Czech Republic

Cinema

Karlovy Vary film festival celebrates diamond anniversary

The largest cultural event in the Czech Republic, the Karlovy Vary international film festival is just getting underway with the famous spa town celebrating its diamond 60th edition. Jiri Skacel delves into the festival's past to explain its increasing popularity among younger cinephiles.

04/07/2026

Europe

Czech porn studio staff stand trial over alleged trafficking of women

Investigators allege advertisements for modelling jobs concealed the true purpose of the recruitment and believe hundreds of women have been affected.

30/06/2026

Europe

Czech president appeals to Constitutional court amid NATO summit clash

The 2026 NATO summit is set to be held on the 7 and 8 July at the Beştepe Presidential Compound in Ankara.

23/06/2026

Europe

Czech government scraps licence fees for public media

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's coalition has approved a bill replacing the traditional funding model with direct state financing, triggering strikes and protests.

15/06/2026

Culture news

Czech forest turns into Middle Earth for 750-player fantasy battle

A forest in the Czech Republic was turned into a real-life version of The Hobbit as around 750 fantasy fans took part in a large-scale live-action battle inspired by the Battle of the Five Armies.

08/06/2026

Smart Regions

Industrial tourism: a different kind of holiday experience

In partnership with the European Commission

What do an old steelwork, a 17th-century mill and a car factory have in common? All three are industrial sites... and tourist attractions! Six regions from six European countries are promoting tourism in industrial areas through the IndusTour project.

08/06/2026

Tech News

Four charged in Czech OnlyFans human trafficking probe

Young women who had just turned 18 were lured into creating erotic photos and videos before signing management contracts with the perpetrators, who promised to grow their careers.

02/06/2026

Travel News

Which airport was named the best in Europe for 2026?

The award comes as Prague Airport expands international connectivity, having launched new routes last year and earmarked for new long-haul paths to the US and Taiwan in 2026.

25/05/2026

Europe

Czech students protest government plans to cut public media funding

The new coalition government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš drafted the plan to scrap the fees that individuals, households and businesses pay to access the outlets.

22/04/2026

Made in Europe

Deep inside the heart: an EU medical breakthrough against arrhythmia

Clinical studies are underway to test an innovative catheter that’s able to accurately and safely heal unhealthy heart tissue with single, shorter energy pulses. A technological breakthrough designed, manufactured and tested in the European Union.

17/04/2026

Europe

Philippine leader says corruption scandal suspect arrested in Prague

The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles of some of the suspects sparked anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live in poverty.

17/04/2026

Tech News

Harmful chemicals found in popular headphones sold in Europe

Bisphenols and phthalates were found in popular headphone sets that can interfere with hormone-regulating systems.

16/03/2026

Czech Republic

Czech 2026 budget passes but defence outlays fall short of NATO pledge

Czech lawmakers approved the 2026 budget, keeping defence at 1.7% of GDP despite NATO and President Petr Pavel’s calls to reach the targets outlined by the US following a push from the Trump administration to aim for 5% of total spending.

12/03/2026

Czech Republic

Czech government faces no-confidence vote over row with the president

The government has a majority to survive the vote in the lower house of parliament, which could happen on Tuesday.

03/02/2026

Smart Regions

Czech Republic: Pioneering postnatal support project for families at psychosocial risk wins award

In partnership with the European Commission

Breastfeeding difficulties, depression, violence... A pioneering project in the Czech Republic offers psychosocial support for mothers. The first step is a simple questionnaire, which nurses give them a day or two after giving birth.

02/02/2026

Czech Republic

One dead and four wounded in Czech town hall shooting, police say

The shooting took place at the Chřibská town hall and police said the suspect was fatally shot and there was no further danger to the public.

19/01/2026

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Over 40 swimmers brave icy Vltava River for Prague's Three Kings Swim

In the Czech Republic, more than 40 swimmers took part in Prague’s Three Kings Swim, diving into the icy Vltava River near the Charles Bridge.

06/01/2026

Make it Work

EU-backed housing initiative helps Brno residents find stability

In partnership with the European Commission

A Housing First EU initiative in Brno is helping people move off the streets and rebuild their lives through secure housing and social support.

10/12/2025

Czech Republic

Right-wing billionaire Babiš sworn in as Czech prime minister

The new coalition is set to follow Hungary and Slovakia and shift the Czech Republic away from supporting Ukraine in Russia's nearly four-year war.

09/12/2025

Europe Today

Is Czech Republic's new PM Babiš Orbán 2.0? It is not that simple

Andrej Babiš returns on Tuesday as the prime minister of the Czech Republic. He is more of a CEO than an ideologue.

09/12/2025

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Thousands gather in Czech Republic to re-enact Napoleon’s Austerlitz victory over Russia and Austria

Thousands of re-enactors in the Czech Republic recreated Napoleon’s 1805 victory at Austerlitz, drawing large crowds for the historic anniversary event.

30/11/2025

Czech Republic

Dozens injured after two trains collide in Czech Republic

Two trains collided near České Budějovice, injuring dozens, with five seriously hurt. Czech Railways confirmed the crash during rush hour, halting rail traffic.

20/11/2025

Earth News

Czechia plans nuclear boost to ditch fossil fuels and cut emissions

The country is hoping nuclear power will generate up to 60 per cent of its electricity by 2050.

17/11/2025

Made in Europe

Josef Průša: The Czech Visionary Printing Europe’s Future in 3D

From a student tinkering with music gear to a European tech icon, Josef Průša has turned his creativity into a global 3D-printing powerhouse.

07/11/2025

Czech Republic

Babiš to form new Czech government after right-wing coalition deal

The announcement comes after the Czech Republic’s president asked Babiš to form a new government after his party's victory in last month’s parliamentary elections.

03/11/2025

Mobility

Prague to ban e-scooters from 2026 amid ‘chaos on sidewalks’

The Czech capital joins Madrid and Paris in banning electric scooters.

21/10/2025