Coronavirus update, Feb. 25, 2021: Govt. talks on stricter lockdown rules to continue tonight
Schools won’t start to reopen, govt. to contribute to blanket testing at companies, travel banned to some African countries and Brazil.
Czech Airlines restructuring, laying off staff due to COVID crisis
The airline has asked the govt. to create an aviation compensation program due to canceled flights.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 24, 2021
Former Czech president tests positive for COVID, firefighters deliver masks to food banks, and February weather records broken.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 24, 2021: South African mutation suspected in seven cases
Merkel offers hospital beds in Germany, school reopening delayed, Israel sends vaccine for Czech soldiers
A commitment to his craft brought actor Brian Caspe from California to Prague
From cigarette commercials to Carnival Row, talking shop with one of Prague's hardest working expat actors.
Prague commuters lost almost four days to traffic jams in 2020, despite lockdowns
Traffic levels fell worldwide due to coronavirus, and a Dutch research firm hopes they stay that way
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 23, 2021
Czech government presents two alternative election bills, student access to digital library extended, and Three Kings Collection total unveiled.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 23, 2021: Respirator obligation moved to midnight Wednesday
School reopening to be debated Wednesday, vaccinated people don’t need to quarantine, govt. Compensation program extended
Czech Business Corporations Act introduces important changes to corporate law
The changes will primarily affect the structural organization of businesses as well as decision-making processes.
Govt. plans next steps after Constitutional Court throws out part of the ban on shops
The way that some stores are closed and others open needs to be based on more than just political compromise, the court stated.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 22, 2021
Czechs working more during the pandemic, Hamáček to defend ČSSD role, Winery of the Year announced, and February temperature records could be matched
Coronavirus update, Feb. 22, 2021: Respirators required in shops and public transit as of midnight tonight
Health minister warns of draconian measures if situation gets worse, general practitioners could offer vaccine
Czech Republic to spend 50 million crowns on vaccination ad campaign
The campaign will take place throughout the spring and summer, aimed at people aged 18-55.
Terezín Memorial opens online with virtual tours and courses
Closed due to measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the memorial honoring victims of Nazi persecution during WWII has seen increased online interest
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for Feb. 21, 2021
PES scores remains at 75, Babiš challenges plan to return students to schools, some Prague districts to distribute free respirators, and more weekend news
Unseasonably warm weather headed to the Czech Republic next week
Just a week after heavy snowfall and temperatures as low as -30°C in some regions, Czech temperatures will highs of 17°C
Czech Republic has enough respirators to meet new requirements, say officials
There's a sufficient number of respirators in the country to meet the requirement to wear one in shops as of next Tuesday, says Alena Schillerová