Czech Republic

Czech Embassy says diplomat killed in a traffic accident in Jerusalem, driver has been detained

The Czech Embassy issued a statement of mourning, describing Schneiderova as a valued friend and colleague, and an outstanding diplomat.

|ByAMIT AVITAN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Petr Macinka and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar hold a joint press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 14, 2026.
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)

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.

|ByALEX CARSON
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

TALY’S TRAVEL: Exploring northern Czechia and Germany’s Saxon Switzerland region.

|ByTALY SHARON
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

Babis, whose government includes a pro-Russian party, has halted Czech contributions to military aid to Ukraine and also opted out of EU and NATO financing and military aid pledges for Kyiv.

|ByREUTERS

The Czech Republic replaces Russia on the UNHRC

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the Biden administration looks forward to working “closely with our Czech colleagues"

MAY 11, 2022ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Deputy Minister, Alvin Botes delivers a National Statement at the Annual High Level Panel on Human Rights Mainstreaming under the theme “Thirty years of implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child: challenges and opportunities”, at the UNHRC, Geneva.

WJC President Lauder calls on Czech leadership to create EU working group to combat antisemitism

President Lauder said last night that the European Union should “put a stop to Europe’s irrational hatred of Jewish people.”

MAY 10, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
On the left: President of Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic Petr Papoušek and In the middle: Czech Deputy Prime Minister Marian Jurečka.

First MMR radar delivered to Czech Republic from Israel

ELM-2084 multi-mission radar (MMR) is used in Israel's Iron Dome, David's Sling and Barak missile defense systems.

APRIL 5, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
ELM-2084 multi-mission radar (MMR) delivered from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in Israel to the Czech Republic, April 5, 2022.

Countries worldwide send military aid to Ukraine

In a memorandum to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Biden directed that $350 million allocated through the Foreign Assistance Act be designated for Ukraine's defense.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022ByREUTERS
Ukrainians living in Greece hold Ukrainian flags and placards as they take part in a protest against Russia's military operation in Ukraine, outside the Russian Consulate in Thessaloniki, Greece February 26, 2022.

Restoring the Ticho family house at U Templu 10

While this is my personal campaign, I was eager to have other family members share in the restoration of our ancestral home.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022ByCHARLES TICHO
THE BIRTHPLACE of the writer’s grandfather, Itzchak Zvi Ticho, at U Templu Street #10 in Boskovice, Czech Republic, before the restoration.

Czech FM: We changed our UN vote on Jerusalem to say no to antisemitism

Czech Republic Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek explained his country's history rejection of a UN resolution in an exclusive interview.

DECEMBER 6, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
The flag of the Czech Republic is seen waving.

Bennett speaks with Austrian chancellor, Czech PM about COVID

PM Naftali Bennett discussed vaccinations, borders and surveillance with Austria's chancellor and the Czech Republic's prime minister.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
PM Naftali Bennett speaks with Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg and Czech Prime Minister Miloš Zeman.

Dance review: Bridges of Time

The Czech National Ballet honored choreographer Jiri Kylian, aiming to present the diversity of his works and showcase some of his more popular dances.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021ByORA BRAFMAN
'Bella Figura'

Czech National Ballet ready to open the 2021/22 season in Tel Aviv

For its visit to Israel, the Czech National Ballet will present a four-part program featuring highlights from legendary Czech choreographer Jiri Kylian’s rich body of work.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021ByORI J. LENKINSKI
THE CZECH National Ballet.

One killed in Czech cable car accident

A cable car cabin became detached from its cable in the Czech Republic on Sunday, leaving one person dead.

OCTOBER 31, 2021ByREUTERS
The flag of the Czech Republic is seen waving.