Czech 2021 economic growth beats expectations, but still below pre-Covid level
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After a record downturn in 2020, the economy has take a big step toward recovery but is not out of the woods yet.
Czech Health Ministry to release plan for relaxing Covid measures in mid-February
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Jan. 31–Feb. 6.
Trolleybus route to Prague Airport moves a step closer to reality
Plus: Hurricane hits Czechia at the weekend, Mendel University chief resigns after less than a week, Covid protests held in Prague over pandemic law.
Covid-19 treatment pill approved for use within the EU
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Jan. 24–30.
Czech folk singer's tragic Covid death makes world headlines
World media outlets are picking up the story of the late Czech folk singer Hana Horká who died of Covid-19 Sunday.
Increasing number of Prague healthcare workers test positive for Covid-19
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Jan. 17–23.
One in ten Czechs over the age of 80 have not been vaccinated
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Jan. 10–16.
Does your birth date affect your job prospects? A Czech study thinks so
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Kids at the younger end of their school year group face more struggles than their peers throughout later life, including in the job market.
The Czech Republic has the third highest obesity rate in Europe
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New data shows that nearly 70 percent of Czech men are overweight while six out of ten Czechs are overweight, and one in five is obese.
Italy, Sweden, and Malta turn dark red on Czech travel map
The incidence of the Omicron varaint has caused travel rules to tighten for some countries.
Czech and Austrian officials vow to prevent Covid-related border closings in 2022
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Dec. 27–Jan. 2.
Czech state of emergency ends, new regulations take effect
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Dec. 20-26.
Regular opening hours back in effect in Czechia as of December 25
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Dec. 13-19.
Vaccine registration for younger age group to open from Monday
Registration for Covid vaccinations will open on Monday for kids aged five to eleven.
Overview: Latest changes to Czech travel map announced
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The Czech Republic is tightening travel restrictions as a result of the discovery of a new Covid variant.
Czech Ministry of Health issues 11 safety tips for the holiday season
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Without proper precautions, the holiday season could reverse the recent progress in reducing new Covid cases, the ministry warns.
Prague court cancels passenger locator form for those traveling by car
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A court has ruled that in the case of single-family groups traveling by car, locator forms cannot be justified by the state.
