Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for April 25, 2021
Daily rate of new Covid-19 cases continues to decline, Czech President to speak about rift with Russia, and more top headlines from this weekend
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia to expel Russian diplomats in Czech solidarity
The former Soviet bloc countries will expel a total of four Russian diplomats in an expression of solidarity with the Czech Republic
Bulgaria, Lithuania, and Iceland change color in new Czech travel map
Bulgaria moves to high risk red and Lithuania to very high risk dark red in the latest map detailing Czech Covid-19 travel restrictions
Czech language exam for non-EU foreigners to get more difficult from September
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The current A1 exam required for permanent residence will be replaced by a tougher A2 exam of of this September.
Czech PM is in conflict of interest, confirms final European Commission audit
Subsidies paid to a firm controlled by Andrej Babiš through a trust fund are unjustified and should be repaid to the EU, the report says.
PHOTO GALLERY: Take a look at the planned Václav Havel Airport-Prague train station
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The Railway Administration is creating project documentation, the last step before seeking a building permit.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for April 23, 2021
Czech Republic to cap number of Russian diplomats, Germany, Slovakia pledge solidarity, and Prague Airport sees sharp decline in passengers.
Coronavirus update, April 23, 2021: Czech govt. unveils plan to restart 'normal life,' from May 3
Shops and selected services should reopen in less than ten days depending on the numbers of newly infected per 100,000.
Shops and some services should open May 3, rules for other relaxation 'packages' outlined
The govt. has set up six rule relaxation ‘packages’ that will be triggered by a drop in the number of newly infected people per 100,000.
Electric carsharing in Prague experiences a surge in demand
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A growing number of people are opting for clean and safe individual transport due to the pandemic.
Prague's public transport schedules could resume normal operations by September
Metro trains service will be extended by an hour in May, but a return to midnight trains isn’t planned for now.
Coronavirus update, April 22, 2021: Health Ministry to propose six waves for relaxing restrictions
The outdoor gardens of restaurants would be in the fifth wave and indoor seating in the sixth, but only with a Covid test.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for April 22, 2021
Czech foreign minister issues ultimatum to Russia, inquiry into Bečva River cyanide leak approved, and a Formula 1 race car tears over Charles Bridge.
Coronavirus update, April 21, 2021: Health minister says shops will open by May 3 at the latest
Czech doctors will start receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine today, poll finds Czechs less cautious about Covid, and anti-testing principal fired.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for April 21, 2021
Czech Republic asks NATO for statement on Vrbětice case, Zeman to appoint new foreign minister today, and court rules in favor of Prague Pride protestors.
Czech beer consumption in 2020 fell to its lowest level since the 1960s due to pub closures
Not only was there a drop in domestic consumption, but exports also suffered due to restrictions in other countries.
PM Babiš calls 2014 explosion a ‘terrorist attack’ after previously avoiding the phrase
Babiš’s earlier remarks about Russia’s involvement in the 2014 blast had been criticized for not being strong enough.
