Czech government declares new state of emergency
The lower house of Parliament refused to extend the current state of emergency but did pass the new pandemic law
Czech culture at home: 5 tips for what to stream, eat, and read this weekend, Feb. 26–28, 2021
A new novel from Martin Vopěnka, art displayed in cafés around Prague, and an award winning film from a Czech director are among our picks this weekend.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 26, 2021
Entrepreneurs' COVID compensation to double, Slavia scores 'sporting miracle' win, and British band Morcheeba confirmed for ČT concert
Coronavirus update, Feb. 26, 2021: Govt. to announce new tougher rules today
Movement between districts may be banned, France will supply 100,000 Pfizer vaccine doses, South African mutation confirmed
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 25, 2021
Travel restrictions in place for visiting Poland, new investor for Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and Slavia face crucial European tie.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 25, 2021: Govt. talks on stricter lockdown rules to continue tonight
Schools won’t start to reopen, govt. to contribute to blanket testing at companies, travel banned to some African countries and Brazil.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 24, 2021
Former Czech president tests positive for COVID, firefighters deliver masks to food banks, and February weather records broken.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 24, 2021: South African mutation suspected in seven cases
Merkel offers hospital beds in Germany, school reopening delayed, Israel sends vaccine for Czech soldiers
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 23, 2021
Czech government presents two alternative election bills, student access to digital library extended, and Three Kings Collection total unveiled.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 23, 2021: Respirator obligation moved to midnight Wednesday
School reopening to be debated Wednesday, vaccinated people don’t need to quarantine, govt. Compensation program extended
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 22, 2021
Czechs working more during the pandemic, Hamáček to defend ČSSD role, Winery of the Year announced, and February temperature records could be matched
Coronavirus update, Feb. 22, 2021: Respirators required in shops and public transit as of midnight tonight
Health minister warns of draconian measures if situation gets worse, general practitioners could offer vaccine
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 19, 2021
Babiš breaks with Prymula due to football match, ING ending its Czech retail banking, Regiojet plans summer trains to Croatia
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 18, 2021
Most wellness centers may close, Muchová out at the Australian Open, UNESCO-listed garden in ownership dispute, and Chinese Embassy rebukes Duka.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 17, 2021
Czech Republic names Eurovision entry for 2021, Kellner eyes banks for $5 billion IPO for Cetin, Czechs biathlete takes gold at World Cup.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 17, 2021: Govt. to discuss reopening shops under strict conditions
The Czech Republic currently has the most new cases since Jan. 8 and an almost record high number of hospitalizations.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 16, 2021
Former Czech health minister headed to Finland, COVID compensation bonus approved, and a stunning Czech ice wall makes worldwide headlines.