Czechs more lax about hygiene during the pandemic, and some intend to stay that way
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One-fifth of Czechs surveyed in a poll intend to keep their more laid back hygiene habits developed during the pandemic.
'Czech Floyd's' death is making headlines around the world this week
International media are weighing in on the case of a 44-year-old Romani man who died in police custody in Teplice on Saturday.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 24, 2021
Czech PM Babiš slammed for response to Teplice case, Czech troops withdraw from Afghanistan, and UNESCO rejects Jiřičná-designed Žižkov development.
Coronavirus update, June 24, 2021: Health Minister warns that the pandemic is on the rise in Prague
The head of the Health Information and Statistics Institute compares the pattern to last summer, calling it déjà vu.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 23, 2021
Many Czechs face housing poverty, blue print clothing designed for Czech team at Olympics, and England beats Czech Republic 1-0 at Euro 2020.
Coronavirus update, June 23, 2021: Czech travel map revised, all neighboring countries now green
Plus: PM Babiš: says faults from last summer must not be repeated, court retroactively finds more restrictions unlawful.
'Roma lives matter': candles, flowers appear on Teplice street where man died
Activists say the death of a Romani man resembles the George Floyd case in the U.S.; protests are planned for Saturday.
Prague National Theatre’s glass-covered New Stage will undergo two-year renovation
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Much of the work will be to upgrade the technical facilities, while most of the 1980s decor will remain.
Žižkov street honoring controversial Soviet marshal won't be renamed
Renaming the street would be too complicated say Prague 3 officials, who have placed an explanatory plaque under the street sign.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 22, 2021
Slovakia will likely tighten entry rules for travelers, new report on extremism in Czech govt. released, strong storms forecast through Friday.
Coronavirus update, June 22, 2021: Czech govt. speeds up next wave of relaxations to June 26
Plus: Czechs and EU citizens vaccinated abroad can get certificates from UZIS, employers want to decide on face masks and tests in their firms.
Coronavirus update, June 21, 2021: Vaccination to be available without prior registration as of mid-July
Plus: Children 12 and up can get vaccinated against Covid as of July 1, Health Ministry working on acknowledging U.S. vaccinations.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 21, 2021
Police intervention that led to a Roma man's death compared to George Floyd, five thousand protest Babiš govt. in Prague, astronomical summer begins today.
Czech film wins top Jury Award at Annecy Animation Festival
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Oscar-nominated director Michaela Pavlátová's debut feature was the first Czech film to play at Annecy in 28 years.
New photo exhibit marks 30 years since Soviet troops left Czechoslovakia
It has been 30 years since the full departure of Soviet troops from Czechoslovakia, and a new photo exhibit in Prague will mark the anniversary.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for June 20, 2021
Covid-19 cases continue to decline though R number rises, three dead after chemical leak in Plzeň, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Czech Republic richer than Italy, happier than UK, according to new reports
For the first time in its history, the Czech Republic's GDP per capita by PPS has surpassed Spain and Italy, according to a 2020 IMF report.
