Govt. plans next steps after Constitutional Court throws out part of the ban on shops
The way that some stores are closed and others open needs to be based on more than just political compromise, the court stated.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 22, 2021
Czechs working more during the pandemic, Hamáček to defend ČSSD role, Winery of the Year announced, and February temperature records could be matched
Coronavirus update, Feb. 22, 2021: Respirators required in shops and public transit as of midnight tonight
Health minister warns of draconian measures if situation gets worse, general practitioners could offer vaccine
Czech Republic to spend 50 million crowns on vaccination ad campaign
The campaign will take place throughout the spring and summer, aimed at people aged 18-55.
Terezín Memorial opens online with virtual tours and courses
Closed due to measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the memorial honoring victims of Nazi persecution during WWII has seen increased online interest
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for Feb. 21, 2021
PES scores remains at 75, Babiš challenges plan to return students to schools, some Prague districts to distribute free respirators, and more weekend news
Unseasonably warm weather headed to the Czech Republic next week
Just a week after heavy snowfall and temperatures as low as -30°C in some regions, Czech temperatures will highs of 17°C
Czech Republic has enough respirators to meet new requirements, say officials
There's a sufficient number of respirators in the country to meet the requirement to wear one in shops as of next Tuesday, says Alena Schillerová
Health Ministry: Polish women and EU citizens can come to the Czech Republic for abortions
A letter signed last year by Health Minister Blatný misinterpreted the law regarding eligibility for abortion.
Respirators may also become mandatory in the workplace, says Czech hygienist
Along with shops and public transport vehicles, the Czech government may also make respirators mandatory in offices and workplaces.
Czech shops to remain closed; respirators to become mandatory in transport and stores
The govt. has announced that, from Monday, respirators, not cloth masks, must be worn in transport and shops.
Coronavirus update, Feb.19, 2021: Over 10,000 new cases in the Czech Republic for third day in a row
Amid the rapidly spreading number of infections, lawmakers will meet today to discuss the reopening of shops as early as Monday.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 19, 2021
Babiš breaks with Prymula due to football match, ING ending its Czech retail banking, Regiojet plans summer trains to Croatia
Big mistake or psychological break? Czech govt. remains divided on next steps for COVID restrictions
Czech PM Babiš believes relaxing the rules is a mistake while trade minister Karel Havlíček has proposed reopening shops.
New travel restrictions to Canada will be in place from next week
New rules around testing and hotel quarantining are coming into effect for air and land travelers headed to Canada.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 18, 2021
Most wellness centers may close, Muchová out at the Australian Open, UNESCO-listed garden in ownership dispute, and Chinese Embassy rebukes Duka.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 18, 2021: Five Czech regions may soon have no free hospital beds
More than 10,000 new COVID infections were detected on Wednesday and new cases per 100,000 inhabitants are on the rise.