This week in Czech Republic
This week in the Czech Republic, domestic news highlighted a tragic fatal car crash near Doubravník involving a drunk football coach and children, alongside ongoing legal proceedings for a bitcoin case figure. Positive developments included a major urban project in Prague's Smíchov district and Ostrava's plan for a new flood-resistant footbridge. Meanwhile, Czech Television announced significant budget cuts and potential layoffs, while the country also saw an increase in foreign students in schools.
About Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, a landlocked Central European nation, is renowned for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural heritage. Its diverse media market, characterized by both Czech and international ownership, ensures a free press where public broadcasters maintain editorial independence, shaping a dynamic news landscape.
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Media landscape
The Czech Republic boasts a diverse media market with both local and international ownership, fostering a free press environment where public broadcasters maintain editorial independence.
To gain a comprehensive understanding, consult both major print dailies and the independent public broadcasters.
Fourth-place finish hurts, but Pardubice must recover quickly, Neuman says
Pardubice goalkeeper Vladimír Neuman summed up his team’s latest disappointment with one word, repeating “unfortunately” four times after the 2-1 weekend loss to Artis Brno. “Unfortunately, it didn’t …
Machálek handles the derby as Plzeň pays for a new rule
The Sparta-Slavia derby was expected to be tense, but the match ended 0-3 in what proved to be a relatively calm contest. Referee Jan Machálek played a part in keeping the game under control, deliveri…
Denis Kindl turns down higher-league offers and stays with Prostějov, while opening a modern gym
Denis Kindl is preparing with Prostějov for a bid to return to the top hockey league, while also building a career beyond the ice. In early March, the player opened the modern, multi-level Gym svět fi…
Apple Hesitates Over Renaming Lake Ontario After Trump Calls for Change
Donald Trump has asked Apple to rename Lake Ontario “American Lake” in its mapping application, according to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. Burgum disclosed the request on Monday, the Associated Pres…
Verdict After 30 Years: Jury Finds Gang Leader Guilty of Plotting Tupac Shakur’s Murder
Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was killed, a U.S. jury found former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of plotting the murder of the rap icon. The conviction is the first in a case that has …
Kyiv Came Under Nighttime Fire as Ukraine Struck a Russian Port Near Estonia
Kyiv came under Russian airstrikes overnight, killing at least four people and injuring more than 10 others, according to the report. Ukraine responded with attacks aimed at ports in Russia’s Leningra…
Vítkovice to auction church tower clock face to fund roof repairs
A two-metre clock face from the tower of St. Paul’s Church on Mírové Square in Ostrava will go under the hammer during Vítkovice Day on Thursday, September 3. The proceeds will help pay for repairs to…
President Pavel to open school year in Konice and meet local mayors
Schoolchildren in Brodek u Konice, in the Prostějov area, are set to begin the school year with President Petr Pavel attending their ceremony. Pavel will visit the T. G. Masaryk primary and nursery sc…
Cucumber Is Actually a Fruit, but You Can Keep Treating It Like a Vegetable
Cucumbers may belong to the fruit category, but there is no need to change how they are treated in the kitchen. With cucumber season beginning, the piece urges readers not to limit the vegetable-like …
The birth of a disaster: After the embarrassing loss to Sweden, cans rained down. How low can we fall?
Fourteen thousand hockey fans packed Prague’s Sportovní hala in Holešovice expecting their team to rise to the occasion. Instead, the night turned from anticipated celebration into grief and anger. Th…
Workers will learn company salaries, while new rules target couriers: What EU changes mean
Employees in Czech companies will gain access to more information about pay, while couriers working through digital platforms will face new rules under changes prompted by the European Union. The Czec…
With a Schoolbag on Your Back and Knee Socks: What Was Your First Day at School Like?
