Coronavirus update, Aug. 13, 2021: Czech students hesitant to get vaccinated against Covid
Plus: Czech Republic now fifth-best in EU for new infections, Czech army retreats O2 universum, and R number over 1.0 for sixth day.
Prague firefighters will mark the 140th anniversary of the Czech National Theatre blaze
Just two months after the showcase National Theatre opened, a fire started on the roof and destroyed the main hall.
Good reads: Donate or buy secondhand books in Prague and help the homeless
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The Reknihy platform will now be picking up donated tomes from Prague's re-use centers and reselling them to benefit the socially disadvantaged.
Labor shortages hit the Czech Republic as companies seek out employees
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A severe shortage of labor across a wide range of industries and regions spells trouble for employers up and down the country.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 12, 2021
Babiš requests halt to Stork's Nest proceedings, SPD withdraws photo from election campaign, annual exhibition of Czech glass begins.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 12, 2021: New Covid cases on the rise in all but three Czech regions
Plus: Schools must decide if they plan to do PCR testing on students by Aug. 18 and over 200 Covid drugs and 60 vaccines under development.
Women's Aid Federation: Czech film festival's plan to honor Depp disrespectful to abuse survivors
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The American actor, who was accused of abusing his ex-wife, will be celebrated for his "extensive career and lasting legacy" at Karlovy Vary in August.
Pandemic makes short-haul flights cheaper for travelers from the Czech Republic
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New data shows the drastic impact of the pandemic on short- and long-haul flight ticket prices from Prague and other Czech airports.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 11, 2021
Czech company Avast acquired by American firm, Czech unemployment holds steady, annual pilgrimage to Sněžka attended by thousand people.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 11, 2021: Tečka app going blue due to different rules across EU
Plus: One-fifth of Czech seniors still not vaccinated, R number stays above 1.0 for fourth day, Germany and Slovakia change their Covid rules.
Sir Michael Caine, Johnny Depp coming to Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
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Caine will take home a Crystal Globe for his career achievements, Depp will be honored with screenings of his new work.
Sparta bans fans from matches following Czech football's latest racism scandal
During Sparta Prague’s Champion League match with Monaco last Tuesday, Monaco accused Sparta fans of aiming racist remarks at its striker.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 10, 2021: Delta variant accounts for 97 percent of new Covid cases
Plus: R number over 1.0 for third day, Czech Republic lags behind the EU vaccination average, few Czechs infected after Covid vaccination.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 10, 2021
UN's climate report shows impact of climate change on Czech Republic, 600 illegal workers uncovered in raids, cooler temps forecast for second part of Aug.
Czech Foreign Ministry calls on Belarusian regime to end repression against its own citizens
On the anniversary of the disputed reelection of Alexander Lukashenko, the Foreign Ministry calls for the freeing of political prisoners.
Tourism up in the Czech Republic compared to last year, but still way below pre-pandemic levels
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Five quarters of year-on-year tourism decreases have ended, but just because the comparison base is so low.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for Aug. 9, 2021
Sunny days forecast for the Czech Republic this week, Czech NBA star Satoranský traded to New Orleans, and more top headlines for this morning.
