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09/15/2025
A rare plant, Micheli’s flatsedge, has been found in the Slavice Game Reserve within the Železné hory protected landscape. Botanist Lenka Šafářová from the East Bohemian Museum in Pardubice discovered it on the dried bed of a pond. The species thrives only in specific muddy habitats, such as temporarily drained ponds, and struggles in competition with other plants. Its seeds can remain viable for up to 20 years, waiting for the right conditions. Experts say the discovery highlights the ecological value of Železné hory as a refuge for species living at the edge of their natural range.
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09/15/2025
State-owned grid operator ČEPS plans to invest more than CZK 80 billion in Czech power networks over the next ten years, up from around CZK 60 billion in the past decade. The program focuses on duplicating existing lines, building new substations, and modernizing aging infrastructure to meet rising demand, the shift from coal, and the growth of renewables and electric mobility. Key projects include strengthening Prague’s supply and expanding connections with Slovakia. ČEPS warns that lengthy permitting procedures remain a major obstacle, as construction itself usually takes only one to two years.
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09/15/2025
A survey by the Median agency shows that a one-party government led by the opposition ANO Party is the most acceptable outcome for Czechs after October’s parliamentary elections, with 41 percent of respondents supporting it. A coalition between ANO Party and Freedom and Direct Democracy Party came second with 37 percent, followed by the former five-party coalition of Spolu, STAN, and the Pirates at 31 percent. Support for a one-party ANO cabinet is strongest among its voters, older citizens, and those with lower education levels. In contrast, younger and university-educated respondents favor the continuation of the current multi-party coalition.
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09/15/2025
Russia’s drone incursions near NATO borders are raising tensions. On Saturday, Romania scrambled two F-16 jets after a drone crossed its airspace. Poland, with NATO support, deployed helicopters and fighter jets in a two-hour preventive operation, even closing Lublin’s airport due to the drone threat near Ukraine’s frontier. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský (a candidate fo Civic Democratic Party) stressed on X that Moscow’s actions are deliberate provocations, not “mistakes.” He vowed that Russia must face consequences, confirming Czechia’s support for further sanctions alongside NATO allies. NATO remains on alert as Russian drones continue to test alliance defenses.
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09/15/2025
The seven key holders will open the Crown Chamber of St. Vitus Cathedral on Monday to retrieve the coronation jewels which will go on public display ahead of the country’s general elections, the Office of the President announced. The opening of the chamber requires the presence of all seven key holders: the president, prime minister, parliamentary speakers, the archbishop of Prague, the mayor of Prague, and the dean of the St. Vitus Chapter. The crown jewels, which include the St. Wenceslas crown, scepter, and orb -insignia of Czech kings for centuries -will be displayed at Vladislav Hall from September 18. The exhibition at Prague Castle will run until September 29.
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09/14/2025
Monday should be partly cloudy to overcast with more rain showers around the country and day temperatures between 19 and 23 degrees Celsius.
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09/14/2025
The head of the Senate, Miloš Vystrčil (Spolu), on Sunday paid tribute to Czechoslovakia’s first president, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, on the 88th anniversary of his death. Laying flower’s at Masaryk’ s statue on Hradčany Square Vystrčil highlighted his commitment to democracy, his statesmanship and critical thinking.
On Friday, September 19, officials will open a sealed envelope said to contain Masaryk’s final words. The document was handed to the National Archive in 2005 by Antonín Sum, secretary to Masaryk’s son Jan, with instructions to keep it sealed for 20 years. According to Sum, it contains a message that Masaryk dictated to his son shortly before his death.
Whilst the envelope itself remained safely stored, Antonín Sum was arrested and tried for treason in 1950 by the newly installed communist regime in Czechoslovakia. He served 12 years of his 22-year sentence in prison. After the Velvet Revolution in 1989, Sum regained possession of Masaryk’s archives, which gradually returned to Czechia from abroad. Sum passed away in 2006.
The opening of the envelope at Lány chateau will be attended by President Petr Pavel, and other public figures.
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09/14/2025
The opposition ANO party would currently win parliamentary elections with 31.3 percent of the vote, according to the latest STEM agency poll. The ruling Spolu coalition of Civic Democrats (ODS), TOP 09, and the Christian Democrats is second with 20.2 percent. The anti-EU, anti-NATO, Freedom and Direct Democracy party (SPD) placed third with 12.5 percent.
The Pirate Party has strengthened to reach a double-digit result and, like the Mayors and Independents (STAN), would secure 10 percent. The Stačilo! Grouping and and Motorists got 7.4 and 6 percent support respectively. No other party or grouping would cross the 5 percent threshold needed to win seats in the lower house. General elections are due to take place on October 3-4.
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09/14/2025
A Czech special operations helicopter unit, equipped with three Mi-171Š aircraft, will arrive in Poland within hours, Defense Minister Jana Černochová (Spolu) announced on Sunday. Up to 150 Czech soldiers are expected to take part in the mission, which is planned for a maximum of three months. It should start operating within days.
The deployment comes at Poland’s request after Warsaw reported 19 violations of Polish airspace by Russian drones on Wednesday. While U.S. President Donald Trump described the incident as a possible mistake, leaders in Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic and Ukraine spoke of deliberate Russian provocation. NATO has responded by strengthened defenses along its eastern border.
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09/14/2025
The Czech Republic has nearly doubled its solar power generation over the past five years, rising from 2.3 terawatt-hours in 2019 to 4 terawatt-hours in 2024. According to a new analysis by the think tank Ember, solar energy covered 14.7 percent of the country’s electricity consumption in June 2025, up from 10.5 percent a year earlier. Investment subsidies and the sharp fall in photovoltaic panel prices in recent years have both contributed to the surge.
The study highlights that solar generation in Central Europe, namely in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, has grown twice as fast as the EU average since 2019. Cumulative output in the region increased nearly six fold by 2024, compared with a 2.5-fold rise across the EU.
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