Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 20, 2021
Attorney to request Babiš's prosecution, Czech AI start-up receives massive investment, tender announced for railway to Prague Airport.
Prague 9 plans a new neighborhood that takes its cues from Milan and Hamburg
The district intends to buy the land and plan the neighborhood, near O2 Arena, and then get developers involved in the process.
Czech government will waive VAT for gas and electric amid energy crisis
The step should see households save a significant for November and December as prices spike dramatically.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 19, 2021
Fiala calls for consensus on Zeman, Castle officials criticized by constitutional experts, government supports tougher sanctions against Belarus.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 19, 2021: Czech Republic reports more than 2,500 new cases in a single day
Plus: Over half of Covid hospitalized are over 65, health officers to do nationwide check on rules, EU has exported over 1 billion Covid vaccine doses.
Redheads have more romantic partners, says a new study by Czech researchers
Research seems to indicate that expectations of potential partners, based on stereotypes, play a role in the romantic life of redheads.
Prague is one of the world’s best cities for remote working
The Czech capital ranked higher than the likes of New York, Hong Kong and Madrid in an in-depth study of remote working conditions.
Prague extends 24/7 mental-health crisis line through the end of the year
The anonymous helpline at the Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital has seen in increase of callers due to the pandemic.
Senate session on transfer of powers set for November 9
A regularly updated article with all the latest news on the state of the Czech president’s health amid post-election talks.
Increased demand, delivery delays mean bad news for iPhone fans in the Czech Republic
Bad news mounts for Apple fans, with delays for the new model, waning interest in opening a local Apple Store, and the possibility of new EU regulations.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 18, 2021: Booster shots now available six months from last dose
Plus: Experts for school Covid testing in some districts, PM says ÚKS should continue to operate, most new cases for a Sunday since April.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 18, 2021
President promised two government-forming attempts to ANO, incoming cabinet wants reduced budget deficit, half of Czechs support SPOLU-led government.
Prague 1 drafts ban on drinking alcohol in public spaces at night
The new ban targets the consumption of alcohol in public areas between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. in Prague's city center.
Cross-border health center, first in EU, opens between Czech Republic and Austria
A unique health center serving both Czech and Austrian patients has now opened between České Velenice and Gmünd.
Czech weekend news in brief: Top headlines for October 17, 2021
Covid-19 cases continue to rise, hospital approaches request for info on President "urgently and responsibly", and more headlines from this weekend.
Drumming for Bubny marks 80 years since first WWII transport of Jews from Prague
Survivors and their families gathered at Prague's Bubny Railway Station yesterday on the anniversary of the first Jewish transport from the Czech capital.
Hungary, Finland darken to high-risk red on Czech Republic's latest Covid travel map
Luxembourg will also move from orange to red on the latest map that governs incoming travel restrictions, valid from Monday.
