Czech weekend news in brief: Top headlines for August 22, 2021
Czech tourists injured in coach accident in Germany, Sir Michael Caine receives standing ovation at KVIFF, and Czech archeologists make Stone Age find.
The number of foreigners with a Czech residence permit is on the rise
More than half of the foreigners who legally stayed in the Czech Republic at the end of last year were citizens of Ukraine, Slovakia, and Vietnam.
'Pat & Mat' turn 45: The iconic Czech cartoon duo is gaining fans worldwide
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The clumsy handymen featured in the stop-motion, non-verbal cartoons have broken into the HBO top 10 across nine countries.
Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet to launch in the Czech Republic
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The service should commence from September 1, 2021, according to records obtained from the Czech Telecommunication Office.
Czech Covid-map update: U.S., Israel move to 'very-high-risk' category from Monday
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Montenegro, Kosovo, Lebanon, and Northern Macedonia will also go dark red on the map from August 23.
Prague station tops list of the world's most stressful train and metro stops
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Analysis of stress indicators in Google Maps reviews suggests this stop brings on a 100 percent stress rate in commuters.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 20, 2021: Covid testing will remain free for children under 18
Plus: Vojtěch says third jab for risk groups likely in autumn, debate on antibodies to continue in September, R number drops to 1.01.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 20, 2021
Czech evacuation mission in Afghanistan is over, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival begins, new polling predicts election win for ANO.
With luxe from Prague: The Czech capital debuts a new set of souvenirs
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The modern-design mementos created by Prague City Tourism are meant to reflect a more 'cultured and sustainable' tourism strategy.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 19, 2021
Czech Republic will have to learn to communicate with the Taliban, CTU team wins prestigious Amazon prize, paternity leave extended by two weeks.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 19, 2021: Up to half of the Czech population has likely had Covid
Plus: 200 schools register to use PCR tests in September, Prague's mobile vaccination bus vaccinates 500, Prague’s R number drops below 1.0.
Who will be the next Czech prime minister? The party leaders going head-to-head this year
With elections approaching in the Czech Republic this October, an overview of the three main candidates for prime minister.
The average teacher's salary in the Czech Republic crossed CZK 43,000 in 2020
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New data shows that secondary school teachers gain the most, while salaries in private kindergartens saw the least growth.
Mortgage interest rates increase amid rising real estate and construction costs
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Rates expected to keep rising as Czech National Bank combats rising inflation during record year for mortgage providers.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 18, 2021: Third vaccine shot likely for 'select groups,' says Czech health minister
Plus: State Institute of Public Health detects unknown Covid strain; Prague shows slight improvement but remains the worst region for Covid cases.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 18, 2021
Third Czech evacuation flight heads to Afghanistan, hygiene department to deal with rule-breaking minister, Eurowings to launch operations from Prague.
German tourists breathe life into Prague with overseas travelers still missing
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German tourists are flocking to the Czech Republic to escape tough Covid restrictions at home in a lifeline for Prague businesses.
