Coronavirus update, Aug. 30, 2021: Czech Republic to start third Covid jabs in mid-September
Pus: Shops and services won't close again, UN calls for schools to stay open, fewest vaccinations since the end of February.
Kiwi vs. Ryanair: Czech ticket platform wins dispute over handling of passenger data
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Brno-based Kiwi.com's legal victory forms part of a wider and long-running dispute with the low-cost Irish airline.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 27, 2021
Afghan helpers still not evacuated from the country, Czech embassy in Singapore looks to help firms expand, Depp arrives at Karlovy Vary film festival.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 27, 2021: Czech Republic now has fourth fewest new Covid cases in EU
Plus: Slovenia extends exemption for transiting Czechs, Brno researchers try to detect Covid with speech recognition, R number over 1.0 for second day.
Slaying the dragons of fake news and plagiarism through academic honesty
The Ostrava International School (TOIS) empowers students to uphold the values of academic integrity and fairness.
Best things to do in Prague this week, Aug. 26–Sept. 1
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Cars and concerts at Náplavka, diversity reigns at Colorful Nine festival, Mozart’s Don Giovanni premieres at the Estates Theatre.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 26, 2021
German President to commemorate Czech paratroopers, ČEZ accelerates decarbonization of Czech energy, Czech man dies during Mont Blanc trail-run.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 26, 2021: Tens of thousands of Czech students fell behind with distance learning
Plus: Education Ministry extending tutoring programs, Czechs no longer optimistic about Covid pandemic, R number rises back over 1.0.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 25, 2021: Only one in four Czech children aged 12–15 has been vaccinated
Plus: Stricter rules for defining risk contact, recurrent Covid incidence grows only slightly, pandemic receding slightly as R number stays under 1.0.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 25, 2021
Rift opens between Prime Minister and President over wiretapping, Zeman predicts NATO return to Afghanistan, new cybersecurity center opens in Prague.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 24, 2021
Czech Republic sends aid money to Lithuania, former Health Minister under investigation, Prague International Marathon is cancelled.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 24, 2021: Fully vaccinated American tourists can come to the Czech Republic
Plus: Epidemic expected to grow in the autumn, preventive coronavirus tests to remain free, R number stays under 1.0 for third day.
A foreigner's guide to private health insurance in the Czech Republic
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Czech law requires anyone staying in the country to have health insurance, but not everyone qualifies to receive coverage from the state.
The future of play: Next-gen Czech-design playgrounds debut in Prague
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A new 3D-printed parkour playground will open in Prague while two additional innovative Czech-designed play areas have made their debut.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 23, 2021
President accuses counter-intelligence of wiretapping, dramatic finale at Czech Masters, Dukovany nuclear tender could be announced in the fall.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 23, 2021: Zeman supports mandatory vaccination if there's a new Covid wave
Plus: Entry rules change for some vaccinated third-country people including Brits, R numbers falls under 1.0, Vojtěch criticizes lack of masks at festival.
Czech weekend news in brief: Top headlines for August 22, 2021
Czech tourists injured in coach accident in Germany, Sir Michael Caine receives standing ovation at KVIFF, and Czech archeologists make Stone Age find.
