 2003. In the course of that decade, which Špaček describes as the most exciting and rewarding period in his professional life, the two men were in daily contact and travelled the world over.  

Hepatitis A outbreak in South Moravia could worsen this autumn
Hepatitis A outbreak in South Moravia could worsen this autumn

Czech unemployment remains at five percent for third consecutive month
Czech unemployment remains at five percent for third consecutive month

Czech retail sales growth slows to 4.3 percent in August
Czech retail sales growth slows to 4.3 percent in August

Drought drains Czech reservoir as water restrictions take effect
Drought drains Czech reservoir as water restrictions take effect

Czechs prepare for municipal and Senate elections
Czechs prepare for municipal and Senate elections

Pavel Haas Quartet wins musical ‘Oscar’ for Martinů recording
Pavel Haas Quartet wins musical ‘Oscar’ for Martinů recording

Water shortage declared on Vltava and Labe rivers in Central Bohemia
Water shortage declared on Vltava and Labe rivers in Central Bohemia

Prague, My Love: Newly discovered Ivan Klíma book comes out a year after his death
A new book by the late Czech writer Ivan Klíma has just been published, almost 25 years after he wrote it. His family only discovered the manuscript after his death. 

Culture minister criticizes writer Radka Denemarková's Frankfurt Book Fair speech
Culture minister criticizes writer Radka Denemarková's Frankfurt Book Fair speech

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PM Babiš calls national drought coalition meeting
PM Babiš calls national drought coalition meeting

Czech Constitutional Court upholds existing noise limits
Czech Constitutional Court upholds existing noise limits

Czech band Midnight Swimmers release album about greed, illusions and uncertainty
Midnight Swimmers are a Czech indie-rock band with roots in London and Olomouc, now based in Prague. After releasing their debut EP Oceans & Seas, the band followed it up with their first full-length album, Odd Ones Out, in 2026. It is rated as one of the most perspective releases of 2026.

DesignBlok director on Václav Havel, light as a symbol of hope and the festival’s biggest edition yet
The annual DesignBlok , Central Europe’s largest design and fashion festival, opens in Prague on Wednesday. The 28th edition, centred on the theme of light, brings together a record number of designers, studios and brands from Czechia and abroad. It is also the first event to take place in the newly restored Industrial Palace at Výstaviště. I spoke to DesignBlok director Jana Zielinski about what visitors can expect this year.

Writer Denemarková delivers stark warning against fascist tendencies in Europe
Czech writer Radka Denemarková has delivered a forceful defence of literature as a moral and political force at the Frankfurt Book Fair , where Czechia is "Guest of Honour". She warned of the rise of authoritarianism, nationalism and manipulation of language, declaring that “all of Europe is turning brown” in reference to right–wing extremism.

Czechia receives first €309 million from EU SAFE defence fund
Czechia receives first €309 million from EU SAFE defence fund

South Bohemia declares drought emergency as Husinec reservoir nearly dries up
South Bohemia declares drought emergency as Husinec reservoir nearly dries up

President’s wife criticises impossibility of voting in local polls from abroad, different constituency
President’s wife criticises impossibility of voting in local polls from abroad, different constituency

Czechia lose 3:0 to England at Wembley
Czechia lose 3:0 to England at Wembley

Czech Minister of Culture Klempíř booed at Frankfurt Book Fair opening
Czech Minister of Culture Klempíř booed at Frankfurt Book Fair opening

Aide: Return of Pavel for elections cannot be ruled out
Aide: Return of Pavel for elections cannot be ruled out

Lehečka loses to Alcaraz in Japan Open final
Lehečka loses to Alcaraz in Japan Open final

Czech media unite against threats to journalists and restrictions on information
Forty editors-in-chief from across the Czech media have issued a rare joint appeal to the country’s politicians. They are calling on them to reject violence and threats against journalists and to guarantee equal access to information from public institutions. The declaration follows several disputes over politicians’ treatment of the media, including the exclusion of a Deník N reporter from Foreign Ministry press conferences.

Czechia withdraws from 2027 Eurovision
Czechia withdraws from 2027 Eurovision

Babiš: EU emissions trading system costing Czechia billions
Babiš: EU emissions trading system costing Czechia billions

Study: Average flat in Czechia costs twice as many years’ salary as in some EU states
Study: Average flat in Czechia costs twice as many years’ salary as in some EU states

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Czechia takes centre stage at Frankfurt Book Fair
Czechia takes centre stage at Frankfurt Book Fair

Czech voters receive ballots as pre-election polling blackout begins
Czech voters receive ballots as pre-election polling blackout begins

Bill Clinton: "I only wish Havel were around today"
Among those paying tribute to Václav Havel on the 90th anniversary of his birth on October 5 has been former American President Bill Clinton, who in an interview with Czech Radio’s Jana Ciglerová shared memories of his political ally and their long friendship.

Letter-writing campaign marks Václav Havel’s 90th anniversary
Letter-writing campaign marks Václav Havel’s 90th anniversary

Brno engineering fair opens with nearly 1,400 exhibitors
Brno engineering fair opens with nearly 1,400 exhibitors

Bill Clinton: Havel told me, We have to trust freedom and democracy
Among those paying tribute to Václav Havel on what would have been his 90th birthday has been former US president Bill Clinton, who in an interview for Czech Radio shared memories of his political ally and long-time friend.

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Czech authorities join international crackdown on illegal drugs
Czech authorities join international crackdown on illegal drugs

Central Bohemian skyline to lose distinctive landmark when Liblice transmitter masts come down
The two 355-metre-high masts of the Liblice transmitter near Český Brod are due to be demolished by controlled explosions in October 2026. In its time, the complex, built in 1976, was the most powerful medium-wave transmitter in Central Europe, with an output of 1.5 megawatts. Czech Radio broadcast from the site until the end of 2021, after which the transmitter was temporarily used by Country Radio. Broadcasting from Liblice finally ended in March 2025.

Senate unveils plaque honouring Václav Havel
Senate unveils plaque honouring Václav Havel

Court orders Motorists candidate to apologise over false Facebook post
Court orders Motorists candidate to apologise over false Facebook post

Some 3D printing materials may cause skin irritation, Czech study finds
Experts from Charles University tested commonly used 3D printing materials and found that some of them can negatively affect human cells when used over a long period, potentially causing eczema or itching. The results of the Czech research have appeared in the prestigious scientific journal Nature Scientific Reports.

Former MP gets extra year in prison for fleeing to Paraguay
Former MP gets extra year in prison for fleeing to Paraguay

Czech man jailed over Moscow protest released
Czech man jailed over Moscow protest released

Patrik Schick named Czech footballer of the season
Patrik Schick named Czech footballer of the season

“He was listening to you”: Alexandr Vondra remembers Václav Havel
Václav Havel would have turned 90 on October 5. Politician and diplomat Alexandr Vondra first encountered him as a young underground publisher in communist Czechoslovakia and later became one of his closest collaborators and his foreign-policy adviser. Speaking to Radio Prague International, he recalls Václav Havel’s unusual charisma, his painstaking approach to speeches and the price the presidency exacted from him.

Audit finds shortcomings in Czech start-up funding
Audit finds shortcomings in Czech start-up funding

Seznam says Turek has failed to comply with court ruling
Seznam says Turek has failed to comply with court ruling

Media chiefs call on politicians to reject violence
Media chiefs call on politicians to reject violence

Turek apologises to Seznam.cz over claims about access to users’ emails
Turek apologises to Seznam.cz over claims about access to users’ emails

Czech defender Chaloupek ruled out of match against England
Czech defender Chaloupek ruled out of match against England

Around 200,000 Volkswagen Group cars in Czechia affected by recall over steering concerns
Around 200,000 Volkswagen Group cars in Czechia affected by recall over steering concerns

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Government planning to cut ministry staff by 10 percent
Government planning to cut ministry staff by 10 percent

Czechs marking Václav Havel’s 90th birth anniversary
Czechs marking Václav Havel’s 90th birth anniversary

More than half of Czech workers use AI at work, survey finds
More than half of Czech workers use AI at work, survey finds

Bartůňková stuns Sabalenka to reach Beijing Open fourth round
Bartůňková stuns Sabalenka to reach Beijing Open fourth round

Prague police record 176 offences at illegal tuning meet
Prague police record 176 offences at illegal tuning meet

Lucie Žáčková and Stanislav Majer win Thalia Awards for acting
Lucie Žáčková and Stanislav Majer win Thalia Awards for acting

Czech footballers lose to Spain 3-1 in Nations League
Czech footballers lose to Spain 3-1 in Nations League

Jaroslav Ježek: Composer who combined jazz with Czech modernism
Jaroslav Ježek is a prominent 20th century Czech composer, pianist and conductor whose music became an inseparable part of the Liberated Theatre of Jiří Voskovec and Jan Werich.

October 2006: Czech WWII hero František Fajtl dies
Lieutenant General František Fajtl, a WWII hero who commanded an RAF squadron and later got hard labour in communist Czechoslovakia, died on October 4, 2006.

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Czechia keeping diplomatic mission in Kyiv despite Russian warning
Czechia keeping diplomatic mission in Kyiv despite Russian warning

PM Babiš rejects Russian ambassador’s claim that Czech government softened anti-Russian rhetoric
PM Babiš rejects Russian ambassador’s claim that Czech government softened anti-Russian rhetoric

Opposition warns against playing down risks posed by Russia
Opposition warns against playing down risks posed by Russia

Numerous events mark upcoming Havel birth anniversary
Numerous events mark upcoming Havel birth anniversary

Czech Rectors’ Conference warns universities may have to limit student numbers over finances
Czech Rectors’ Conference warns universities may have to limit student numbers over finances

Hundreds of cars gather at tuning meet in Prague
Hundreds of cars gather at tuning meet in Prague

President Pavel to miss municipal elections due to private trip to Morocco
President Pavel to miss municipal elections due to private trip to Morocco

Thalia Awards to be presented at Prague’s National Theatre
Thalia Awards to be presented at Prague’s National Theatre

Finance Ministry sets maximum fuel prices for the weekend and Monday
Finance Ministry sets maximum fuel prices for the weekend and Monday

Seven-week wine festival begins in Český Krumlov
Seven-week wine festival begins in Český Krumlov

Filip Turek apologises to environmental group Hnutí Duha for offensive remarks
Filip Turek apologises to environmental group Hnutí Duha for offensive remarks

Pundit on elections: It seems Babiš finally realises importance of Senate
Czechs go to the ballot boxes in a week’s time for municipal elections and elections to one-third of the seats in the Senate. How significant will the latter be for government leaders ANO? And what are the local polls likely to tell us about the positions of the major parties? I discussed those questions with political scientist Petr Just.

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Metronome Prague festival to end after ten years
Metronome Prague festival to end after ten years

Czech Defence Ministry cancels CZK 24.7bn armoured vehicle tender
Czech Defence Ministry cancels CZK 24.7bn armoured vehicle tender

Czech Army surveys latest drones and anti-drone technologies at Drone Shield 2026
Drones have fundamentally altered the character of modern warfare and have become a decisive factor on the battlefield. The Czech military is winding up a 12-day international exercise, Drone Shield 2026, aimed at mapping and testing available technologies.

Škoda Auto cuts production due to supplier problems
Škoda Auto cuts production due to supplier problems

Police refer Turek car crash case to misdemeanor proceedings
Police refer Turek car crash case to misdemeanor proceedings

Finance Ministry to set fuel price caps for weekend and Monday
Finance Ministry to set fuel price caps for weekend and Monday

Babiš government survives second no-confidence vote
Babiš government survives second no-confidence vote

Vejmelka opens new NHL season with shutout
Vejmelka opens new NHL season with shutout

“Such a jewel”: Prague’s modernist Villa Müller reopens to visitors
One of Czechia’s most celebrated modernist buildings, Prague’s Villa Müller, has just reopened after renovations. A presentation on Wednesday also included the launch of a book about the villa, co-authored by leading Dutch architect Winy Maas.

