Czech Republic

Antisemitism in Czech Republic surges over 400% since 2020, European human rights report finds

Antisemitic incidents in Czechia surged from 874 in 2020 to 4,694 in 2024, with a European human rights report highlighting escalating hatred following October 7.

Dutch police in riot gear stand next to demonstrators including some with the Prince's Flag during a far-right rally named 'We Are The People' at the Malieveld in The Hague on September 19, 2026. (illistrative)
THE ELEGANT Hotel Elbresidenz in Bad Schandau, located in the heart of Saxon Switzerland.

Northern Czechia travel guide: Rock cities, forest trails, and Saxon Switzerland

Czech Republic's Prime Minister Andrej Babis takes part in the leaders panel on the opening day of Bled Strategic Forum in Bled, Slovenia, August 31, 2026.

Czech Republic would be ready to respond if Russia attacks Baltic countries, Czech PM Babis says

Section of the prehistoric sanctuary discovered near Chelby in the Czech Republic, September 25, 2026.

Czech Republic's 6,500-year-old sanctuary found to predate Stonehenge by 1,000 years


ICC accepts over 60 filings for arrest requests of Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas officials

The ICC accepted filings from over 60 governments and NGOs regarding arrest requests for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas officials.

 ICC PROSECUTOR Karim Khan speaks during an interview in The Hague, earlier this year.

Russia may be behind Prague bus arson attempt, Czech premier says

Poland has also accused Russia of attempting to destabilize the country, including through sabotage and arson, as revenge for their support for Ukraine

A police officer secures the area following the shooting at one of the buildings of Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, December 21, 2023.

Miraculous kidney donation between friends spans continents and save lives

The complex and sensitive cross-continental operation required coordination between senior officials in both countries.

 The proccess of bringing kindeys for transplant from the Czech Republic to Israel.

Karlovy Vary Film Festival to screen Israeli film 'Tropicana'

Tropicana, Tobi’s feature-film debut, stars Irit Sheleg, who appeared in the movie, Fill the Void, and the television series Sirens, as a cashier at a supermarket in the Negev.

 A SCENE from ‘Tropicana.’

Grapevine April 3, 2024: Israeli dramas

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

The Scojen Synthetic Biology Institute will be located in the new Drahi Innovation Building in Reichman University.

New direct flight from TLV to Karlovy Vary and launch at IMTM exhibition

Annual international tourism exhibition in Tel Aviv, IMTM 2024, to feature launch of direct flight from Tel Aviv to Karlovy Vary and Ari, marking 30 years of tourism market celebration.

 Prague Castle, Czech Republic

Czech farmers dump manure on Prague streets in renewed protests

Farmers across the EU have taken to the streets this year over effects of a plan to tackle climate change and for the restoration of customs duties on farm products from Ukraine.

 Farmers drive tractors in front of government office, where they dump manure, during a protest against European Union agricultural policies and grievances shared by farmers across Europe, in Prague, Czech Republic, March 7, 2024.

Grapevine, February 25, 2024: A message that applies to women everywhere

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 WOMEN MARCH in Tel Aviv calling for the release of Israeli hostages, earlier this month.

Czech man extradited to US for part in Iranian conspiracy to murder US journalist

"Polad Omarov was extradited to the United States to face charges for attempting to murder on US soil, a journalist, author, and human rights activist who is a US citizen of Iranian origin."

 The seal of the US Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.

Czech President: Israel can rely on us in battling Hamas

 President Herzog with his Czech counterpart, Petr Pavel in Jerusalem. January 15, 2024.