Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 8, 2021
First election votes cast by Czechs living abroad, Zeman to vote from home due to health concerns, Babiš threatens to sue opposition leaders.
50 hours of Czech lessons suggested for those who seek permanent residency
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The Czech Republic’s language requirements for those seeking permanent residence are being brought into line with other European countries.
Future funicular: Prague landmark gears up for a 21st-century redesign
A design competition has been announced to replace the cars from 1985, which have ferried over 56 million people and reached the end of their lifespan.
WATCH: Mystery cloud vortex stumps Czech meteorologists
With a supercell and a tornado ruled out, weather experts are now turning to the public for more information.
Elections 2021: Where do Czech political parties stand on same-sex marriage?
The hesitant stance of most parties towards same-sex marriage means reform is unlikely to come in the next parliament.
Adam Vojtěch will leave the Czech Health Ministry after the election
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced that the Health Minister will switch to a diplomatic post in November.
Time Out ranks Prague’s Vinohrady among world’s coolest neighborhoods
The district was praised for its cosmopolitan vibe, international mix of people, and range of culinary options.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 7, 2021
Senate commission says police should check Babiš, Kellnerová tops Forbes' Czech rich list, and pre-election debates net record viewership.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 7, 2021: Unvaccinated Czechs represent three-quarters of Covid hospitalizations
Plus: Czech students to undergo more school testing, drive-in voting was more popular in 2020, new Covid cases top 1,000 for second day in a row.
Every third employee in the Czech gaming industry is from abroad
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With 182 games currently in development in the Czech Republic, companies are seeking out local talent due to higher-than-predicted growth.
Czech Republic should step up its efforts to fight hate, says a new report
The committee says hate speech against Roma, Muslim migrants, and Germans still occurs, mainly on social networks.
Presidential office head debunks Zeman hospitalization rumors as "nonsense"
Earlier this week the media and politicians were speculating that the Czech president's health could possibly be in decline.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 6, 2021: New covid cases top 1,000 for the first time since May
Plus: Czech health minister says Covid rules won't tighten, experts predict 2,000 daily soon, in-car voting for quarantined Czechs begins.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 6, 2021
ANO party stands by PM Babiš, MPs' salary freeze approved by Chamber of Deputies, initiative calls for selection of female candidates.
Major EU investment package to propel Czech education into the future
Over CZK 90 billion is set to flow into the Czech research and education sector until 2026 from European Union funds.
Czech PM Babiš: 'The audit report did not include all of my income'
The Czech prime minister continues to deny the money-laundering accusations connected with the Pandora Papers.
Interest rates for mortgages rise after controversial National Bank move
After the Czech National Bank raised base interest rates by more than expected, interest rates are increasing for mortgage loans.
