Prague is experiencing its most severe Hepatitis A outbreak in decades, with over 60 new cases reported last week, matching the total for the past three years. The capital is the epicenter of the nationwide surge, which has seen nearly 890 cases in Prague this year and 21 deaths across the Czech Republic. Health officials urge strict hygiene and vaccination.
Thousands gathered in Prague's Hradčany Square on October 19, 2025, to protest the potential appointment of a Motorists party member to lead the Environment Ministry. Environmental groups and scientists have voiced strong opposition, citing the party's anti-environmental stance and its leader's past statements.
The Czech Republic's new government, formed by the ANO, Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD), and Motorists for Themselves parties, has announced its 16-member cabinet. Led by Andrej Babiš, the coalition secured a parliamentary majority following the October 2025 elections.
The City of Prague is conducting a major exercise, 'Holešovice – North 2025,' today, October 11, 2025, to test mobile flood protection barriers in Holešovice and Bubeneč. The drill involves erecting over 220 meters of barriers and is causing significant traffic disruptions along the Vltava River's left bank.
The Czech Republic's Supreme Administrative Court has established a legal precedent, ruling that income derived from voluntary sex work is subject to income tax. This decision clarifies the tax obligations for individuals in the sex industry, overturning a lower court's previous exemption.
Google has rolled out its advanced AI Search Mode in the Czech Republic, integrating Gemini AI to offer users AI-generated overviews, conversational search capabilities, and multimodal interactions. This expansion aims to provide more comprehensive and personalized search results, transforming how users engage with online information.
The Czech Constitutional Court has declared the government's 2024 freeze on judicial salaries unconstitutional, ordering retroactive compensation for judges from January 1, 2024. This decision, which could cost the state an estimated CZK 620 million, marks a significant development in the ongoing dispute over judicial remuneration, distinguishing it from previous rulings where back pay was denied due to exceptional economic circumstances.
Following the October 3-4, 2025 parliamentary election, Andrej Babiš's ANO party emerged as the winner but without an outright majority. Discussions have begun to form a new government, with ANO indicating talks with the SPD and Motorists parties, while President Petr Pavel emphasizes the need for thorough negotiations.
Citizens of the Czech Republic are casting their votes in a two-day general election on October 3-4, 2025, to elect the 200 members of the Chamber of Deputies. The populist ANO party, led by former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, is currently leading in opinion polls, setting the stage for complex post-election coalition negotiations.
Activists in Prague, led by Konsent and Amnesty International, rallied on September 29, 2025, to demand constitutional protection for abortion rights. Ahead of the October 3-4 parliamentary elections, the initiative seeks to safeguard reproductive freedoms in the Czech Republic, where abortion is legal but lacks constitutional guarantees, reflecting broader concerns over access and international developments.
Thousands gathered in Prague's Old Town Square for a Million Moments for Democracy rally, cautioning against populist and extremist parties ahead of the October 2025 parliamentary elections. Speakers emphasized pro-Western values, countered Russian influence, and urged active participation in safeguarding Czech democracy.
Czech authorities are probing hundreds of fake TikTok accounts spreading pro-Russian content and promoting radical parties, suspected of influencing the upcoming October 3-4 general elections. A study identified 286 accounts with millions of weekly views, prompting concerns over disinformation and foreign interference.
Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic contributed CZK 15 billion in taxes and social insurance during the first half of 2025, significantly exceeding the CZK 7.6 billion spent by the state on aid. This marks a continued trend where their economic input surpasses government expenditure.
Acclaimed Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland was honored with the Artis Bohemiae Amicis medal by the Czech Ministry of Culture on September 16, 2025, in Prague. The award recognizes her significant contributions to promoting Czech culture internationally, notably through films like 'Burning Bush' and 'Charlatan', and her deep historical ties to the country, stemming from her studies at FAMU.
Prague's Public Transport Company (DPP) organized a grand tram parade on September 21, 2025, to commemorate 150 years since the introduction of public transport in the city. Featuring up to 40 historic and modern trams, the event showcased the evolution of urban transit, drawing crowds along its 12-kilometer route.
The United States has officially withdrawn from a memorandum of understanding with Czechia aimed at jointly combating disinformation. The decision, communicated on September 1, 2025, aligns with the Trump administration's policy, which views such initiatives as censorship. The original pact was signed in May 2024 by then-Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský.