Your support means the world to Radio Prague International
Radio Prague International would like to thank our listeners around the world for the extraordinary support and solidarity you have shown us in recent months. Your messages have meant a great deal to all of us at RPI and have given us an enormous boost in morale.

Czech police seize drugs and equipment worth CZK 330 million
Czech police seize drugs and equipment worth CZK 330 million

EU states approve stricter migrant return rules
EU states approve stricter migrant return rules

Balloons, airships and motorcycles: Kamil Lhoták exhibition opens in Prague
A new exhibition at Prague’s Villa Pellé explores the work of Kamil Lhoták, one of the most distinctive Czech artists of the 20th century. Called Landscape of Dreams, it brings together works spanning more than five decades of his career.

End of an era: Last Baťa footwear factory in Central Europe announces closure
One hundred and fifty years after the birth of Tomáš Baťa, the world-famous shoe brand is undergoing a major turning point. The Baťa company has officially announced it will close its last factory in Central Europe, definitively ending production of traditional Bata footwear in its country of origin.

More than three-quarters of Czechs fear AI-generated fraud
More than three-quarters of Czechs fear AI-generated fraud

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Diesel prices fall sharply after price caps take effect
Diesel prices fall sharply after price caps take effect

Czech manufacturing conditions improve for seventh month
Czech manufacturing conditions improve for seventh month

Fuel price caps take effect in Czechia
Fuel price caps take effect in Czechia

MPs could vote on no-confidence motion against Babiš government
MPs could vote on no-confidence motion against Babiš government

Czech foreign intelligence service gets new director
Czech foreign intelligence service gets new director

Zlín Zoo loses African elephant after surgery
Zlín Zoo loses African elephant after surgery

Baťa to close Czech shoe factory, ending traditional footwear production in Europe
Baťa to close Czech shoe factory, ending traditional footwear production in Europe

Radio Prague's Monthly Quiz
Test your knowledge of things Czech!

Minister files criminal complaint over contamination at former military site
Minister files criminal complaint over contamination at former military site

Pavel: NATO members must make clear they are ready to defend their airspace and territorial waters
Pavel: NATO members must make clear they are ready to defend their airspace and territorial waters

Czech government sets fuel price caps amid rising prices
Czech government sets fuel price caps amid rising prices

Tchaikovsky in Czechia: three Prague visits and a mysterious legacy
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, one of Russia’s best-known composers, visited Prague three times, but his stays were not always a triumph. Much depended on the political mood of the time, while many questions and myths still surround both his life and the circumstances of his death.

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National Gallery puts two Egon Schiele drawings on rare display
One of Egon Schiele’s most recognisable drawings is now on display at the National Gallery Prague. Seated Woman with Bent Knees has been reproduced countless times on posters and merchandise, but the fragile original normally remains in storage.

Pavel welcomes Romanian President Nicusor Dan at Prague Castle
Pavel welcomes Romanian President Nicusor Dan at Prague Castle

Czech police reported to be using software at centre of US investigation over Russia links
Czech police reported to be using software at centre of US investigation over Russia links

Season peak for Czech music conferences
Thursday sees the start of the music conference ReConnect Brno , one of several such events, often combining industry discussions with showcases and festivals, that take place in Czechia. But like the music industry itself, music conferences have to evolve – bringing in international experts, responding to new trends, merging events or radically changing their concept.

Czech MPs continue debate ahead of no-confidence motion in Babiš government
Czech MPs continue debate ahead of no-confidence motion in Babiš government

PM Babiš reiterates Czechia’s commitment to Article 5
PM Babiš reiterates Czechia’s commitment to Article 5

Babiš talks up Czech-Italian action plan after meeting with Meloni in Prague
Babiš talks up Czech-Italian action plan after meeting with Meloni in Prague

Czech footballers lose to England in home Nations League game
Czech footballers lose to England in home Nations League game

Media: US officials informed Babiš about Russia threats
Media: US officials informed Babiš about Russia threats

Czech Army testing drones and ways to combat them in international exercise
Czech Army testing drones and ways to combat them in international exercise

Media: PM’s aide submits proposal to cut staff by 10 percent to ministers
Media: PM’s aide submits proposal to cut staff by 10 percent to ministers

Bone glue developed by Brno scientists could help treat complex fractures
Scientists in Brno have developed a special bone glue that could one day help doctors treat even complicated fractures. The material is now being tested on sheep.

900 years since the restoration of the rotunda on Říp Mountain
People gathered on Říp Mountain this past Sunday to mark 900 years since the restoration of the Rotunda of St. George and St. Adalbert. Říp is a well-known symbol of Czech history, traditionally associated with the legendary arrival of the Czech forefather Čech. The celebrations included a Te Deum prayer led by Prague Archbishop Stanislav Přibyl, who also blessed the restored statue of St. George.

Groups in field against Babiš appointments to Human Rights Council
Groups in field against Babiš appointments to Human Rights Council

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Czech crown jewels return to vault at St. Vitus’ Cathedral
Czech crown jewels return to vault at St. Vitus’ Cathedral

Giorgia Meloni to meet Czech PM Andrej Babiš in Prague
Giorgia Meloni to meet Czech PM Andrej Babiš in Prague

Czech Senate awards 17 silver medals on Statehood Day
Czech Senate awards 17 silver medals on Statehood Day

Czech MPs debate no-confidence motion against Babiš government
Czech MPs debate no-confidence motion against Babiš government

Man in iconic photograph from 1968 invasion of Prague identified 58 years later
A photograph of a wounded young man lying outside Czechoslovak Radio on August 21, 1968, became one of the striking images of the Soviet-led invasion. After 58 years, Memory of Nations organization has identified him as Jaroslav Mareček. The Soviet bullet remains lodged in his leg to this day, although for decades he did not know it was there.

Prague rally urges people to vote in October elections
Prague rally urges people to vote in October elections

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Martin Nečas becomes highest-paid Czech NHL player
Martin Nečas becomes highest-paid Czech NHL player

Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh awarded Václav Havel Human Rights Prize
Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh awarded Václav Havel Human Rights Prize

Czech Senate to award 14 silver medals on Statehood Day
Czech Senate to award 14 silver medals on Statehood Day

Prague Zoo celebrates 95th anniversary with 1930s-themed programme
Prague Zoo celebrates 95th anniversary with 1930s-themed programme

Thousands attend St Wenceslas pilgrimage in Stará Boleslav
Thousands attend St Wenceslas pilgrimage in Stará Boleslav

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Czech women win Billie Jean King Cup for 12th title
Czech women win Billie Jean King Cup for 12th title

Czech women one win away from Billie Jean King Cup title
Czech women one win away from Billie Jean King Cup title

Finance Minister Schillerová: Some tax increases will be unavoidable
Finance Minister Schillerová: Some tax increases will be unavoidable

eDoklady users urged to update app before October elections
eDoklady users urged to update app before October elections

Eleven injured after tractor overturns at Přerov tractor event
Eleven injured after tractor overturns at Přerov tractor event

Czech women face Ukraine in Billie Jean King Cup final
Czech women face Ukraine in Billie Jean King Cup final

Czech football team loses to Croatia in Nations League opener
Czech football team loses to Croatia in Nations League opener

Czech state monuments open to public free of charge
Czech state monuments open to public free of charge

Preparations underway in Stará Boleslav for St. Wenceslas pilgrimage
Preparations underway in Stará Boleslav for St. Wenceslas pilgrimage

Jakub Šimanský: Guitar lyricist from Moravia
Jakub Šimanský is a Czech guitarist, drummer and sound explorer based in Brno, who has made a significant mark on the Czech alternative music scene.

Social services association calls for tougher checks on illegal care homes
Social services association calls for tougher checks on illegal care homes

Havlíček: Lower budget deficit would mean cuts to security, energy and transport
Havlíček: Lower budget deficit would mean cuts to security, energy and transport

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Prague archbishop warns against cutting funding for church schools
Prague archbishop warns against cutting funding for church schools

Government to amend, rather than scrap, foreign-power offence
Government to amend, rather than scrap, foreign-power offence

Maltese Order former grand prior Karel Eduard Paar dies aged 92
Maltese Order former grand prior Karel Eduard Paar dies aged 92

Czech tennis team reaches Billie Jean King Cup final
Czech tennis team reaches Billie Jean King Cup final

Brno’s new T Arena nearing completion
Brno’s new T Arena nearing completion

Czech army to step up military exercises next year
Czech army to step up military exercises next year

363 infected, 50 hospitalized in outbreak at Prague primary school
363 infected, 50 hospitalized in outbreak at Prague primary school

Leading Czech orchestra celebrates 100th anniversary of its founding
The Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra is commemorating the centenary of its founding. Its 2026/2027 season plans feature distinguished guest conductors, new compositions by Czech composers, prestigious festival appearances and special projects to reach a wider audience.

“It’s actually very simple”: How EU citizens can vote in Czechia’s local elections
In a fortnight’s time, voters will be going to the polls in Czechia in local and Senate elections. Many EU citizens resident in the country may be unaware they can also take part in the former – and that’s something the group Volby pro všechny ( Votes for Everybody ) are working to change.

Water supply in Odolena Voda contaminated with lead
Water supply in Odolena Voda contaminated with lead

Changing landscapes, imagined futures: LUSTR illustration and comics festival opens in Prague
The annual LUSTR festival of illustration and comics has got under way at Prague’s Holešovice Market. The 13th edition brings together more than a hundred Czech and international artists, with exhibitions, talks and workshops running until the end of the month.

Czech Night of Science explores communication in various forms
Czech Night of Science explores communication in various forms

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Czech tourist among 17 injured in Turkey road accident
Czech tourist among 17 injured in Turkey road accident

Police raid headquarters of leading health insureer VZP
Police raid headquarters of leading health insureer VZP

President Pavel visits US National Guard base in Nebraska
President Pavel visits US National Guard base in Nebraska

MPs back bill targeting drink spiking
MPs back bill targeting drink spiking

NATO could consider multinational drone-interceptor unit using Czech L-39NG jets
NATO could consider multinational drone-interceptor unit using Czech L-39NG jets

Opposition parties submit signatures for no-confidence session
Opposition parties submit signatures for no-confidence session

Court tells Babiš lawyer to substantiate claims over Seznam
Court tells Babiš lawyer to substantiate claims over Seznam

National Budget Council: Trigger of debt brake brought forward
National Budget Council: Trigger of debt brake brought forward

Forty-one in hospital after school meal made with expired eggs
Forty-one in hospital after school meal made with expired eggs

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Prague completes renovation of Industrial Palace at Výstaviště
Prague completes renovation of Industrial Palace at Výstaviště

President Pavel at the UN: Russia threatens Europe, while AI needs global rules
Czech President Petr Pavel used his address to the UN General Assembly to warn that Russia’s war against Ukraine threatens European security and has consequences far beyond the continent. He urged continued pressure on Moscow alongside serious diplomatic efforts. Pavel also backed Czechia’s bid for a Security Council seat and called for international oversight of artificial intelligence.

Police: No Czech victims of Epstein identified in investigation
Police: No Czech victims of Epstein identified in investigation

Czech Gripen jets again deployed to patrol Polish airspace
Czech Gripen jets again deployed to patrol Polish airspace

Brno apartment preserved since 1930s opens to public after restoration
A remarkable apartment in Brno, preserved almost intact since the 1930s, has just opened to the public after several years of restoration. It once belonged to a Jewish family who left Czechoslovakia shortly before WWII.

Czechia tightens notification rules for Russian diplomats
Czechia tightens notification rules for Russian diplomats

Sokol clubs open doors to public across Czechia
Sokol clubs open doors to public across Czechia

President Pavel: Russia poses direct threat to European security
President Pavel: Russia poses direct threat to European security

President Pavel calls for continued international non-recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea
President Pavel calls for continued international non-recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea

Havel remains most highly rated post-1989 Czech president, poll finds
Havel remains most highly rated post-1989 Czech president, poll finds

Czech Republic joins initiative to protect children from risks of AI
Czech Republic joins initiative to protect children from risks of AI

Czech MPs approve end to automatic motorway vignette price increases
Czech MPs approve end to automatic motorway vignette price increases

Richard Wagner and his connection to Czechia, from Teplice to Prague's theatres
Richard Wagner had a strong connection to Czechia, from the spa town of Teplice to Prague’s theatres. He reportedly found inspiration for the libretto of his opera Tannhäuser at Střekov Castle near Ústí nad Labem, and his operas were performed in Prague soon after their German premieres.