The summer holidays are over, and school bells are once again sending pupils back to their desks across the Czech Republic. For some children, this is their first experience of school. Others are retu…
Vuelta 2026 Stage 10: Route profile and Alcaraz-to-Elche de la Sierra favorites
The Vuelta 2026 returns from its Monday rest day with a demanding Stage 10 between Alcaraz and Elche de la Sierra. The 184.7-kilometer route opens the race’s second week with rolling terrain and almos…
Biathlon 2026/27: World Cup schedule, results and where to watch
The 2026/27 Biathlon World Cup will open in Kontiolahti, Finland, on Nov. 26, giving athletes their first chance to score points in the new season. The competition will continue across 10 stops before…
Muchová jokes she is already 33 after celebrations, then draws energy from mixed-doubles title
Karolína Muchová had little time to spend on court in her US Open opener. The Czech player defeated Austria’s Sinja Kraus 6-3, 6-0 in only 58 minutes. “That's ideal,” Muchová said after the match, ple…
Former French Prime Minister Édouard Balladur dies at 97
Édouard Balladur, the conservative politician who served as France's prime minister from 1993 to 1995, has died at the age of 97. Balladur held the premiership while François Mitterrand was president.…
Tadej Pogačar Undergoes Surgery and Remains in Hospital, Recovery Time Unknown
Tadej Pogačar remains in hospital after undergoing successful surgery for a displaced collarbone fracture, his UAE Emirates team said. The Slovenian cyclist had to abandon the Vuelta on Saturday while…
Menšík vs. Mochizuki at the 2026 US Open: Odds and Where to Watch
Jakub Menšík begins his 2026 US Open singles campaign with confidence after winning the mixed-doubles Grand Slam title alongside Karolína Muchová. His first-round opponent is Japan’s Shintaro Mochizuk…
Lisbon to rebuild iconic funicular destroyed in crash that killed 16
Lisbon’s famous Elevador da Glória funicular will be rebuilt after an accident destroyed it and killed 16 people last September. Carris, the city’s transport operator, said the new funicular should me…
Women’s EuroVolley 2026: Czech schedule, groups and match dates
The Women’s European Volleyball Championship has returned to the Czech Republic after 29 years, bringing Group B matches to Brno and putting the home team into the knockout stage. Czechia finished sec…
Czech volleyball team lose to Sweden in EuroVolley round of 16
The Czech women's volleyball team fell short of the European Championship quarterfinals after losing 3-0 to Sweden in Brno. Sweden took the match in three sets, winning 25-19, 25-23 and 25-21. The res…
France to raise ultra-fast fashion prices as China warns of retaliation
Ultra-fast fashion will become more expensive in France from September under a new levy that could eventually reach nearly 20 euros, or more than 480 Czech korunas, per item. The charge is aimed mainl…
Aston Villa host champions Arsenal in Premier League second-round finale
Aston Villa host reigning Premier League champions Arsenal in Monday’s match, which closes the league’s second-round schedule. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m., with the game available through a detailed liv…
Swedish navy to expand with highly capable French frigates
Sweden is set to expand its navy with French frigates under an order worth 4.3 billion euros, confirmed Monday in Stockholm by French President Emmanuel Macron and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristerss…
Babiš Unsure How Quickly Defense Spending Will Rise, but Accepts Need to Meet Commitments
Andrej Babiš says he does not yet know how quickly Czech defense spending will increase after the country reaches a planned 2% of GDP next year. Asked about a specific spending trajectory for subseque…
Five of Israel’s six desalination plants stop operating as seawater turns too cloudy
Five of Israel’s six nationwide seawater desalination plants stopped operating after weather conditions made the seawater too cloudy, according to Israeli media. The affected facilities cover a large …
Father behind the microphone, but I’m the one who wears the trousers at home, commentator Rejman jokes
Bára Rejmanová may be the youngest player on her team at 18, but she made an experienced impression in the opening match of the European Championship in Brno. Coach Jannis Athanasopulos sent her onto …
Putin fears weakness could get him hanged, while teaching students about the food chain
Vladimir Putin needs the war in Ukraine to produce at least some tangible success for Russia because he fears the consequences of weakness, according to the framing presented by the article. The Russi…
Ukrainian attacks push Russia to ship grain through the Baltic, including EU ports
Russian grain exporters are shifting deliveries toward the Baltic Sea, including ports in the Baltic states, as Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt routes through the Black and Azov seas. The attacks have…
Don’t Play Like Rangers: Teplice Tighten Up and Shut Out Jablonec
