Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 7, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visits Czech Republic, air passengers detained over suspicion of invalid Covid tests, govt. to revamp system for foreigners' stays
Germany removes Czech Republic from list of Covid-19 risk areas
The Czech Republic is no longer on Germany's list of countries at risk for Covid-19, meaning travelers are no longer obliged to quarantine.
Prague Zoo's historic children's tram is back in operation
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After two years of repairs, Prague Zoo has resumed service on its legendary children's tram, first launched in 1976.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for June 6, 2021
Lowest Saturday rise in Covid-19 cases since last August, Prague to Split bike challenge begins, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Czech WWII resistance fighter Josef Balabán gets memorial plaque in home town
Balabán was a member of the Three Kings resistance group that conducted sabotage operations against Nazi occupiers in Czechoslovakia.
Video: Czech "Dress like an American" party goes viral on TikTok
Red flannel, jeans, and straw hats: "When Europeans dress up like Americans," writes Kelsey Anne Gregg.
Czech Republic receives additional 41,000 Pfizer vaccines from Hungary
The vaccines will be given to the O2 Universum Center in Prague, where up to 7,000 vaccines will be administered per day.
Czech Pirate Party calls on Prime Minister to stop spreading lies
"We won’t tolerate the manipulation of voters and scaremongering," says Pirate leader Ivan Bartoš.
Prague Pride Festival returns with focus on 'coming out' but no parade this year
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There will be concerts, sports, dance, picnics, and other public events – but due to crowd restrictions the parade is canceled again this year.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 4, 2021
Britain backs Czech Republic in Russia feud, Babiš government survives no-confidence vote, and a Prague landmark defaced.
Coronavirus update, June 4, 2021: Foreigners with private insurance should soon be vaccinated
Plus: Hungary to deliver promised vaccine doses today, no Covid-related deaths reported Thursday, and multiplexes will reopen.
Forbes reveals the 10 most influential women in the Czech Republic
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While women in politics have the most visibility and took the top spots, the influence of women in business is expanding the fastest.
Primark will open its Wenceslas Square flagship this month, after almost a year’s delay
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The Irish clothing retailer had been set to launch in the second half 2020 but was delayed by the pandemic.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 3, 2021
Zeman declared unfit for office, Forbes lists most influential Czech women, and a 45,000-year-old skull goes on display at Prague's National Museum.
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Coronavirus update, June 3, 2021: Over 1.5 million people now fully vaccinated in the Czech Republic
Plus: Vaccination opens at midnight for people 16 to 29, court rules closure of schools and kindergartens in April was illegal.
Czech Senate committee declares President Zeman unfit for office
The Senate will now rule on the committee's proposal that Zeman, 76, be stripped of the post.
Czech government passes bill to clarify who constitutes EU citizens' family members
The draft also would require foreigners with long-term residence to get insurance from a VZP subsidiary.
