Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 22, 2021
"State of calamity" declared following high winds, Prague incinerator to shut after fire, Sparta Prague fall to defeat in Europa League.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 22, 2021: Czech schools to test unvaccinated pupils in worst-hit districts
Plus: Unvaccinated teachers to wear respirators, renewed interest in walk-in vaccination, European Council calls for increased efforts to stop pandemic.
Prague asks people to avoid parks and forests as strong winds create dangerous conditions
Prague City Hall has issued a warning to look out for falling branches as very strong winds hit the Czech capital.
Russian embassy 'ketchup bandits' hit with reprimand for April incident
Prague authorities have meted out reprimends to those who defaced the Russian embassy following revelations about the 2014 Vrbětice explosions.
Disinformation is flooding the Czech Republic, says report
The Czech internet has seen a significant increase in articles containing disinformation and fake news.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 21, 2021: Czech Republic to require restaurant checks and masks at work
Plus: Covid tests will no longer be free, quarantine time shortened, court rejects complaint about Covid antibody recognition.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 21, 2021
Huge Prague fire causes millions in damage, questions swirl around Babiš criminal case, outgoing Chamber of Deputies dissolves today.
Prague court overturns obligation to fill in passenger locator form
The measure, in place to help Czech authorities with tracing efforts, has been deemed in violation of human rights.
New Škoda Museum near Prague presents proud history of Czech carmaker
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Only a short trip from the capital, Svět škodovek presents unique prototypes and special productions from the legendary Czech brand.
A kind stranger bought a “penniless” Jeremy Irons coffee at a Prague café
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The famous British actor had no cash on him when the payment terminal was down at Písecká brána.
Rising costs for public transport could hit commuters’ wallets hard
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Rising energy prices leave transport companies with no pain-free options and the general public are likely to bear the brunt.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 20, 2021: Czech health minister wants masks back on at work
Plus: SPOLU critical of outgoing gov’t on Covid, other viruses are starting to spread again, Covid numbers take another big jump.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 20, 2021
Attorney to request Babiš's prosecution, Czech AI start-up receives massive investment, tender announced for railway to Prague Airport.
Prague 9 plans a new neighborhood that takes its cues from Milan and Hamburg
The district intends to buy the land and plan the neighborhood, near O2 Arena, and then get developers involved in the process.
Czech government will waive VAT for gas and electric amid energy crisis
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The step should see households save a significant for November and December as prices spike dramatically.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 19, 2021
Fiala calls for consensus on Zeman, Castle officials criticized by constitutional experts, government supports tougher sanctions against Belarus.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 19, 2021: Czech Republic reports more than 2,500 new cases in a single day
Plus: Over half of Covid hospitalized are over 65, health officers to do nationwide check on rules, EU has exported over 1 billion Covid vaccine doses.