Teplice returned to winning form with a 2-0 league victory over Jablonec after going three matches without a win. The result was framed through a playful reference to Glasgow Rangers. In an exaggerate…
Ukraine’s chart queen turns her back on the country by singing in Russian and rejecting ‘hurrah patriotism’
Nastya Kamenskykh remains one of Ukraine’s most famous pop singers, but her refusal to abandon Russian has placed her career at home under intense pressure. The singer, known for her R&B-style voice a…
Cutting unemployment benefits will push people into bad jobs, while retraining is lacking, sociologist says
Lower unemployment benefits could push job seekers into unsuitable work after only a short period, sociologist Daniel Prokop says, as the Czech government prepares to reduce support again next year. P…
Seven-car crash injures eight in Liberec region, main road closed
Eight people were injured Monday afternoon when seven cars collided near Hrádek nad Nisou in the Liberec region. The crash closed the main road leading to Liberec. Traffic is being redirected through …
Czechia’s 389 billion deficit sparks warnings over costlier mortgages
A proposed 389 billion koruna deficit has caught economists off guard in Czechia, with warnings that borrowing costs could rise as public debt increases. The deficit appears in the first version of th…
Nearly 100 people died in Czech summer traffic crashes, the highest toll in five years
Traffic crashes in the Czech Republic killed 98 people during the two summer holiday months, the highest toll for the period since 2021. The summer count covers July 1 through the end of August. In th…
VW Admits It Has No Use for Four German Plants as Unions Threaten Action
Volkswagen’s management has admitted that four of its German factories have no clear use, intensifying tensions with employees and trade unions. The company is completing a series of meetings across G…
Man attacks Czech city officers after waking from hammock, police say
What began as a routine request to remove a hammock from a public space turned into an attack on municipal police in České Budějovice. The officers had approached a man sleeping between trees and aske…
Sparta supporters appeared to wish war criminal Ratko Mladić a peaceful rest, club distances itself
With about 15 minutes left in the Prague derby, a banner appeared behind the goal occupied by Sparta Prague’s most active supporters. It showed the Serbian flag and carried the words, “RIP General.” T…
An Experiment That Failed: Russia Scraps New Rule After Chaos
Russian hockey tried a new rule governing play with the hands during the summer, but the experiment quickly ended after a wave of criticism. The change has been likened to the phrase “An attempt at so…
SuperStar 2026 counts down to its return: When it starts, where to watch and who is on the jury
SuperStar is preparing to return to Czech television after a five-year absence. The singing competition, described as one of the most-watched shows of its kind over the past two decades, will launch i…
Aquafaba: The canned miracle captivating Czech kitchens
The cloudy liquid left in a can of chickpeas has become a useful ingredient in Czech kitchens rather than something to pour down the sink. Known as aquafaba, it can replace egg whites and be whipped i…
A rare opening: Chomutov’s Jesuit crypt to welcome visitors for the first time in 74 years
Chomutov’s Jesuit crypt will briefly open its doors after remaining inaccessible to the public for 74 years. The opening forms part of European Heritage Days, which will bring visitors to nearly 100 s…
Lehečka explains split with Navrátil: “I wanted a different approach; we were like father and son”
Jiří Lehečka reached the world’s top level during an eight-year partnership with Michal Navrátil, but entered the US Open with a new coach and a different outlook. The Czech player has spent the past …
Woman burned during cesarean section at Bulovka Hospital as police investigate
Police are investigating how a woman was burned during a cesarean section at the gynecology and maternity clinic of Prague’s Bulovka University Hospital. The case has been handled by police since Mond…
“No one takes it too seriously”: Ontario lake’s proposed new name draws little concern in its ports
A proposed change to the name of Lake Ontario is being discussed in ports on both sides of the lake, but sailors do not appear particularly troubled by it. The reactions from American and Canadian boa…
Olomouc learn that football cannot always be beautiful in defeat to Baník
Pavel Hapal’s return to Ostrava’s Městský stadion as Olomouc coach did not produce the comeback he wanted. His Sigma Olomouc side lost 1-0 to Baník on Saturday evening. The result ended Olomouc’s run …
“I like concerts that surprise audiences with their program and setting,” says Igor Františák
Igor Františák says he is drawn to concerts that surprise audiences not only with their music, but also with where they take place. That approach will shape the 23rd St. Wenceslas Music Festival, whic…
