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.
Rising rents and globalization are changing the social fabric of Czech cities
Long-time inhabitants are being displaced by the younger generation and by foreign residents, resulting in an exodus to the suburbs.
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.
The number of foreigners with a Czech residence permit is on the rise
More than half of the foreigners who legally stayed in the Czech Republic at the end of last year were citizens of Ukraine, Slovakia, and Vietnam.
'Pat & Mat' turn 45: The iconic Czech cartoon duo is gaining fans worldwide
The clumsy handymen featured in the stop-motion, non-verbal cartoons have broken into the HBO top 10 across nine countries.
Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet to launch in the Czech Republic
The service should commence from September 1, 2021, according to records obtained from the Czech Telecommunication Office.
Czech Covid-map update: U.S., Israel move to 'very-high-risk' category from Monday
Montenegro, Kosovo, Lebanon, and Northern Macedonia will also go dark red on the map from August 23.
Prague station tops list of the world's most stressful train and metro stops
Analysis of stress indicators in Google Maps reviews suggests this stop brings on a 100 percent stress rate in commuters.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 20, 2021: Covid testing will remain free for children under 18
Plus: Vojtěch says third jab for risk groups likely in autumn, debate on antibodies to continue in September, R number drops to 1.01.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 20, 2021
Czech evacuation mission in Afghanistan is over, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival begins, new polling predicts election win for ANO.
With luxe from Prague: The Czech capital debuts a new set of souvenirs
The modern-design mementos created by Prague City Tourism are meant to reflect a more 'cultured and sustainable' tourism strategy.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 19, 2021
Czech Republic will have to learn to communicate with the Taliban, CTU team wins prestigious Amazon prize, paternity leave extended by two weeks.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 19, 2021: Up to half of the Czech population has likely had Covid
Plus: 200 schools register to use PCR tests in September, Prague's mobile vaccination bus vaccinates 500, Prague’s R number drops below 1.0.
Who will be the next Czech prime minister? The party leaders going head-to-head this year
With elections approaching in the Czech Republic this October, an overview of the three main candidates for prime minister.
The average teacher's salary in the Czech Republic crossed CZK 43,000 in 2020
New data shows that secondary school teachers gain the most, while salaries in private kindergartens saw the least growth.
Mortgage interest rates increase amid rising real estate and construction costs
Rates expected to keep rising as Czech National Bank combats rising inflation during record year for mortgage providers.