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Czech president calls for reform of UN Security Council in New York

In his speech at the UN General Assembly, Czech President Petr Pavel called for the reform of the Security Council which would make it more effective, inclusive…
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From Czechia to London: Mendel’s microscope now on display at Science Museum’s Future of Food exhibition

Gregor Mendel’s original microscope, used in his ground-breaking pea plant experiments, is now on display at London’s Science Museum as part of the Future of Food exhibit.
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Blood in Bohemia: the brutal fall of the Vršovci clan

In Blood in Bohemia, a special series of Czechast, we explore how a powerful clan, the Vršovci, fell victim to a wave of brutal political violence.
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British Ambassador Matt Field on Czechia, Ukraine and why public media “matter more than ever”

In Czechast, British Ambassador Matt Field reflects on Czechia, Ukraine and Brexit—and explains why trusted public broadcasters matter more than ever today.
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Blood in Bohemia: the killing of Saint Wenceslas and the birth of a legend

In Blood in Bohemia, a special series of Czechast, we explore the murder of Saint Wenceslas and how it became a defining moment in Czech history.
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Petra Francova - life through a child's eyes

Petra Francova grew up in a Czech military family, in the days of the Cold War. This may seem an unlikely beginning for someone who has since spent much of her life…
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Flooding in Czechia receding, but thousands still left without power

Flooding in the Czech Republic has been gradually receding. According to Environment Minister Petr Hladík, all of the streams raised by the extreme rainfall at the end of…
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Author Peter Demetz: you could be of any nationality and still feel Czechoslovak

Pre-war Prague with its multi-national and multi-cultural environment has inspired many scholars and writers who explore the life of Czechs, Germans and Jews in the city…
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Press Review

Today's Czech papers offer a wide variety of main stories - in international news the dailies continue to monitor the situation surrounding Iraq and the continuing…
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Czech seniors to government: keep printed leaflets!

Czech seniors are protesting against a plan to reduce the distribution of printed discount leaflets, which many rely on for shopping deals. The Ministry of Environment…
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Globsec report: Czechia strong in defence industry but lags in crisis decision-making

A new Globsec report ranks Czechia as “mid-tier” in NATO readiness—strong in industry, but slower in crisis decision-making.
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PM: Regional and Senate elections will be held as planned

Prime Minister Petr Fiala (Civic Democratic Party) confirmed that the upcoming elections to regional councils and one-third of the Senate scheduled for this weekend will…
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8 places to go in Prague over Easter

Are you in Prague for the Easter holidays? Here are 8 tips for places to go and things to see.
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Discoveries from Prague Ring Road rescue excavation unveiled

The Czech Academy of Sciences has unveiled a series of unique archaeological finds discovered during a rescue dig along the future Prague Ring Road.
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Lemurs from Madagascar, strange snakes, and extinct fish at Pilsen Zoo

Lemurs that survive only in Madagascar, snakes that hunt with and solitary Indian rhinos. These are just some of the rare species visitors can see at the Pilsen Zoo.
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Racism scandal threatens to derail Czech coalition talks

Talks on forming a new Czech government have run into serious difficulties over two potential nominees from the Motorists’ party.
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President Pavel calls for UN reform, heads to Chicago

Czech President Petr Pavel called for the reform of the Security Council which would make it more effective, inclusive, accountable, and better reflecting today's…
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Bears no longer a sight at Czech castles from 2030

If you’ve visited Český Krumlov castle, you can’t have failed to spot the bears living in the former moat. But these ursine dwellers won’t be on display for much longer.
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Why a tiny cinema at a railway station still matters in the age of Netflix

Film scholar and local politician Pavel Bednařík has opened a mini-cinema at Olomouc Město station, reviving an overlooked space in the Netflix era.
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Ministry: Ore Mountains to become protected landscape area

The Czech Ministry of the Environment has begun the process of having the Ore Mountains (Krušné hory) in the northwest of the country declared a protected landscape area…
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Where to touch nuclear physics in Prague

What does it take to train the next generation of nuclear engineers? Czechast visits the Czech Technical University's unique teaching reactors with Professor Jan Rataj.
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Brno scientist discovers new bacterium in samples from Antarctica

Ten years ago, Kateřina Snopková from Masaryk University’s Faculty of Medicine brought back samples from Antarctica, since found to contained a new bacterial species.
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Ukrainian veterans are helping build the future of drones in Czechia

A Czech company is combining battlefield experience of Ukrainian veterans with high-tech innovation as it develops drones for Ukraine and NATO allies.
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Czech women make history by summiting Gasherbrum I without oxygen

The first Czech women summited Gasherbrum I, the world's 11th highest mountain, in Pakistan's Karakoram range. Former Czech ski team members Lenka Erlebachová and Karolína…
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New Prague exhibition explores the hidden architecture behind Czechia's cottage culture

Czechs are famous for their love of cottages. A new Prague exhibition explores the overlooked architecture behind this tradition. We spoke to curator Adam Štěch.
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