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06/24/2026
The Czech Constitutional Court announced on Wednesday that, through a preliminary injunction, it has ordered the government to include President Petr Pavel in the Czech delegation to the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.
Judge Pavel Samal said that the injunction is a provisional measure to ensure Pavel does not miss the July summit and does not prejudge a final decision in the case, expected at a later date, on the limits of presidential authority.
The court also stressed that the decision does not mean the government is subordinate to the president in the conduct of foreign policy.
President Petr Pavel welcomed the Constitutional Court's preliminary injunction, saying it reflects established practice and ensures continuity in the representation of the Czech Republic at the NATO summit.
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said on X that he respects the court's decision.
The Constitutional Court's decision marks the culmination of a long-running dispute between the president and the government over whether Mr. Pavel should attend the summit. The government argues that crucial decisions will be made in Ankara and that it is the government that determines foreign and defense policy. Pavel counters that as head of state it is his right and duty to represent the country abroad.
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06/24/2026
Clear skies will prevail across the country, with partly cloudy conditions developing temporarily in some areas during the day. Daytime highs will range between 29 and 34 degrees Celsius.
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06/24/2026
Police in Ostrava responded to a shooting on a housing estate on Wednesday after a man shot his wife in the back and then turned the gun on himself. The woman suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, but her life is not currently in danger. Officers traced the incident to an apartment in the Ostrava-Zábřeh district. After the man failed to respond to negotiators, police entered the flat and found him dead from a gunshot wound to the head. Police said the suspect had previously been convicted of violent crime and did not legally possess the firearm. The investigation is continuing.
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06/24/2026
Czech Railways will add extra carriages and hundreds of seats on key routes as the summer holidays begin this week. Additional capacity will be available mainly on services from Prague to Moravia, as well as to South, West and East Bohemia. The operator expects holiday travel to be spread over several days because schools finish earlier this year, on June 26. Passengers are nevertheless advised to reserve seats in advance, especially on the busy Prague–Ostrava route. With temperatures expected to approach 40 degrees Celsius this weekend, railway authorities are also monitoring tracks and infrastructure for heat-related problems.
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06/24/2026
President Petr Pavel has asked the Constitutional Court for an interim injunction that would allow him to attend the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7–8 before the court reaches a final decision in an ongoing competence dispute with the government. According to the court’s published filing, Pavel wants the government and Foreign Ministry ordered to include him in the Czech delegation, secure accreditation for him and his staff, and refrain from obstructing his participation. He argues that representing the state abroad at NATO summits falls within the president’s constitutional authority and reflects long-standing practice. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) dismissed the move as “ridiculous” and said the government intends to lead foreign policy itself.
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06/24/2026
The Czech Supreme Court has ruled that relatives of people who died as a result of complications linked to Covid-19 vaccination may be entitled to compensation for emotional suffering. The decision came in the case of a Prague man whose 77-year-old father died from a pulmonary embolism shortly after receiving a third vaccine dose. The court said close family members can claim damages if a death is proven to be causally linked to vaccination. The case will now return to a lower court, which will reconsider the son’s claim for compensation. The ruling clarifies how Czech compensation laws apply to Covid vaccination cases.
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06/24/2026
The Czech Supreme Court has ruled that relatives of people who died as a result of complications linked to Covid-19 vaccination may be entitled to compensation for emotional suffering. The decision came in the case of a Prague man whose 77-year-old father died from a pulmonary embolism shortly after receiving a third vaccine dose. The court said close family members can claim damages if a death is proven to be causally linked to vaccination. The case will now return to a lower court, which will reconsider the son’s claim for compensation. The ruling clarifies how Czech compensation laws apply to Covid vaccination cases.
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06/24/2026
Škoda Auto has unveiled the Peaq, the largest vehicle in its history and the brand’s new flagship electric SUV. The seven-seat model will enter production in Mladá Boleslav in the coming weeks, with the first deliveries in Czechia expected around the turn of the year. The Peaq offers a driving range of more than 630 kilometres with its larger 91 kWh battery, the biggest ever fitted to a Škoda vehicle. Company officials say the model completes Škoda’s electric line-up and is expected to attract new customers in the growing electric SUV market.
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06/24/2026
Energy group ČEZ has appointed Pavel Cyrani as chief executive of its newly established subsidiary, ČEZ Energy. The company's board will be chaired by ČEZ CEO Daniel Beneš. The new subsidiary will bring together the group's energy sales and distribution businesses, trading operations and energy services. Analysts view the move as an important step toward the government's planned full takeover of ČEZ. The state currently owns about 70 percent of the company, while Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) has said the government aims to gain full control by the end of its term in 2029.
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06/24/2026
Czech football coach Miroslav Koubek says his team must believe in a possible upset as they prepare for a decisive World Cup group match against hosts Mexico. The Czechs have just one point from two games and will likely need a victory to reach the knockout stage. Mexico has already secured first place in the group and are unbeaten in 24 consecutive home matches at the Azteca Stadium. However, Koubek said his players should draw confidence from the March play-offs, when they eliminated Ireland and Denmark to qualify for the tournament. He also admitted he had been unhappy with the team's performances so far and expects a much stronger display in the final group game.
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