Czech morning news roundup: Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Bird flu outbreak leads to lockdown for poultry, Czech counterintelligence highlights increased threats, O2 Czech Republic makes significant gains.
Private university devoted entirely to television studies is opening in Brno
The new English-friendly institution aims to foster local TV talent by bringing foreign experts to the Czech Republic.
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.
Prague's new 'At the Farter' bus stop inspired by backfiring Velorex of Czech film fame
Actor and ‘Vrchní, prchni!’ author Zdeněk Svěrák showed up to christen the new stop connecting Vršovice to Žižkov and Vinohrady.
Debt forgiveness period offers helping hand to foreigners in the Czech Republic
A scheme is allowing debtors to pay a much smaller amount in a limited period of debt forgiveness amid financial hardships.
Czech morning news roundup: Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Christmas tree put up in Prague Old Town Square, Honeywell to open Czech R&D center, endangered silver gibbon born in Prague Zoo.
Snow is expected to fall on Prague by the end of this week
The Czech weather lore that says snow will fall shortly after St. Martin arrives on his white horse is likely to come true this year.
Czech Health Minister tests positive for Covid-19
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.
Czech morning news roundup: Monday, November 22, 2021
Row erupts over compulsory Covid vaccine petition, RunCzech announces races in spring 2022, PPF looks to merge Moneta and Air Bank.
Czech weekend news in brief: November 21, 2021
Czech PM questioned by police over alleged Vrbětice scandal, Pekarová Adamová re-elected TOP 09 chair, and more headlines from this weekend.
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.
Czech Republic falls to fourth-worst in EU in English proficiency
Only France, Italy, and Spain have lower levels of English than the Czech Republic, according to the 2021 English Proficiency Index
Covid-19 travel: Canary Islands and Madeira turn red on Czech map, Austria closes borders
Travel from the Canary Islands and Madeira will become more difficult as of Monday for passengers without proof of vaccination or recovery.
Prague avant-garde theatre pioneer breaks language barrier with bold performances
Alfred ve dvoře is for "people who prefer art galleries," says artistic director Tomáš Procházka of the theatre's visual, non-verbal shows.
Getting a raise in the Czech Republic: Is now the time to ask for more money?
With the cost of living rising and the labor market tight, employers might find it hard to refuse, so should you be asking for a raise?
Czech Railways to add more trains with WiFi and onboard entertainment
Trains are starting to catch up with planes for offering conveniences to make the trip more pleasant and productive.