Prague

Journalists and employees formed a human chain around the Czech public radio in Prague to protest a government plan to change funding for public broadcasters.

Thousands of Czechs protested in Prague against the government's plan to overhaul public broadcasting funding, which they argue threatens media independence. The demonstration occurred near Czech public television offices ahead of a planned warning strike by staff.

Thousands of Czechs are protesting in Prague against a government plan to overhaul the funding for public broadcasters.

European leaders debated NATO's future and reliance on U.S. military hardware at the GLOBSEC Forum in Prague. Discussions were prompted by U.S. troop level reversals in Poland under Donald Trump, with Czech President Petr Pavel warning about insufficient allied consultation.

Czech President Petr Pavel warns at a Prague security conference that peace is no longer Europe's default condition and urges the continent to adopt more flexible bureaucratic procedures to match Ukraine's rapid innovation in military technology. Pavel emphasizes that Europe risks falling behind, particularly to China, if it maintains peacetime regulatory measures instead of accelerating development timelines as demonstrated in the Ukraine conflict.

The Trump administration initially resisted allowing two Ebola-exposed Americans to return to the US for care and monitoring, delaying their evacuation and risking their health. One American is being treated in Berlin, while another is being sent to Prague. The individuals were exposed to the virus while working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Czech central bank has maintained a tight monetary policy following an increase in inflation. The decision was made after considering the current economic conditions. The Czech central bank is headquartered in Prague.

Czech inflation is quickening, and the central bank is gauging rates cushion. This is happening as customers sit at a cafe in Prague. The situation may impact the economy.

A Czech policymaker indicates an interest rate hike is likely but advises against rushing the decision. The Czech central bank in Prague is the focus of the discussion.

SUSE's annual event in Prague faced technical issues like error pages and popups during a keynote, highlighting problems with their edge demo. The company emphasized European independence but the event was marred by technical difficulties.