Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 20, 2021
Czech evacuation mission in Afghanistan is over, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival begins, new polling predicts election win for ANO.
With luxe from Prague: The Czech capital debuts a new set of souvenirs
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The modern-design mementos created by Prague City Tourism are meant to reflect a more 'cultured and sustainable' tourism strategy.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 19, 2021
Czech Republic will have to learn to communicate with the Taliban, CTU team wins prestigious Amazon prize, paternity leave extended by two weeks.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 19, 2021: Up to half of the Czech population has likely had Covid
Plus: 200 schools register to use PCR tests in September, Prague's mobile vaccination bus vaccinates 500, Prague’s R number drops below 1.0.
Who will be the next Czech prime minister? The party leaders going head-to-head this year
With elections approaching in the Czech Republic this October, an overview of the three main candidates for prime minister.
The average teacher's salary in the Czech Republic crossed CZK 43,000 in 2020
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New data shows that secondary school teachers gain the most, while salaries in private kindergartens saw the least growth.
Mortgage interest rates increase amid rising real estate and construction costs
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Rates expected to keep rising as Czech National Bank combats rising inflation during record year for mortgage providers.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 18, 2021: Third vaccine shot likely for 'select groups,' says Czech health minister
Plus: State Institute of Public Health detects unknown Covid strain; Prague shows slight improvement but remains the worst region for Covid cases.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 18, 2021
Third Czech evacuation flight heads to Afghanistan, hygiene department to deal with rule-breaking minister, Eurowings to launch operations from Prague.
German tourists breathe life into Prague with overseas travelers still missing
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German tourists are flocking to the Czech Republic to escape tough Covid restrictions at home in a lifeline for Prague businesses.
Czech Labor and Social Affairs Minister photographed violating pandemic rules
The Social Democrat skipped an online government meeting to hang out with social media fans at Kasárna Karlín; hygiene officials will deal with the matter.
No singing or gym class: Czech health ministry announces Covid rules for back-to-school
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Students who refuse Covid testing will be temporarily banned from activities such as singing or indoor physical education classes.
Czech Republic won't refuse asylum to those facing danger in Afghanistan
The Czech Republic will welcome Afghans who want to remain in the country as evacuations continue, said Interior Minister Jan Hamáček.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 17, 2021
Russia resumes flights to Czech Republic, Czech army interpreter released by Taliban, fundraising campaign launched to help Haitians after earthquake.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 17, 2021: Back to school with tests and masks; culture rules relaxed
Untested children will wear face coverings, half of a large audience should be vaccinated, museums and castles can be at 100 percent capacity.
India, Tunisia, and other countries to be removed from extreme-risk category on Czech travel map
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Additional countries on the extreme-risk list will be removed and arrival restrictions lifted from Monday, August 23.
Cara Delevingne parties in Prague, Orlando Bloom skinny dips in the Berounka
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Czech film production has been in full swing since the end of 2020, and a revolving roster of A-listers has been spied across the city into the 'burbs.
