Czech President Zeman's condition not serious, says Prime Minister Babiš
The Prime Minister clarified the state of the President's health after he was taken to a Prague hospital on Tuesday.
Primark announces new sustainability drive, countering claims of unethical practices
The fast fashion retailer, which recently opened its first Czech store, has set out a new vision for more sustainable operations.
Czech schools must hoist the nation's flag even on state and summer holidays
Far-right SPD party pushed to keep the obligation in the currently pending amendment to the flag law.
Czech parliament approves tripling the amount of THC in industrial hemp
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Changes would also make it easier for entrepreneurs to get licenses to grow medical marijuana and produce medical aids with THC.
Prague district launches 'pee-for-free' project to keep the neighborhood clean
In Nusle, pubs, cafes, and other venues can display a sticker that invites passersby to use the toilet or drink water for free.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 15, 2021
Arbitration proceedings held over Babiš conflict of interest, Pakistan helicopter saves Czech mountaineers, Taliban raids Czech embassy in Kabul.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 15, 2021: Prague school closes down due to Covid spread
Plus: Chodov walk-in center already offering third jab, people in Covid quarantine can vote early at drive-throughs, Prague’s R number drops to 1.0.
Czech Republic's Konopiště Castle to welcome back ceremonial shield stolen by the Nazis
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The castle, accessible as a day trip from Prague, features extensive displays of medieval armor and weaponry collected by Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
3,000-year-old vessel discovered in Pardubice may contain traces of psychedelic beer
Archeologists say the findings suggest that Europe's oldest herbal-millet beer could have been brewed in East Bohemia.
Czech president Zeman and his predecessor Václav Klaus have been hospitalized in Prague
The reason for the current president's hospitalization has not yet been disclosed; Klaus is struggling with hypertension.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 14, 2021: Czech population growth lowest in eight years due to Covid deaths
Plus: People should now be tested by their GP for Covid, Alpha variant nearly disappears in the Czech Republic, new cases and hospitalizations jump again.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 14, 2021
Pirates + STAN rule out cooperation with ANO, Expo 2020 to bring opportunities for Czech businesses, time change to continue for the next five years.
As emissions fall across EU, damning data shows Czech Republic as climate-change bad boy
With Prime Minister Andrej Babiš questioning the EU’s climate strategy, a study shows the Czech Republic is heading in the wrong direction on emissions.
Renovation of Prague's Nádraží Holešovice aims to create a modern urban district
For the first time the city has entered a joint venture with a private investor to redevelop a metro stop to include housing, offices, and shops.
Consumer prices in the Czech Republic in 2021 see greatest jump in over a decade
The year-on-year increase was much higher than analysts had expected; for which goods and services can we expect to pay more?
Czech Republic among top-30 world countries with the best digital quality of life
An international ranking has placed the Czech Republic among the world’s best when it comes to quality of the digital environment.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 13, 2021: Covid testing ends in Czech schools today
Plus: 6 Million people have at least one vaccine dose, chief hygienist says there could be more inspections on public transit, O2 universum center closes.
