Coronavirus update, May 11, 2021: Outdoor seating, open-air events, and fitness centers to reopen
May 17 will see a new wave of reopenings, hotels could reopen on May 24; plus vaccination opens for people 40 and over next week.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 11, 2021
Czechs take IKEA by storm on Monday, Prague Castle slammed for plastic candle holders, travel for vaccinated could be possible from Saturday.
Confirmed: Outdoor seating areas of Czech restaurants can open from Monday, May 17
Those with a negative Covid test, proof of vaccination or recent recovery from Covid can enjoy garden seating; interiors will remain closed.
How sweet it isn’t: Czech Pirate party considers tax hike on sweetened beverages
Soft drinks with high amounts of sugar could be moved to the highest VAT level of 21 percent.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 10, 2021
Candle lighting ceremony to take place at Prague Castle, today will see the first "tropical" day of the year, and a new travel map goes into effect.
Coronavirus update, May 10, 2021: Shops reopen nationwide today and public face-mask rules relaxed
Today's reopenings include museums and galleries in regions where they aren't already open as well the opening of all remaining shops and some services.
Czechs living in the UK petition Health Ministry to ease travel restrictions
An online petition urging the Czech Health Ministry to lower the risk status of the UK has collected hundreds of signatures from Czechs living abroad
Czech PM asks EU states to consider expelling Russian diplomats
Andrej Babiš spoke about the recent rift between the Czech Republic and Russia at the EU summit this weekend.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for May 9, 2021
Lowest Saturday rise in Covid-19 cases since September, Czech Republic donates oxygen tanks to India, and more headlines from this weekend
Czech President and others commemorate Victory in Europe Day at Vítkov Memorial
Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib and other politicians also participated in a ceremony commemorating the end of World War II in Europe earlier today.
Vaccine registration to open for those over 16 in early June, says Czech Health Minister
Access to travel and cultural and sporting events should be enough motivation for young people to get vaccinated, according to Petr Arenberger.
Average Czech pension crosses 15,000 crowns per month
The average pension for senior citizens in the Czech Republic crossed 15,000 crowns monthly for the first time in the first quarter of 2021.
Coronavirus update, May 7, 2021: Czech Republic falls into 'better half' of overall EU rankings for Covid cases
The Czech Republic set a daily record of over 81,000 vaccinated Thursday and remains 15th in the EU for new cases, but eighth in overall deaths.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 7, 2021
A bill to compensate victims of forced sterilization moves ahead, Moneta Money Bank to acquire Air Bank Group, anonymous caller threatens school shooting.
Prague Castle resumes blanket security checks of visitors
Security checks of visitors to Prague Castle have been reinstated today due to what police are calling the "international security situation."
Czech Republic's newest health minister accused of concealing income
Petr Arenberger, in office for only a month, is the fourth health minister to hold the position since September 2020.
Italy reopening tourism to vaccinated tourists including those from the Czech Republic
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Prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus crisis, Italy and Croatia were two of seaside tourist destinations most visited by Czechs.
