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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

Culture news

Crystal Globe Awards opens in Czech town of Karlovy Vary

Twelve films are competing for the coveted Crystal Globe, the winner of which will be announced at the closing ceremony in Karlovy Vary on Saturday.

01/07/2024

Europe News

Czech voters go to the polls on day 2 of EU elections

The official election results will be announced on Sunday evening, once the vote has been completed in all EU Member States.

07/06/2024

Art

Prague museum chronicles pioneering Bauhaus photographer's lost legacy

The Kunsthalle Praha is giving long-overdue recognition to Prague-born photographer and writer Lucia Moholy, whose Bauhaus images helped shape contemporary visual culture.

31/05/2024

Europe News

Germany says Ukraine can use its weapons to strike Russian territory

Several NATO countries have relaxed their boundaries on Ukraine's use of their military hardware – but some are still not budging.

31/05/2024

Europe News

NATO ministers meet in Prague to discuss Ukraine weapons restrictions

The alliance's leaders are concerned that Russia is gaining an edge, but are unsure whether to allow Ukraine to hit back beyond its borders.

30/05/2024

Czech Republic

Czech Republic celebrates two decades of European Union membership

As the Central European country commemorated 20 years of its EU membership with an event at Prague Castle in the capital, key EU figures reiterated their support for Ukraine, pledging that the continent will not be "divided".

02/05/2024

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Prague Rally Urges NATO to Close Ukrainian Airspace

Dozens gathered at US, German, and French embassies in Prague, supporting the "Close the Skies" initiative to close Ukrainian airspace. Meanwhile, Czech, Dutch, and Danish Prime Ministers met with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to discuss increased support for Ukraine.

18/04/2024

Czech Republic

Rare 'marching Judas' procession kicks off in Czechia

The folk custom takes place in a handful of villages across Bohemia - but nobody really knows why

01/04/2024

Lifestyle

Czech town's passion play draws hundreds in spectacular Easter display

In the lead-up to Easter Sunday, the town of Zdar nad Sazavou in the Czech Republic hosted its annual passion play, depicting the final days of the life of Jesus Christ.

30/03/2024

Climate

Unusually hot winter sees rare Czech almond grove bloom weeks early

Why does the Czech Republic have almond trees, and is climate change making them bloom too soon?

22/03/2024

Business

Czech power company profit reached €1.17 billion in 2023

CEZ said the profit exceeded its initial goal due to additional gains from commodity trading and reliable nuclear power plant production.

21/03/2024

Czech Republic

Czech parliament toughens gun laws after December mass shooting

New legislation will increase the frequency of medical checks for gun owners and require businesses to report suspicious purchases.

07/03/2024

Czech Republic

Czech and French leaders pledge support for Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Czech counterpart Petr Pavel agree to send support to Ukraine, but rule out sending combat troups.

05/03/2024

Czech Republic

Hundreds of tractors fill Prague as farmers protest EU policy

Farmers across several European countries have taken to the streets in recent weeks as they protest again the EU’s Green Deal.

19/02/2024

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Train crash in Czech Republic kills 1 and injures at least 19

A fast train and a truck collided in the east of the country with the driver of the train killed.

24/01/2024

Czech Republic

Czech Republic mourns victims of worst mass shooting in its history

Authorities say 14 people were killed and 25 wounded in the mass shooting in the Czech capital's historic centre on Thursday.

21/12/2023

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WATCH: St Nicholas leads parade through snowy Czech villages

In the Czech Republic, the feast of St Nicholas is celebrated with a procession that dates back centuries. But don't expect this Santa to be accompanied by elves or reindeer. In Wallachia, his companions are much scarier...

05/12/2023

Economy

Czech Republic sees 'biggest protest in its history' over austerity

Under the economic plans, Czechs will pay more tax on alcohol and medicine. Businesses will also pay more corporate tax.

27/11/2023

Economy

Paying more for Czech beer: President approves budget cuts, more taxes

The measures will see Czechs pay more taxes on alcohol and medicine, while businesses will also pay higher corporate taxes.

22/11/2023

Czech Republic

Czechs fundraise 'gift for Putin' to arm Ukraine against Russia

Millions of euros have already been collected by the initiative supporting Kyiv's war effort.

22/11/2023

Economy

Czech lower house approves plan to rein in swelling deficit

The Czech parliament’s lower house has approved dozens of measures proposed by the government designed to keep the ballooning budget deficit under control.

13/10/2023

Travel News

The home of cheap beer and night trains is opening to digital nomads

Skilled remote workers from eight countries can apply for this new remote work visa in Europe.

25/08/2023

Culture news

Prague cancels Russian soprano Anna Netrebko concert amid ongoing war

In a statement, Nachtigall Artists Management said, “We agreed that we would give in to political pressure and that Anna would not demand compensation from either Nachtigall Artists Management or the Municipal House.”

18/08/2023

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Czech Republic sues Russia for unpaid rent on communist-era buildings

While Czechoslovakia was a communist satellite, the buildings were given away for free "under the threat of Russian guns and tanks" but are still used today by Moscow diplomats.

28/07/2023

Work

AI won't replace human spies, MI6 chief says

In a rare public speech, MI6 chief Richard Moore said that the future of spying lies in human intelligence and intuition despite the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI).

19/07/2023