Czech news in brief for October 8: Wednesday's top headlines
Politicians praise outgoing leader Fiala, mortgage rates drop to 2-year low, and Jaromír Jágr releases authorized biography.
Czech news in brief for October 7: Tuesday's top headlines
Parties to hold first post-vote meetings, Czech students hang banners for Palestine, and Eric Clapton to perform in Prague.
Babiš who? Women crack glass ceiling in Czech election
Despite a populist win, Czech voters elected a record 67 women, alongside a younger cohort of MPs. Can representation bring legislative change?
Prague residents vote to curb party tourism, putting an end to the 'all night circus'
In a referendum held alongside the general election, an overwhelming majority of Prague 1 voters called for more regulation of nightlife.
Czech news in brief for October 6: Monday's top headlines
German AfD party hails Babiš’s Czech election win, cloudy week with showers ahead, and architect Jiřičná awarded in Prague.
No crop tops or sweatpants: Czech schools introduce stricter dress codes
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Several schools in Brno have introduced stricter dress codes this year, prompting debate over student comfort, rights, and enforceability.
Czech news in brief for October 5: Sunday's top headlines
Record 67 women elected to Czech lower house, Motorists and SPD meet Babiš after election win, and more weekend headlines .
Czech election 2025: ANO, led by former PM Andrej Babiš, wins decisive victory
The populist center-right party overtook current ruling coalition Spolu by a wide margin in a contentious election that saw high voter turnout.
Safety warning issued after bear sighting in Czech military zone
Officials have warned locals after unconfirmed bear sightings in the Karlovy Vary region; experts stress sightings are rare and advise heightened caution.
Police continue monitoring Prague Airport after anonymous drone threat
No drones were detected at Prague’s Vaclav Havel Airport after a reported threat, but security measures continue as authorities search for the caller.
Czech news in brief for October 4: Saturday's top headlines
Second day of Czech general election underway, off-duty officer kills man in Prague shooting, and more weekend headlines.
Why the world is watching Czechia’s pivotal election
Global media see the vote as a test for the West as Czechs vote in the most pivotal election in years amid doubts over continued loyalty to Ukraine.
Czech news in brief for October 3: Friday's top headlines
Czech embassy monitors Gaza flotilla case, Czech experts propose 70 measures on hate speech, and two Syrians charged in Dresden assault of Czech.
US Embassy Prague halts socials—consular services available as 'situation permits'
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The embassy will stop updating its web, social media during the government shutdown and post urgent security information only until further notice.
Busy Prague junction welcomes back trams, puts pedestrians first
Six tram lines, including routes 1 and 6, see normal service restored after having been detoured since January this year.
Czech news in brief for October 2: Thursday's top headlines
Babis: ANO aims for solo rule after vote, flu causes more Czech deaths than crashes, and US Embassy Prague cuts web, social updates.
German media warn of Czechia’s eastern drift as Pavel urges voter turnout
Several newspapers raised concerns about Czechia’s trajectory if Babiš’ ANO party wins and allies with far-right or Eurosceptic partners.