Czech health insurer offers young doctors up to 480,000 crowns to work in underserved regions
Young doctors can receive up to 480,000 Czech crowns from the country’s VZP health insurer if they agree to work for at least five years in a region with limited healthcare provision. The new scholars…
New Bridge Replaces Footbridge in Cheb, Closing Dyleňská Street
A new bridge is rising over the railway line between Cheb and Schirnding, replacing the so-called Červená footbridge. The project has brought restrictions for drivers and changes to local traffic. Dyl…
Why Manchester United’s goal stood despite Harry Maguire’s handball
A football goal can be disallowed automatically if the scorer touches the ball with a hand or arm before scoring, even when the contact happens accidentally. The rule became the focus of a Manchester …
Meet August’s Cutest Pets: Winners Receive Quality Food and Toys
Voting for iDNES’s August cutest-pet contest has ended with the close of the summer holidays. The winners will receive nutritious food, treats and toys from the German company Josera. One of the peopl…
Will Brno Decide the Lužánky Stadium’s Fate Only After the Elections? Councilor Does Not Rule It Out
Zbrojovka Brno says the nearly 50 million Czech koruna price tag for the Lužánky site is not an obstacle, according to Brno property councilor Jiří Oliva. The plot contains the deteriorating football …
An imposing shelf cloud takes over the sky above Plzeň, meteorologists release video
A massive shelf cloud rolled across the sky above Plzeň on Monday morning, prompting the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute to publish video of the spectacle. The meteorological institute shared foot…
Swiss police detain suspect after weekend shooting
Swiss police detained a 43-year-old Swiss man early Monday in connection with a weekend shooting at a music party in Aarau. Investigators now believe that one attacker opened fire at the event. The av…
Presenter Laďka Něrgešová visits Barcelona to fulfill a 30-year dream
Laďka Něrgešová has finally visited Barcelona, a city she says she had wanted to see for 30 years. The 50-year-old presenter traveled to the Spanish metropolis with friends, fulfilling another major p…
Bus route links Zlín and Trenčín with four daily return services
A new bus route now provides direct service between Zlín and Trenčín, two regional capitals separated by about 70 kilometers. The buses run four times a day in each direction. The route travels from Z…
Pistachio Fabias are a phenomenon, and a unique sedan joined the weekend gathering
The pistachio-green Škoda Fabia has become a distinctly Czech phenomenon. It has its own Wikipedia page, social-media profiles and a fan club known as the Pistachio Mafia. That following gathered over…
Emotional moment at Old Trafford as late policeman’s sons lead out Manchester United players
Two sons of police officer Matthew Blades led Manchester United’s players onto the pitch at Old Trafford before Sunday’s match against Ipswich. The moment came a week after their father died in a car …
Bouzková vs. Jacquemot: Odds and How to Watch the 2026 US Open Live
Marie Bouzková enters the 2026 US Open as a clear favorite against France’s Elsa Jacquemot, according to the match preview. Jacquemot is described as being out of form. The guide focuses on the curren…
Liberec Student Heads to Prestigious Indian University: “AI Is My Second Brain”
Adam Kalina, a 21-year-old programmer from Liberec, is heading to India to study for a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Artificial Intelligence at Tetr College of Business. He will be the first Czech …
Lake Ontario, Now and Forever: Canada Defies Trump, Who Responds With a Video
The dispute over Lake Ontario’s name took on a surreal form over the weekend. Ontario Premier Doug Ford had a giant sign installed beside the water reading, “Lake Ontario. Now and Forever.” Donald Tru…
Canadian Presence Ends in Brno as Davidson Fails to Secure Spot in Kometa’s Crowded Defense
Kometa Brno’s Canadian trio has broken up. Brandon Davidson is the latest departure after Brendan O’Donnell and Rhett Holland left the Czech club. O’Donnell spent only nine games in Brno. Holland depa…
Pardubice to Face Lavi’s Team as Thousands Watch Vyšehrad Filming
Thousands of fans are heading to Pardubice’s Stadion Arnošta Košťála for an unusual football match involving a fictional team. The home side will play Slavoj Vyšehrad, the film team from the Vyšehrad …
Holding Back Water Is a Priority: Odra Basin Plans Climate Adaptation Measures
The Odra River Basin Authority plans to focus on retaining water as part of its response to the effects of climate change. Its proposed measures include water reservoirs, ponds, wetlands and nature-ba…
Siniaková vs. Cocciaretto: US Open 2026 odds and where to watch live
Kateřina Siniaková will begin her US Open 2026 campaign against Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto. The preview focuses on the match odds and the latest results of both players. It also tells readers wher…
