Czech news in brief for August 14: Thursday's top headlines
U.S.-Europe unity key before Trump-Putin talks, Czechia sees 35°C heat; no records broken, and Czech TV condemns hate speech against drag show.
Greener and more accessible: Prague proposes revamp of popular Štvanice Island
Home to popular music and nightlife venues, as well as sporting facilities, the island will also become more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly.
Czech news in brief for August 13: Wednesday's top headlines
Climate change extends Europe’s fire season, Prague downplays China’s freeze on President Pavel, and Ye to play in Prague after Slovak festival axed.
Police find body of missing 13-year-old Czech boy in Germany
The circumstances of the disappearance and death are unclear, police said on Tuesday after the boy was discovered near the Polish border.
China severs all ties with Czech president after Dalai Lama meeting
Beijing views the exiled figure as a separatist who threatens China’s territorial integrity; it called Petr Pavel's actions 'provocative.'
Prague split on public transport price hikes: Will you pay more next year?
City and regional councilors are divided into two camps when it comes to ticket-price jumps: funding the transport network or ensuring affordability.
Vigilante schoolchildren ambush alleged child predator in Czech forest
According to media reports, the man had come to the woodlands to meet a 13-year-old girl with whom he had been messaging online.
Czech news in brief for August 12: Tuesday's top headlines
Czechia weighs in on Russia-Ukraine debate, Prague extends loan for famed artwork, and planets align over Czech skies.
Czech Film Academy makes history by choosing documentary for Oscar nomination
-
Klára Tasovská’s documentary I’m Not Everything I Want to Be will represent Czechia as International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
Czech news in brief for August 11: Monday's top headlines
Employers, employees, self-employed on the rise, Herzigová returns in 2026 Pirelli calendar, and Korean Mir Kim wins YoYo World title in Prague.
Lion escapes zoo near Prague, attacks handler; police shoot animal dead
Authorities are investigating the cause of the escape and conditions at the zoo, which has had issues reported in the past.
Czech news in brief for August 10: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia sees surge in stays through Airbnb and Booking platforms, Czech police report slight rise in murders, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia sees surge in Chinese tourism – thanks to hit reality TV show
Chinese visitors to Czechia rose by 39 percent in early 2025, driven by a popular Chinese reality show filmed in Prague and Český Krumlov.
New VR project lets users explore Czechia's historic Terezín from anywhere
-
A new 3D VR model of Terezín on the Meta Store lets users explore the fortress town’s history in detail, offering an interactive educational experience.
Czech news in brief for August 9: Saturday's top headlines
Zelenskyy thanks Czechia for artillery aid, Czech currency strengthens against dollar, and more weekend headlines.
American Airlines to launch direct Prague to Philadelphia route in 2026
-
With Prague and Budapest service from Philadelphia, the airline is betting on customers flying into one city and out of the other for Danube River cruises.
Czech news in brief for August 8: Friday's top headlines
Czech politicians pole dance into spotlight, Czech Ministry releases '72 Hours' crisis guide, and rainbow flags spark verbal clash on tram.
