• Opposition calling on Regional Development Minister Zuzana Mrázová to resign
    04/30/2026

    Opposition parties are calling for the resignation of Regional Development Minister Zuzana Mrázová (ANO) over alleged incompetence and abuse of position.  The Civic Democratic Party, the Pirate Party, the Mayors and Independent and TOP 09 criticize mistakes in the preparation of the new Building Act as well as the minister’s long-term use of a municipally-owned apartment in Bílina where she paid regulated rent during her years as mayor. The minister is refusing to step down saying she has not breached any rules.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • Frosts cause heavy losses for Czech fruit growers
    04/30/2026

    Overnight frosts that hit the Czech Republic have caused damage worth hundreds of millions of crowns to fruit growers, according to the Fruit Growers Union. The hardest-hit areas were in Bohemia, particularly its central and northern regions.

    All types of fruit crops have been affected. A more precise assessment of the damage will be possible in the coming weeks, once flowering and pollination are complete, according to Martin Ludvík, head of the  Union.

    Despite the losses, this year’s damage is not expected to reach the level seen in 2024, when April frosts led to the worst harvest in a century, with total damage estimated at around 1.3 billion crowns.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • Weather forecast
    04/30/2026

    Friday should be bright and clear with day temperatures between 17 and 22 degrees Celsius.

  • President Pavel urges faster infrastructure links with neighbours
    04/30/2026

    The Czech Republic has fallen behind in rail, road and data connections with neighbouring countries and should accelerate infrastructure development, President Petr Pavel said at the conclusion of the Three Seas Initiative summit in Croatia. He warned that weak connectivity is already affecting the economy, noting that goods are increasingly transported around, rather than through, the country. The president said that improved links would deliver immediate benefits for economic growth and tourism.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • EC taking Czechia and Hungary to court over non-compliance with European arrest warrant rules
    04/30/2026

    The European Commission has decided to refer the Czech Republic and Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to comply with rules governing the European Arrest Warrant (EAW).

    According to the Commission, the Czech Republic received a formal notice in 2020 and a follow-up warning in November 2023 over the incorrect implementation of several provisions and has failed to rectify the failings.

    The European Arrest Warrant, in force since 1 January 2004, is a simplified cross-border judicial procedure that allows for the transfer of suspects or convicted individuals between EU member states, replacing earlier, more time-consuming extradition processes.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • Czech U18 hockey team advances to World Championship semi-finals
    04/30/2026

    The Czech under-18 ice hockey team defeated Finland 2–1 in the World Championship quarter-finals, reaching the medal stage for the first time in four years.

    The game in Bratislava was decided late in the second period by defenceman Tadeáš Cífka, who scored his first goal of the season. Goaltender Martin Psohlavec played a key role with 35 saves.

    The Czech team will next face Sweden in Friday’s semi-final in Trenčín. They previously beat the silver medal holders 2–1 in the group stage.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • RSF: Global press freedom at 25-year low, Czechia ranked 11th
    04/30/2026

    Press freedom worldwide has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years, according to the latest report by the international organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Media conditions are described as “difficult” or “very serious” in most of the 180 countries surveyed, largely due to the spread of restrictive legislation.

    The Czech Republic slipped one place year-on-year to 11th. The bottom of the ranking is once again occupied by Saudi Arabia, Iran, China, North Korea and Eritrea. At the top, where media enjoy the greatest freedom are Norway, The Netherlands, Estonia, Denmark and Sweden.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • Walpurgis Night to be marked in Czech countryside
    04/30/2026

    People around Czechia will light bonfires on Thursday to mark Walpurgis Night, which is known in Czech as Pálení čarodějnic, or Witch Burning. The tradition is tied to the eve of May 1. It is referred to in ancient Czech documents and is believed to have Germanic roots.

    Czechoslovakia’s Communist regime tried to rename the event, which can mainly be seen in the Czech countryside, as “bonfires of peace”.
    Author: Ian Willoughby

  • Defence minister discusses candidates for army chief with president
    04/30/2026

    The minister of defence, Jaromír Zůna, spoke with President Petr Pavel on Wednesday evening about potential candidates to become the next head of the Czech Army, a spokesperson for the latter said. Mr. Zůna told Czech Television there was a shortlist of four for the post, but did not reveal any names.

    The current chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Karel Řehka, was appointed in July 2022 for a four-year term.

    Mr. Zůna and Mr. Pavel also discussed the former’s preparation of a long-term concept for the Czech Army, defence spending and other issues.
    Author: Ian Willoughby

  • President, mayors enjoy highest trust, survey suggests
    04/29/2026

    The Czech president, Petr Pavel, enjoys the most trust among the public, suggests a survey conducted for the CVVM agency cited by the Czech News Agency on Thursday. At local level, municipal mayors also enjoy relatively strong trust, the study suggests.

    By contrast, respondents said they had least faith in the new government of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and the Chamber of Deputies.

    Over half of those surveyed said they were dissatisfied with the political situation in the country.
    Author: Ian Willoughby

Pages