Voters in the Czech Republic have begun casting their ballots in elections for municipal councils and a portion of the Senate. The two-day voting period will determine local government compositions and part of the upper house of parliament. Political parties have been engaged in extensive campaigning and debates leading up to this crucial electoral event, with analyses focusing on the potential impact on major parties like ODS and the strategic shifts of the ANO movement.

ČT24: Elections for Municipal Councils and Senate Begin

Voters in Czechia will decide on municipal councils and a portion of the Senate in elections taking place on Friday and Saturday. The results will indicate the composition of the upper house of parliament and the opposition's majority.

Aktuálně.cz: Czech Political Parties Interviewed on Aktuálně: Worst Song, Manipulation, and…

As part of a pre-election interview series on the Spotlight program, Aktuálně.cz moderators interviewed leaders of parliamentary parties. While some leaders attended, others declined invitations.

Seznam Zprávy: Guide to the 2026 Elections: All You Need to Know Before Voting

A guide provides information about the upcoming 2026 elections, detailing what voters need to know before casting their ballots.

Aktuálně.cz: Tough Test for ODS. Which Municipal Strongholds Will Most Influence Kupka's…

The upcoming municipal elections, particularly in Prague, Brno, and Ostrava, will significantly impact the ODS party and the position of its leader, Kupka.

Aktuálně.cz: ANO Changes Strategy. The Czech TV Debate Revealed Who Babiš and Co. Dislike…

A recent debate on Czech Television suggests that the ANO movement, led by Andrej Babiš, considers Vít Rakušan and his STAN movement their main political rival.

Aktuálně.cz: Beware of the Most Complex Elections. One Mistake in Crossing and Votes Will…

The Czech municipal election system is complex, especially in larger cities where voters must be careful with their ballot choices to avoid invalidating their votes.

ČT24: Political Groups Discuss Tax Allocation and Housing in Superdebate

Leaders and representatives of Czech political parties participated in a "Superdebate" on Czech Television, discussing relations between local and national politics, problem-solving, and future visions.

Seznam Zprávy: Pavel Skips Elections, President to Be Elected Next Time. What's on His Mind?

President Pavel is not participating in upcoming elections, raising questions about his motivations and future considerations regarding presidential elections.

Critically low water levels in the Lipno and Vranovská dams have led to the reappearance of historical sites, including an old cemetery and entire villages that were submerged decades ago during the dams' construction. This phenomenon offers a poignant glimpse into the region's past.

Respekt: Low Lipno Water Levels Reveal Old Cemetery and Tragic History

The receding waters of the Lipno dam have uncovered an old cemetery, bringing to light the harsh fate of Dolní Vltavice, a forgotten town submerged by the dam's construction.

Novinky.cz: Photo: Village submerged 90 years ago reappears from Vranovská Dam

Due to drought and low water levels, the Vranovská dam's water level is 10 meters below normal, revealing the remains of a village flooded 90 years ago.

A political reporter for Novinky.cz, Karolina Brodníčková, has been receiving anonymous threats in Russian since mid-August. The nature and origin of these threats are currently unknown.

Novinky.cz: Novinky political reporter faces anonymous threats in Russian

Karolina Brodníčková, a Novinky reporter covering domestic politics, has been receiving threats in Russian from an unknown individual since mid-August.

A minor has confessed to the police regarding the violent death of a 30-year-old man in Dvůr Králové nad Labem. This development marks a significant step in the investigation of the case.

Novinky.cz: Case of violent death of a man in Dvůr Králové: A minor confessed to the police

A minor has confessed to the police as the perpetrator in the case of the violent death of a 30-year-old man that occurred in Dvůr Králové nad Labem.

A company initially received fines for waste disposal issues in a case involving billions, but was subsequently cleared by the ministry. The details surrounding the clearing of the fines are part of an ongoing regulatory story.

Seznam Zprávy: Company Fined for Waste. When Billions Were Involved, Ministry Cleared It

A company received fines for waste disposal, but the ministry later cleared it in a case involving billions.

A significant portion of Czech citizens, particularly younger individuals, have reported missing work due to stress. This highlights a growing concern about mental well-being and workplace pressure within the country.

Seznam Zprávy: Czechs Under Pressure: A Quarter Missed Work Due to Stress, Mostly Young People

A significant portion of Czech citizens, particularly young people, have missed work due to stress.