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Sunday, Sep 20

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Czech cinema spotlight: Prague plays Berlin in new Disney+ vampire series

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The German-language series City of Blood, which shot in Prague and other locations across Czechia in 2024, is now streaming on Disney+

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Czech government to announce measures to tackle soaring fuel prices Monday

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With diesel nearing CZK 50 a liter and petrol at its highest since 2022, the Czech government says it is ready to intervene.

Czech tourist dies in Norway boat accident, three others missing

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One Czech has died and three remain missing after a fishing boat accident off Norway, with police saying survival is unlikely.

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Czechia stuns USA in Prague comeback to reach 2026 Davis Cup Finals

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Jakub Menšík upset world No. 4 Ben Shelton before Jiří Lehečka sealed a dramatic 3–2 Czech victory over the USA in Prague.

Czechia becomes first NATO country to deploy Israeli Spyder air defense

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Czechia will become the first NATO member to introduce Israel's Spyder air defense system, replacing technology used since the 1970s.

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Best tram drivers in Europe: Prague takes top honors at 2026 championships

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Prague has won the 2026 European TramDriver Championship after its two-person team mastered everything from precision stops to tram bowling.

This Moravian village has just been named the best in Czechia for 2026

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Boršice in the Zlín region has won Czechia's 2026 Village of the Year award, beating 244 other municipalities from across the country.

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Telč honors noblewoman who helped revive city after Thirty Years' War

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A new memorial in Telč honors Countess Františka Slavatová, who helped transform the UNESCO-listed town following the Thirty Years' War.

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Czech town rejects planned wind farm in binding local referendum

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Residents of Mirovice in South Bohemia voted overwhelmingly against a proposed wind farm, the second renewable energy project rejected locally.

Prague expands year-round fireworks ban to 35 city districts

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Most of Prague will now prohibit private fireworks throughout the year, including New Year's Eve, after 15 more districts joined the ban.

Saturday, Sep 19

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PHOTOS: How Prague's Metro D will change the face of Náměstí Míru

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New visualizations reveal how Metro D will reshape Náměstí Míru, with new entrances on three major streets and a connection to Line A.

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Cold snap to bring first real taste of autumn to Czechia next week

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Temperatures will tumble to around 15 degrees Celsius early next week as much colder air sweeps into Czechia from the north.

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Choosing a Czech energy supplier? New tool looks beyond the cheapest price

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A new Czech energy comparison tool aims to help households weigh electricity and gas offers based on price, contract terms, service and supplier stability.

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NATO Days kicks off in Czechia with Red Arrows, military displays

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Europe's largest security show returns to Ostrava this weekend with aircraft and military displays, though visitors face major traffic delays.

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This week's news: Here's what you had to say

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Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed – cast your vote now.

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Want to help clean up Prague? Here's how to join a volunteer event this weekend

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Dozens of volunteer cleanups are taking place across Prague this weekend. Here's how to find one near you and what to expect when you arrive.

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'No excuses': US ambassador to NATO slams Czech defense spending

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The US ambassador to NATO has publicly criticized Czechia's defense spending plans, saying the country is falling behind its alliance commitments.

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Czech police step up patrols at train and bus stations amid security concerns

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Travelers may notice more police at Czech train and bus stations as authorities increase security following recent incidents elsewhere in Europe.

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Babiš: Russia is waging 'hybrid war' against the Czech Republic

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Czech intelligence services are closely monitoring Russian activities after PM Andrej Babiš said the country is already facing a "hybrid war."

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More Czech children and teens are turning to psychiatric care

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More young people in Czechia are seeking mental health treatment, with psychiatric hospitalizations among under-20s more than doubling in a decade.

Friday, Sep 18

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Czech Gripen fighters scrambled to Poland amid Russian drone attacks

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Czech fighter jets were deployed to monitor NATO airspace near Poland's eastern border as Russian drones struck targets just kilometers away in Ukraine.

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How to survive Czech public transport: Words and phrases to know

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Learn the essential Czech words and phrases you’ll see and hear while traveling by tram, bus, metro or train.

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Pavel remains clear favorite for 2028 Czech presidential election

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Petr Pavel remains the most frequently named choice for Czechia's next president, though most voters have yet to settle on a candidate.

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Trivial pursuits build valuable community at Prague's quiz nights

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Trivia nights are more popular than ever in Prague, and the main prize may be new friendships.

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Prague's St. Vitus treasures make historic journey for New York exhibition

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Seventy treasures from Prague have traveled to New York for the largest exhibition of St. Vitus Cathedral artifacts ever staged outside Europe.

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EU proposes social media ban for kids, but Czech MEP raises privacy fears

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Children in Czechia could face new EU-wide social media age limits, but Czech MEP Markéta Gregorová warns age checks could threaten privacy.

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Czech PM calls for Zelenskyy-Putin peace talks to end Ukraine war

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Czech PM Andrej Babiš says Europe and the US should push Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin toward negotiations to end the war.

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Prague's Náplavka embankment gets new wooden benches that can survive floods

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New oak seating is appearing on Prague's popular Náplavka, designed for picnics, river views and the floods that periodically cover the embankment.

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Exotic mosquito diseases are moving closer to Czechia: How to stay safe

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More than 110 Czechs have contracted mosquito-borne diseases this year as health officials warn that tropical infections are spreading through Europe.

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Ludmila Javorová, Czech woman secretly ordained as priest, dies at 94

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Ludmila Javorová, a leading figure in Czechoslovakia's underground church who was secretly ordained a Catholic priest in 1970, has died at 94.