Breaking: State of emergency prolonged in the Czech Republic
Following an eight-hour debate today, the Chamber of Deputies has agreed to extend the emergency state.
Students will return to school in two stages – not soon enough say parents and educators
The anticipated change in PES number means children will return to school with masks, while the loosening of other measures could take effect Monday.
Czech senators to ask Constitutional Court to overrule 'absurd ' COVID shop closure
The proposal, signed by 54 senators will be submitted if the Chamber of Deputies approves the government-requested state of emergency extension.
Zeman: Trump should 'give up', let Biden be US president
The Czech president had some words of advice for embattled outgoing US President Donald Trump.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Nov. 19, 2020
State of emergency extension being discussed today, Deputy PM requests stores stay open on Sundays, and winter is on its way this weekend.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 19: Fewer in hospital, possible lifting of restrictions ahead
Number of patients hospitalized with Covid-19 the lowest since October 26, first and second graders return to school.
1,000 Czechs march in Prague, protest against anti-COVID restrictions
With flags, bells and whistles, demonstrators marched through the capital, speaking out against government’s anti-Covid lockdown restrictions.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Nov. 18, 2020
Thousands crowd Prague to commemorate fall of communism, protests take to streets, Prague Zoo welcomes rare baby orangutan, Obama hails Havel.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 18: 4,246 new cases yesterday, death toll at 6,558
According to experts, the spread of the pandemic has slowed in the Czech Republic over the past week, as new positive tests are lower week-on-week.
Activists demand end to coal, begin ten-day protest at Czech environment ministry
Environmental groups say proposed dates set for the end of coal mining in the Czech Republic are insufficient with respect to the Paris climate agreement.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Nov. 17, 2020
Several important updates have been made to the restrictions on travel and freedom of movement in the past 24 hours
Long lines ahead: Czech government limits number of people in shops
The latest restriction is part of the new anti-epidemic system presented by the Health Ministry on Friday.
Poll: Most Czechs consider Havel the best post-1989 president
On the eve of the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, a new poll ranks Czech presidents past and present
Czech PES index at 70 for past five days, restrictions may start to ease
Today, the Health Ministry began publishing its PES risk assessment index which was unveiled last Friday.
Survey: Czechs say closing schools worst Covid-19 restriction, more than half oppose vaccination
Most respondents prefer reopening schools to the loosening of other restrictions.
Czech Chamber of Deputies to assess state of emergency extension on Thursday
The Czech government is expected to request that the current state of emergency be extended through December 20
Czech public offices and schools to operate in limited mode at higher COVID-19 risk levels
Czech schools may fully open at level 2 of the new COVID-19 risk assessment system; the country is currently at level 4