Brno University of Technology restores honorary doctorate stripped from Jan Antonín Baťa in 1948
More than 70 years after Baťa's title was rescinded by the university following claims by the communist regime, it has finally been restored
Poll: Czechs are still afraid of COVID-19, but less cautious than in the spring
Compared to the spring, the percentage of Czechs who wear face masks, use disinfectants, and avoid crowds of people has decreased
Czech lockdown measures will be slightly relaxed from Monday
From November 23, the night curfew will move to 11:00 p.m. instead of 9:00 p.m. and gatherings of up to six people will be allowed
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 20: New cases slow, number of patients in ICUs drop below 1,000
Thursday saw fewer new cases, deaths increase by 134 to 6,874, PES number at 62.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Nov. 20, 2020
Kids set to return to school, state of emergency extended, and other important updates.
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
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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
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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.
