Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 16, 2020
Free antigen tests begin, direct flights on FlyDubai to Dubai return next week, and museums with foreign artifacts get an exemption from restrictions
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 16: free antigen testing starts, exemption sought for Christmas mass
In addition: A bill for another round of compensation passes both houses of Parliament; scientists blast government's pandemic approach
Hot take: Coffee to-go is back on the menu in the Czech Republic
Customers may now enjoy soft drinks for take away now that the ban on their consumption is reversed.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 15, 2020
Restaurants to close and new curfew from Friday, to-go coffee is back on the menu, and 40 years since trams last operated on Wenceslas Square
DPP: Prague’s public transit is a safe way to travel during the pandemic
A new campaign has launched to show people that public transit vehicles are kept clean and disinfected.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 11: Schools may extend holidays, Blatny mulls tighter restrictions
Officials are considering an extension of school holidays, but some are already adding vacation time due to the spread of COVID-19.
School, university openings a COVID 'time bomb' – experts warn
More high school and university students return to class today, but with the PES level going up, how long will they be allowed to stay?
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 7: PES score rises, more students return to school
The Czech Republic's PES level increases to 64, may force stricter lockdown measures.
Ready to hit the slopes? You may have to sit in quarantine before you do
Austrian ski resorts are set to reopen, but those arriving from the Czech Republic will have to jump through some hoops before they are allowed to ski.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 4: rising COVID-19 cases, teachers to get free COVID-19 tests
The number of positive tests were higher on Thursday than the same day last week.
EU artists without Czech permanent residence can get one-time support grant
The government’s COVID Culture program will include more people, but those from outside the EU still aren’t covered.
More COVID tests, faster results: a new lab on wheels launches in Prague
The mobile service can be ordered by businesses and individuals for conducting both PCR and rapid antigen testing
Homeless in the time of Corona: How the pandemic impacts those living on the streets of Prague
We are told to stay at home and avoid unnecessary travel, but what if you don't have a home?
Prague restaurant re-opens in protest of Czech lockdown measures
Šeberák restaurant in Prague 4 opened its doors to guests on Thursday and Friday, despite fines for violating current anti-COVID-19 measures
Prague’s metro to run later, speed up wait times – but far from normal
The city’s public transit organizers don’t expect a big bump in passengers with Advent this year but plan to be flexible.
Should cinema-goers come back sooner? These Czech film groups think so
Production companies from across the Czech Republic are calling for cinemas to be reclassified under the PES system.
Prague’s ‘We Cook for You’ campaign aims to support local restaurants
Local eateries are struggling to survive, and picking up your order helps them keep a bit more in their pocket.