Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 17, 2021
EU criticizes Czech inclusion on Russia's "unfriendly" list, Slovakia now 'high-risk' red on Czech travel map, more cold and rain on the way this week.
Coronavirus update, May 17, 2021: Here's what is changing in the Czech Republic today
The next wave of relaxations are here but in most cases visitors to restaurants, gyms, or events will need to be tested, vaccinated, or recovered.
Restaurants not required to monitor guest Covid status, says Czech Deputy PM
While outdoor areas of restaurants will be able to open from Monday, the venues themselves will not be responsible for their patrons' Covid status
Slovakia, France change color in latest Czech Covid-19 travel map
Slovakia has been elevated to high risk status while France has been lowered to the same in the latest Czech risk assessment map
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for May 16, 2021
Saturday Covid-19 total hits 36-week low, hundreds participate in Navalis Festival in Prague, and more headlines from this weekend
Prague's Petřín Tower to light up in blue and white in support of Israel
The Prague landmark will be lit up in the colors of the Israeli flag tonight as the city honors victims of recent violence in the region
Prague takes preventative flooding measures after heavy rainfall
With rain in the forecast through the next week in the Czech Republic, Prague has closed the popular Náplavka embankments.
Only Czech Republic, U.S. make Russia's new list of enemies
Russia has declared the Czech Republic and U.S. hostile states, and limited the number of diplomats from them allowed to work in Russia.
Prague Castle flies Israeli flag in show of solidarity during current conflict
On an order by President Miloš Zeman, Prague Castle hoisted the Israeli flag yesterday in a show of support.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 14, 2021
Planned flyover of Charles Bridge for Navalis canceled as "unsuitable," protesters punished for violence in Prague, Arenberger in the hot seat.
Coronavirus update, May 14, 2021: Outdoor pools set to reopen May 31, indoor pools two weeks later
The govt. will set definitive rules for restaurant gardens today, plus an agreement with neighboring countries over vaccination certificates is reached.
Czech government ready to set policy for vaccination of foreigners
Plans by the Health Ministry to offer vaccinations for foreigners in the Czech Republic are moving forward.
New law for Czech ID cards could make adding '-ová' and listing gender optional
The law, which should be adopted by August, would put Czech ID cards in line with European Union directives for biometric data.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 13, 2021
Prague sees first live concert since Covid lockdown, EgyptAir launches new route from Prague to Hurghada, and a rare Hussite-era bible to go on display.
Coronavirus update, May 13, 2021: Foreign vaccination certificates won’t be recognized
Proof of vaccination will be needed for travel and more but for now the Czech Republic won't recognize Covid vaccinations carried out in other countries.
Large U.S. military convoy to cross Czech territory later this month
The Czech Army will provide logistical support as the U.S. transports troops to NATO exercise in Hungary
Babiš: Health minister must 'take the bull by the horns' and explain his property in detail
Barely in office for a month, Arenberger is already facing a scandal that could see his tenure end quickly.