Jan Richter

The Czech hard rock band Katapult formed in the early 1970s to become one of the most popular acts of the era. With its straight-forward, heavy sound and simple lyrics…

The Czech Defence Ministry says it is close to a deal to sell most of its surplus combat planes. The potential buyer, the US firm Draken International, is reportedly…

Prague is grappling with the multi-billion Blanka tunnel complex, the biggest and most expensive project in the city’s history. The costs of the project have far exceeded…

In Sports News this Monday: Sparta Prague maintain lead in football’s Gambrinus liga while Plzeň search for a new manager; in hockey, Jaromír Jágr ties NHL record of game…

In Business News this week: Czech economy set for sluggish recovery; Czech central bank interventions controversy continues; fast mobile frequencies auction yields no new…

For six years during the Second World War, Prague was the capital of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, established by the Nazis in parts of the former…