Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 4, 2020
PM 'promises' not to limit personal freedoms with new law, Czechs stop own vaccine development, National Library can't open due to server failure.
Controversial film 'Havel' now streaming to a living room near you
The film by director Slávek Horák symbolically went online November 17, here's where you can catch it.
Prague Castle remains closed, despite the easing of pandemic restrictions
The main complex may partly open for midnight mass on Dec. 24 if conditions allow
Proposed EU directive on minimum wage brews controversy from all sides
Trade union groups say the proposal does not go far enough, while business leaders call it a ‘dangerous experiment’.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 3: cases hold steady, government wants to extend state of emergency
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said that he is not satisfied with the current development of the coronavirus pandemic.
EU artists without Czech permanent residence can get one-time support grant
The government’s COVID Culture program will include more people, but those from outside the EU still aren’t covered.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 3, 2020
Shops, restaurants and services reopen, govt. may extend state of emergency, Czechs establish embassy extension in Jerusalem, snow and ice on the way.
Czech government to seek an extension of the current state of emergency
PM Babiš expressed apprehension over the loosening of restrictions; the request to prolong should be voted on Dec. 9
Ordering gifts online? Better do it now for Christmas delivery
Delivery services have set quotas for e-shop orders as they struggle to meet unprecedented demand.
More COVID tests, faster results: a new lab on wheels launches in Prague
The mobile service can be ordered by businesses and individuals for conducting both PCR and rapid antigen testing
Collection to restore Prague’s Church of St. Michael raises CZK 1 million in under a month
The 17th century wooden church, originally from Ukraine, was completely destroyed by fire Oct. 28.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 2: Slight increase in cases, vaccines may be ready soon
Vaccine weeks away says Health Minister – students back at school, most shops, restaurants and services to reopen tomorrow.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 2, 2020
COVID vaccine to be available soon, feminine hygiene products could be cheaper next year, and Czechs write letters to support prisoners of conscience
A beginner's guide to festive Czech baking, cooking, and holiday traditions
Now is the time to start prepping for Christmas and New Year's Eve entertaining with these tips for recipes, gifts, and more
Handling of pandemic has changed how Czechs feel about the EU
An October survey asked questions ranging from EU policy, to the protection of the environment – and reveled some interesting facts.
Distance learning can teach us something, says Prague educator
Prague British International School offers tips for navigating the new academic reality
There will be tears: Mikuláš and his angels and devils will make their masked rounds this year
Online and socially distanced options are already booking up for Czech St. Nicholas; here's what you need to know