Czech Republic

Economy ноябрь 10, 2026

EU and Mexico sign modernised global agreement

The European Union and Mexico have signed a modernised global agreement updating their 2000 deal. It will reduce agricultural tariffs and expand access to markets, public procurement and investment opportunities.

Politics ноябрь 10, 2026

Okamura meets Armenian president

Tomio Okamura, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic, met with the president of Armenia on September 3, 2026.

World ноябрь 10, 2026

Czechia drills boreholes at potential waste sites

Czechia has begun drilling monitoring boreholes at four sites under consideration for a deep geological repository for radioactive waste. Work is starting at the Janoch site.

Economy ноябрь 10, 2026

Direct Prague–Philadelphia route opens

American Airlines has launched a direct route between Prague and Philadelphia. Prague Airport expects more than 57,000 passengers to use the service in both directions during the summer season.

Economy ноябрь 9, 2026

Czech defence industry unit changes ministries

The Czech government has moved the industrial cooperation unit from the Ministry of Defence to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The ministry says the change is intended to link the defence sector more closely with exports, research and innovation.

Politics ноябрь 9, 2026

Toman takes over Czech foreign intelligence

Miroslav Toman has become director of the Czech Office for Foreign Relations and Information (ÚZSI). He succeeds Vladimír Posolda, whose term ended on September 30, 2026.

Defense ноябрь 9, 2026

Czechia prepares for border checks

Czechia is testing security forces’ readiness for a possible temporary reintroduction of checks along its border with Slovakia. The drills focus on responding to a potential wave of irregular transit migration.

Politics ноябрь 9, 2026

Czech MPs to debate no-confidence motion

The Czech Chamber of Deputies will consider a motion of no confidence in the government at its 33rd session. Parliamentary committees and delegations also have meetings and trips scheduled during the week.

Science & Tech ноябрь 8, 2026

Czech Republic plans first ISS mission

The European Space Agency and Vast have agreed to carry out a Czech mission to the International Space Station. Aleš Svoboda is slated to be its pilot, with the mission planned for 2027.

Defense ноябрь 8, 2026

Czechia approves army plan through 2040

The Czech government has approved a plan for developing the national army through 2040. Priorities include increasing troop numbers and strengthening air and drone defences.

Economy ноябрь 8, 2026

Czechia to revise electricity network tariffs

Czechia will change tariffs for high- and very-high-voltage electricity networks from January 2027. The regulator says more efficient use of the networks could save 2–3 billion Czech crowns a year.