Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 12, 2021
Victims of Vrbětice explosion demand compensation, Czech Republic criticized for stance on Israel-Palestine conflict, rare discovery in the Moravian Karst.
Coronavirus update, May 12, 2021: One-quarter of Czechs have at least one jab, one-tenth have both
The Czech Republic is slightly behind the EU total of 27 percent of people having at least one vaccination shot.
Prague metro services extended by one hour beginning this week
As of this week Monday, final departures for the Prague metro will begin at 23:00.
Coronavirus update, May 11, 2021: Outdoor seating, open-air events, and fitness centers to reopen
May 17 will see a new wave of reopenings, hotels could reopen on May 24; plus vaccination opens for people 40 and over next week.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 11, 2021
Czechs take IKEA by storm on Monday, Prague Castle slammed for plastic candle holders, travel for vaccinated could be possible from Saturday.
Confirmed: Outdoor seating areas of Czech restaurants can open from Monday, May 17
Those with a negative Covid test, proof of vaccination or recent recovery from Covid can enjoy garden seating; interiors will remain closed.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 10, 2021
Candle lighting ceremony to take place at Prague Castle, today will see the first "tropical" day of the year, and a new travel map goes into effect.
Coronavirus update, May 10, 2021: Shops reopen nationwide today and public face-mask rules relaxed
Today's reopenings include museums and galleries in regions where they aren't already open as well the opening of all remaining shops and some services.
Coronavirus update, May 7, 2021: Czech Republic falls into 'better half' of overall EU rankings for Covid cases
The Czech Republic set a daily record of over 81,000 vaccinated Thursday and remains 15th in the EU for new cases, but eighth in overall deaths.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 7, 2021
A bill to compensate victims of forced sterilization moves ahead, Moneta Money Bank to acquire Air Bank Group, anonymous caller threatens school shooting.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 6, 2021
Czech govt. will investigate Vrbětice leak, Czech court redefines criminal definition of drug possession, and summertime temps ahead this weekend.
A comprehensive guide to vaccination in the Czech Republic: updated Sept. 14, 2021
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We've compiled key information about how, where, and when you can get vaccinated in the Czech Republic.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 5, 2021
Czechs show record support for Euro adoption, 1945 Prague Uprising commemorated today, Czech carmaker rolls out next-gen of iconic car.
Coronavirus update, May 5, 2021: Prague pilot concert to welcome 2,500 vaccinated or tested spectators
The free outdoor concert at Výstaviště aims to prove that large cultural events can be safe if precautions are followed.
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Embassy honors two British servicemen who took part in the Prague Uprising
The Britons are counted among the many foreign nationals who fought alongside Czechs against the Nazis.
Coronavirus update, May 4, 2021: Czech Republic relaxing more restrictions but culture left behind
Culture minister says that the rules for events are unfairly stricter than for other sectors, and other countries are already more lenient.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 4, 2021
Chairman of NATO Military Committee visits Prague today, Croatia Airlines to fly direct from Prague to Split, and, Polish diplomats decry abortion tourism.
