City of Brno Launches Art Contest To Decorate Revitalised Svratka Embankment

The City of Brno has launched an artistic contest to beautify a section of the floodwalls being installed as part of the revitalisation of the Svratka embankment. The contest is mainly focused on a 345-metre stretch of the Bakalovo nábřeží area....

Wolt is Now Testing Twenty Zero-Emission Cars in Prague

Wolt has introduced 20 electric cars with swappable batteries in Prague as part of a new pilot project aimed at testing more sustainable delivery methods. The vehicles, provided by Romanian EV manufacturer UNY, are part of the international NG...

Presidents of Poland and the Czech Republic reaffirm continued support for Ukraine

Andrzej Duda and Petr Pavel confirmed that their countries will continue to support Ukraine and maintain pressure on Russia to end the war. Both leaders made these statements during a press conference in Prague. “I want to emphasize the strong...

‘Broken Voices’ Review: A Girl’s Dreams Are Shattered by Sexual Predation in an Artful Drama From the Czech Republic

Navigating a familiar subject with delicacy and an eye for emotional detail, Czech writer-director Ondrej Provaznik delivers a subtly powerful adolescent drama with his latest feature, Broken Voices (Sbormistr). Inspired by the true story of the...

Wexford playground campaign launched – ‘It’s incredible how little there is in Ireland compared to Czech Republic’

Castlebridge has experienced massive population growth since 2000, but locals are frustrated by the lack of key facilities Originally from the Czech Republic, Lucie Reavy came to Ireland five and half years ago. First, she lived in North Dublin...

Simoné Kruger brings home two gold medals from Women’s Para Athletics Grand Prix in Czech Republic

Kruger was competing at the Women’s Para Athletics Grand Prix in Olomouc, Czech Republic. On Friday, the Maties student-athlete bettered her own South African and African record in the F37 shot put, winning gold with a distance of 12.14m This...

Large-scale power outage in the Czech Republic

On July 4, at around midday local time, a major power outage occurred in the Czech Republic, affecting the capital and northern regions of the country. According to Prague Energy, the outage was caused by an accident at an electrical substation in...

New international train to run from Copenhagen through Germany to Prague

A new train connecting Copenhagen to Prague through stops in Germany will allow travellers to reach the Czech capital in around 11 hours. The new direct service, to launch in May 2026 has been made possible thanks to a collaboration between...

Czech musician set to perform in Kent detained, sent back to Prague

Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skula has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...

President Pavel Hosts Polish President Duda For Farewell Visit To Prague Castle

Czech President Petr Pavel and his wife Eva welcomed outgoing Polish President Andrzej Duda and his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda at Prague Castle this morning. Duda will be replaced by president-elect Karol Nawrocki in August. After about 20 minutes...

‘Broken Voices’ Revisits Infamous Sexual Abuse Case That Shook Czech Republic: ‘If Anything Happens to You, Please Tell Someone’

Based on the true story of the Bambini di Praga choir and the sexual abuse case that shook the Czech Republic, “Broken Voices” goes to uncomfortable places. “Its choirmaster was accused of sexually abusing many, many girls over the years. But...

West Ham target El Hadji Malick Diouf deal as Slavia Prague manager makes transfer admission

Czech musician set to perform in Ohio detained, sent back to Prague

Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skuta has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...

Czech Republic, Hungary, and Serbia stand with Israel amid Western arms embargo

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (Photo: Czech Foreign Ministry) In the aftermath of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack, Israel received a brief wave of diplomatic support from Western nations. However, only...

Azerbaijani judoka clinches silver at Prague Junior European Cup 2025

Baku, July 7, AZERTAC Azerbaijani junior judoka Davud Namazli grabbed a silver medal at the European Cup held in Prague, Czechia. He secured the medal in the men’s 100kg weight division. The tournament brought together 428 judokas from 32 countries.

Hungary, Serbia, and the Czech Republic Came to Israel's Aid after Oct. 7

Hello Prague! Lionel Richie treats Czech crowd to timeless classics after 13-year absence

Richie took the stage yesterday evening, foreseeably to the tune of chart-topping single ‘Hello’. In a show that lasted over 2 hours, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer put up a smooth vocal performance, combined with characteristic wit, charm, and...

Pavel welcomes outgoing Polish president Duda at Prague Castle

Czech President Petr Pavel and First Lady Eva welcomed outgoing Polish President Andrzej Duda and his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda at Prague Castle on Sunday. The visit included separate talks between the presidents and a meeting of both...

Czech Lunch Prices Hit New Highs – Prague and Brno Most Expensive

Restaurant lunches in Czechia have become more expensive again, continuing a trend that’s hitting consumers across the country. A new report by Edenred, a firm that specializes in employee benefits, shows that lunch prices have outpaced wage...

President Pavel to host outgoing Polish president Duda at Prague Castle

Czech President Petr Pavel is scheduled to meet Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda at Prague Castle on Monday. The visit comes shortly before Duda’s term ends in early August, when he will be replaced by conservative Karol Nawrocki. The two...