Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 11, 2021
Czech company Avast acquired by American firm, Czech unemployment holds steady, annual pilgrimage to Sněžka attended by thousand people.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 11, 2021: Tečka app going blue due to different rules across EU
Plus: One-fifth of Czech seniors still not vaccinated, R number stays above 1.0 for fourth day, Germany and Slovakia change their Covid rules.
Sir Michael Caine, Johnny Depp coming to Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
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Caine will take home a Crystal Globe for his career achievements, Depp will be honored with screenings of his new work.
Sparta bans fans from matches following Czech football's latest racism scandal
During Sparta Prague’s Champion League match with Monaco last Tuesday, Monaco accused Sparta fans of aiming racist remarks at its striker.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 10, 2021: Delta variant accounts for 97 percent of new Covid cases
Plus: R number over 1.0 for third day, Czech Republic lags behind the EU vaccination average, few Czechs infected after Covid vaccination.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 10, 2021
UN's climate report shows impact of climate change on Czech Republic, 600 illegal workers uncovered in raids, cooler temps forecast for second part of Aug.
Czech Foreign Ministry calls on Belarusian regime to end repression against its own citizens
On the anniversary of the disputed reelection of Alexander Lukashenko, the Foreign Ministry calls for the freeing of political prisoners.
Tourism up in the Czech Republic compared to last year, but still way below pre-pandemic levels
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Five quarters of year-on-year tourism decreases have ended, but just because the comparison base is so low.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for Aug. 9, 2021
Sunny days forecast for the Czech Republic this week, Czech NBA star Satoranský traded to New Orleans, and more top headlines for this morning.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 9, 2021: Pandemic spreading exponentially again in Czech Republic for second day
Plus: Decision on Covid antibodies due by end of August, Babiš says more mobile vaccination teams will start, EU catches up with US in vaccinations.
This Czech company is one of the world's first to offer online Covid-19 testing
Through an home test kit and video call with a healthcare professional, this website offers an officially documented test that can be used for travel.
Hundreds participate in Reclaim Pride march through central Prague
The Reclaim Pride march on Saturday afternoon promoted equal LGBTQ+ rights, and protested how mainstream other Pride events have become.
Activists paint white crosses at Czech Prime Minister's promotional event
Andrej Babiš gave away ice cream and signed copies of his new book surrounded by white crosses symbolizing those who had died during the pandemic.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for Aug. 8, 2021
Czech Republic celebrates most successful Summer Olympics in its history, 47th annual Summer Film School starts, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Czech javelin throwers win two more medals at Tokyo Olympic Games
Jakub Vadlejch took silver and Vítězslav Veselý won bronze at the men's javelin throw today, bringing the Czech medal count up to 11.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Central Bohemia tonight
The CHMI has issued a high degree of alert for severe thunderstorms and flash floods in Prague and surroundings from 7 p.m. tonight.
Estonia, Iceland turn red on new Czech Covid-19 travel map
Denmark and Luxembourg have gone from red to orange in the new map, which goes into effect from Monday.
