Holiday travel alert: Czech Covid-19 traffic light map updated
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Travel from Romania to the Czech Republic will become less restrictive for those without proof of vaccination or recovery from Monday.
Recently-discovered Toyen painting auctioned for 49 million crowns
Serenade, a 1926 painting by the Czech surrealist, was thought to be lost until it was recently rediscovered in Lebanon.
France, Spain, and Portugal turn high-risk red on latest Czech travel map
Travelers without proof of vaccination or recovery will face tighter restrictions when traveling from these countries to the Czech Republic from Monday.
President Zeman tests positive for Covid, returns to hospital
After being discharged on Thursday morning, the President was back under medical care later the same day.
Czech President offers to send troops to Poland-Belarus border
The migrant crisis on the EU’s eastern border is being viewed with increasing concern by the Czech authorities.
Czech woman convicted of drug smuggling released from Pakistani prison
Tereza Hlůšková has been released after serving more than two years in prison as charges against her were nullified.
Outgoing Czech PM Andrej Babiš hints at run for president
Emphasizing that his current focus is elsewhere, the outgoing PM hinted at a potential run for president on social media.
Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová to visit Prague next week
Čaputová will meet with Czech President Miloš Zeman on the eve of the November 17 national holiday marking the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia.
Czech charity to send aid to migrants stranded at Polish-Belarusian border
People in Need will send 500,000 crowns to support thousands of migrants stuck at the EU border as winter months approach.
Javelin thrower Jakub Vadlejch named 2021 Czech Athlete of the Year
Vadlejch, the first male winner of the award since 2006, brought home a silver medal at this year's Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Sweden, Switzerland elevated to high-risk red on latest Czech travel map
Cyprus and San Marino have also been elevated to high-risk red on the Czech Republic's latest map, valid from Monday.
Czech President ready to appoint new Prime Minister
Petr Fiala will replace Andrej Babiš as the Czech Republic's Prime Minister, President Miloš Zeman said in his first statement to the media since August.
Czech mountain chalet with a presidential past open to visitors
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The chata in the Jizera Mountains once served as a lodge for the Czech president; this week it celebrates 30 years of being open to the public.
Monthly minimum wage to rise by CZK 1,000 next year
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The outgoing Czech cabinet has confirmed a rise in the legal minimum wage starting in January 2022.
Cable car accident in Liberec claims one life
The driver of a cable car has been pronounced dead and 14 people were rescued following an accident on Ještěd mountain this afternoon.
Czech weekend news in brief: Top stories for October 31, 2021
Rate of new Covid-19 cases continues to rise, fire at makeshift homeless shelter in Prague claims one life, and more headlines from this weekend.
Slovak film Lines wins top prize at Ji.hlava documentary film festival
Director Barbora Sliepková also won best debut, while Francesco Montagner's Brotherhood was named the best Czech documentary at this year's festival.
