• Weather
    08/06/2026

    Expect mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies on Friday, with lingering cloud and some rain in eastern Moravia and Silesia during the morning. Daytime highs will range from 24 to 28 degrees Celsius, reaching up to 30 degrees in parts of southern Moravia.
    Author: Vít Pohanka

  • Škoda begins production of new flagship electric SUV
    08/06/2026

    Škoda Auto has started series production of its new fully electric seven-seat SUV, the Peaq, at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The model is the largest vehicle in the company's current line-up and had attracted nearly 8,500 orders by the end of July. Customer deliveries are expected to begin around the end of the year. The Peaq is built on the same production line as the electric Enyaq and Elroq, as well as the petrol-powered Octavia Combi, allowing Škoda to adjust output according to demand. The flagship model offers a driving range of more than 640 kilometres in its top version and is the first Škoda to feature bidirectional charging, enabling it to supply electricity back to a home or the power grid.
    Author: Vít Pohanka

  • Body of one missing paddleboarder found after Czech storm
    08/06/2026

    Police have found the body of a 28-year-old man who went missing on Lake Most after a powerful storm hit northern Czechia on Tuesday. He had been paddleboarding when the storm struck. The search continues for a second missing man. The two were part of a group of six paddleboarders caught on the lake by strong winds. Four people were rescued safely, while the two men reportedly fell into the water. Police said crisis intervention teams are providing support to both families.
    Author: Vít Pohanka

  • Brno festival brings music across the city
    08/06/2026

    The Maraton hudby festival opens in Brno on Thursday, turning the city into a stage for more than 100 performances across over 20 venues through Sunday. The programme ranges from world music and jazz to folk, with French-Vietnamese guitarist Nguyen Le serving as this year's resident artist. Festivalgoers can enjoy concerts in clubs, concert halls and public spaces, while street musicians perform in creative installations designed by artist Kateřina Šedá. The weekend programme also includes a sold-out Balkan Night at Špilberk Castle and a light and music show celebrating the 25th anniversary of Villa Tugendhat's inscription on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
    Author: Vít Pohanka

  • Prosecutor indicts five people in Bulovka hospital corruption case
    08/06/2026

    A Czech prosecutor has indicted five people and one legal entity in a long-running corruption case linked to a 160-million-crown contract for new linear accelerators at Prague's Bulovka University Hospital. The charges include bid rigging, embezzlement, bribery, money laundering and obstructing justice. Prosecutors have also asked the court to approve plea agreements with one individual and two companies. According to earlier reports, those charged include former Civic Democratic Party lawmaker Marek Šnajdr, who has denied wrongdoing. The investigation began in 2018 and stems from a broader corruption probe involving procurement at several Czech hospitals.
    Author: Vít Pohanka

  • COP Bike Ride reaches Prague on journey to climate summit
    08/06/2026

    Participants in the international COP Bike Ride relay arrived in Prague on Wednesday as part of their journey from Belém, Brazil, to Antalya, Turkey, where the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) will be held in November.

    The cyclists set off from Belém, host of the previous UN climate summit, and aim to deliver ten proposals promoting cycling as a sustainable mode of transport to delegates at the conference. They are due to spend just under three days in the Czech capital before continuing their journey.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • President Pavel joins Sports Journalists' Club
    08/06/2026

    Czech President Petr Pavel has become a member of the Czech Sports Journalists' Club (KSN) as a freelance photographer, the organisation's chairman, Michal Dusík, announced.

    Dusík said Pavel's application was approved through the club's standard admissions process after a review of his work. A long-time motorsport photographer, the president also qualified for membership of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS).

    In recent months, Pavel has photographed events including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Czech MotoGP Grand Prix in Brno and the Speedway Grand Prix in Prague.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • Czech film Volklore wins student Oscar
    08/06/2026

    Czech director Viktorie Štěpánová's Volklore has won a Student Academy Award in the Alternative/Experimental category, qualifying the film for consideration in the Academy Awards' live-action short film race.

    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the winners on its website, honoring 12 student films. Štěpánová shared the award in her category with two other filmmakers. Gold, silver and bronze prizes will be presented at a ceremony during the Toronto International Film Festival on September 14.

    The experimental video essay explores how Czech folklore is being reshaped in the age of social media. It had its world premiere at this year's Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. According to Czech distributor Cinefila, Volklore is the first Czech film to receive a Student Academy Award in the Alternative/Experimental category.

    Czech filmmakers have won Student Academy Awards several times before, including Viktor Horák and Pavel Sýkora for Krajan in 2024, Daria Kashcheeva for the animated film Daughter in 2019, Marie Dvořáková for Who Is Who in Mycology in 2017, and Jan Svěrák for Oil Gobblers in 1989.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • Beaver wetlands save water and millions of crowns, Czech study finds
    08/05/2026

    Beaver-built wetlands help retain water in drought-stricken landscapes, with a single beaver dam potentially saving the state or other landowners up to CZK 2 million, according to a study of ten Czech beaver wetlands conducted by the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. The findings were announced on Tuesday by the Czech Nature Conservation Agency (AOPK ČR) and are consistent with research from Canada and England.

    The agency says the benefits of beaver activity are particularly evident during the current heatwave and dry conditions. Along the Štěpánovický Stream near Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou, sections of the watercourse have dried up completely, while water remains in areas modified by beavers.

    According to Aleš Vorel of the Czech University of Life Sciences, wherever beaver wetlands do not create serious conflicts, the animals perform valuable restoration work that would otherwise require costly planning and public funding. Destroying their dams, he added, can eliminate natural water-management measures worth millions of crowns that beavers created free of charge and may later have to be rebuilt at taxpayers' expense.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • Police investigating MP Filip Turek over injury caused in Prague crash
    08/05/2026

    Police have opened a criminal investigation into a July traffic accident involving Motorists MP Filip Turek at the I. P. Pavlova intersection in central Prague. The case is being investigated on suspicion of causing bodily harm through negligence, although no charges have been filed so far.

    The crash occurred when Turek drove his Mercedes straight through the busy intersection from a turning lane, colliding with a Škoda Fabia operated by Prague's Na Homolce Hospital. The hospital vehicle overturned, and its driver, a man in his sixties, suffered multiple injuries, including a head injury. According to available information, the hospital car was travelling with its emergency lights and siren activated at the time of the collision.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

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