“I flew in, I saw them, I shot them down”: The story of Karel Kuttelwascher
Karel Kuttelwascher, the most successful Czechoslovak fighter pilot to serve with Britain’s Royal Air Force, was born 110 years ago, on September 23, 1916. His greatest victories came during daring solo night operations close to German airfields in occupied Europe. Archival recordings preserve his own vivid account of the missions that made him a wartime celebrity.

Justice minister considering lowering age of criminal responsibility to 13
Justice minister considering lowering age of criminal responsibility to 13

Czech scientists receive 2026 Europhysics Prize for discovery of altermagnetism
Czech scientists receive 2026 Europhysics Prize for discovery of altermagnetism

“He’s in the right hands”: Havel’s widow entrusts legacy to Municipal Library
The Václav Havel Library ceased to exist in its hitherto form earlier this year, when both major donors and staff members departed. Further twists followed – and this week Havel’s widow entrusted Prague’s Municipal Library with preserving the legacy of the dissident dramatist-turned-president.

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Škoda JS to supply drives for Rolls-Royce small modular reactors
Škoda JS to supply drives for Rolls-Royce small modular reactors

President Pavel to address UN General Assembly
President Pavel to address UN General Assembly

Dvořák Prague festival to conclude with Czech Philharmonic concert
Dvořák Prague festival to conclude with Czech Philharmonic concert

Czech army tests drone warfare and defence systems
Czech army tests drone warfare and defence systems

European Commission says Agrofert trust fails to resolve Babiš conflict of interest
European Commission says Agrofert trust fails to resolve Babiš conflict of interest

MPs to vote on ending annual increases in motorway vignette prices
MPs to vote on ending annual increases in motorway vignette prices

Pavel: Trump’s UN speech aimed more at US than global audience
Pavel: Trump’s UN speech aimed more at US than global audience

Russian court jails Czech man for 13 days over Red Square protest
Russian court jails Czech man for 13 days over Red Square protest

Thousands ride Petřín funicular on first day back in service
Thousands ride Petřín funicular on first day back in service

Designer on Petřín’s new cable cars: “I was like, Oh my God, it’s working!”
New cable cars have just entered operation on Prague’s Petřín Hill. The glass-heavy cars afford spectacular views of the city and boast cool details; for instance when they pass, those going up “wink” (flash their lights), while those going down “blush” (light up red inside). I discussed the system with its designer Anna Marešová, shortly after she and invited guests enjoyed its maiden run on Monday evening.

Czech Bar Association criticises PM Babiš over comments on judiciary
Czech Bar Association criticises PM Babiš over comments on judiciary

Hundreds queue outside Czech central bank for commemorative banknote
A commemorative banknote has drawn hundreds of collectors to Czech National Bank branches across the country. In Prague, people began queuing overnight in the hope of securing one of the limited-edition notes.

OnlyFans human trafficking case highlights need to address sex crime online
Personal conversations, intimate photos and videos, and even the sending of underwear are all part of the growing online sex business. As more sexual services and content move online, so does related criminal activity. Organisations working with people at risk and victims of exploitation say, however, that some offences are difficult to prosecute under current Czech law.  

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Survey: More than a quarter of Czech students sleep only five to six hours a night
Survey: More than a quarter of Czech students sleep only five to six hours a night

President Pavel attends opening of UN General Assembly debate in New York
President Pavel attends opening of UN General Assembly debate in New York

Czech opposition criticises government coalition over parliamentary procedures
Czech opposition criticises government coalition over parliamentary procedures

Justice Ministry data error may have exposed details of up to two million people
Justice Ministry data error may have exposed details of up to two million people

Petřín funicular returns to service after nearly two-year reconstruction
Petřín funicular returns to service after nearly two-year reconstruction

ANO leads latest Median poll, Motorists below parliamentary threshold
ANO leads latest Median poll, Motorists below parliamentary threshold

Judges’ union criticises Babiš for questioning independence of the courts
Judges’ union criticises Babiš for questioning independence of the courts

José Carreras and Plácido Domingo to perform in Brno
José Carreras and Plácido Domingo to perform in Brno

President Pavel commemorates victims of 9/11 attacks in New York
President Pavel commemorates victims of 9/11 attacks in New York

Government approves pension increases for next year
Government approves pension increases for next year

PM Babiš says Czechia will respect NATO’s Article 5
PM Babiš says Czechia will respect NATO’s Article 5

Czech government approves 2027 budget with CZK 386 billion deficit
Czech government approves 2027 budget with CZK 386 billion deficit

Czech government to cap fuel station margins amid soaring prices
Czech government to cap fuel station margins amid soaring prices

Dagmar Havlová to grant Prague Municipal Library free licence to Václav Havel’s work
Dagmar Havlová to grant Prague Municipal Library free licence to Václav Havel’s work

Czechia beats USA to continue century-long Davis Cup tradition
Czechia has reached the Davis Cup Final 8 after a dramatic 3–2 victory over the United States in Prague. Jiří Lehečka won the deciding match after Jakub Menšík had kept Czech hopes alive earlier in the day. The result continues a Czech and Czechoslovak tradition in the competition stretching back to 1921 and including three Davis Cup titles.

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to visit Czech Republic
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to visit Czech Republic

Search continues for three Czechs missing after boat accident in Norway
Search continues for three Czechs missing after boat accident in Norway

O2 services hit by three-hour outage across Czechia
O2 services hit by three-hour outage across Czechia

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Prague event marks 90th anniversary of Václav Havel’s birth
Prague event marks 90th anniversary of Václav Havel’s birth

Brno’s “rainbow" church consecrated
The modern Church of Blessed Marie Restituta was completed six years ago, but has only now officially gained the status of a church. The building has several unusual features, including a strip of windows beneath the roof with differently coloured glass that casts tinted light inside. More than 25,000 donors contributed to the construction of the church.

BIS chief warns Russia could test NATO cohesion within months
BIS chief warns Russia could test NATO cohesion within months

Paddington’s Postcards, new UNICEF subscription model introduced in Czech Republic
The Czech branch of UNICEF has presented a new model of monthly charitable subscription, which combines support for kids around the globe and discovering other countries and cultures. It includes a personalized direct-mail campaign as well as print and fulfilment to inspire children worldwide.

Security and public order top concerns for Prague voters
Security and public order top concerns for Prague voters

O2 customers report widespread internet outage
O2 customers report widespread internet outage

Legendary East German “Dolphin” train returns to Czechia
The legendary East German train known as “Dolphin” due to its distinctive “dolphin’s snout” undertook a closely-watched trip to Czechia at the weekend. The veteran train, which served the Berlin - Prague – Vienna route, was restored by railway enthusiasts in the German city of Görlitz.  

Government to approve 2027 budget and discuss measures against high fuel prices
Government to approve 2027 budget and discuss measures against high fuel prices

President Pavel begins US visit, will honour 9/11 victims
President Pavel begins US visit, will honour 9/11 victims

NATO Days attract around 150,000 visitors
NATO Days attract around 150,000 visitors

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Pavel to promote Czech bid for UN Security Council seat
Pavel to promote Czech bid for UN Security Council seat

Czech tourist dies in boat accident in Norway, three missing
Czech tourist dies in boat accident in Norway, three missing

Czech government to announce measures against high fuel prices
Czech government to announce measures against high fuel prices

6 grams wins top prize at Czech comedy film festival
6 grams wins top prize at Czech comedy film festival

Czech government to submit 2027 budget with reduced deficit
Czech government to submit 2027 budget with reduced deficit

Czech tennis team beats USA to reach Davis Cup finals
Czech tennis team beats USA to reach Davis Cup finals

President Pavel heads to US for UN General Assembly
President Pavel heads to US for UN General Assembly

Znojmo celebrates 800 years: a royal town of history, wine and the pickle legend
Znojmo lies in southern Moravia, just a few kilometres from the Austrian border. Thanks to its location between Brno and Vienna, for centuries it was a place where different cultures, languages and trade routes met. 

Acid Row: Black Sabbath in the DNA
Acid Row, Czech psychedelic metal band, based in Prague, has been active since 2011. Their third album Poisoned Mind released in 2024 won Album of the Year in the rock category of the Anděl awards. In May 2026 they released their fourth album Magic and performed at this year’s Czech music festivals Rock for People or Stone Smoker. Next to it, since they are well established also internationally, they performed at Italian StonerKras Fest. Their sound is a mixture of stoner rock, doom metal and psychedelic experiments. There are many clear references to the popular culture in their music, including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland book, Magic: The Gathering card game and stable love for the legacy of the band Black Sabbath sound-wise.

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Czech military begins deploying Spyder air defence system
Czech military begins deploying Spyder air defence system

Czechia sends emergency supplies to flood-hit Nepal
Czechia sends emergency supplies to flood-hit Nepal

Boršice named Czech Village of the Year 2026
Boršice named Czech Village of the Year 2026

Czech Davis Cup team trails USA 2–1 after doubles defeat
Czech Davis Cup team trails USA 2–1 after doubles defeat

Around 92,000 attend first day of NATO Days
Around 92,000 attend first day of NATO Days

Pavel: Allied participation at NATO Days is a symbol of solidarity
Pavel: Allied participation at NATO Days is a symbol of solidarity

Battle of White Mountain re-enacted in Prague
Battle of White Mountain re-enacted in Prague

NATO Days underway at Mošnov airport
NATO Days underway at Mošnov airport

Czech crown jewels draw crowds to Prague Castle
Czech crown jewels draw crowds to Prague Castle

Czech cyber agency warns of North Korean attacks using fake job offers
Czech cyber agency warns of North Korean attacks using fake job offers

Czechia and US tied 1-1 after opening day of Davis Cup qualifier
Czechia and US tied 1-1 after opening day of Davis Cup qualifier

PM Babiš: Czechia facing hybrid war from Russia
PM Babiš: Czechia facing hybrid war from Russia

Jordanian royal couple begin official visit to Czechia
Jordanian royal couple begin official visit to Czechia

90-year-old driver travels 3.5 kilometres wrong way on Czech motorway
90-year-old driver travels 3.5 kilometres wrong way on Czech motorway

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Czech car production rises by 1.4 percent
Czech car production rises by 1.4 percent

Havlíček (ANO): Europe entering another energy crisis
Havlíček (ANO): Europe entering another energy crisis

EU military chief: Europe must accelerate defence build-up
EU military chief: Europe must accelerate defence build-up

Jordan’s King Abdullah II welcomed at Prague Castle
Jordan’s King Abdullah II welcomed at Prague Castle

Czech judges call on Babiš (ANO) to substantiate claims about judiciary
Czech judges call on Babiš (ANO) to substantiate claims about judiciary

Bohemian crown jewels go on display at Prague Castle, highlighting Hapsburg rule
As of September 19, the public can view the authentic Bohemian crown jewels, which are on display in the Vladislav Hall of Prague Castle. These priceless symbols of the Czech nation will be exhibited up until the Day of Czech Statehood on September 28th.

Václav Havel and architecture: Brno exhibition reveals a lesser-known side of the Czech president
Václav Havel would have turned 90 this October. A new exhibition at Villa Stiassni in Brno looks beyond his familiar roles as playwright, dissident and president to explore his relationship with architecture. 

Police warn of sophisticated smishing scam
Police warn of sophisticated smishing scam

Czech coalition reaches agreement on 2027 state budget
Czech coalition reaches agreement on 2027 state budget

Jordan’s King Abdullah II visits Czechia for talks with Pavel and Babiš
Jordan’s King Abdullah II visits Czechia for talks with Pavel and Babiš

Czechia to chair OECD ministerial meeting for first time in 2027
Czechia to chair OECD ministerial meeting for first time in 2027

Red Arrows flypast over Prague cancelled
Red Arrows flypast over Prague cancelled

Czechia has third-lowest inflation in EU
Czechia has third-lowest inflation in EU

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President Pavel vetoes bill on state employees
President Pavel vetoes bill on state employees

Czech Republic still grappling with legacy of industrial and military contamination
The Czech Republic is still dealing with an environmental legacy left by decades of poor management when little attention was paid to protecting nature. The latest case involving possible contamination at a former military training area in the Klatovy region is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many more places across the country that require investigation or clean-up.  

