Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 6, 2021
ANO party stands by PM Babiš, MPs' salary freeze approved by Chamber of Deputies, initiative calls for selection of female candidates.
Major EU investment package to propel Czech education into the future
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Over CZK 90 billion is set to flow into the Czech research and education sector until 2026 from European Union funds.
Czech PM Babiš: 'The audit report did not include all of my income'
The Czech prime minister continues to deny the money-laundering accusations connected with the Pandora Papers.
Interest rates for mortgages rise after controversial National Bank move
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After the Czech National Bank raised base interest rates by more than expected, interest rates are increasing for mortgage loans.
Czech Republic signs CZK 13.7 billion contract to acquire Israeli-made defense system
The SHORAD (Short Range Air Defence) can detect and eliminate aircraft, drones, helicopters and flat-track guided missiles.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 5, 2021: EMA approves third vaccine jab for people over 18 after six months
Plus: Over 415,000 seniors still unvaccinated, schools begin to receive money for tutoring, most people hospitalized with Covid since early June.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 5, 2021
Babiš in the international spotlight over Pandora Papers, polls suggest stalemate after Czech election, Czech firm makes reliquary for the Pope.
Trans-Atlantic flights from Prague to New York to restart this spring
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Tickets are now on sale for non-stop flights from Prague to New York, while the resumption of direct flights to Dublin and London was recently announced.
Czech sculptor David Černý’s three-ton bronze Trabant is getting a new home
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The Northern Bohemian city of Liberec hopes to attract more tourists with one of the artist's earliest works.
Czech Election 2021: Everything you need to know ahead of the general election this week
We take you through a crash course on the Czech political system, who’s in the running, and what it could mean for you.
Czech Foreign Minister demands Scottish Football Association apologize for racism claims
Czech Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek summoned British Ambassador Nick Archer to discuss allegations of racism levelled at Sparta Prague fans.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 4, 2021: Czech Health Ministry to discuss tightening anti-Covid measures
Plus: Prague Castle visitation down 80 percent, last two Prague walk-in centers to close, LN says parents should consider vaccinating children.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 4, 2021
Babiš urged to respond to Pandora Papers allegations, ANO and ODS reject coalition possibility, Senate may make official enquiries about Zeman's health.
Pandora Papers investigation reveal Czech PM's suspicious financial dealings
The Czech Prime Minister sent CZK 400 million through a convoluted system of offshore companies when buying luxury French properties.
German newspaper honors Václav Havel with Czech-language headline
"Václav Havel contributed to freedom and democracy," reads a Czech headline in Sudetendeutsche Zeitung in advance of the 85th anniversary of Havel's birth.
Low-value packages from outside the EU no longer exempt from Czech import taxes
As of October 2021, import VAT must now be paid on all shipments from outside the EU, including items less than €22 (about 560 crowns).
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for October 3, 2021
Rate of Covid-19 cases continues to rise, PM backs Foreign Minister in football racism row, and more top headlines from this weekend.
