Czech allies show support for country in expulsion of Russian diplomats
The United States, United Kingdom, and other countries have issued words of support for the Czech Republic following revelations about a 2014 explosion
Czech photographer among winners of Sony World Photography Awards
Tomáš Vocelka has won the prestigious award in the category of Architecture and Design for his photo series on a Czech pet crematorium.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for April 18, 2021
Controversy surrounds Russian involvement in 2014 explosion, Covid-19 cases on the decline, and more top headlines from this weekend.
No concerts even with negative Covid-19 test, says Czech Health Minister
A planned event next week at Prague's Lucerna concert hall will not take place, Petr Arenberger told journalists yesterday.
Activists place golden toilet with naked Putin outside Russian embassy in Prague
A demonstration outside the Russian embassy in Prague called for the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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Denmark, Belgium turn high-risk red in new Czech Covid-19 travel map
Finland, Ireland, Malta and Iceland have also changed color in the latest Czech travel risk map, valid from Monday.
Vaccine registration may open to those over 40 in June, says Czech Health Minister
According to Petr Arenberger, the expected pace of vaccine administration may allow those over 40 to register by the end of June.
200,000 Czechs could slip into poverty amid the coronavirus crisis
Unemployment, the surging cost of goods, and other economic factors influenced by the pandemic, are pushing poor and socially excluded Czechs into poverty.
Late billionaire Petr Kellner to be awarded highest Czech state decoration
Czech President Miloš Zeman will bestow the Order of the White Lion on Kellner, who tragically died in a helicopter crash last month
Czech Health Minister issues limit on gatherings of more than two people
The Czech state of emergency will end tomorrow, but Petr Arenberger wants to keep the same limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for April 11, 2021
Number of hospitalized Covid-19 patients falls to lowest this year, female gorilla dies in Prague Zoo, and more headlines from this weekend
Czech Republic crosses two million Covid-19 vaccine doses administered
As of this morning, about 1.34 million people have received at least one vaccine dose, and 690,000 have received both necessary doses
New Czech Health Minister shows support for Covid-19 vaccine passports
The passport, in the form of a mobile app, could be required for admittance to cultural events as well as restaurants, says Petr Arenberger.
Czech President offers condolences after death of Prince Philip
Prince Philip "represented Britain in the best sense of the word," Miloš Zeman states in his letter of condolences sent to Queen Elizabeth.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for April 8, 2021
The Czech Republic's oldest Art Nouveau monument is being restored, changes to election law pass, Czech team reconstructs oldest modern human genome.
President Zeman dismisses Health Minister Blatný, appoints replacement
Blatný had been the third health minister during the pandemic; he will be replaced by Petr Arenberger, director of the Prague-Vinohrady Teaching Hospital.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for April 5, 2021
Easter Monday impacted by restrictions, Czech Ministry of Education doubles down on reopening plan, and a slight rise in Sunday Covid cases.