Coalition leaders agree on cuts to 2027 budget deficit
Coalition leaders agree on cuts to 2027 budget deficit

PM Babiš proposes joint European missile defence system at Prague summit
PM Babiš proposes joint European missile defence system at Prague summit

Composer and conductor Gustav Mahler: Searching for the meaning of life
Gustav Mahler was taught by musicians in Jihlava and developed a deep sensitivity to the musical culture of the region, which later found its way into his work, alongside elements of Jewish folk music. He was a phenomenal conductor and is considered one of the greatest composers of symphonic music of all time.    

Czech film Volklore takes silver student Oscar in Toronto
The student film Volklore by Czech filmmaker Viktorie Štěpánová this week received a Silver Student Academy Award in the Alternative/Experimental category of the international film festival in Toronto. The video essay explores the transformation of Czech folklore in the age of social media.  

NATO troops taking part in Ample Strike exercise in Czechia
NATO troops taking part in Ample Strike exercise in Czechia

Police investigating contamination at former military site
Police investigating contamination at former military site

Czech Television plans to cut 12 percent of workforce by 2030
Czech Television plans to cut 12 percent of workforce by 2030

National Gallery’s treasured Dürer painting The Rosary Feast to undergo major restoration
One of the National Gallery ’s most important paintings is about to undergo its most extensive restoration in decades. Albrecht Dürer’s The Rosary Feast will be out of the gallery for about five years and placed in the hands of Czech experts.

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Army surveying toxic contamination at Šumava site
Army surveying toxic contamination at Šumava site

Supreme Court upholds suspended sentences in dog abuse case
Supreme Court upholds suspended sentences in dog abuse case

Parts of Letná Park close for Netflix filming of The Secret of Secrets
Parts of Letná Park close for Netflix filming of The Secret of Secrets

Poor hop harvest could push up beer prices
Poor hop harvest could push up beer prices

Energy prices threatening Czech industry
Energy prices threatening Czech industry

Czech archaeologists comb site of former Soviet Gulag in Kazakhstan that held Czechs and Slovaks
The site of a one-time Soviet Gulag, located in Kazakhstan, is now being studied by archaeologists from the University of West Bohemia in cooperation with the NGO Gulag.cz. The camp once held more than 20,000 people, mostly political prisoners, including around two dozen Czechoslovaks. 

Night of Literature festival opens in Prague
Night of Literature festival opens in Prague

Babiš meets Bulgarian PM in Sofia to discuss Czech aircraft and energy
Babiš meets Bulgarian PM in Sofia to discuss Czech aircraft and energy

Army to start survey of contaminated site in Šumava
Army to start survey of contaminated site in Šumava

100 people died on Czech roads during summer holidays
100 people died on Czech roads during summer holidays

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Austria extends border checks with Czechia and other neighbours
Austria extends border checks with Czechia and other neighbours

Czech government declares war on illegal kratom sales, raises purchasing age
The Czech government has approved an amendment to the addictive substances law that aims to curb kratom use among young people and crack down on illegal sales. Dubbed Lex Kratom, the bill would raise the minimum age for buying kratom from 18 to 21 and ban its sale through e-shops.

Czech Air Force honours Czechoslovak RAF pilots
Czech Air Force honours Czechoslovak RAF pilots

ERA and HawkEye 360 to cooperate on space-based intelligence
ERA and HawkEye 360 to cooperate on space-based intelligence

Newly discovered book by Czech writer Ivan Klíma to be published a year after his death
Newly discovered book by Czech writer Ivan Klíma to be published a year after his death

Hundreds of kilograms of fish die in Morava River near Olomouc
Hundreds of kilograms of fish die in Morava River near Olomouc

From mortgages to food prices: Climate Week Prague puts climate change into everyday terms
 Prague is hosting a week of debates, workshops and public events devoted to climate change and its impact on society and the economy. Linda Zeilina-Cross, founder and CEO of the International Sustainable Finance Centre, tells RPI the aim is to open a discussion that too often takes place behind closed doors. 

Czech crown jewels go on display for schoolchildren at Prague Castle
Czech crown jewels go on display for schoolchildren at Prague Castle

New rules aim to curb obstruction in Czech lower house
New rules aim to curb obstruction in Czech lower house

Justice and defence ministers to present general candidates to President Pavel
Justice and defence ministers to present general candidates to President Pavel

President Pavel discusses foreign trips and budget with PM Babiš
President Pavel discusses foreign trips and budget with PM Babiš

Czech crown jewels removed from Crown Chamber ahead of public display
Czech crown jewels removed from Crown Chamber ahead of public display

Coalition yet to agree on Czech state budget for next year
Coalition yet to agree on Czech state budget for next year

Czech government sets criminal policy priorities for prosecutors
Czech government sets criminal policy priorities for prosecutors

Záviš Cross: Czech medieval treasure reveals hidden relic and misidentified gemstones
The Záviš Cross, one of the most precious medieval treasures in the Czech lands, has yielded two unexpected discoveries. Researchers have found a second wooden relic inside the cross and have also discovered that some of the gemstones were misidentified.

Czech Radio testing new radio warning system for emergencies
National public broadcaster Czech Radio is testing a new system designed to warn the public of emergencies through radio broadcasting. The technology will eventually allow listeners to be alerted quickly about events such as floods, fires or power outages with immediate advice regarding what to do.

Czech labour market could face shortage of half a million workers by 2045
Czech labour market could face shortage of half a million workers by 2045

Court orders Filip Turek (Motorists) to apologise to environmental group
Court orders Filip Turek (Motorists) to apologise to environmental group

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Pavel: Pragmatic and values-based politics are not mutually exclusive
Pavel: Pragmatic and values-based politics are not mutually exclusive

Czech Trinity Bank cleared to buy Prague’s Riverside Karlín complex
Czech Trinity Bank cleared to buy Prague’s Riverside Karlín complex

Slacklining performance adds spectacle to Brno neighbourhood festival
A community event in Brno-Kohoutovice featured a performance by 24-year-old slackliner Timotej Horák. Barefoot and wearing traditional folk costume, he walked above the heads of spectators along a 60-metre-long slackline stretched between the Grand Prix building on Libušina Street and an apartment block opposite.

President Pavel to meet PM Babiš for foreign policy talks
President Pavel to meet PM Babiš for foreign policy talks

Czech crown jewels to go on display at Prague Castle
Czech crown jewels to go on display at Prague Castle

Prague hosts Central Europe’s first international Climate Week
Prague hosts Central Europe’s first international Climate Week

Czech archer Horáčková wins World Cup Final on debut
Czech archer Horáčková wins World Cup Final on debut

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Kneblová takes silver in kayakcross World Cup final
Kneblová takes silver in kayakcross World Cup final

Foreign Minister Macinka invited to Pavel-Babiš meeting
Foreign Minister Macinka invited to Pavel-Babiš meeting

Czech government ready to cap electricity prices if costs rise further
Czech government ready to cap electricity prices if costs rise further

STEM poll: ANO would win elections with 31.1 percent
STEM poll: ANO would win elections with 31.1 percent

Snarky Puppy opens autumn season of Brno JazzFest
Snarky Puppy opens autumn season of Brno JazzFest

Ancient Gospel fragment from Prague displayed in Italy
Ancient Gospel fragment from Prague displayed in Italy

Czech climber killed by falling rocks in French Alps
Czech climber killed by falling rocks in French Alps

Yo Yo Band: Czech reggae pioneers and the legacy of Richard Tesařík
Richard Tesařík, frontman of the iconic Czech band Yo Yo Band, died last Sunday at the age of 80. We look back at the band’s journey from its beginnings as a soul and gospel quartet to its reggae- and Latin-influenced sound and huge success in the 1990s, while remembering some of their best-known songs.

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Opposition criticises Okamura’s meeting with Iranian ambassador
Opposition criticises Okamura’s meeting with Iranian ambassador

Thousands take part in traditional parade at Uherské Hradiště wine festival
Thousands take part in traditional parade at Uherské Hradiště wine festival

European Heritage Days open 669 historic sites across Czechia
European Heritage Days open 669 historic sites across Czechia

Survey: Most young Czechs plan to live independently by 30
Survey: Most young Czechs plan to live independently by 30

Havel remembered at Prague’s Triangl festival
Havel remembered at Prague’s Triangl festival

Czech lower house deputy speaker Barbora Urbanová visits Kyiv
Czech lower house deputy speaker Barbora Urbanová visits Kyiv

September 1901: Libeň is incorporated into Prague
On September 12, 1901, Libeň officially became the last district incorporated into Prague prior to the establishment of Czechoslovakia. Associated with writer Bohumil Hrabal, it has seen a number of historical events.

Siniaková wins US Open doubles title with Townsend
Siniaková wins US Open doubles title with Townsend

Prague court rehabilitates six dissidents detained under communist regime
Prague court rehabilitates six dissidents detained under communist regime

Festival of young wine begins in Prague
Festival of young wine begins in Prague

Defence Minister Zůna cancels China trip over budget talks
Defence Minister Zůna cancels China trip over budget talks

Letters to Olga: Exhibition showcases Havel’s prison correspondence
Among events in Prague marking the imminent 90th anniversary of Václav Havel’s birth is an exhibition showcasing letters the then dissident sent his wife during a lengthy spell in a communist jail. The often philosophical correspondence was collected in the book Letters to Olga, which became one of Havel’s best-known publications

Dagmar Havlová to grant Václav Havel name licence to new entity
Dagmar Havlová to grant Václav Havel name licence to new entity

Czech population falls slightly, now close to 11 million
Czech population falls slightly, now close to 11 million

Dvůr Králové Safari Park announces first successful breed of African rock pythons
Dvůr Králové Safari Park announces first successful breed of African rock pythons

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Illustrators on the road: New exhibition explores travel from Renaissance to the present day
How did people record their journeys four hundred years ago, and how do illustrators do it today? A new exhibition by the LUSTR illustration and comics festival at Prague’s Star Summer Palace brings together historical travel diaries, maps and drawings from the Czech National Library with work by contemporary illustrators. I went to have a look and spoke to curator Barbora Müllerová.

Jordanian royal couple to visit Czech Republic
Jordanian royal couple to visit Czech Republic

Labour minister defends plan to lower unemployment benefits
Labour minister defends plan to lower unemployment benefits

Slavia lose 3-2 to Lens in Champions League opener
Slavia lose 3-2 to Lens in Champions League opener

Prague’s Industrial Palace to reopen after three-billion-crown reconstruction
Prague’s Industrial Palace to reopen after three-billion-crown reconstruction

Václav Havel Library to be renamed First Presidential Library
Václav Havel Library to be renamed First Presidential Library

Petrol prices in Czechia highest since August 2022, expected to rise further
Petrol prices in Czechia highest since August 2022, expected to rise further

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Bears currently spotted in the Beskydy Mountains
Bears currently spotted in the Beskydy Mountains

Siniaková and Townsend reach US Open doubles final
Siniaková and Townsend reach US Open doubles final

Czech inflation rises to 1.9 percent in August
Czech inflation rises to 1.9 percent in August

Petřín funicular to resume service after two-year reconstruction
Petřín funicular to resume service after two-year reconstruction

Could climate change threaten the quality of Czech beer? Researchers working on drought-resistant hops
Hop harvesting is coming to a close in the Czech Republic, and most growers say it has not been a good year. Prolonged drought and extreme heat have led to a poor harvest. Could climate change threaten the quality of one of the country's best-known export products?

Czech Pavel Hlava on capturing unique images of 9/11
Czech man Pavel Hlava captured on video both the first and second planes hitting the World Trade Centre in New York on September 11, 2001. It was only some time later that the he realised the importance of his footage.

