Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 1, 2021
Czech government endorses helping Afghans in the region, Czech Railways loses court appeal against Škoda, Václav Havel prize finalists announced.
Pressure from Brussels mounts over Czech PM's alleged conflicts of interest
The European Commission has threatened to withhold EU subsidies as Czech police open further inquiries around the Stork’s Nest case.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 23, 2021
President accuses counter-intelligence of wiretapping, dramatic finale at Czech Masters, Dukovany nuclear tender could be announced in the fall.
Czech Labor and Social Affairs Minister photographed violating pandemic rules
The Social Democrat skipped an online government meeting to hang out with social media fans at Kasárna Karlín; hygiene officials will deal with the matter.
Czech Republic won't refuse asylum to those facing danger in Afghanistan
The Czech Republic will welcome Afghans who want to remain in the country as evacuations continue, said Interior Minister Jan Hamáček.
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Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 17, 2021
Russia resumes flights to Czech Republic, Czech army interpreter released by Taliban, fundraising campaign launched to help Haitians after earthquake.
Czech Republic scrambles to protect embassy staff and interpreters in Kabul as Taliban advances
As the Taliban advances across the country, fears mount for the safety of civilian collaborators who have helped the Czech army and charities.
From dark ages to digital: say goodbye to frequent visits to Czech government offices
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A new banking identification system for the Czech Republic is making it possible to access over 100 services online.
Czech income tax to be reduced at the start of 2021
Zeman objects to the cut but returned it unsigned, enabling it to take effect.
Czech politicians across the spectrum welcome EU–UK post-Brexit trade deal
Full details of the Christmas Eve deal are not yet clear, but politicians say it will benefit Czech businesses
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 10, 2020
Govt. extends state of emergency, big fines for businesses violating COVID restrictions, first child dies from COVID, Slovakia locks down again.
State of emergency: Hamáček calls opposition MPs 'hypocrites, irresponsible lunatics'
Deputy Prime Minister lashes out against lack of support for extension among MPs, parties lay out their demands, reasons for opposition.
'Alternative' PES system – opposition govt. unveils its new proposal
According to the current PES system, even at the lowest level, a state of emergency is required, the opposition looks to change that.
Czech government keeps euro in holding pattern
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Only one of the set criteria for joining the eurozone will be met this year.
EU artists without Czech permanent residence can get one-time support grant
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The government’s COVID Culture program will include more people, but those from outside the EU still aren’t covered.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 2, 2020
COVID vaccine to be available soon, feminine hygiene products could be cheaper next year, and Czechs write letters to support prisoners of conscience
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 1, 2020
Healthcare agreement between Britain and the Czech Republic ends, possible new powers for Health Ministry, EC report confirms Babis' conflict of interest.
