Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 26, 2021
German President to commemorate Czech paratroopers, ČEZ accelerates decarbonization of Czech energy, Czech man dies during Mont Blanc trail-run.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 26, 2021: Tens of thousands of Czech students fell behind with distance learning
Plus: Education Ministry extending tutoring programs, Czechs no longer optimistic about Covid pandemic, R number rises back over 1.0.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 25, 2021: Only one in four Czech children aged 12–15 has been vaccinated
Plus: Stricter rules for defining risk contact, recurrent Covid incidence grows only slightly, pandemic receding slightly as R number stays under 1.0.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 25, 2021
Rift opens between Prime Minister and President over wiretapping, Zeman predicts NATO return to Afghanistan, new cybersecurity center opens in Prague.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 24, 2021
Czech Republic sends aid money to Lithuania, former Health Minister under investigation, Prague International Marathon is cancelled.
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Coronavirus update, Aug. 24, 2021: Fully vaccinated American tourists can come to the Czech Republic
Plus: Epidemic expected to grow in the autumn, preventive coronavirus tests to remain free, R number stays under 1.0 for third day.
A foreigner's guide to private health insurance in the Czech Republic
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Czech law requires anyone staying in the country to have health insurance, but not everyone qualifies to receive coverage from the state.
The future of play: Next-gen Czech-design playgrounds debut in Prague
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A new 3D-printed parkour playground will open in Prague while two additional innovative Czech-designed play areas have made their debut.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 23, 2021
President accuses counter-intelligence of wiretapping, dramatic finale at Czech Masters, Dukovany nuclear tender could be announced in the fall.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 23, 2021: Zeman supports mandatory vaccination if there's a new Covid wave
Plus: Entry rules change for some vaccinated third-country people including Brits, R numbers falls under 1.0, Vojtěch criticizes lack of masks at festival.
Czech weekend news in brief: Top headlines for August 22, 2021
Czech tourists injured in coach accident in Germany, Sir Michael Caine receives standing ovation at KVIFF, and Czech archeologists make Stone Age find.
Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet to launch in the Czech Republic
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The service should commence from September 1, 2021, according to records obtained from the Czech Telecommunication Office.
Prague station tops list of the world's most stressful train and metro stops
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Analysis of stress indicators in Google Maps reviews suggests this stop brings on a 100 percent stress rate in commuters.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 20, 2021: Covid testing will remain free for children under 18
Plus: Vojtěch says third jab for risk groups likely in autumn, debate on antibodies to continue in September, R number drops to 1.01.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 20, 2021
Czech evacuation mission in Afghanistan is over, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival begins, new polling predicts election win for ANO.
The best things to do in Prague this week, August 19–25
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Pivovar Matuška celebrates its 12th birthday, Lucie will rock Koupaliště Džbán, FOK plays film music in Wallenstein Garden.
5 simple steps for making your move to Prague as stress-free as possible
We spoke with a long-time relocation expert who shared some advice for how to plan your move to Prague, step-by-step.