President Pavel to meet PM Babiš on foreign policy
President Pavel to meet PM Babiš on foreign policy

Czech astronaut begins training for ISS mission
Czech astronaut begins training for ISS mission

MPs override Senate veto on Building Act
MPs override Senate veto on Building Act

Salmonid fish threatened by kidney disease in Czech rivers
Salmonid fish threatened by kidney disease in Czech rivers

State Agricultural Intervention Fund has not discontinued subsidy payments to Agrofert
State Agricultural Intervention Fund has not discontinued subsidy payments to Agrofert

Radio Q, Czechia’s first LGBTQ+ radio station, goes on air
Radio Q, Czechia’s first LGBTQ+ radio station, goes on air

National Cancer Centre opens at Motol Hospital
National Cancer Centre opens at Motol Hospital

Beethoven in Teplice, the Czech town where he composed some of his major works
Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest composers in history, had a strong connection to the Czech spa town of Teplice. He went there seeking refuge from Vienna’s aristocratic elite and a place to focus on his music. Although the baths could not help his deafness, he found peace to compose some of his important works.

In Memoriam: Otto Jelinek, Prague-born Canadian politician and skating world champion
Otto Jelinek, who was born in Prague but spent almost all of his life in Canada, has died at the age of 86. Jelinek was a world champion figure skater for Canada, became a government minister – and later in life served as his adopted country’s ambassador to the Czech Republic.

Rare Gospel of Mark fragment leaves Prague for Italy to reunite with surviving manuscript parts after nearly 700 years
A rare fragment containing part of the Gospel of Saint Mark has left Prague for the first time in almost 700 years. Brought to the Czech lands by Charles IV, the fragment has now returned to Italy, where it will be reunited with the other surviving parts of the manuscript.

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High Court upholds acquittal of man accused of starting Bohemian Switzerland fire
High Court upholds acquittal of man accused of starting Bohemian Switzerland fire

Mortgage rates rise for sixth consecutive month
Mortgage rates rise for sixth consecutive month

MPs reapprove controversial civil service law
MPs reapprove controversial civil service law

Lower house overrides Senate veto on bill restricting president’s powers
Lower house overrides Senate veto on bill restricting president’s powers

State Office for Nuclear Safety: No chemical weapons found at former military site
State Office for Nuclear Safety: No chemical weapons found at former military site

Nosková falls to Sabalenka in US Open
Nosková falls to Sabalenka in US Open

Christian Democrats want vote of no-confidence in coalition
Christian Democrats want vote of no-confidence in coalition

Commission confirms suspension of some subsidies for group founded by Babiš
Commission confirms suspension of some subsidies for group founded by Babiš

Valerie and Her Week of Wonders: Restored Czech classic screened in Venice
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, Jaromil Jireš’s famous 1970 film based on Vítězslav Nezval’s novel, premiered in a newly restored version at the Venice Film Festival on Monday. The poetic, dreamlike film, blending Gothic horror, surrealism and coming-of-age story, is also competing in the Venice Classics section.  We spoke about the film, its making and its reception with Michal Bregant, Director of the National Film Archive.

Hazardous chemicals found at former military site in Šumava National Park
A survey in Šumava National Park has uncovered 200 barrels containing hazardous chemicals and around 1,000 tonnes of contaminated soil at a former military training area used by the Czechoslovak army. A clean-up operation is being launched that will cost millions of crowns and is expected to take several years.

Minister: Contaminated soil, dangerous chemicals found in national park
Minister: Contaminated soil, dangerous chemicals found in national park

Musical Geniuses on Czech Soil
Mozart and his love of Prague

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Five percent jobless rate recorded in Czechia last month
Five percent jobless rate recorded in Czechia last month

Health minister pushing for flu vaccinations in pharmacies
Health minister pushing for flu vaccinations in pharmacies

Government considering cuts to private-school subsidies
Government considering cuts to private-school subsidies

Mustard gas leaking into soil in Šumava National Park, MP says
Mustard gas leaking into soil in Šumava National Park, MP says

Dvořák’s The Jacobin: rare manuscript offers a glimpse into the opera’s creation
This Tuesday marks the 185th anniversary of the birth of Antonín Dvořák, one of the Czech music greats. To mark the occasion, the Antonín Dvořák Museum is giving visitors a rare chance to see one of his original manuscripts, the autograph score of his opera The Jacobin. Ruth Fraňková went to see it.

European Commission suspends Agrofert subsidy payments
European Commission suspends Agrofert subsidy payments

Government rules out fuel price regulation for now
Government rules out fuel price regulation for now

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Toxic substances leaking into soil in Šumava National Park
Toxic substances leaking into soil in Šumava National Park

Birell Evening 10K Run combines sport with the magic of nighttime Prague
This unconventional race through the centre of the Czech capital attracts runners of all ability levels. This year, 9,500 runners from 98 countries took part, including elite athletes from the Czech Republic, Kenya and Ethiopia.

Wimbledon champion Nosková reaches last eight at US Open
Czech tennis star Linda Nosková continues to go from the strength to strength. On Sunday, the 21-year-old Wimbledon champion beat Marta Kostyuk in dramatic style to reach the quarter-finals of another Grand Slam, the US Open, for the first time.

Minimum monthly wage to rise by 2,500 crowns
Minimum monthly wage to rise by 2,500 crowns

Police investigating football hooliganism on fan train
Police investigating football hooliganism on fan train

Government to debate capping profit margins on fuel amid rising prices
Government to debate capping profit margins on fuel amid rising prices

Czech industrial output up 3.1 percent in July
Czech industrial output up 3.1 percent in July

Brown coal mining rises despite planned phase-out
Brown coal mining rises despite planned phase-out

‘Dvořák is a vision’: Festival director on legacy, new music and young talent
The 19th edition of the Dvořák Prague International Music Festival gets under way this Saturday at the Rudolfinum, bringing together leading orchestras, soloists and conductors from around the world. I spoke to festival director Jan Simon about this year’s programme and what audiences can look forward to, starting with the curtain raiser.

One hundred years since the radio first broadcast a voice from abroad
On September 6, 1926, Czechoslovak Radio connected with the wider world for the first time. From the Palace of the League of Nations in Geneva, it broadcast a speech by Foreign Minister Edvard Beneš, opening a new era of international broadcasts. The technically complex connection, routed through several European cities, was eventually completed successfully, allowing listeners in Prague to hear Beneš’s voice almost in real time. The event marked an important step forward for radio journalism, which from then on became a window onto not only cultural life, but also political and public events.

Babiš open to cutting proposed budget deficit
Babiš open to cutting proposed budget deficit

Nosková reaches US Open quarter-finals for the first time
Nosková reaches US Open quarter-finals for the first time

Czech aristocrat Filip Sternberg dies at 69
Czech aristocrat Filip Sternberg dies at 69

Prague Archbishop says trust in Church damaged by misconduct allegations
Prague Archbishop says trust in Church damaged by misconduct allegations

Czech government to discuss minimum wage hike and OECD bid
Czech government to discuss minimum wage hike and OECD bid

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Babiš says government could reintroduce fuel price caps
Babiš says government could reintroduce fuel price caps

Babiš: Czechia ready to back restrictions on Russian diplomats
Babiš: Czechia ready to back restrictions on Russian diplomats

Menšík drops out of US Open, Linda Nosková to face Marta Kostyuk on Sunday
Menšík drops out of US Open, Linda Nosková to face Marta Kostyuk on Sunday

Terezín exhibition showcases award-winning student artwork
Terezín exhibition showcases award-winning student artwork

Czech Television: Czech defence industry benefits from arms boom
Czech Television: Czech defence industry benefits from arms boom

Hana Zagorová: Five decades in the spotlight
Hana Zagorová, one of the country’s most popular singers and a nine-time winner of the Golden Nightingale award would have turned 80 on September 6. She died in August of 2022, shortly after her 75th birthday. She left behind an extensive musical legacy -  11 million records sold, 800 songs recorded of which almost 100 lyrics were her own.

German officials welcome first Sudeten German congress in Czechia
German officials welcome first Sudeten German congress in Czechia

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Czech paracyclist Patrik Jahoda wins world time trial title
Czech paracyclist Patrik Jahoda wins world time trial title

President Pavel leads Harley-Davidson ride through Prague
President Pavel leads Harley-Davidson ride through Prague

Most Czechs consider proposed 389-billion-crown budget deficit unacceptable
Most Czechs consider proposed 389-billion-crown budget deficit unacceptable

22-year-old Czech falls to her death in Austrian Alps
22-year-old Czech falls to her death in Austrian Alps

Public alerted after bear with cubs spotted near Vizovice
Public alerted after bear with cubs spotted near Vizovice

Czech minimum wage fell short of basic living costs last year
Czech minimum wage fell short of basic living costs last year

Nosková reaches US Open last 16 for first time
Nosková reaches US Open last 16 for first time

Dvořák Prague festival opens with Filarmonica della Scala
Dvořák Prague festival opens with Filarmonica della Scala

Hrzánský Palace reopens to highlight its artistic history
Hrzánský Palace reopens to highlight its artistic history

Czech billionaire Křetínský set to become West Ham’s largest shareholder
Czech billionaire Křetínský set to become West Ham’s largest shareholder

Volkswagen restructuring plan will not directly affect Škoda Auto
Volkswagen restructuring plan will not directly affect Škoda Auto

Czech canoeist Chaloupka claims first World Cup victory
Czech canoeist Chaloupka claims first World Cup victory

Czech cybersecurity agency warns of Russian-linked attacks on Signal accounts
Czech cybersecurity agency warns of Russian-linked attacks on Signal accounts

Jan Masaryk death mystery: exhumation may reveal new clues
Did he jump or was he pushed? The death of former Czechoslovak foreign minister Jan Masaryk, who fell from his apartment window at Prague’s Černín Palace in 1948, remains unexplained nearly 80 years after his demise. Forensic experts have now exhumed his remains, and a new examination could shed more light on the circumstances of his tragic death.

Czech inflation accelerates to 1.9 percent in August
Czech inflation accelerates to 1.9 percent in August

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Czechia plans CZK 100 billion AI Gigafactory for Central and Eastern Europe
Czechia plans CZK 100 billion AI Gigafactory for Central and Eastern Europe

Security incidents in Germany reverberate in Czechia
Recent security incidents in Germany are prompting a response in Czechia. The foreign minister has rejected the Russian ambassador’s characterisation of a drone attack at Leipzig airport, while Czechia has responded to events in neighbouring Germany with increased vigilance.

Czech opposition challenges budget responsibility law at Constitutional Court
Czech opposition challenges budget responsibility law at Constitutional Court

Czech retail sales growth accelerates to 4.8 percent in July
Czech retail sales growth accelerates to 4.8 percent in July

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"Naruszenie nietykalności". Kancelaria Prezydenta idzie do prokuratury

"Asystent od snusów" chciał kluczy do TK. Tomczyk pokazał dwa nagrania
Paweł Bączek

Bruksela zabrała głos ws. Trybunału. Ważny sygnał dla Nawrockiego
Aleksander Klekocki

Szef policji odpowiada na pytania o interwencję pod TK. "Zgodna z prawem"
Komendant Główny Policji gen. insp. Marek Boroń zabrał głos w sprawie działań funkcjonariuszy pod Trybunałem Konstytucyjnym. W liście zapewnił, że interwencja była zgodna z prawem.Aleksander Klekocki

Marsz Niepodległości może zmienić skalę protestów pod TK
Polityczne emocje wokół TK utrudniają porozumienie, a Marsz Niepodległości może nasilić protesty przed Trybunałem – oceniali eksperci na antenie Polskiego Radia 24.

Święczkowski przyszedł pod TK. Zapowiada, że będzie wracał codziennie
Bogdan Święczkowski pojawił się w niedzielę rano pod TK i zapowiedział, że codziennie będzie próbował wejść do budynku. Zgromadzonym oświadczył, że jest prezesem Trybunału Konstytucyjnego.

