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.
Prague's Russian community talks integration and Russophobia
Russians make up 7 percent of foreigners with residence permits and are the fourth largest foreign community in the Czech Republic.
Czech pubs and restaurants to follow honor system when checking guests' Covid status
Outdoor seating is set to open Monday but the Czech govt. hasn't given restaurants official guidelines for showing proof of vaccination or test.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 12, 2021
Victims of Vrbětice explosion demand compensation, Czech Republic criticized for stance on Israel-Palestine conflict, rare discovery in the Moravian Karst.
Coronavirus update, May 12, 2021: One-quarter of Czechs have at least one jab, one-tenth have both
The Czech Republic is slightly behind the EU total of 27 percent of people having at least one vaccination shot.
Karlovy Vary Film Festival confirms August date, announces TV platform
A full program has yet to be announced; investor funding will help develop a television platform for the Czech Republic's most prestigious festival.
Mayor of Prague calls on health ministry to address vaccination of uninsured foreigners
Hřib argued that if uninsured foreigners, primarily in Prague, were eliminated from the vaccination system, the population protection would not be secured.
Prague metro services extended by one hour beginning this week
As of this week Monday, final departures for the Prague metro will begin at 23:00.
Coronavirus update, May 11, 2021: Outdoor seating, open-air events, and fitness centers to reopen
May 17 will see a new wave of reopenings, hotels could reopen on May 24; plus vaccination opens for people 40 and over next week.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 11, 2021
Czechs take IKEA by storm on Monday, Prague Castle slammed for plastic candle holders, travel for vaccinated could be possible from Saturday.
Confirmed: Outdoor seating areas of Czech restaurants can open from Monday, May 17
Those with a negative Covid test, proof of vaccination or recent recovery from Covid can enjoy garden seating; interiors will remain closed.
How sweet it isn’t: Czech Pirate party considers tax hike on sweetened beverages
Soft drinks with high amounts of sugar could be moved to the highest VAT level of 21 percent.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 10, 2021
Candle lighting ceremony to take place at Prague Castle, today will see the first "tropical" day of the year, and a new travel map goes into effect.