Czech Republic

Czech Republic

Azerbaijan and Armenia leaders meet at European summit

Armenia agreed to “facilitate a civilian EU mission alongside the border with Azerbaijan” and Azerbaijan “agreed to cooperate with this mission", according to a statement.

07/10/2022

Czech Republic

Macron and Truss kiss and make up in Prague after 'friend or foe' row

The new UK PM made it clear the French president was a "friend", having ruffled diplomatic feathers during the leadership contest by saying "the jury's out".

06/10/2022

Czech Republic

Euroviews. A second-tier Europe risks being a fig leaf for the EU's woes | View

"Without more efforts to inject credibility and energy into the enlargement process, the European Political Community will amount to no more than a fig leaf to cover the EU’s geopolitical struggles."

03/10/2022

My Europe Series

New fears and border checks in Central Europe over increased migration

On Thursday, the Czech Republic temporarily reinstated controls on its border with Slovakia in response to an increase in "illegal migration."

29/09/2022

Travel News

Tourist fined for driving over Prague’s iconic Charles Bridge

Police say the car’s owner was issued a further fine for parking in an unauthorised area without paying.

14/09/2022

Europe News

Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis faces fraud trial

"I don't feel guilty," Babis said in his opening statement. "I'm innocent."

12/09/2022

Czech Republic

Prague’s Lennon wall is completely repainted in just one day

The iconic Lennon Wall was spontaneously created on the Mala Strana in Prague in the 1980s. A symbol of freedom and western values in the then communist Czechoslovakia, John Lennon was depicted on the wall after his assassination, followed by people's messages of love and peace.

08/09/2022

Czech Republic

EU health ministers meet in Prague to discuss Ukraine and COVID-19

EU health ministers met in Prague with Ukraine and COVID-19 high on the list as well as the treatment of cancer in the bloc.

07/09/2022

Czech Republic

Mass Czech protest against government, EU and NATO

Tens of thousands protested in Prague on Saturday, calling on the government to control energy prices, while voicing opposition to the EU and NATO.

04/09/2022

Czech Republic

Czech government survives no-confidence vote over energy crisis

Opposition lawmakers had also called for the resignation of the interior minister over alleged corruption links.

02/09/2022

Ocean

Aquaculture in fish ponds can be positive for the environment

In partnership with the European Commission

A traditional form of aquaculture practiced aross the European Union for centuries is beneficial to the environment, biodiversity, and local communities

23/08/2022

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Czech Rep hosts cliff and high diving competition

High diving competitors at a water reservoir in rural Czech Republic beat the heat.

06/08/2022

Sci-Tech

Top tech: Europe's future female leaders

In partnership with Huawei

Euronews meets Bukky and Consolata - two young women who are determined to close the gender gap. Sci-tech met them at a summer school for future business leaders.

29/07/2022

My Europe Series

Czechs turn to second-hand shops amid pandemic and inflation

Second-hand shopping is becoming more popular in the Czech Republic following the pandemic and amid high inflation.

29/07/2022

Economy

Analysis: How Czechs see the start of their EU Council presidency

Euronews correspondent Méabh Mc Mahon reports on her trip to Prague as the Czech Republic takes over the EU Council presidency this month.

19/07/2022

Culture news

Karlovy Vary film festival creates space for Ukrainian filmmakers

The famous Czech film fest staged a Works In Progress event in collaboration with the Odesa International Film Festival for movies whose progress was interrupted by the war.

07/07/2022

My Europe Series

What are Prague's priorities during its six-month EU presidency?

Prague will be hoping it comes out smelling of roses.

30/06/2022

Czech Republic

One dead and five injured after high-speed train hits locomotive

The accident took place early on Monday in Bohumin near the border with Poland.

27/06/2022

Czech Republic

Andrej Babis: Former Czech PM loses secret police collaboration case

The populist billionaire is alleged to have worked as an agent of the former Czechoslovakia secret police.

14/06/2022

My Europe Series

Is the Czech Republic about to legalise same-sex marriage?

Legalising same-sex marriage has broad support among Czechs. But will politicians put a spanner in the works?

13/06/2022

Czech Republic

Two killed and 50 injured in fire at Alzheimer's nursing home

The blaze broke out on Wednesday evening in Roztoky, a town just north of the Czech capital.

02/06/2022

My Europe Series

Why the Czech Republic's green measures lag behind neighbours

The environmental situation in the Czech Republic is the fifth worst in Europe despite the amount of GDP spent on trying to rectify it, a newly-published report has said.

30/05/2022

My Europe Series

Marking Operation Anthropoid’s place in Czech history, 80 years on

The assassination of one of the most senior Nazis is today firmly part of the Czech national consciousness.

27/05/2022

My Europe Series

Big-drinking Czechs bid to tackle problem of underage drinking

A study found the Czech Republic had one of the worst records in Europe for underage drinking, with just over 40% of 15-year-olds admitting they drink alcohol on a regular basis.

20/05/2022

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World's longest suspension bridge opens in Czech Rep

A pedestrian suspension bridge that is the longest such construction in the world has opened at a mountain resort in the Czech Republic.

14/05/2022

Experiences

The world’s longest suspended pedestrian bridge opens today in Czechia

Czech Republic opens their record-breaking ‘Sky Bridge’ today.

13/05/2022