Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 29, 2021
Charles University planning largest expansion in past hundred years, police make accusations in Bečva River poisoning case, concert for Moravia planned.
How much does CZK 1,000 get you around the world? In some places twice as much
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Of tourist destinations that are currently open, the best value is in Istanbul, while the most expensive is Bern.
Prague museum to display military decorations worn by Franz Ferdinand the day he was shot
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Exactly 107 years since the assisnation of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, nine orders and decorations will be transported to the Czech capital.
Czech President makes international headlines for calling transgender people ‘disgusting’
Over the weekend Zeman spoke out in support of an anti-LGBT+ law in Hungary that has been condemned by 17 other EU states but not the Czech Republic.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 28, 2021
The Pope prays for South Moravia, Czech Republic upsets The Netherlands in weekend Euro 2020 win, and Czech president makes transphobic remarks.
Coronavirus update, June 28, 2021: Covid vaccination interval to be reduced, says Czech PM
The number of people fully vaccinated now over 3 million, govt. to spend more on vaccination campaign as registrations drop.
Hungary to send additional 100,000 Covid-19 vaccines to the Czech Republic, says PM
After sending 41,000 vaccines to the Czech Republic in June, Hungary will supply the country with another 100,000 on July 1 according to Andrej Babiš.
Prague ranked 90th most expensive city for expats in new 2021 index
Prague has jumped seven places in the latest Mercer Cost of Living Ranking, remains most expensive V4 capital.
Czech Republic further loosens Covid-19 restrictions as of this weekend
More people in the Czech Republic will be allowed to enter shops and attend events, along with other changes in effect from this weekend.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for June 27, 2021
Czech Republic wins fifth straight European Softball Championship, Zeman expresses condolences for tornado victims, and more headlines from this weekend.
Prague metro to resume service through midnight from July 15
Prague metro will resume its regular midnight service later next month; the city's Airport Express bus will also be reintroduced from July 1
Croatia, France, and more go green in latest Czech Covid-19 travel map
Croatia, France, Estonia, Lithuania, and Luxembourg will all be upgraded to low-risk green in the new travel map, valid from Monday.
Record amount of donations received in support of Czech tornado victims
Nadace Via has raised more than 110 million crowns in less than 24 hours in support of South Moravian towns devastated by a tornado.
Bomb threat forces emergency landing on Smartwings flight from Prague to Split
Croatian police are investigating the anonymous threat called in on a flight from Prague yesterday afternoon.
Death toll from tornado in Moravia climbs to five, neighboring countries sending help
PM Babiš has asked the EU for emergency funds, President Zeman has sent the Castle Guard to the region, and Slovakia and Austria have sent help.
Prague's nutria problem: Why you shouldn't feed these cute but disease-carrying critters
Experts say the invasive species spreads disease, causes erosion, and pushes native animals out of the local environment.
Coronavirus update, June 25, 2021: Respirators to remain mandatory indoors, in public transport
Plus: 96 delta variant cases confirmed in the Czech Republic, Czechs can get vaccinated sooner than after 90 days after Covid.
