Report: Czech mortality rate massively increased in 2020 amid COVID pandemic
Statisticians didn't release the reasons for the higher death rate, but the COVID pandemic was likely one of the contributing factors.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 22, 2021
Germany adds Czech Republic to high-risk COVID list, skirmish breaks out at Czech Parliament and a snowy sculpture you have to see!
Coronavirus update, Jan. 22, 2021: Czech government extends state of emergency until Valentine's Day
The emergency state has been extended until Feb. 14; elementary schools could reopen next month.
Creating a buzz! This Czech student won an award for teaching bees how to throw shade
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Eduard Seibert, a student at the University of Liberec, taught bees how to make honey-scented lampshades!
Warm weather ending Saturday, winter will return to the Czech Republic
Clouds, cold temperatures, and precipitation will dominate the coming week's forecast.
Czech politicians congratulate U.S. President Biden, look forward to better relations
Hope for a better future and stronger bilateral ties was a common theme in tweets from Czech leaders.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 21, 2021
New quotas to be implemented for Czech shops, Prague Airport sees huge drop in passengers, and eRouška app gets an update.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 21, 2021: Czech officials to discuss state of emergency extension today
Officials say they may make respirators mandatory in shops and transport; the country is also seeking fast vaccine approval.
Czech government considering mandatory respirators in shops and public transport
Following a Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Central Crisis Staff, deputy PM Hamáček says 'no reason to loosen restrictions.'
Czech government's handy new online tool helps calculate benefits owed due to COVID
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A new website has also launched to help small business owners and the self-employed find support programs.
Czech politics goes to dogs: anti-PES restauranteurs to form political party focused on re-opening pubs
The group said in a press conference on Tuesday their political movement is a response to COVID restrictions.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 20, 2021: Co-author of PES index calls for sixth level due to British mutation
1.3 percent of the population has been vaccinated in the Czech Republic so far; President Zeman to receive vaccination today.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 20, 2021
Merkel-Babiš talks outline plan for commuters, top Czech politician resigns, and a Prague icon gains monumental recognition.
Dogs and cats will no longer be sold in Czech pet shops, stricter rules will apply to breeders
In an effort to eradicate puppy mills a new legal framework is intended to improve living conditions for pets used in breeding.
Travel rules change this week: several new countries move to red on Czech traffic-light map
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As of Monday COVID tests are now required from Hungary, Malta and several other spots; here's the latest update to the map.
Student protester Jan Palach died 52 years ago today, but his message still resonates
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Czech politicians took to social media today and through the weekend to share their thoughts on the events of January 1969.
A Czech company has developed the world's first nanofiber FFP3 respirator
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Pardam Nano4fibers said the mask's increased resistance to humidity means it can be used to protect against bacteria for several days.
