Czech gun amnesty allowing for surrender of illegal firearms now in effect
Illegally held firearms can be turned into Czech police from now through July 2021, no questions asked.
Unused COVID-19 field hospital in Prague to be closed
The Prague 9 hospital has not been utilized since it was built in October, but has cost 50 million crowns in leasing fees.
Government bans all non-essential travel to the Czech Republic
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Regardless of a country's color on the traffic light map, all tourist travel into the Czech Republic is banned as of today.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 29, 2021
Prague's Vltavská metro to get a new exit, protesters plan to block buildings in the capital today, and Czech govt. drops its first TikTok vid
Coronavirus update, Jan. 29, 2021: New restrictions for Czech Republic as death toll exceeds 16,000
As the infection speeds up, Czech Health Minister calls PES system 'irrelevant' for lockdown; officials shorten wait time between free antigen tests.
Just in: Czech govt. to toughen anti-COVID measures, authorities stress minimal contact
Due to the rising number of cases and Czech hospitals on the brink of capacity, new rules go into effect from Saturday.
Prague, New York, L.A. included in newly launched virtual walking tours of major world cities
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Coronavirus has made travel increasingly difficult, but virtual tours allow people to explore cities and their architecture.
Robots from Taiwan will help teach Prague schoolchildren about technology
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The donations of robots and systems analyzers are part of the sister city agreement between Prague and Taipei; more projects are being planned.
How would you handle a pandemic? A new Czech simulation game lets you find out
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"Korona hra" lets players take charge of a country of ten million, making major decisions at the start of an outbreak.
Prague hotels were the hardest hit in Europe by coronavirus travel restrictions
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Analysts who compiled the data expect the market to return to pre-crisis levels between 2022 and 2024.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 28, 2021
Czech Republic falls in international corruption rankings, Switzerland to require negative COVID test, and comedian Eddie Izzard "runs" for Prague.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 28, 2021: Czech govt. will meet today to decide over tougher lockdown measures
While relaxing restrictions was previously discussed, health officials are now troubled by the rise in new cases and will likely tighten measures.
Czech government ready to hit pause on the first dose of COVID-19 vaccination due to shortage
Fewer doses of the vaccine have been delivered than expected, making it impossible to keep on schedule.
Prague’s iconic 120-year-old Railway Bridge to undergo renovation not demolition
The bridge, once known as "Connecting Railway Bridge of Emperor Franz Josef" will keep its distinctive look; a new tram stop is planned below Vyšehrad.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 27, 2021: Prague launches comprehensive new vaccination info website
Roughly 257,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been delivered to the Czech Republic with more due to arrive by the end of the week.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 27, 2021
Taxi industry hit by COVID, parliament rejects limited legalization of cannabis, and Petr Sís releases book on Sir Nicholas Winton.
New data reveals which industries in the Czech Republic employ the most foreigners
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From highly skilled workers to labor jobs, statistics show the number of foreign workers in the Czech Republic tripling over the past decade.
