Czechia: Who is Andrej Babis, the man who hopes to be PM?

Andrej Babis has been dressing down for this election campaign trail, opting for jeans and sneakers instead of tailored suits and handmade shoes. He sometimes appears at these events wearing a wool sweater, sometimes in a black hoodie featuring...

Bethel dominates Prague

Bethel senior Zane Anderson tries to break free from a tackle during the home game against Prague on Sept. 26. The Wildcats won, 58-6. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun Bethel senior Zane Anderson tries to break free from a tackle during the home...

Czech news in brief for October 2: Thursday's top headlines

Nearly half of Czech employers say they are not interested in offering part-time work, a survey shows. Of 268 companies surveyed, 20 percent cited low economic attractiveness for applicants. The Czech Statistical Office reports less than 10...

Thousands of Parents Can’t Afford School Lunches: Prague Sees Biggest Increase

Despite modest costs, thousands of Czech parents cannot afford school lunches for their children. Behind this troubling trend lie familiar culprits: marriage breakdowns, job losses, and health problems. Even state-subsidized cafeteria meals remain...

EU health commissioner vows to hike vape taxes to match cigarettes

“We will raise the excess duties on these new products to the exact same level as it is for classic tobacco products and we will need to continue in that direction,” the commissioner said during a panel at the European Health Forum Gastein in...

A call on Czech Republic to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement

President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel Office of the President of the Republic Hrad I. nádvoří č. p. 1, Hradčany 119 08 Prague 1 Czech Republic Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala Government Office of the Czech Republic nábřeží...

Ukraine’s Young Generation in Czechia: Burden or Opportunity?

Since the start of Russia’s invasion, tens of thousands of young Ukrainians have arrived in Czechia. The debate is no longer about whether they will remain, but how well they can be integrated into Czech schools, companies, and communities. If...

Malešice Botanical Garden: history, peace, and nature in Prague’s overlooked district

A hidden oasis in the shadow of industry Malešice botanical garden|Photo: Vít Pohanka, Radio Prague International When Prague locals hear “Malešice,” they often think of the massive waste incineration plant, whose chimney towers over the district...

Why Prague is perfect for travelling with toddlers

Tired after a long flight with a toddler who refuses to sleep on planes, I braced myself for the moment I always dread when travelling solo with my daughter: the post-landing search for our buggy and car seat. Anyone who's flown with small...

Qatar-Czech Republic trade stands at $158.51mln in 2024

Qatar - The meeting reviewed economic and trade relations between Qatar and the Czech Republic, the business and investment climate in both countries, as well as opportunities for co-operation in the biomedical sector. Qatar Chamber board member...

Government Approves Transfer of Land in Letňany to the City of Prague

The Czech government has cleared the way for one of the largest urban development projects in Prague. Around 120,000 square metres of state-owned land near Letňany underground station are to be transferred to municipal ownership – intended for...

Czech election showdown puts health care reform under the microscope

Czech voters head to the polls on 3-4 October with healthcare firmly on the agenda. At a pre-election debate hosted by the Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical Industry (AIFP) and the Czech Chamber of Commerce, experts and candidates agreed...

Analysis of Czech aid to Ukraine dispels myths and confirms benefits

A new cost–benefit study presented in Prague concludes that Czech support for Ukraine has been both morally right and economically advantageous. The analysis by the Prague Security Conference shows that donated weapons came mainly from obsolete...

Health care unions in Czechia declare strike readiness over pay dispute

Health care unions in Czechia have declared strike readiness in protest against the draft reimbursement decree for 2026. They are demanding a ten percent increase in salaries and wages across the health sector. Talks with the Health Ministry broke...

Sephora and Rare Beauty's "Make A Rare Impact" Join Forces for the Third Year in Honor of World Mental Health Day

Sephora commits to donating 100 Percent* of Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez new Rare Beauty fine fragrance sales to the Rare Impact Fund SINGAPORE, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sephora and Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez announce the return of the...

Stephen Bradley sets European group points target ahead of Sparta Prague clash and insists his 'players come alive' at this level

Stephen Bradley(Image: ©INPHO/Nick Elliott) Shamrock Rovers have the bit between their teeth and Stephen Bradley insists they can break new ground in Europe over this campaign. The Hoops are in the Czech Republic on Thursday night to face Sparta...

Your primer on the Czech Chamber of Deputies elections

The Czech Republic will head to the polls on October 3 and 4 to elect its next Chamber of Deputies, the lower chamber of the Czech parliament. This election has the potential to return populist candidate Andrej Babiš’s Action of Dissatisfied...

Qatar-Czech Republic trade stands at QR577mn in 2024, says chamber executive

The meeting reviewed economic and trade relations between Qatar and the Czech Republic, the business and investment climate in both countries, as well as opportunities for co-operation in the biomedical sector. Qatar Chamber board member Ibtihaj...

Fitzo Did Not Attend EU Summit Due To Health Problems

2 Robert Fitzo The deterioration in health is due to an assassination attempt in May 2024. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fitzo will not attend the informal meeting of European Union leaders in Copenhagen due to health problems related to the May...

Qatar Chamber discusses enhancing cooperation with Brno, Czech Republic

Board Member of Qatar Chamber, Ibtihaj Al Ahmadani, affirmed that Qatari-Czech relations are gaining momentum across various fields, noting that the volume of trade between the two countries reached QR 577 million in 2024, with several Czech...