• Czechs plan to spend roughly the same on Christmas as last year
    12/01/2025

    Czech households expect to spend an average of 12,600 crowns on Christmas this year, similar to 2024, according to a survey by the Czech Banking Association and Ipsos. Most of the budget goes to gifts, typically between 5,000 and 10,000 crowns, while spending on food and drinks usually stays below 3,000 crowns. Only about two percent of people plan to take a Christmas loan, most often up to 5,000 crowns and usually from a bank. Although seven percent have borrowed for gifts at least once in the past, 95 percent of Czechs say taking a loan for Christmas presents is not a good idea.
    Author: Vít Pohanka

  • Weather
    12/01/2025

    Cloudy skies with low overcast will prevail across Czechia, with patchy fog and occasional drizzle, sometimes freezing. Temperatures will range from 0 to 5 °C.
    Author: Vít Pohanka

  • Pavel says Turek must fully explain controversies to be fit for ministerial post
    12/01/2025

    President Petr Pavel told Czech Television that Filip Turek of the Motorists' party is not a suitable candidate for a ministerial role unless he clearly explains the controversies surrounding him. Pavel did not say whether he would appoint or reject Turek, who is nominated to lead the environment ministry in the planned government of ANO, the Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party and the Motorists' party. Pavel noted that, while Turek is not facing charges and the presumption of innocence applies, higher standards apply to politicians. The Motorists maintain that Turek is legally beyond reproach and remains their nominee.
    Author: Vít Pohanka

  • Railway administration board dismisses chief Svoboda after police cash discovery
    12/01/2025

    The supervisory board of the state-run Railway Administration has removed its director general Jiří Svoboda, Transport Minister Martin Kupka (Civic Democratic Party) announced. Police are investigating several of the company’s contracts worth billions of crowns and, as Czech Radio reported last week, found more than CZK 80 million in cash at Svoboda’s home. He has claimed the money came from the lifelong savings of his father and grandfather. The organisation is currently headed by his deputy Mojmír Nejezchleb, and Kupka said the case undermines public trust and that an independent audit of rail infrastructure projects is being prepared.
    Author: Vít Pohanka

  • Nearly hundred films compete for Czech Lion nominations
    12/01/2025

    Members of the Czech Film and Television Academy (ČFTA) have begun voting on this year’s Czech Lion awards, assessing 94 eligible titles. The nominations will be announced on 19 January in a live Czech Television broadcast, with the awards ceremony to follow on 14 March at a new venue, Prague’s Congress Centre. Academy members are evaluating 38 feature films, 15 documentaries, 15 animated works, 14 series and miniséries, and 12 shorts. The Czech Lion prizes are awarded in 24 categories, including a lifetime achievement award.
    Author: Vít Pohanka

  • Icy layer of snow on roads
    12/01/2025

    On roads in higher-elevation areas, there is an icy layer of snow this morning. The roads are mostly passable with increased caution, and in some places fog is complicating traffic.
    Author: Jakub Ferenčík

  • Stricter rules for selling e-cigarettes in Czechia take effect
    12/01/2025

    Tougher regulations for electronic cigarettes come into force today, tightening labelling, packaging and ingredient rules. Shops have seven months to sell existing stock. Nearly 14 percent of Czechs used e-cigarettes last year, almost triple the share five years ago, and one in four people aged 15 to 24 vapes. All products — including nicotine-free ones — must now carry health warnings and unified nicotine information. Their appearance may no longer resemble food, cosmetics or toys. The rules also ban plant oils, cannabinoids, psychoactive substances and most added sweeteners in refills. Health officials stress the high addictiveness of nicotine for young people.
    Author: Vít Pohanka

  • President Pavel continues consultations on new government
    12/01/2025

    President Petr Pavel continues his consultations with candidates for the emerging government proposed by the ANO party leader Andrej Babiš. Three more ANO nominees were scheduled to visit Prague Castle: Karel Havlíček for industry and trade, Alena Schillerová for finance and Aleš Juchelka for labour and social affairs. Pavel began the talks on Friday by meeting ANO’s candidates for education, health and justice. On Tuesday, the president will receive the remaining ANO nominees, followed on Thursday by candidates from the Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party. Consultations should conclude with representatives of the Motorists' party.
    Author: Vít Pohanka

  • Weather forecast
    11/30/2025

    On Monday, expect cloudy skies and isolated rain. Highest temperatures will range from 2 to 6 °C.
    Author: Jakub Ferenčík

  • 33 people have died in traffic accidents in November

    11/30/2025

    In traffic accidents in Czechia, 33 people have died so far in November according to preliminary data, the same number as in November last year. Since January, road crashes have claimed at least 397 lives, 19 fewer year-on-year. This follows from the ongoing statistics of the traffic police.
    Author: Jakub Ferenčík

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