Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 6, 2021
Czech govt. will investigate Vrbětice leak, Czech court redefines criminal definition of drug possession, and summertime temps ahead this weekend.
Coronavirus update, May 6, 2021: Vaccination registration to open for ages 45 and over next week
The pace of vaccinations has been picking up, with almost 77,000 doses given out yesterday, the second-most for a single day.
'Discriminatory and degrading': Czech Supreme Court upholds fine for gratuitous nudity in ad
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In what could set a precedent for banning sexist advertising in the Czech Republic, a pawn shop in Brno has been fined for its racy advert.
A comprehensive guide to vaccination in the Czech Republic: updated Sept. 14, 2021
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We've compiled key information about how, where, and when you can get vaccinated in the Czech Republic.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 5, 2021
Czechs show record support for Euro adoption, 1945 Prague Uprising commemorated today, Czech carmaker rolls out next-gen of iconic car.
Coronavirus update, May 5, 2021: Prague pilot concert to welcome 2,500 vaccinated or tested spectators
The free outdoor concert at Výstaviště aims to prove that large cultural events can be safe if precautions are followed.
Embassy honors two British servicemen who took part in the Prague Uprising
The Britons are counted among the many foreign nationals who fought alongside Czechs against the Nazis.
Deputy PM Hamáček denies plan to cover up Vrbětice scandal in exchange for Sputnik vaccine
Seznam Zprávy reported the scrapped trip to Moscow was to offer a deal to get the vaccine and the right to host a summit.
Foreigners with private health insurance in the Czech Republic facing uncertainties about vaccination
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Foreigners who aren't part of the Czech state health insurance scheme are currently being denied vaccination against Covid-19.
Tens of thousands of Czech primary school students left behind by remote learning
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Despite large subsidies for equipment, many students are falling through the cracks.
Coronavirus update, May 4, 2021: Czech Republic relaxing more restrictions but culture left behind
Culture minister says that the rules for events are unfairly stricter than for other sectors, and other countries are already more lenient.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 4, 2021
Chairman of NATO Military Committee visits Prague today, Croatia Airlines to fly direct from Prague to Split, and, Polish diplomats decry abortion tourism.
Czech Republic partially relaxes quarantine rules for arrivals from abroad
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From May 4, the rules for returning to the Czech Republic from orange and red countries on the travel-risk map will change.
More services to open in the Czech Republic on May 10, rules for face masks likely to be relaxed
Masks won’t be required unless people can’t keep two meters of space, but will still be needed at transit stops.
Coronavirus update, May 3, 2021: Czech Republic sees nationwide relaxation of some restrictions today
Monday sees the return of more students to school and the reopening of self-care services nationwide and museums across several regions.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 3, 2021
U.S. sides with Czech Republic in Russia rift, more anti-govt. art appears in Czech capital over the weekend, and Prague Castle reopens today.
U.S. Secretary of State voices support for Czech Republic in Russia rift
"The United States fully supports the Czech Republic's strong and courageous response to Russia," says Anthony Blinken.
