Coronavirus update, Jan. 11, 2021: Czech Republic has world's second-highest number of new cases
The first 20,000 doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine will be delivered to the Czech Republic today.
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.
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.
Cases of the new UK coronavirus variant have been confirmed in Slovakia
The new strain of coronavirus spreads faster than the original one, and affects younger people.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 4, 2021
PES ranking drops but remains at fifth level, bar and restaurant owners protest measures and snow may be on the way to the Czech Republic
Free antigen testing in the Czech Republic to continue after mid-January
During the first eight days since it launched earlier this month, over 157,000 tests were conducted, with about 9,500 positive results
Hey, Google! What were the most searched for words in the Czech Republic in 2020?
Coronavirus, Roman Prymula, and George Floyd were among the most trending topics in the Czech Republic this year.
Czech Republic moves to highest anti-COVID alert level; tighter measures from Sunday
Only stores offering essentials will remain open and schools will switch to distance learning.
Flights from Britain to the Czech Republic to return for Czech citizens and residents
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A new mutation of the coronavirus caused flights to be temporarily halted but the Foreign Minister Tweeted they will be allowed from noon
Babiš: First vaccines to arrive on Boxing Day, but public will have to wait until February
The European Medicines Agency has approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in Europe
Reader stories: Separated from family over the holidays and a very first Christmas in Prague
With COVID-19 restrictions forcing many to cancel their annual travel plans, we spoke to readers who will be homesick for the holidays.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Dec. 21, 2020
The Czech Republic will cancel flights from Britain, govt. to debate tightening of restrictions, prolonged emergency state Wednesday
Raise a pivo in protest: Czech pub owners to make beer-mug chain from Malá Strana to Old Town Square
Government pandemic restrictions have pushed many pub owners and restauranteurs to the brink of financial disaster.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Dec. 18, 2020
Czech ski resorts are opening today, PM plays up WHO membership, and the biggest Christmas tree in the Czech Republic revealed.
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Czechs will spend less on Christmas this year, with fewer and cheaper gifts
Younger people in particular plan to cut back on holiday spending, and more shopping will be online
Czech govt. earmarks another CZK 1 billion in support of arts and culture
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A new call for applicants will go out in January, and those in audiovisual arts will now be eligible.
Shops to open on Christmas morning – regardless of state of emergency or COVID restrictions
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The Minister of Trade confirmed shops will open on Christmas Eve, as Blatný urges people to shop only when necessary
