Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 8, 2021
Austria to restrict travel from the Czech Republic due to COVID, 2020 one of the hottest in Czech history, and e-shops face boom during pandemic.
Old Town Square’s Christmas tree will live on as furniture for a retirement home
Wood from Prague’s main holiday tree will be turned into tables and benches by a vocational school.
Anti-covid restrictions in the Czech Republic have been extended until late January
The measures put in place Dec. 27 will be prolonged until Jan. 22 as the country continues to see a record number of new cases.
Consumption of medical cannabis has quadrupled in the Czech Republic
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A new law that allows for health insurance to cover 90 percent of the cost led to the surge.
PM Babiš and other Czech leaders condemn pro-Trump rioters’ invasion of U.S. Congress
Czech leaders say the events in Washington set a poor example for democracies across the world.
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Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Jan 7, 2021: Moderna vaccine approved and enroute
The Czech Republic will receive doses of the newly approved vaccine this month as cases skyrocket and restrictions are likely prolonged.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 7, 2021
Travel to Switzerland to change from next week, new Czech consulate to open in Britain and a record number of electric cars have been sold.
Petřín cable car to be renovated with a new track and modern cabin design
The existing system has an estimated five years of service left and requires heavy maintenance.
Czech post updates rules for sending packages and letters to UK
The impact of COVID and Brexit have both had an affect on the cost and delivery time for shipping parcels to Britain.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates: Jan. 6, 2021: A record for new cases has been set
The Ministry of Health has announced details of the vaccination registration system, and the PES method gets an update.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 6, 2021
New saliva-based COVID test on the way, Three Kings celebrations go online, and a Czech space photo that's out of this world!
Coronavirus vaccination plan revealed for Czech Republic: online registration to start in February
The Health Minister has revealed plans for the roll out of the COVID vaccine aiming to have priority groups vaccinated in March.
Václav Havel Airport Prague’s Terminal 3 will run on solar power
The terminal for private flights will have a complete renovation to bring it up to modern standards.
Blizzard conditions heading to Czech Republic: Prague could see snow on Wednesday
Heavy snow and freezing rain are expected across the Czech Republic this week; drivers are urged to use caution.
Travel update: new rules for entering the Czech Republic take effect this week
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Travel restrictions from Britain and Spain have been updated with tests required from both countries.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates: Jan. 5, 2021: Czech COVID numbers among world's worst
Last week the seven-day average of those infected per million inhabitants in the Czech Republic was 932.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 5, 2021
GPs could offer vaccines from March, Over 50,000 Czechs apply for settled status in the UK post-Brexit, and new road safety measures unveiled.
