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08/25/2026
The Czech Republic must present a united front abroad rather than appear as a country sending conflicting signals or embroiled in endless domestic political disputes, President Petr Pavel said on Tuesday in his traditional address to Czech ambassadors.
“There is only one Czech Republic abroad. There is no government team or presidential team, there is only the Czech team. And all of you are part of this great Czech team,” he told the ambassadors.
Mr. Pavel was referring to friction between the Office of the President and the government at the NATO summit in July. He stressed the importance of meeting the country’s defense commitments and being a reliable partner.
Pavel said he would seek to overcome domestic divisions over security and other issues.
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08/25/2026
The police is planning to install cameras at around 40 railway crossings across the Czech Republic, Novinky.cz reported. The footage will make it easier for police to penalise reckless and dangerous behavior. Not all rail crossings have security barriers and drivers often ignore red lights.
Around 200 people are killed in accidents at rail crossings annually. Since the beginning of this year alone, police have issued more than 700 fines for offences at railway crossings.
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08/25/2026
Wednesday should be partly cloudy to overcast with scattered showers and daytime highs between 17 and 22 degrees Celsius.
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08/25/2026
An Asian hornet was repeatedly spotted in Liběchov in the Mělník area in July and early August, according to the Czech Nature Conservation Agency. The Agency says the invasive species poses a significant threat, particularly to honeybee colonies and wild insects. So far, efforts to find other specimens or a nest have been unsuccessful.
The Czech Nature Conservation Agency is asking the public to help report sightings of the species, its spokeswoman Karolína Šůlová told the Czech News Agency.
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08/25/2026
Ostrava has opened what is presently the most modern shooting range in the Czech Republic. The city spent around 140 million crowns building the indoor complex which will provide facilities for professional athletes, including Olympic disciplines, as well as for young people and the general public.
The complex consists of three shooting ranges equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Most of the complex is underground. In the above-ground section, only gas-powered and air guns will be used, meaning the range will not create a noise burden for the surrounding area. The facility is fully accessible to people with disabilities and has already attracted interest from the Czech national para-shooting team. It is expected to host international competitions.
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08/25/2026
MPs are due to reconsider a controversial government amendment to budget laws on Tuesday. President Petr Pavel vetoed the bill, saying it threatens the long-term sustainability of public finances. Opposition MPs fear the legislation would allow the government to spend more and increase the state debt by loosening fiscal responsibility rules. The government is determined to override the president’s veto with its majority in the lower house.
In his veto statement, Pavel said the law would significantly change the way the state manages public money. He also warned that it would weaken parliamentary oversight of public finances in favour of the government. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) called the president’s decision irresponsible and activist.
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08/25/2026
An autopsy has confirmed that the death of Hugo, a valuable male South American sea lion at Liberec Zoo, was most likely caused by a children’s toy. Veterinarians found the head of a doll lodged between the animal’s stomach and small intestine during the autopsy. They found no other possible cause of death.
The zoo said there had been no indication that its health was deteriorating. According to keepers, Hugo had behaved normally, eaten normally and shown no signs of discomfort.
With Hugo’s death, Liberec Zoo has lost its last sea lion. The animals had been kept at the zoo since 1975. In response to the incident the zoo plans to further expand its camera system and increase monitoring of the premises.
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08/25/2026
US helicopter maker Sikorsky has selected Czech company Česká letecká servisní (ČLS) as its first authorised distribution centre for Black Hawk helicopter parts in the European Union.
The company, part of businessman Jaroslav Strnad’s Helicopter Alliance group, will provide parts to Black Hawk operators across the EU. Sikorsky says the move will strengthen its service presence in Europe and help ensure faster deliveries.
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08/25/2026
Czech tennis player Markéta Vondroušová has appealed against her four-year ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The court confirmed the appeal on Monday.
Vondroušová, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, was handed the ban in June after missing an out-of-competition doping test at her Prague home last December. She said the tester arrived outside her designated time slot and that she was experiencing an acute stress reaction at the time.
The hearing date has not yet been set. If Vondroušová loses her appeal, the ban would run until June 2030.
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08/24/2026
The Czech minimum monthly wage will rise by CZK 2,500 to CZK 24,900 (approximately €1,000) gross per month from January, following an agreement between the government, unions and employers. It will equal 44.6 percent of the average wage.
The minimum wage is expected to reach about CZK 26,900 (approximately €1,080), or 45.8 percent of the average wage, in 2028, and 47 percent in 2029 under an automatic mechanism confirmed by all sides.
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