Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia to expel Russian diplomats in Czech solidarity
The former Soviet bloc countries will expel a total of four Russian diplomats in an expression of solidarity with the Czech Republic
Bulgaria, Lithuania, and Iceland change color in new Czech travel map
Bulgaria moves to high risk red and Lithuania to very high risk dark red in the latest map detailing Czech Covid-19 travel restrictions
Czech language exam for non-EU foreigners to get more difficult from September
The current A1 exam required for permanent residence will be replaced by a tougher A2 exam of of this September.
Czech PM is in conflict of interest, confirms final European Commission audit
Subsidies paid to a firm controlled by Andrej Babiš through a trust fund are unjustified and should be repaid to the EU, the report says.
PM Babiš calls 2014 explosion a ‘terrorist attack’ after previously avoiding the phrase
Babiš’s earlier remarks about Russia’s involvement in the 2014 blast had been criticized for not being strong enough.
Czech allies show support for country in expulsion of Russian diplomats
The United States, United Kingdom, and other countries have issued words of support for the Czech Republic following revelations about a 2014 explosion
Czech photographer among winners of Sony World Photography Awards
Tomáš Vocelka has won the prestigious award in the category of Architecture and Design for his photo series on a Czech pet crematorium.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for April 18, 2021
Controversy surrounds Russian involvement in 2014 explosion, Covid-19 cases on the decline, and more top headlines from this weekend.
No concerts even with negative Covid-19 test, says Czech Health Minister
A planned event next week at Prague's Lucerna concert hall will not take place, Petr Arenberger told journalists yesterday.
Activists place golden toilet with naked Putin outside Russian embassy in Prague
A demonstration outside the Russian embassy in Prague called for the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Denmark, Belgium turn high-risk red in new Czech Covid-19 travel map
Finland, Ireland, Malta and Iceland have also changed color in the latest Czech travel risk map, valid from Monday.
Vaccine registration may open to those over 40 in June, says Czech Health Minister
According to Petr Arenberger, the expected pace of vaccine administration may allow those over 40 to register by the end of June.
200,000 Czechs could slip into poverty amid the coronavirus crisis
Unemployment, the surging cost of goods, and other economic factors influenced by the pandemic, are pushing poor and socially excluded Czechs into poverty.
Late billionaire Petr Kellner to be awarded highest Czech state decoration
Czech President Miloš Zeman will bestow the Order of the White Lion on Kellner, who tragically died in a helicopter crash last month
Czech Health Minister issues limit on gatherings of more than two people
The Czech state of emergency will end tomorrow, but Petr Arenberger wants to keep the same limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for April 11, 2021
Number of hospitalized Covid-19 patients falls to lowest this year, female gorilla dies in Prague Zoo, and more headlines from this weekend
Czech Republic crosses two million Covid-19 vaccine doses administered
As of this morning, about 1.34 million people have received at least one vaccine dose, and 690,000 have received both necessary doses