Czech news in brief for January 27: Tuesday’s top morning headlines

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced that Czechia will coordinate its response to Donald Trump’s “Peace Council” invitation with other EU member states rather than acting independently. Following a government meeting, Babiš emphasized that any decision to join the initiative would require approval from both houses of the Czech Parliament. The move follows discussions at an EU summit regarding potential U.S. trade measures and the costs associated with council membership.

In Prague, a teacher remains in hospital after raising a false alarm about a school shooting in Žižkov, allegedly to test police response. Police say criminal proceedings are likely, and the court will also decide if he must pay for the unnecessary police deployment. Doctors are assessing his mental state, and charges could carry up to three years in prison if he’s found sane at the time. The school has not yet commented.

Prague city councilors have approved a zoning change allowing developer Central Group to transform a former warehouse site in Ruzyně into a new residential area named “Evropská čtvrť.” The project will provide approximately 2,200 apartments for 6,000 residents. As part of the agreement, the investor will contribute over CZK 622 million toward local infrastructure, including the construction of a primary school, kindergartens, and a new public park and square.

The documentary “Frankie’s Way,” premiering Jan. 28 at Kino Pilotů, follows Italian expat Francesco Gallucci’s journey from making pizzas in his Prague apartment to running successful local pizzerias. The film tracks Gallucci from his roots in southern Italy to the fields of Naples, highlighting his commitment to authentic techniques and fresh ingredients. It celebrates how his passion helped elevate the quality of Italian cuisine available to residents in the Czech capital.

A recent survey by Up Benefity found that 52 percent of Czech employees would not recommend their current employer to friends or acquaintances. Only 17 percent expressed enough satisfaction to provide a positive recommendation. The study highlighted a significant communication gap, with one-third of respondents claiming their employers show no interest in staff opinions, despite 95 percent of workers considering regular feedback essential for workplace satisfaction.