Czech Republic

Czech Republic

Restaurant fire in Czech Republic kills at least six people

The fire at a restaurant in Most, a city in the northwest of the Czech Republic was caused by a gas cylinder exploding, the emergency services said.

12/01/2025

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Oil flow to Czech Republic from Russia through Druzhba interrupted

The development comes the day before an EU exemption, which has allowed the Czech Republic to continue receiving Russian oil, is due to expire.

04/12/2024

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Czech Republic blames Russia for school bomb threats

The head of the Czech secret service has pointed the finger at Moscow for hoax bomb threats that forced hundreds of schools to shut for days.

19/11/2024

Business

Czech power company CEZ sees profits hit by lower earnings in trading

The Czech power company CEZ recently signed a deal with Britain's Rolls-Royce SMR to develop and build small modular nuclear reactors. The company attributed the fall in profits to lower earnings in trading and mining.

12/11/2024

Europe News

Czech Republic signs historic treaty on relations with the Vatican

The Czech Republic signed a treaty with the Vatican, ensuring religious freedom and recognising Catholic marriages. It needs parliamentary approval to take effect.

24/10/2024

Experiences

How to party in Prague after the bar crawl ban

From beer spas to brewery tours, revellers will need to find new activities in Prague from next month.

23/10/2024

Travel News

Bar crawls banned in Europe's party capital

This city is targeting rowdy tourists with a bar crawl ban, costume crackdowns and Airbnb restrictions.

15/10/2024

Destinations

Brno: Czechia’s second city is a hub of history and digital nomads

Here's why under-the-radar Brno should be on your 2025 travel list.

05/10/2024

Economy

Czech central bank cuts rates with more reductions expected

The move is in line with dovish signals from other central banks, notably rate cuts from the Fed and the ECB.

25/09/2024

Europe News

Right-wing populist ANO party dominates Czech regional elections

The ANO movement, led by former PM Andrej Babiš, won in ten out of 13 regions in regional elections held on Friday and Saturday.

22/09/2024

Czech Republic

Czech voters cast ballot for regional elections and Senate renewal

Czech citizens took to the polls to exercise their democratic right amidst the backdrop of severe flooding which impacted the country and other parts of Central Europe.

21/09/2024

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WATCH: Prague train accident leaves 25 injured

A collision between a high-speed RegioJet passenger train and a stationary freight train in Prague left 25 people with minor injuries on Wednesday.

18/09/2024

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Czechs left without electricity and drinking water following the flood

The flooding in the Czech Republic is easing, but South Bohemia is still at risk, with many households continuing to lack electricity and drinking water.

18/09/2024

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Heavy rains cause devastating floods in Czech Republic

Emergency workers conducted rescue operations in Czech Republic, following days of heavy rain that caused severe flooding and mass evacuations.

17/09/2024

Tech News

China bribes Czech academics for favourable studies, report says

The Czech national intelligence agency says China bribes its academics to write favourable reports about them through fake LinkedIn profiles.

16/09/2024

Czech Republic

Severe floods in Central Europe turn deadly in Poland and Austria

A firefighter has died during a flood rescue in Austria, one person has died in Poland and five have died in Romania, police say.

15/09/2024

Czech Republic

NATO official: Ukraine has legal right to strike deep into Russia

Admiral Rob Bauer, who serves as the principal advisor to NATO's secretary general, also said that nations supplying weapons to Kyiv have the right to limit their use.

15/09/2024

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WATCH: Prague residents use umbrellas in support of Ukraine

Around hundred people gathered in Prague on Saturday for a protest demanding more protection for Ukraine.

09/09/2024

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Czech parents face rising costs as school year gets under way

The hike in education-related expenses remains a growing problem, especially for poor and single parents, but also for the children of refugees.

02/09/2024

Czech Republic

Central Europe to play key role in EU defence, says von der Leyen

The president of the European Commission's comments come as she is expected to appoint a commissioner for defence.

30/08/2024

Europe News

Czech-based choir raises over €80,000 for Ukraine soldiers

Their performances, CDs and gadgets are helping to buy medical kits for Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline.

23/08/2024

Europe News

Hop picking season kicks off in Czech Republic

The season of hop picking has started in the Czech Republic, the third largest grower and exporter of hops in the world.

22/08/2024

Culture news

Archaeologists discover Bronze Age weapons and jewellery in Czechia

Discovered in Budyně nad Ohří, 40 km northwest of Prague, the site yielded eight axes, arm rings, pins, and a spearhead.

02/08/2024

Smart Regions

How Pilsen's historic brewery became innovation hub

In partnership with the European Commission

Pilsen gave the world its famous lager beer. Today one of the Czech city's old breweries has been transformed into a state-of-the-art technology park.

22/07/2024

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Prague zoo's icy solution for summer heat

The Prague Zoo used ten tons of ice to cool animals and visitors on a warm day.

10/07/2024

Culture news

Czech excavation uncovers prehistoric burial site

The monumental burial mound dates from the 4th millennium BC – making it one of Europe’s earliest known funerary structures.

03/07/2024