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Boom of Czech mini breweries is over, says association head

Over the past decade or so, Czechia has seen something of an upsurge in small breweries, but the new head of their association says the trend has already reached its peak.
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Three Czechs recognised as Righteous Among Nations

Three Czechs who risked their lives to save nine members of a Jewish family from the Holocaust have been recognised in memoriam as Righteous Among the Nations.
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More Czechs, especially young adults, are getting tinnitus. Is it Covid, or pandemic-related stress?

Czechia has seen a big rise in tinnitus cases since 2019. Among them are people who had Covid-19, but also many young adults who did not contract the virus.
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Voter cards for presidential elections issued

Municipalities in Czechia began issuing voter cards on Thursday to those who want to vote outside their home constituency in January's presidential elections. The card…
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Ability to fight in largescale conflict must be Czech Army’s priority, says chief of staff

The Czech Army must prioritise being able to fight in a largescale war against a sophisticated opponent, the chief of the Czech Army’s General Staff, Karel Řehka, said.
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EU states fail to reach gas price cap deal but positions getting closer, says Síkela

EU states again failed to reach agreement on gas price caps in talks lasting over eight hours on Tuesday. However, the Czech industry minister, Jozef Síkela, said their…
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Czech foreign minister: We must curb Russia’s influence in Europe

It is essential to curb Russia’s influence in Europe exerted via energy costs, disinformation campaigns and artificially induced migration waves, Czech Foreign Minister…
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Chamber of Deputies passes proposal to remove automated creation of data boxes for citizens

The Chamber of Deputies on Friday passed a government proposal to remove the obligatory automated creation of so-called data boxes (datové schránky) for citizens, which…
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Weather forecast

It should be mainly overcast in Czechia on Monday, with an average high temperature of 18 degrees Celsius. Clear skies are expected in the middle of the week.
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Czech PM to attend Queen’s funeral, president says

Czechia will be represented at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral by Prime Minister Petr Fiala, the country’s president, Miloš Zeman, told radio Frekvence 1 on Sunday. President…
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Foreign Ministry hands out annual Gratias Agit awards

The Foreign Ministry has handed out its annual Gratias Agit Awards to Czech expats and foreigners for promoting the good name of the Czech Republic abroad.
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Moravian Jews’ “fluidity of identity” in focus at newly opened Brno museum

This week saw the opening of the temporary Moravian Jewish Museum in Brno which offers an exhibition focused on the stories of local Moravian Jews.
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Czech Radio launches live Ukrainian Broadcasting

Czech Radio’s external service, Radio Prague International, will launch a new podcast next week called “News for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic”.
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Weather forecast

It should be mainly overcast in Czechia on Sunday, with an average high temperature of 17 degrees Celsius. Similar weather is expected on the following days.
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Jiřina Šiklová among women to be honoured with street names in new Prague district

Jiřina Šiklová and Madeleine Albright are two of the women who streets and green areas will be named after in a new Prague district after a City Council vote this week.
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Senators Hilšer and Fischer to remain in presidential race

Presidential candidate Senator Marek Hilšer has rejected calls for him to withdraw from the presidential race and support either Petr Pavel or Danuše Nerudová in order to…
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Czech band Vltava's new album asks: Is life all fun and games?

Czech band Vltava recently released a new album, much to the delight of their fans who have been waiting six years since the last one.
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Increasing numbers of British expats become Czech citizens in light of Brexit

Not all Brits are ecstatic as their country leaves the European Union this Friday. Some are looking to secure EU citizenship through a second passport. This is also the…
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Špilberk – The fortress of Brno

There is a castle in Moravia with a history like few others in Central Europe. Špilberk was built in the Middle-Ages on a hill overlooking Brno, the second largest city in…
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Fifty persons charged with endorsing Russian war in Ukraine

Police have charged nearly 50 people in Czechia in connection with the war in Ukraine since the conflict broke out in February. According to police spokesman Ondrej…
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British defence attaché Col. Jonathan Kitson on his role, Remembrance Sunday and Poppy Appeal

Ahead of Armistice Day on November 11th, Danny Bate spoke to Colonel Jonathan Kitson, defence attaché at the British Embassy.
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Volkswagen postpones decision on site for battery production plant

The Volkswagen Group has postponed its decision on the placement of a factory for electric car batteries in Eastern Europe by several months. In a statement for the ctk…
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Retail sales continue to fall

Retail sales in Czechia have been falling year-on-year for six months now, according to data published by the Czech Statistics Office. In October, the decline accelerated…
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Czech government’s austerity package gets green light in lower house

The Fiala government has won approval for its austerity package in the Chamber of Deputies.
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Weather forecast

It should be mainly overcast in Czechia on Tuesday, with an average high temperature of 17 degrees Celsius. The mild weather for the time of year is expected to continue…
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