Prague takes preventative flooding measures after heavy rainfall
With rain in the forecast through the next week in the Czech Republic, Prague has closed the popular Náplavka embankments.
Only Czech Republic, U.S. make Russia's new list of enemies
Russia has declared the Czech Republic and U.S. hostile states, and limited the number of diplomats from them allowed to work in Russia.
Prague Castle flies Israeli flag in show of solidarity during current conflict
On an order by President Miloš Zeman, Prague Castle hoisted the Israeli flag yesterday in a show of support.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 14, 2021
Planned flyover of Charles Bridge for Navalis canceled as "unsuitable," protesters punished for violence in Prague, Arenberger in the hot seat.
Coronavirus update, May 14, 2021: Outdoor pools set to reopen May 31, indoor pools two weeks later
The govt. will set definitive rules for restaurant gardens today, plus an agreement with neighboring countries over vaccination certificates is reached.
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Czech government ready to set policy for vaccination of foreigners
Plans by the Health Ministry to offer vaccinations for foreigners in the Czech Republic are moving forward.
New law for Czech ID cards could make adding '-ová' and listing gender optional
The law, which should be adopted by August, would put Czech ID cards in line with European Union directives for biometric data.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 13, 2021
Prague sees first live concert since Covid lockdown, EgyptAir launches new route from Prague to Hurghada, and a rare Hussite-era bible to go on display.
Coronavirus update, May 13, 2021: Foreign vaccination certificates won’t be recognized
Proof of vaccination will be needed for travel and more but for now the Czech Republic won't recognize Covid vaccinations carried out in other countries.
Large U.S. military convoy to cross Czech territory later this month
The Czech Army will provide logistical support as the U.S. transports troops to NATO exercise in Hungary
Babiš: Health minister must 'take the bull by the horns' and explain his property in detail
Barely in office for a month, Arenberger is already facing a scandal that could see his tenure end quickly.
Prague's Russian community talks integration and Russophobia
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Russians make up 7 percent of foreigners with residence permits and are the fourth largest foreign community in the Czech Republic.
Czech pubs and restaurants to follow honor system when checking guests' Covid status
Outdoor seating is set to open Monday but the Czech govt. hasn't given restaurants official guidelines for showing proof of vaccination or test.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 12, 2021
Victims of Vrbětice explosion demand compensation, Czech Republic criticized for stance on Israel-Palestine conflict, rare discovery in the Moravian Karst.
Coronavirus update, May 12, 2021: One-quarter of Czechs have at least one jab, one-tenth have both
The Czech Republic is slightly behind the EU total of 27 percent of people having at least one vaccination shot.
Karlovy Vary Film Festival confirms August date, announces TV platform
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A full program has yet to be announced; investor funding will help develop a television platform for the Czech Republic's most prestigious festival.
Mayor of Prague calls on health ministry to address vaccination of uninsured foreigners
Hřib argued that if uninsured foreigners, primarily in Prague, were eliminated from the vaccination system, the population protection would not be secured.
