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Czechs tussle with 'nanny state' and defy New Year's Eve firework ban

The Czech Republic was ranked as having the second-least restrictive regulations in Europe by the latest Nanny State Index.

03/01/2023

Czech Republic

Why Europe's 'least religious country' is among the best at Christmas

Only around a third of Czechs believe in God, the lowest rate in Europe, yet their Christmas traditions remain wrapped up in religiosity.

24/12/2022

Czech Republic

Christmas in Europe: Carp in your bathtub and other Czech traditions

Rather than an Anglo-Saxon turkey, some Czechs prefer carp, traditionally fried in bread crumbs and served with potato salad.

20/12/2022

Czech Republic

China closes two 'secret police stations' in Czech capital Prague

Beijing has been accused of setting up more than 50 illegal centres in Europe to harass dissidents.

08/12/2022

Culture news

Czech museum to return Beethoven score saved from Nazis to its owners

The autograph of the 4th movement for strings in B-flat Major, op. 130, a highly valued late quartet by the German composer, will go back to the Petscheks, once the richest family in pre-World War II Czechoslovakia.

04/12/2022

Czech Republic

Ukrainian embassies and consulates sent letter with bloody animal eyes

The string of suspicious packages follows six high-profile Spanish officials and institutions receiving flammable letter bombs on Wednesday.

02/12/2022

Target

SME Assembly in Prague: How can firms weather Europe's economic storm?

Policymakers hope Europe's current energy concerns can be turned into an opportunity and help hasten the green transition.

02/12/2022

Czech Republic

Thousands attend LGBTQ rally in Prague after Slovakia shooting

The two gay men were killed two weeks ago in front of a popular bar in Bratislava.

27/10/2022

Euronews Witness

Czech voters turn to the far-right for answers to the energy crisis

The far-right SPD party has been gaining support in the Czech Republic as the cost of living soars, pushing many into poverty.

13/10/2022

Czech Republic

Azerbaijan and Armenia leaders meet at European summit

Armenia agreed to “facilitate a civilian EU mission alongside the border with Azerbaijan” and Azerbaijan “agreed to cooperate with this mission", according to a statement.

07/10/2022

Czech Republic

Macron and Truss kiss and make up in Prague after 'friend or foe' row

The new UK PM made it clear the French president was a "friend", having ruffled diplomatic feathers during the leadership contest by saying "the jury's out".

06/10/2022

Czech Republic

Euroviews. A second-tier Europe risks being a fig leaf for the EU's woes | View

"Without more efforts to inject credibility and energy into the enlargement process, the European Political Community will amount to no more than a fig leaf to cover the EU’s geopolitical struggles."

03/10/2022

My Europe Series

New fears and border checks in Central Europe over increased migration

On Thursday, the Czech Republic temporarily reinstated controls on its border with Slovakia in response to an increase in "illegal migration."

29/09/2022

Travel News

Tourist fined for driving over Prague’s iconic Charles Bridge

Police say the car’s owner was issued a further fine for parking in an unauthorised area without paying.

14/09/2022

Europe News

Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis faces fraud trial

"I don't feel guilty," Babis said in his opening statement. "I'm innocent."

12/09/2022

Czech Republic

Prague’s Lennon wall is completely repainted in just one day

The iconic Lennon Wall was spontaneously created on the Mala Strana in Prague in the 1980s. A symbol of freedom and western values in the then communist Czechoslovakia, John Lennon was depicted on the wall after his assassination, followed by people's messages of love and peace.

08/09/2022

Czech Republic

EU health ministers meet in Prague to discuss Ukraine and COVID-19

EU health ministers met in Prague with Ukraine and COVID-19 high on the list as well as the treatment of cancer in the bloc.

07/09/2022

Czech Republic

Mass Czech protest against government, EU and NATO

Tens of thousands protested in Prague on Saturday, calling on the government to control energy prices, while voicing opposition to the EU and NATO.

04/09/2022

Czech Republic

Czech government survives no-confidence vote over energy crisis

Opposition lawmakers had also called for the resignation of the interior minister over alleged corruption links.

02/09/2022

Ocean

Aquaculture in fish ponds can be positive for the environment

In partnership with the European Commission

A traditional form of aquaculture practiced aross the European Union for centuries is beneficial to the environment, biodiversity, and local communities

23/08/2022

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Czech Rep hosts cliff and high diving competition

High diving competitors at a water reservoir in rural Czech Republic beat the heat.

06/08/2022

Sci-Tech

Top tech: Europe's future female leaders

In partnership with Huawei

Euronews meets Bukky and Consolata - two young women who are determined to close the gender gap. Sci-tech met them at a summer school for future business leaders.

29/07/2022

My Europe Series

Czechs turn to second-hand shops amid pandemic and inflation

Second-hand shopping is becoming more popular in the Czech Republic following the pandemic and amid high inflation.

29/07/2022

Economy

Analysis: How Czechs see the start of their EU Council presidency

Euronews correspondent Méabh Mc Mahon reports on her trip to Prague as the Czech Republic takes over the EU Council presidency this month.

19/07/2022

Culture news

Karlovy Vary film festival creates space for Ukrainian filmmakers

The famous Czech film fest staged a Works In Progress event in collaboration with the Odesa International Film Festival for movies whose progress was interrupted by the war.

07/07/2022

My Europe Series

What are Prague's priorities during its six-month EU presidency?

Prague will be hoping it comes out smelling of roses.

30/06/2022