Czech Republic coronavirus updates, August 27: 399 new cases, second-highest increase to date
The vast majority of active cases are mild, with 2.5% requiring hospitalization compared to 10% in April and May
#LoveisNotTourism: Expats.cz readers share heartbreaking stories of forced separation
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"We are humans and it is not humane not to be allowed to see your child, husband or wife...just because of my passport," one woman told Expats
Social Democrats start a petition against raising Prague’s annual transit fees
The Social Democrats currently are not in Prague’s City Assembly but hope to become relevant again via a petition drive
Confirmation of an Apple Store opening in Prague may be premature
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A job listing for an "Apple Shop Leader" may not refer to what you think it does
Prague 7 cryptocurrency café Paralelní Polis tells City Hall to "kiss our ass"
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Paralelní Polis hasn't minced words after an advertisement for an upcoming event was banned by Prague 7 city officials
This Czech zoo is working to save near-extinct northern white rhinos via IVF
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Only two northern white rhinos are left anywhere in the world, and efforts to save the species are underway
Prague ranked world's 4th-best city for dogs in new 2020 rankings
The Czech capital was assessed best in it's low costs for raising a dog, and worst for the amount of dog waste of the city's streets
The pros and cons of learning Czech online vs. in the classroom
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Learning a language is a social activity; so how do you improve your linguistic skills in an era of social distancing?
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, August 26: 367 new cases, third-highest daily increase yet
In the past three workdays, the country saw more than 1,100 new cases, which is a higher pace of rise than in March and April
Czech President Miloš Zeman hospitalized with broken arm
The injury, which the president suffered during a fall, is not in any way life-threatening according to spokesperson Jiří Ovčáček
One of the world's first COVID-19 vaccines is set to be manufactured in the Czech Republic
One billion doses of a new COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax is set to be produced at a facility outside of Prague from early next year
Czech supermarket Albert to replace paper receipts with electronic versions in eco-friendly bid
Across the country, hundreds of tons of thermal paper could be saved if retail chains swap over to electronic receipts
Number of students in Czech elementary schools is up by 20% over the past decade
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The increase is related to a small baby boom between 2002 and 2008, with student numbers expected to decline over the next few years
EU meat prices comparison: How does the Czech Republic stack up in BBQ costs?
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Meat, fish, and alcohol are below the EU average prices, but steadily catching up
Statue of controversial cult leader on Prague's Kampa island to come down
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The people who run Prague’s Kampa Museum say they were misled about whom the statue depicted
Autumn weather begins to descend on the Czech Republic, storms in the forecast this weekend
Enjoy high temperatures in the Czech Republic over the early part of this week, as a cold front will bring storms by the weekend
Most people catch COVID-19 from family members, says chief Czech hygienist
New cases have been connected to parties, children's summer camps, weddings, and sports clubs, says Jarmila Rážová
