• Libraries around country taking part in Let’s Read Havel event
    04/23/2026

    A nationwide event marking International Book Day on Thursday is honouring the late Czech writer and political leader Václav Havel. Scores of libraries are taking part in Let’s Read Havel, which is intended to highlight his literary and civic legacy and is being held as part of celebrations of the 90th anniversary of his birth. It has been organised by the Václav Havel Library and Czechia’s Association of Library and Information Professionals.
    Author: Ian Willoughby

  • Weather forecast
    04/23/2026

    It should be mainly sunny in Czechia on Friday, with an average high temperature of 15 degrees Celsius. The following days are also expected to have clear skies.
    Author: Ian Willoughby

  • Czech pianist Jan Schulmeister wins BBC Music Magazine Newcomer Award
    04/23/2026

    Young Czech pianist Jan Schulmeister won the prestigious BBC Music Magazine Award in the Newcomer category on Wednesday. He received the honor for his debut recording featuring works by Russian composers Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky, Alexander Scriabin, and Sergei Rachmaninoff.

    The achievement was reported by the Classical Music website following the award ceremony held at Kings Place in London.

    The BBC Music Magazine Awards recognize the best classical music recordings released over the past year across nine categories.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • New Petřín funicular cars installed
    04/23/2026

    Two new cars for the Petřín funicular, delivered from Switzerland in late March, were placed at stations along the reconstructed line in Prague on Wednesday. Further installation of technology and final adjustments will follow, before test runs without passengers begin, scheduled to last until the end of June. Passenger service is expected to resume in September, pending final operational approval.

    The new cars were produced by the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group based on a design by Czech studio Anna Marešová designers. Each car can accommodate up to 120 passengers, with greater comfort for wheelchair users and passengers with prams. Its panoramic windows will offer spectacular views of Prague’s skyline from Petrin Hill.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • Czech U18 hockey team stuns US in tournament opener
    04/23/2026

    The Czech under-18 national team pulled off a dramatic upset at the World Championship in Bratislava, defeating the United States 3:2 in overtime.

    Goalkeeper Marek Sklenička played a key role in the victory, while Dominik Řípa sealed the win with an individual effort just 12 seconds before the end of overtime. The result ended a 21-game losing streak against the Americans at the U18 World Championships.

    The team, coached by Jan Tomajko, will next face Sweden on Thursday at 4pm CET.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • President Pavel warns against political influence over public media
    04/22/2026

    Czech President Petr Pavel has stressed the importance of closely monitoring government steps as it prepares new legislation on public service media. Speaking to university students in Pardubice, Pavel warned that public broadcasters must not become dependent on the will of the government. He emphasized that the Czech Republic should adopt a model ensuring maximum independence alongside stable, medium-term funding. Pavel also pointed to developments in Hungary and Slovakia, saying they should serve as a strong warning for the Czech Republic.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • Czech foreign minister to hold talks in Saudi Arabia
    04/22/2026

    Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka will travel to Saudi Arabia on Thursday for talks focusing on cooperation in energy and security, as well as boosting bilateral investment. He is scheduled to meet with his Saudi counterpart Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and representatives of the Saudi ministries of defense and energy. The delegation will include representatives of leading Czech companies, who will have the opportunity to engage with their Saudi counterparts.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • Students rally in Prague in support of public broadcasters
    04/22/2026

    Several hundred students gathered for a protest march in Prague on Wednesday to express support for public service media. The protest was organized by students associated with the “Hands off our Media"  initiative in response to a proposed law that would change the funding model of Czech Radio and Czech Television, a move they say could significantly affect the broadcasters’ operations.

    Demonstrations have also been taking place in other cities across the country.

    According to the organizers, the students are calling on the government to withdraw the draft legislation and preserve the current system of television and radio license fees, which they argue ensures stable and predictable funding for public service media.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

  • Weather forecast
    04/22/2026

    Thursday should be clear to partly cloudy and mostly dry with day temperatures between 14 and 19 degrees Celsius.

  • Czech Senate to debate fuel price regulation bill
    04/22/2026

    The Senate is set to debate a government-proposed bill which would enable regulating fuel prices through government decrees. The proposed legislation is intended to replace the current system of price directives issued by the Finance Ministry on a daily basis in connection with the Middle East crisis.

    The draft legislation is unlikely to pass, as Senate committees have recommended its rejection, though amendments remain possible. In either case, the Chamber of Deputies will have to take a fresh vote on the bill, likely on Friday. The ruling coalition has a majority in the lower chamber and is in a position to override the Senate's reservations.
    Author: Daniela Lazarová

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