Kušej helps Liberec earn first point, hopes his confidence will follow
Vasil Kušej made his mark for Liberec with a clever free-kick routine that created Lukáš Mašek’s winning goal in a 2-0 league victory over Hradec. The assist came late in the first half and helped Lib…
Court hears Nagyová’s appeal in Čapí hnízdo case as politician stays away
The Prague High Court has begun reviewing Jana Nagyová’s appeal in the Čapí hnízdo case, but the European lawmaker did not appear at Monday’s public session. The case concerns a subsidy for the Čapí h…
Oil prices rise after US-Iran clashes, with Brent back above $90
Oil prices moved higher after renewed military strikes between the United States and Iran, pushing Brent crude back above $90 a barrel. North Sea Brent briefly gained almost 3% on Monday and traded ne…
Review: Simplicity Is Its Charm in the Animation The Secret of the Jungle
The Secret of the Jungle leaves one question hanging: why did Latvian animator, graphic artist and children's-book illustrator Edmunds Jansons, together with the screenplay's authors, place the story …
Le Pen and Farage Celebrate Iceland’s Vote Against Renewing EU Accession Talks
Iceland’s rejection of renewed European Union accession talks has delighted nationalist politicians elsewhere in Europe, including Marine Le Pen and Nigel Farage. Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir …
Leoš Mareš and Štěpán Kozub appear together on Ranní show for the first time
Leoš Mareš hosted Evropa 2’s Ranní show with Štěpán Kozub for the first time on Monday. The new season brings a change after the death last year of Mareš’s longtime broadcasting partner, Patrik Hezuck…
Small Child Seriously Injured After Falling From House Window in Karlovy Vary Region
A small child suffered serious injuries after falling from a house window in Ostrov, in the Karlovy Vary Region. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon. Police are investigating the case.
School Lunches Will Also Reach Children From Families Without Money as Region Allocates More Than 37 Million Crowns
Children from families unable to pay for school meals will receive support in South Bohemia, where the regional authority has set aside 37.7 million Czech crowns for the coming school year. The fundin…
Djokovic vomited, cried and suffered as he exited a Grand Slam in the first round for the first time in 20 years
Novak Djokovic’s US Open campaign ended unexpectedly in the first round, despite his status as one of the leading title favourites after Jannik Sinner withdrew with an injury. The Serbian lost to Mari…
The Traitors 3 is coming, with a new broadcast day
The Traitors is returning for a third season, but viewers will find it on a different broadcast day than in previous seasons. TV Prima plans to begin airing the successful detective reality show in Se…
People Use Piers at Lake Milada Despite Ban, While Bird Protection Delays Work
Six new piers have been floating on Lake Milada near Ústí nad Labem for several weeks, offering swimmers an easier route into the water. Officially, however, visitors still cannot use them, even thoug…
Preschool girl seriously burned after falling into fire at event in Plzeň region
A preschool-aged girl suffered serious burns after falling into a fire during an event in Lipnice, near Spálené Poříčí in the Plzeň region. An air-rescue helicopter from Líně transported the child on …
Triple dose of cuteness at the zoo as meerkat pups soak up attention
Three meerkat pups are attracting attention at Zoo Jihlava, where visitors can see them in an enclosure near the main entrance. The pups were born at the end of July. Zoo Jihlava spokeswoman Simona Ku…
Condition of Boys Injured in Crash Involving Drunk Coach Improves, Two Discharged
Doctors at the Children’s Hospital in Brno reported improved conditions for the boys injured in last week’s fatal crash near Doubravník in the Brno region. Two of the boys have been discharged and wil…
Week to begin with rain and thunderstorms before a dry, summery stretch
The week will open with rain, showers and isolated thunderstorms across much of the Czech Republic, but the weather is expected to improve from the west during Monday. The morning and early afternoon …
Iran attacks US bases in Jordan, which says it intercepted eight missiles
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they attacked US bases in Jordan, describing the operation as retaliation for a US strike on Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Jordani…
Schillerová to reveal next year's deficit, which will not exceed 400 billion crowns
The Czech Republic’s proposed budget deficit for next year will remain below 400 billion crowns, Finance Minister Alena Schillerová said ahead of a government meeting. Schillerová, who represents ANO,…
Not just empty slogans or populist promises: Brno parties offer some unusual ideas
Brno’s municipal election campaigns contain the familiar promises of faster affordable housing, smoother traffic, better healthcare and higher-quality schools. Those themes appear across the programme…
