App for repairing, reusing, and reselling IKEA furniture wins Prague hackathon
The Re-pair + Re-use + Re-sell project to extend the lifespan of IKEA furniture took the top prize at the GreenHack European green hackathon.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for June 13, 2021
Lowest Saturday rise in Covid-19 cases since July, European prosecutor to look into Babiš conflict of interest case, and more headlines from this weekend.
Czech officials remember victims of 1942 Lidice massacre
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and others laid wreaths at the memorial to victims of the massacre in Lidice today.
Prague Castle courtyard to be illuminated in blue to mark NATO summit
The castle's first courtyard will light up in blue on Sunday evening to mark the eve of the EU Summit in Brussels, which begins on Monday
Poland, Romania, and Monaco go green on latest Czech Covid-19 travel map
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Travelers from these countries coming to the Czech Republic will be able to do so without restriction from Monday.
Slovenia to donate 10,530 Pfizer vaccines to the Czech Republic
While previously considered a loan, Slovenian media reported yesterday that the vaccines given to the Czech Republic would be a gift.
Alcohol consumption in the Czech Republic reaches new highs in 2020
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Experts say overall consumption has been on the rise since 2014, but the 2020 figures were the highest in the past three years.
Czech Republic mourns beloved star of 'Cinderella' and other fairytales
Libuše Šafránková, internationally known for her title role in the popular fairytale film 'Three Wishes for Cinderella' died today at 68.
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Czech Republic opens travel to EU countries and Serbia from June 21
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Travelers with a certificate showing vaccination, negative test, or recovery can come for tourism and use hotels and restaurants.
Germany removes Czech Republic from list of Covid-19 risk areas
The Czech Republic is no longer on Germany's list of countries at risk for Covid-19, meaning travelers are no longer obliged to quarantine.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for June 6, 2021
Lowest Saturday rise in Covid-19 cases since last August, Prague to Split bike challenge begins, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Czech WWII resistance fighter Josef Balabán gets memorial plaque in home town
Balabán was a member of the Three Kings resistance group that conducted sabotage operations against Nazi occupiers in Czechoslovakia.
Czech Republic receives additional 41,000 Pfizer vaccines from Hungary
The vaccines will be given to the O2 Universum Center in Prague, where up to 7,000 vaccines will be administered per day.
Czech Pirate Party calls on Prime Minister to stop spreading lies
"We won’t tolerate the manipulation of voters and scaremongering," says Pirate leader Ivan Bartoš.
Czech Senate committee declares President Zeman unfit for office
The Senate will now rule on the committee's proposal that Zeman, 76, be stripped of the post.
Czech government passes bill to clarify who constitutes EU citizens' family members
The draft also would require foreigners with long-term residence to get insurance from a VZP subsidiary.
World No Tobacco Day 2021: Czechs are smoking less, using e-cigarettes more
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The number of Czech smokers is in decline thanks to the smoking ban, better prevention, and improved health literacy, say experts.
