Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 1, 2021
Czech government endorses helping Afghans in the region, Czech Railways loses court appeal against Škoda, Václav Havel prize finalists announced.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 1, 2021: Czech cultural and sports venues can now be filled to capacity
Plus: Testing for Covid-19 begins in schools today, court rules isolation over Covid cannot be imposed by phone, R number over 1.0 for seventh day.
Czech Republic will cancel 'extreme-risk' countries on its Covid travel map
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As of Sept. 1, black countries on the Czech Republic's Covid-risk travel map will move to dark red.
'Granny summer' begins in the Czech Republic with rising temps and clear skies
Meteorologists predict a return to normal weather for September after an atypically cold and rainy August.
Pressure from Brussels mounts over Czech PM's alleged conflicts of interest
The European Commission has threatened to withhold EU subsidies as Czech police open further inquiries around the Stork’s Nest case.
What to expect on the first day of school: From testing to masks and more
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Three rounds of September Covid testing will evaluate the situation in schools, and new rules will cover wearing masks in common spaces.
Czech animal rights activists chain themselves to Agrofert slaughterhouse
The plant in Mirovice processes chickens and ducks; organizers say this is the first non-violent direct protest event in the Czech Republic.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 31, 2021
Most evacuated Afghans want to remain in the Czech Republic, Czechs take home Paralympic gold in archery, Czech company to make IPO in London.
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Coronavirus update, Aug. 31, 2021: Czech airports to introduce tighter screening of international arrivals
Plus: Govt. clarifies details for third dose, 45 percent of former vaccine opponents now want a jab, new cases continue to rise week-on-week.
Increased mistrust leads to declining use of contraceptive pill in the Czech Republic
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Use of the pill has declined dramatically since the start of the century amid greater fears over possible side effects.
Prague’s public transit returning to almost pre-pandemic levels with the start of the school year
Intervals at peak times will be shorter, service in Central Bohemia will increase, but night bus service to Václav Havel Airport will stay reduced.
U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone to take part in Czech military’s Ample Strike training exercise
The unarmed drone, which has already arrived at the Ostrava Mošnov airport, will provide reconnaissance data during simulations.
Prague international school to provide 'borderless' education in co-working spaces worldwide
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Leonardo da Vinci Academy gives students access to 3,000 global spaces allowing for innovative and flexible methods of learning.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 30, 2021
President Zeman calls for budget savings, illegal immigration incidents on the rise, Czech women lose ice hockey world championship quarter-final.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 30, 2021: Czech Republic to start third Covid jabs in mid-September
Pus: Shops and services won't close again, UN calls for schools to stay open, fewest vaccinations since the end of February.
Shops, services will not close if pandemic worsens, says Czech Health Minister
While Covid-19 cases are expected to rise this autumn, the Czech Republic will not close shops and services, according Adam Vojtěch.
Prague's National Theatre celebrates start of 2021/22 season
On Wednesday, September 1, the Czech National Theatre will ring in the new season with outdoor festivities at Prague's Střelecký Island.