In-house paint shop and 3D printers: How custom interiors are made in the Czech Republic
Remy Design has spent more than 30 years combining traditional woodworking with modern production methods in the Czech Republic. The company, based in Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou, produces custom int…
A machine can replace five bricklayers. Wienerberger chief backs robotics as homebuilding slumps
A single machine can save the work of five bricklayers, according to Kamil Jeřábek, chief executive of brickmaker Wienerberger. He is looking to robotics rather than lower labor costs as the way to re…
Prague Could Finally Build, Motorists’ Ministers Will Motivate Officials, Party Leader Says
Prague has a rare opportunity to launch major apartment construction and finish its inner ring road, according to Klára Sovová, the leader of the Motorists party. She says the city could receive help …
His Support Riders Did Not Warn Him: A Czech Participant Recalls Pogačar’s Vuelta Crash
Tadej Pogačar had been controlling the Vuelta with overwhelming force. Then, on the eighth stage to Xèraco, the Slovenian suddenly disappeared from the peloton after a crash 33 kilometers from the fin…
The most sought-after used electric cars in Czechia: appealing Škodas, legends and million-crown giants
Electric vehicles have become the choice of one in every 10 Czech shoppers looking for a newer used car. The figure comes from an analysis of the Czech used-car market prepared by Carvago for iDNES.cz…
Scammers spend hours manipulating victims, then victims do not believe us, bank fraud chief says
Modern criminals are finding it easier to persuade people to transfer money than to break into cellars, according to the warning highlighted by iDNES. The fraud can continue for hours, leaving victims…
It Looks Like a Real Apple Ad. A Realistic Video Shows a Possible Foldable iPhone
A video portraying a possible foldable iPhone has been made to look so much like an Apple advertisement that viewers could mistake it for an official product presentation. The clip presents an alleged…
Japan’s Ambulance Crews Ask the Public: Please Do Not Straighten Our Shoes
Japanese emergency responders are asking people to leave their shoes where they are, even when tidying them would normally be considered polite. Arranging footwear reflects traditional Japanese courte…
My Husband and I Do Things Differently, but It Is Not for Everyone, Says Iva Frühlingová
Singer Iva Frühlingová says her approach to life with her husband differs from that of other couples, but she acknowledges that it is not suitable for everyone. She also addressed alcohol and addictio…
Vodafone offers unlimited data for under 500 crowns, but there is a major catch
Vodafone is advertising unlimited mobile data in Czechia for less than 500 crowns a month, well below the standard price of 799 crowns. The offer appears attractive at first glance, but it comes with …
Karabec after derby: “An unacceptable result. It hurts that we are inefficient”
Adam Karabec began his tenure as Sparta Prague captain by facing questions about a heavy derby defeat. Sparta lost 3-0 at home to Slavia Prague. It was Karabec’s first news conference as the club’s ne…
Highlights from Chance Liga round six: Slavia win Prague derby and return to first place
Slavia Prague needed only five shots on target to settle the 318th Prague derby. Three of them found the net, giving the visitors a 3-0 win over Sparta and sending them back to first place in the Chan…
Krejčíková struggles after running out of energy: “I’m not in a good state of mind”
Barbora Krejčíková’s difficult run continued at the US Open, where she lost in the opening round to Uzbekistan’s Kamilla Rakhimova, 7-6, 6-2. The Czech tennis player had won a tournament in Athens in …
Derby in the stands: Fans unite over flares and against Komorous, despite a torrent of insults
Sunday’s Prague derby provided plenty of reasons to watch the terraces rather than the football pitch. The buildup included disputes over pyrotechnics and opposition to Komorous, while supporters cont…
After years of injuries and a rapid recovery before the World Cup, Martin Kříž retires from Czech national team
Martin Kříž has ended his Czech national-team career after a final appearance against Norway in a pre-qualifier for the continental championship. The center played for the Czech Republic at three Euro…
People flee burning accommodation building in Šumperk using ladders as helicopter takes injured person to hospital
Twenty people escaped a burning accommodation building in Šumperk after firefighters used vehicle-mounted ladders during the rescue operation. Emergency services responded to the fire at the high-rise…
Soldier diagnosed with Parkinson's develops app to help fellow patients
Josef Maxima's life took an unexpected turn in 2018 when he received a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. His immediate reaction, as he recalled, was a stark question about his mortality: "When will I …
