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Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 19, 2021
Czech Republic will have to learn to communicate with the Taliban, CTU team wins prestigious Amazon prize, paternity leave extended by two weeks.
No singing or gym class: Czech health ministry announces Covid rules for back-to-school
Students who refuse Covid testing will be temporarily banned from activities such as singing or indoor physical education classes.
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 morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 16, 2021
Evacuation plane from Kabul lands in Prague, strong storms set to hit the Czech Republic, lion cubs born at Dvůr Králové safari park.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for Aug. 15, 2021
Covid-19 cases down after eight days of rising, vintage cars arrive in Prague for 1,000 Czechoslovak Miles final, and more headlines from this weekend.
Czech Academy of Sciences launches new sci-fi game challenging players to save the future
The exciting smartphone-based game for adults and kids alike, set in the streets of Prague, is available to play until November 11.
Good reads: Donate or buy secondhand books in Prague and help the homeless
The Reknihy platform will now be picking up donated tomes from Prague's re-use centers and reselling them to benefit the socially disadvantaged.
Labor shortages hit the Czech Republic as companies seek out employees
A severe shortage of labor across a wide range of industries and regions spells trouble for employers up and down the country.
Sparta bans fans from matches following Czech football's latest racism scandal
During Sparta Prague’s Champion League match with Monaco last Tuesday, Monaco accused Sparta fans of aiming racist remarks at its striker.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 10, 2021
UN's climate report shows impact of climate change on Czech Republic, 600 illegal workers uncovered in raids, cooler temps forecast for second part of Aug.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for Aug. 8, 2021
Czech Republic celebrates most successful Summer Olympics in its history, 47th annual Summer Film School starts, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for Aug. 6, 2021
Canoeist Martin Fuksa reaches Olympic semifinals, retail sales back to pre-pandemic levels, and critically endangered turtles can be seen at Prague Zoo.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Aug. 2, 2021
Prague Pride festival begins, more rain in the forecast, Czech Republic to offer visa to Belarusian runner, and more top headlines for this morning.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for Aug. 1, 2021
Czech Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline, NASA releases photo from Czech astronomer, and more top headlines from this weekend.
France, Denmark elevated to high risk in latest Czech Covid-19 travel map
Italy, Switzerland and Iceland will also be elevated to moderate risk in the latest travel map, valid from Monday.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for July 30, 2021
Markéta Vondroušová and Czech women's doubles team to vie for Olympic gold this weekend, Prague Zoo celebrates baby boom, and Czech crown strengthens.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for July 29, 2021
A Czech forest makes the UNESCO World Heritage List, a new banking option launches in the Czech Republic, and Czech researchers produce water from metal.