Tak będzie pracować TK. Sędzia Korwin-Piotrowska podjęła nowe decyzje
Sędzia Anna Korwin-Piotrowska wydała komunikat o ograniczeniach wstępu do TK. Objęły one Bogdana Święczkowskiego, Bartłomieja Sochańskiego i część pozostałych pracowników trybunału.

Komisja Europejska zabrała głos ws. TK. Komentarz dla Polskiego Radia
Komisja Europejska zabrała głos ws. chaosu wokół TK. W komentarzu dla Polskiego Radia komisarz Michael McGrath podkreślił, że Trybunał musi działać zgodnie z polską Konstytucją i orzecznictwem TSUE.Beata Płomecka

Odeszli w 2026 roku. Pożegnaliśmy wybitnych aktorów, muzyków i polityków
W 2026 roku odeszli ludzie, którzy zapisali się w historii polskiej kultury, sztuki i życia publicznego. Pożegnaliśmy między innymi Jana Frycza, Stanisławę Celińską oraz Ignacego Karpowicza.

Tusk czy Nawrocki? Jest zaproszenie na przyszłoroczny szczyt G20
Polska z zaproszeniem na szczyt G20. Radosław Sikorski przekazał, że do Manchesteru ma pojechać Donald Tusk. Dlaczego nie Karol Nawrocki? Wicepremier odpowiedział żartem.Marek Wałkuski

Miedwiediew skomentował spór o Trybunał. Tusk: wszystko jasne
Dmitrij Miedwiediew stwierdził, że w Polsce doszło do zamachu stanu. Donald Tusk odniósł się do tego w krótkim wpisie.Aleksander Klekocki

Komisja Europejska reaguje na wydarzenia w TK. "Uważnie śledzimy"
Komisja Europejska zabrała głos w sprawie wydarzeń w Trybunale Konstytucyjnym. Podkreśliła, że powołanie ośmiu nowych sędziów mieści się w kompetencjach Sejmu.

Burza po orędziu Tuska. "Prawo dżungli" i "zamach stanu"
Orędzie Donalda Tuska wywołało polityczną burzę. Politycy koalicji rządzącej i opozycji komentują słowa premiera. Nie zabrakło mocnych słów.

Sąd Najwyższy zwołuje nadzwyczajne zgromadzenie. "Zagrożenie dla porządku"
I Prezes Sądu Najwyższego Zbigniew Kapiński zwołał nadzwyczajne Zgromadzenie Ogólne Sędziów SN ws. omówienia zagrożeń dla porządku konstytucyjnego RP.Aleksander Klekocki

MSZ odpowiada Andrzejowi Dudzie. "Nie trzeba produkować fikcji"
Rzecznik MSZ zaprzecza, aby resort dyplomacji wysyłał noty dotyczące sytuacji w Trybunale Konstytucyjnym. O takim dokumencie mówił były prezydent Andrzej Duda.

Skandaliczne słowa Ziemkiewicza do Berka. "Będziesz wisiał"
Sędzia Maciej Berek zamieścił nagranie, na którym widać prezydenta próbującego dostać się do siedziby Trybunału Konstytucyjnego. "Będziesz wisiał" - odpowiedział mu Rafał Ziemkiewicz.

Donald Tusk w orędziu o "zdradzie" i "głupocie". "Nie może być kompromisu"
Donald Tusk w orędziu mówił o kryzysie wokół Trybunału Konstytucyjnego. Premier stwierdził, że "w pewnych sprawach nie może być kompromisu".Aleksander Klekocki

Chciał przejąć klucze do pomieszczeń w TK. To były radny PiS
Osoba, która w korytarzu Trybunału Konstytucyjnego miała naciskać na wydanie jej kluczy do pomieszczeń TK, to Paweł Bogdan z Kancelarii Prezydenta, były radny PiS - podaje Onet.

To nie jest prawdziwe zdjęcie Nawrockiego. Politycy masowo je udostępniali
Zdjęcie wygląda jak kadr z politycznej awantury z udziałem Karola Nawrockiego przed TK, ale to wygenerowana przez AI grafika. Udostępniali ją w internecie politycy i dziennikarze.Aleksander Klekocki

Mandat na cmentarzu? Wiele osób nie zdaje sobie sprawy z tych zakazów
1 listopada oznacza tłumy na cmentarzach w całym kraju, a dla policji i straży miejskiej - więcej pracy, niż zazwyczaj. Jakie działania są niedozwolone i można za nie otrzymać mandat?Agnieszka Szachowska

Myślą, że Karolina Korwin-Piotrowska przejęła TK. "Dostaję groźby śmierci"
Groźby śmierci, zapowiedzi pobicia i ujawnienia adresu. Dziennikarka Karolina Korwin-Piotrowska stała się celem internetowych ataków po tym, jak pomylono ją z sędzią TK.Aleksander Klekocki

Chaos wokół TK. Nawrocki rozmawia z Morawieckim
Prezydent Karol Nawrocki rozmawia z liderem Stowarzyszenia Rozwój Plus Mateuszem Morawieckim oraz wicemarszałkiem Sejmu Marcinem Horałą. Tematem jest sytuacja wokół Trybunału Konstytucyjnego.

Sędzia Anna Korwin-Piotrowska: wstęp do siedziby TK jest niemożliwy
Z komunikatu wydanego przez Annę Korwin-Piotrowską, która objęła kontrolę nad Trybunałem Konstytucyjnym, wynika, że wstęp do jego siedziby jest obecnie niemożliwy. Zapowiedziała kontakt z sędziami TK.Łukasz Lubański

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Vom Lippenstift zur Kerze: Recycling wird kurioser
Ausgelutschte Kaugummis, gebrauchte Kosmetik, zerrissene T-Shirts, Kaffeekapseln, alte Socken und sogar Windeln. Was alles schon wiederverwertet werden kann.

Schmerzvoller Abschied vom geliebten Vierbeiner
Der Tod eines Tieres reißt für viele Menschen eine Lücke in ihr Leben. Was bleibt, sind Erinnerungen und der Wunsch würdevoll Abschied zu nehmen. Ob Urne, Tierfriedhof oder Erinnerungsstein – jeder darf seinen eigenen Weg finden, um zu Trauern.

Wer bin ich jetzt noch, ganz ohne dich?
Wenn ein geliebter Mensch stirbt, bleiben tiefer Schmerz, unzählige Erinnerungen und viele quälende Fragen zurück. In ihrem Buch „50 Fragen an die Trauer“ geben die Autoren jenen Gedanken Raum, die Trauernde oft bewegen, für die es aber keine einfachen Antworten gibt.

Schwerer Verkehrsunfall fordert acht Verletzte!
Großeinsatz in Kärnten: Ein schwerer Verkehrsunfall, bei dem insgesamt drei Pkw involviert waren, forderte acht Verletzte! Unzählige Einsatzkräfte eilten zu Hilfe. 

Terrorhinweis: Russischer Geheimdienst dankt USA
Der russische Inlandsgeheimdienst FSB hat nach Hinweisen aus den USA einen terrorverdächtigen Minderjährigen festgenommen. Der Jugendliche soll einen Anschlag im Zarizyno-Schlosspark geplant haben.

Bloß keine Pillen! Senior schlug Polizist
Kurioser Einsatz im benachbarten Liechtenstein: Am Freitagabend wurde die dortige Landespolizei um Unterstützung gebeten, weil der Bewohner eines betreuten Wohnheims partout nicht seine Medikamente nehmen wollte und das Personal bedrohte.

Luxusräuber rasten in London in Schaufenster
Drei Männer sind am Donnerstag wegen fünf Blitzeinbrüchen in Luxus-Modegeschäften im Londoner West End verurteilt worden. Die Polizei veröffentlichte Überwachungsvideos und Aufnahmen der Einbrüche. Darauf ist zu sehen, wie gestohlene Fahrzeuge in Schaufenster rammen und die Täter in die Läden stürmen.

Brisanter Sprengstofffund nach Brand in ZF-Arena
Im Zuge von Erhebungen rund um einen Brandanschlag auf die ZF-Arena in Friedrichshafen stieß eine Ermittlungsgruppe der deutschen Polizei auf explosives Material. Ein 17-Jähriger hatte dieses in einer Garage gelagert.

Spanien: Alle Verletzten werden wohl „durchkommen“
Gute Neuigkeiten aus Spanien: Vier Tage nach dem Zugunglück sind alle Schwerverletzten so stabil, dass sie „sehr wahrscheinlich durchkommen werden“. Das sagte am Sonntagvormittag die Sprecherin der Regierung von Kastilien-La Mancha. 40 Verletzte werden noch in Krankenhäusern behandelt, 17 von ihnen auf Intensivstationen.

Arbeits(un)fähig? NEOS wollen neue Zwischenstufe
Um Ältere im Berufsleben zu halten, wollen die Pinken eine neue Regelung bei der Einstufung, wer noch als arbeitsfähig gilt und wer nicht. Dem roten „Bonus-Malus-System“ für Firmen, die viele oder wenige Mitarbeiter über 50 Jahren haben, erteilt die Regierungspartei eine klare Absage.

Rhein: „Staat muss bei Randalen hart durchgreifen“
In Deutschland fanden zu Halloween heftige Randale und Kämpfe mit der Polizei statt, vor allem in Berlin. In Hessen hat die Polizei Wasserwerfer eingesetzt. Krone.tv-Podcaster Gerald Fleischmann sprach mit dem hessischen Ministerpräsidenten Boris Rhein, der als nächster deutscher Kanzler gehandelt wird. Den ganzen Talk sehen Sie nächsten Donnerstag auf krone.tv!

Das hält Menschen trotz Todesgefahr in Oleschky
In einer historischen Rettungsaktion sind mehr als 200 Menschen aus der russisch kontrollierten Stadt Oleschky in Sicherheit gebracht worden. Viele verließen die abgeriegelte Zone nur mit ein paar Sackerln und ihrem Haustier. Mehr als tausend Menschen sind allerdings in der Trümmerstadt geblieben. Ihre Gründe sind unterschiedlich.

Eralp: „Wir werden uns nicht kleinkriegen lassen“
Ungefähr sechs Wochen nach der Berlin-Wahl ist der Weg frei für rot-grün-rote Koalitionsverhandlungen. Nachdem Grüne und SPD bereits in der Vorwoche entschieden hatten, stimmte nun auch die Linke auf ihrem Parteitag dafür. Die Gespräche sollen am Montag beginnen.

Auch Bürgermeister Ludwig für „Austro-Spritzer“
Die Allianz für den Austro-Spritzer wächst und wächst. Mit Wiens Bürgermeister Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) sitzt nun einen weiterer prominenter Unterstützer mit auf dem Tisch. Der Nachfolger von Michael Häupl im Wiener Rathaus stellt klar: „Wer einen Spritzer bestellt, soll heimischen Wein bekommen!“

Nun könnte Waffenruhe für Schwarzes Meer kommen
Laut US-Außenminister Marco Rubio wächst das internationale Interesse an einer begrenzten Waffenruhe im Schwarzen Meer. Das Weiße Haus prüfe Vorschläge der Türkei und Indiens, um die Getreidelieferungen wieder in Gang zu bringen. Die Ukraine und Russland gehören zu den größten Getreidelieferanten weltweit.

Wie Konsumenten zu ihrem Recht kommen
Verspätung, Ärger beim Onlinekauf oder Probleme mit der Vertragsauflösung: Nicht immer müssen Konsumenten teure rechtliche Schritte setzen. In Österreich gibt es kostenlose Anlaufstellen, die bei Streit mit Unternehmen vermitteln. Krone+ liefert eine Übersicht.

Nikolaus und Krampus sind schon jetzt startbereit
Jetzt ist Hochsaison für eine Köstlichkeit aus der Steiermark: Millionen Mariazeller Lebkuchen werden in die ganze Welt verschickt. Die „Krone“ hat den „Künstlern“ bei einem Besuch über die Schulter geschaut.

Jobsuche mit 60: „300 Bewerbungen, 300 Absagen“
Mit 60 Jahren aussortiert? Seit vergangenem Februar ist Thomas Traunwieser aus Hohenems auf Arbeitssuche. Er ist sich sicher: „An der Qualifikation kann es nicht liegen. Es liegt an meinem Alter.“ Ein Blick auf die Jobsituation der Generation der Über-55-Jährigen.

