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.
Movie about African migrants wins 2021 Karlovy Vary Film Festival
As Far as I Can Walk, directed by Stefan Arsenijević, has won the Crystal Globe at the 55th Edition of the Czech film festival in Karlovy Vary.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for Aug. 29, 2021
Rate of Covid-19 cases remains stable, three Czechs die in small plane crash in Slovakia, and more top headlines for this weekend.
Prague to host World Cup of women's tennis in November
The Billie Jean King Cup, formerly the Fed Cup, will be heading back to Prague after Covid-19-related postponements in Budapest.
Germany goes red on latest Czech Covid-19 travel map
From Monday, going from Germany to the Czech Republic will become more difficult for unvaccinated travelers.
Johnny Depp receives warm welcome at Karlovy Vary film festival
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More people greeted Depp on the red carpet at Hotel Thermal than attended the opening ceremony in Karlovy Vary last weekend.
Kiwi vs. Ryanair: Czech ticket platform wins dispute over handling of passenger data
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Brno-based Kiwi.com's legal victory forms part of a wider and long-running dispute with the low-cost Irish airline.
Russia cancels restrictions allowing flights to and from the Czech Republic to resume
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Following a review by Russian anti-pandemic staff, the Czech Republic is among the first countries to see air links with Russia fully restored.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 27, 2021
Afghan helpers still not evacuated from the country, Czech embassy in Singapore looks to help firms expand, Depp arrives at Karlovy Vary film festival.
