Czech morning news roundup: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Babiš opposes state award for psychiatrist accused of sexual assault, Bohemia Energy CEO apologizes to customers, Czech support for the EU drops.
President accepts formal resignation of Babiš's government
This week in Czech politics, Nov. 8–12: Everything you need to know about Czech politics, updated weekly.
Only PCR tests for Covid-19 will be accepted, says Czech Health Minister
A daily update with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Nov. 8-14, 2021.
Czech morning news roundup: Monday, November 8, 2021
Babiš contacted by police over D1 driving affair, iPhone users face large-scale cyber attack, Czech billionaire poised to buy English football club.
Prague 3 launches network of free-to-use public toilets
Restaurants, cultural venues, and other locales in Prague 3 have joined a neighborhood project to provide some much-needed relief to pedestrians.
Czech weekend news in brief: November 7, 2021
Czech co-production wins Cottbus film festival, year-on-year inflation reaches 5.7% in October, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Javelin thrower Jakub Vadlejch named 2021 Czech Athlete of the Year
Vadlejch, the first male winner of the award since 2006, brought home a silver medal at this year's Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Prague reveals new visualizations for cable car over the Vltava river
A cable car stretching from Prague 6 to Prague 8 has taken a step closer to becoming a reality with the launch of a public contract for a designer.
Sweden, Switzerland elevated to high-risk red on latest Czech travel map
Cyprus and San Marino have also been elevated to high-risk red on the Czech Republic's latest map, valid from Monday.
Czech President ready to appoint new Prime Minister
Petr Fiala will replace Andrej Babiš as the Czech Republic's Prime Minister, President Miloš Zeman said in his first statement to the media since August.
Czech mountain chalet with a presidential past open to visitors
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The chata in the Jizera Mountains once served as a lodge for the Czech president; this week it celebrates 30 years of being open to the public.
Monthly minimum wage to rise by CZK 1,000 next year
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The outgoing Czech cabinet has confirmed a rise in the legal minimum wage starting in January 2022.
Polish company buys Czech e-commerce leader in billion-dollar deal
The Mall Group, one of the Czech Republic’s largest internet marketplaces, has been bought by Polish e-commerce group Allegro.
Czech mortgage rates set to soar after historic interest rate hike
The Czech National Bank has delivered another shock with an interest rate hike of 1.25 percent, the biggest in 24 years.
Czech morning news roundup: Feel-good Friday edition for Nov. 5
This week's most inspiring headlines: a desolate Prague underpass transformed, a record plum harvest, and Czechs adults love playing with Lego.
U.S. tech firm to open a new design and development hub in Prague
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TruU’s $2.5 million investment will create job opportunities for Czech-based tech engineers and data scientists.
Czech national ice hockey team drops ‘Czech Republic’ from uniforms
The change is in line with current international trends, according to the national team’s spokesman.