Tränen, Krügel und ein letztes Prosit für heuer
Trotz Kälte strömten zum Saisonfinale noch einmal die Massen in den Kult-Gastgarten im Prater. Für viele Stammgäste ist der letzte Tag ein Fixtermin. Die Wirtsfamilie Kolarik zieht Bilanz: über Hitzetage, den Bierpreis, eine magerere Stelze und ein Geburtstagsgeschenk, das gleich weiterwanderte.

Ethiker: „Mein Tod kann eine Gabe für andere sein“
Wie kann uns ein „gutes“ Sterben gelingen und auch ein „schöner“ Tod? Was braucht es dazu und was gibt uns der Tod? Wir haben dazu Theologe, Philosoph und Sozialethiker Clemens Sedmak befragt. Und er hat Antworten für uns gefunden: klare und deutliche – aber schöne. Lesen Sie selbst.

Expertin: „Im Hospiz dreht sich alles ums Leben!“
Viele glauben, im Hospiz drehe sich alles um den Tod. Dabei geht es vor allem um das Leben: um Lebensqualität, Würde und die Erfüllung letzter Wünsche. Um Respekt, Ehrlichkeit und darum, den Menschen in den Mittelpunkt zu stellen.

LIVE: Elfer! Rapid geht gegen Austria in Führung
11. Runde in Österreichs Bundesliga: Der FK Austria trifft im Wiener Derby auf den SK Rapid. Wir berichten live (siehe unten). Derzeit steht es 0:1. 

Disneys „Der König der Löwen“ kommt 2027 nach Wien
Eines der erfolgreichsten Musicals der Welt feiert im November 2027 seine Österreich-Premiere im neuen Theater im Prater. Newsletter-Abonnenten der Krone erhalten schon vor dem offiziellen Vorverkaufsstart die Möglichkeit mittles exklusiven Vorverkaufslink sich die besten Plätze im neuen Theater im Prater zu sichern!

Wo selbst die Toten zum Tanze bitten
In Dürnsteins Krypta begegnen sich Macht und Ewigkeit. Zwischen Totenschädeln, düsteren Fresken und barocker Pracht wird die Vergänglichkeit des Lebens spürbar. Ein Schritt hinunter – und plötzlich scheint die Zeit stillzustehen. Kühle Mauern, geheimnisvolle Bilder und Totenschädel, die stumm von den Wänden blicken. 

Der Körper als politischer Schauplatz in der Kunst
Die Linzer Künstlerin Elisa Andessner sprengt Grenzen zwischen Kunst, Körper und Gesellschaft: Das OK Linz zeigt mit „Body Counts. Körpererzählungen“ die erste umfassende Ausstellung, die in der Tradition feministischer Kunst steht. 

„Stirbt der Neusiedler See, stirbt die Region!“
Gerhard Walter Ruscher ist seit seiner Kindheit eng mit dem Neusiedler See verbunden. Sein Schwinden ließ ihn einen offenen Brief verfassen. 

Historische Vergangenheit: Tief im Herzen verewigt
Erinnerungen an große Persönlichkeiten früherer Zeiten hält Historikerin Brigitte Krizsanits bei Führungen durch die Friedhöfe in Eisenstadt für nachkommende Generationen wach.

Salzburger verkaufte Drogen direkt neben Polizei
Direkt neben einem zivilen Polizeiwagen soll ein 30-jähriger Tennengauer einem 67-Jährigen Cannabis verkauft haben. Was beide offenbar nicht wussten: Gleich wenige Meter von ihnen entfernt parkte ein Polizeiauto. Die Beamten beobachteten das Geschehen und ertappten die Salzburger bei dem Deal. 

Weihnachtsmärkte: Klagenfurt will neue Wege gehen
Bald öffnen die ersten Weihnachtsmärkte. Das vierte „Hafenknistern“ im Lendhafen findet heuer wieder statt. Auch am Neuen Platz und Alten Platz gibt es Adventmärkte. Langfristig braucht Klagenfurt eine Reform der Weihnachtstsmärkte, damit man für die Koralmbahn-Gäste noch lukrativer wird.

Tirols Baudenkmäler sollen lebendig bleiben
Vom Kloster bis zur alten Volksschule: Rund 1,75 Millionen Euro stellt die Landesgedächtnisstiftung für Tirols Kulturdenkmäler und Museen bereit. Weitere 365.000 Euro sichern Vergaberechte für 35 Studierendenunterkünfte an der Reichenauer Straße 149 beim Innsbrucker Sandwirt.

Eiskalte Salzburger lassen Lustenau keine Chance!
Red Bull Salzburg hat mit einem Kantersieg Rapid zumindest kurzzeitig an der Tabellenspitze abgelöst. Die Salzburger fertigten am Sonntag Austria Lustenau mit 5:1 (3:0) ab und sind bei Halbzeit des Grunddurchgangs als einzige Mannschaft noch ungeschlagen. Yorbe Vertessen (12.), Frans Krätzig (27.) und Tim Drexler (35.) stellten die Weichen zum sechsten Sieg im sechsten Saisonheimspiel und zur gelungenen Generalprobe für das Europa-League-Spiel bei Anderlecht am Donnerstag.

UNN - Ukrainski Nacionalni novini

У Болгарії триває другий тур президентських виборів: що відомо

У Болгарії триває другий тур президентських виборів: що відомо<p>Майже 6,6 млн виборців обирають президента та віцепрезидента Болгарії. У першому турі лідирували Ілляна Йотова й Андрій Гюров.</p>

Сейм Польщі має право призначати суддів КС - Єврокомісія

Сейм Польщі має право призначати суддів КС - Єврокомісія<p>У Єврокомісії заявили, що призначення суддів Конституційного трибуналу належить до повноважень польського Сейму. Конфлікт загострився після спроби Навроцького увійти до будівлі суду.</p>

"Це ганебне рішення": Сибіга відреагував на допуск рф до чемпіонату світу з хокею 2027 року

"Це ганебне рішення": Сибіга відреагував на допуск рф до чемпіонату світу з хокею 2027 року<p>Міністр закордонних справ Андрій Сибіга засудив рішення Спортивного арбітражного суду щодо допуску російських хокейних збірних. Він закликав не дозволяти хокеїстам РФ в’їзд.</p>

Трамп обговорив із Нетаньягу можливе відновлення ударів по Ірану - WSJ

Трамп обговорив із Нетаньягу можливе відновлення ударів по Ірану - WSJ<p>Трамп і Нетаньягу поговорили 31 жовтня на тлі підготовки США до нових бомбардувань Ірану. США готуються відновити бомбардування на Близькому Сході.</p>

США можуть завдати потужного удару по Ірану, якщо республіканці програють - Axios

США можуть завдати потужного удару по Ірану, якщо республіканці програють - Axios<p>Журналіст Axios заявив, що після невдалих виборів Трамп може вдатися до масштабної операції проти Ірану. Тегеран відкинув пропозиції Катару.</p>

"Без проблем": Трамп заявив про готовність запросити Зеленського на саміт G20

"Без проблем": Трамп заявив про готовність запросити Зеленського на саміт G20<p>Трамп заявив, що готовий запросити Зеленського на саміт G20 у грудні в Маямі. Він також сказав, що США близькі до угоди про завершення війни рф проти України.</p>

Рубіо назвав вступ України до НАТО нереалістичним - ЗМІ

Рубіо назвав вступ України до НАТО нереалістичним - ЗМІ<p>Марко Рубіо заявив, що вступ України до НАТО найближчим часом нереалістичний. Він також не вірить в угоду з рф до весни 2027 року.</p>

"Отримують підтримку армії російських ботів": Туск заявив про втручання рф у конфлікт у Польщі

"Отримують підтримку армії російських ботів": Туск заявив про втручання рф у конфлікт у Польщі<p>Дональд Туск звинуватив проросійські сили у втручанні в конфлікт навколо Конституційного трибуналу Польщі. За словами прем’єра, проросійські сили користуються підтримкою армії російських ботів.</p>

Повернення путіна на саміт G20 "нормалізує" воєнні злочини рф в Україні - Каллас

Повернення путіна на саміт G20 "нормалізує" воєнні злочини рф в Україні - Каллас<p>Кая Каллас заявила, що участь путіна у саміті G20 може нормалізувати воєнні злочини рф в Україні. Диктатор ще не підтвердив приїзд.</p>

Нова хвиля протестів охопила Францію та Німеччину: що відомо про покоління Z

Нова хвиля протестів охопила Францію та Німеччину: що відомо про покоління Z<p>У Франції та Німеччині відбулися протести через дорожнечу й якість держпослуг. Учасники вимагають більше коштів на освіту та медицину.</p>

Зеленський зустрівся з Патріархом Варфоломієм: обговорили місію в Олешках і не тільки

Зеленський зустрівся з Патріархом Варфоломієм: обговорили місію в Олешках і не тільки<p>Зеленський привітав Варфоломія з 35-ю річницею інтронізації. Вони обговорили мир, контакти зі США та гуманітарну операцію в Олешках.</p>

Рубіо допустив запрошення Зеленського на саміт G20, але рішення за Трампом

Рубіо допустив запрошення Зеленського на саміт G20, але рішення за Трампом<p>Марко Рубіо не виключив участі Зеленського в саміті G20 за умови позитивного результату. Остаточне рішення ухвалить Трамп.</p>

Припинення вогню в Олешках може відкрити шлях до миру - Сибіга

Припинення вогню в Олешках може відкрити шлях до миру - Сибіга<p>Міністр закордонних справ назвав гуманітарну місію в Олешках можливим заходом довіри. Україна готова до таких кроків, але очікує взаємності від росії.</p>

Чорноморський зерновий коридор і тристоронні переговори за участю ЄС: про що домовились Зеленський і Ердоган

Чорноморський зерновий коридор і тристоронні переговори за участю ЄС: про що домовились Зеленський і Ердоган<p>Лідери України і Туреччини домовилися працювати над ефективним зерновим коридором. Україна запропонувала тристоронні переговори в Туреччині за участю Європи.</p>

У Польщі ініціювали вотум недовіри уряду Туска на тлі протестів

У Польщі ініціювали вотум недовіри уряду Туска на тлі протестів<p>Колишній очільник уряду і депутат Сейма Матеуш Моравецький закликав до вотуму недовіри уряду Дональда Туска. Він запропонував технічний уряд до виборів через рік.</p>

Україна наступного тижня очікує більше генераторів із Туреччини - Зеленський

Україна наступного тижня очікує більше генераторів із Туреччини - Зеленський<p>Україна очікує збільшення постачання генераторів та енергообладнання вже наступного тижня. Зеленський обговорив енергетичні проєкти з Ердоганом.</p>

"Надія на сталий мир": Меланія Трамп відреагувала на евакуацію жителів Олешок

"Надія на сталий мир": Меланія Трамп відреагувала на евакуацію жителів Олешок<p>Перша леді США підтримала гуманітарну місію в окупованих Олешках. Вона заявила, що це може "піднести людство над війною".</p>

Посольство США в москві попередило про загрозу теракту в "царицино"

Посольство США в москві попередило про загрозу теракту в "царицино"<p>Посольство США заявило про реальну загрозу інциденту з численними жертвами 31 жовтня в музеї "царицино". російська влада не коментувала дані.</p>

Евакуйовані з окупованих Олешок перетнули кордон України - Зеленський показав відео

Евакуйовані з окупованих Олешок перетнули кордон України - Зеленський показав відео<p>Під час гуманітарної операції людей з Олешок евакуювали. Вони перетнули кордон України.</p>

Зеленський прибув до Стамбула на переговори з Ердоганом

Зеленський прибув до Стамбула на переговори з Ердоганом<p>Президент України прибув до Стамбула для переговорів із Реджепом Ердоганом і зустрічі з патріархом Варфоломієм. Обговорять Чорне море.</p>

Сподіваємося пройти зиму без критичних ситуацій - у Мінінфраструктури розповіли, як підготували Київщину

Сподіваємося пройти зиму без критичних ситуацій - у Мінінфраструктури розповіли, як підготували Київщину<p>Захист критичної інфраструктури Київщини триває, але потребує додаткового фінансування.</p>

Понад чверть мільйона українців без світла через удари рф, ситуація складна - Зеленський

Понад чверть мільйона українців без світла через удари рф, ситуація складна - Зеленський<p>Атаки пошкодили енергооб’єкти в Києві, на Дніпровщині та Сумщині. Без електрики залишилися близько 200 тисяч родин у Дніпрі й понад 80 тисяч на Київщині.</p>

Канада виділить 500 млн євро на позику ЄС для підтримки України

Канада виділить 500 млн євро на позику ЄС для підтримки України<p>Канада долучиться до позики ЄС для України на 2026-2027 роки та внесе 500 млн євро. Кошти спрямують на оборону й відбудову.</p>

Десятки тисяч італійців протестували проти цін і військових витрат

Десятки тисяч італійців протестували проти цін і військових витрат<p>У містах Італії відбулися масові протести проти зростання вартості життя та військових видатків. У Турині й Венеції сталися сутички з поліцією.</p>

Навроцький попри опір увійшов до будівлі Конституційного трибуналу Польщі

Навроцький попри опір увійшов до будівлі Конституційного трибуналу Польщі<p>Президент Польщі Кароль Навроцький перервав візит до Сенегалу через конфлікт навколо Конституційного трибуналу. У будівлі сталася словесна перепалка.</p>

Протести біля Конституційного трибуналу Польщі набирають обертів - у Навроцького заявляють про спробу державного перевороту

Протести біля Конституційного трибуналу Польщі набирають обертів - у Навроцького заявляють про спробу державного перевороту<p>У Варшаві протестують проти зміни складу Конституційного трибуналу та політики уряду. До установи стягують поліцію з усієї Польщі.</p>

"Сильне рішення": Зеленський закликав США прискорити передачу Україні 500 ракет для Patriot

"Сильне рішення": Зеленський закликав США прискорити передачу Україні 500 ракет для Patriot<p>Зеленський просить США передати 500 перехоплювачів PAC-3 уже взимку 2026-2027 років. Надання їх Україні саме зараз - це правильний шлях.</p>

Трамп назвав "дурними людьми" прихильників посилення санкцій проти росії

Трамп назвав "дурними людьми" прихильників посилення санкцій проти росії<p>Дональд Трамп розкритикував прихильників нових санкцій проти росії. Заява пролунала на тлі звільнення з російського ув'язнення американського громадянина Стівена Габбарда під час їхньої зустрічі.</p>

У Польщі розгорівся конфлікт навколо Конституційного трибуналу - люди вийшли на протест

У Польщі розгорівся конфлікт навколо Конституційного трибуналу - люди вийшли на протест<p>Президент Польщі Навроцький повертається до Варшави після відсторонення керівників Конституційного трибуналу та сутичок біля суду. У конфлікт втрутилася поліція.</p>

США схвалили можливий продаж Україні 500 ракет до систем Patriot

США схвалили можливий продаж Україні 500 ракет до систем Patriot<p>Держдеп США схвалив можливий продаж Україні 500 ракет PAC-3 для Patriot. Угоду на $2,1 млрд профінансують партнери та союзники.</p>

Розраховуємо, що в листопаді зможемо вийти на формати, які довго обговорюються – Зеленський

Розраховуємо, що в листопаді зможемо вийти на формати, які довго обговорюються – Зеленський<p>Володимир Зеленський анонсував важливі переговори в Туреччині та очікує на узгодження дипломатичних форматів у листопаді. 31 жовтня він відвідає країну.</p>

Україна скликає Радбез ООН після загибелі 20 людей від ударів рф

Україна скликає Радбез ООН після загибелі 20 людей від ударів рф<p>Україна ініціювала термінове засідання Радбезу ООН через удари рф по Дніпру, Чернігову та Кременчуку. Загинули 20 людей.</p>

Від Ямалу до Західного Сибіру: Україна готує удари по найвіддаленішим куточкам рф

Від Ямалу до Західного Сибіру: Україна готує удари по найвіддаленішим куточкам рф <p>Зеленський заявив, що українські далекобійні удари вже можуть досягати цілей від Ямалу до Західного Сибіру. Україна масштабує ці спроможності.</p>

У ЄС повідомили про розподіл 45 млрд євро позики для України у 2027 році

У ЄС повідомили про розподіл 45 млрд євро позики для України у 2027 році<p>Єврокомісія пропонує надати Україні решту 45 млрд євро позики на 2027 рік. €31,7 млрд спрямують на оборону, €13,3 млрд — на бюджет.</p>

Європу не включать до тристоронньої групи в Абу-Дабі: у МЗС розкрили формат майбутніх перемовин

Європу не включать до тристоронньої групи в Абу-Дабі: у МЗС розкрили формат майбутніх перемовин<p>Європа братиме участь у переговорах щодо завершення війни, але не увійде до тристоронньої групи України, США та росії. Формат представництва ще узгоджують.</p>

Переговори в Абу-Дабі відкриють шлях до зустрічі Зеленського з путіним: у МЗС розкрили деталі

Переговори в Абу-Дабі відкриють шлях до зустрічі Зеленського з путіним: у МЗС розкрили деталі<p>Тристоронні переговори України, США та росії в Абу-Дабі планують на початок листопада. Їх можуть використати для підготовки зустрічі лідерів.</p>

Спільне фото G20 у США скасували після відмови фотографуватися з лавровим

Спільне фото G20 у США скасували після відмови фотографуватися з лавровим<p>Господарі зустрічі G20 в Атланті скасували традиційне фото через бойкот лаврова. Причиною стали розбіжності союзників США щодо зближення Трампа з росією.</p>

Зеленський 31 жовтня відвідає Туреччину - офіс Ердогана

Зеленський 31 жовтня відвідає Туреччину - офіс Ердогана<p>Під час візиту до Стамбула Зеленський і Ердоган обговорять співпрацю, війну росії проти України та безпеку в Чорному морі.</p>

Прем'єр Естонії відмовився пом'якшувати риторику щодо рф після ймовірного прохання Пентагону

Прем'єр Естонії відмовився пом'якшувати риторику щодо рф після ймовірного прохання Пентагону<p>Крістен Міхал заявив, що не стримуватиметься у висловлюваннях про загрозу з боку росії. Він назвав путіна диктатором.</p>

Від найпотужнішого флоту до “роззброєння за газ” - як Україна втрачала стратегічну авіацію

Від найпотужнішого флоту до “роззброєння за газ” - як Україна втрачала стратегічну авіацію<p>У 1999 році Україна передала росії 11 стратегічних бомбардувальників і 575 ракет Х-55 за списання газового боргу. Решту літаків утилізували.</p>

лавров летів на саміт G20 у США 20 годин через обхід "недружніх" країн

лавров летів на саміт G20 у США 20 годин через обхід "недружніх" країн<p>російська делегація на чолі з Лавровим 20 годин і 10 хвилин летіла до Атланти, оминаючи повітряний простір "недружніх" країн. У США відбудеться зустріч глав МЗС G20.</p>

У Словаччині відновили розслідування передачі Україні МіГ-29

У Словаччині відновили розслідування передачі Україні МіГ-29<p>Головний прокурор Словаччини наказав поновити розслідування передачі Україні винищувачів МіГ-29 і систем KUB у 2023 році. Раніше справу закрили.</p>

"Поки ніхто не телефонував": у кремлі не змогли чітко відповісти, чи говоритиме путін із Зеленським

"Поки ніхто не телефонував": у кремлі не змогли чітко відповісти, чи говоритиме путін із Зеленським<p>Пєсков заявив, що Зеленський поки не телефонував путіну, але не уточнив, чи прийме той дзвінок. В ОП наполягають на зустрічі лідерів.</p>

Головнокомандувач НАТО не бачить затримок у поставках для Patriot Україні

Головнокомандувач НАТО не бачить затримок у поставках для Patriot Україні<p>США продовжують постачати Україні ракети для Patriot і зброю, оплачену європейськими союзниками. Нові переговори щодо війни відбудуться в ОАЕ.</p>

Трамп тисне на Литву, щоб відкрити порти для експорту білоруського калію попри санкції ЄС

Трамп тисне на Литву, щоб відкрити порти для експорту білоруського калію попри санкції ЄС<p>США хочуть відкрити порти Литви для білоруського калію, щоб зменшити залежність від Канади. Вільнюс виступає проти через санкції ЄС.</p>

Пентагон закликає європейців охолодити риторику про загрозу з боку рф - Reuters

Пентагон закликає європейців охолодити риторику про загрозу з боку рф - Reuters<p>США попросили Литву, Латвію та Естонію пом’якшити публічні заяви про російську загрозу. Вашингтон паралельно переглядає війська в Європі.</p>

Україна ввела санкції проти причетних до "Рассвєта" та "тіньового флоту" рф

Україна ввела санкції проти причетних до "Рассвєта" та "тіньового флоту" рф<p>Україна запровадила санкції проти 10 компаній, 19 росіян і 39 суден тіньового флоту. Обмеження покликані зокрема зірвати створення «Рассвєта».</p>

Україна призупинила удари по НПЗ росії після тиску Трампа - WSJ

Україна призупинила удари по НПЗ росії після тиску Трампа - WSJ<p>Українські військові нещодавно припинили удари по російських НПЗ після тиску президента США Дональда Трампа. Пауза може тривати до листопада.</p>

Трамп скасував мітинг у Канзасі напередодні проміжних виборів і облаяв журналіста

Трамп скасував мітинг у Канзасі напередодні проміжних виборів і облаяв журналіста<p>Дональд Трамп скасував запланований мітинг у Канзасі, заявивши, що не вважає поїздку необхідною, бо "все дуже добре". Президент США також по-хамськи відповів журналісту.</p>

У Польщі поширюють ШІ-відео для розпалювання антиукраїнських настроїв - ЦПД

У Польщі поширюють ШІ-відео для розпалювання антиукраїнських настроїв - ЦПД<p>У польських соцмережах ширяться фейкові ШІ-відео з нібито образливими дописами українських депутатів. ЦПД пов’язує кампанію з російськими операціями.</p>

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Centuries-Old Traditions of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days

On November 1, Catholics celebrate All Saints’ Day, honoring all the saints and the blessed souls in heaven. November 2, All Souls’ Day, is dedicated to all the departed, especially the souls in purgatory. In Hungary, All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day are marked by centuries-old customs that blend Catholic traditions with folk beliefs. […]

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Budapest Conjures Up Houdini’s Magic with a Grand Centennial Celebration

As part of the Houdini 100 series of events, a four-day festival began Thursday in Budapest to mark the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s death.  At the opening ceremony of the event series on Thursday, held in the auditorium of the Buda Castle District Municipality, Csilla Fazekas, deputy mayor of District I, emphasized that they […]

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Hungarian-Born Director of “The Wire” and “Breaking Bad” Dies at 88

Péter Medák, a British film director of Hungarian descent, has died at the age of 88.  Péter Medák left Hungary in 1956 and settled in England. With limited English, he entered the British film industry through connections made by his aunt, opera singer Lotte Medák. He worked with stars such as Peter O’Toole, Peter Sellers, […]

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Poland Posthumously Honors Countess for Helping WWII Refugees

Countess Klára Andrássy, Princess Károlyné Odescalchi, who helped Polish refugees during World War II, was posthumously awarded Poland’s Virtus et Fraternitas Medal on Thursday by President Karol Nawrocki. At a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, the medal was accepted on behalf of the countess by her grandson, Márk Odescalchi, from Agnieszka Jedrzak, […]

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Legal Experts Warn of Threats to the Rule of Law in Hungary

Former Minister Balázs Hankó is being paraded around like a dangerous criminal More than thirty legal experts, including former constitutional court justices and ministers, believe that the achievements of the political transition in the area of the rule of law are at risk. This is evident from their ten-point declaration on criminal justice under the […]

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