Coronavirus update, March 1, 2021: Border closures not ruled out as Czech Republic begins lockdown
Exactly one year since the Czech Republic reported its first coronavirus cases, the number of active cases hits a record.
Czech President expects COVID-19 epidemic to end by September
Miloš Zeman expects enough people to be vaccinated by the end of summer for the epidemic to end in the Czech Republic
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for Feb. 28, 2021
Teachers begin registering for vaccination, Putin promises to deliver Sputnik vaccine to Czech Republic, and more headlines from this weekend
26,000 Czech police officers to enforce ban on movement between districts
According to Czech Television, around 26,000 officers will be deployed to monitor compliance with anti-epidemic measures restricting free movement
High-capacity vaccination center to open in Prague's O2 Universum
The new center will be able to vaccinate up to 10,000 people per day, and operate through at least the end of July.
Spain, Portugal lowered to high risk for COVID-19 on new Czech travel map
Spain, Portugal, and Madeira have been lowered from "very high" risk to "high" risk on the new map, slightly easing travel requirements.
Czech Republic files EU lawsuit against Poland over Turow border mine
The Czech Republic claims Poland has violated EU law by extending the mining, and demands that the mining be halted
Czech govt. restricts movement between districts; asks people to stay home except for essential trips
The restriction of free movement in the Czech Republic begins Monday, March 1, and will last for three weeks.
Czech government declares new state of emergency
The lower house of Parliament refused to extend the current state of emergency but did pass the new pandemic law
Czech culture at home: 5 tips for what to stream, eat, and read this weekend, Feb. 26–28, 2021
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A new novel from Martin Vopěnka, art displayed in cafés around Prague, and an award winning film from a Czech director are among our picks this weekend.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 26, 2021
Entrepreneurs' COVID compensation to double, Slavia scores 'sporting miracle' win, and British band Morcheeba confirmed for ČT concert
Coronavirus update, Feb. 26, 2021: Govt. to announce new tougher rules today
Movement between districts may be banned, France will supply 100,000 Pfizer vaccine doses, South African mutation confirmed
Heating up: February temperature records broken in various Czech regions
Some locations hit over 20 degrees this week according to meteorologists, but the overall record has yet to be reached.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 25, 2021
Travel restrictions in place for visiting Poland, new investor for Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and Slavia face crucial European tie.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 25, 2021: Govt. talks on stricter lockdown rules to continue tonight
Schools won’t start to reopen, govt. to contribute to blanket testing at companies, travel banned to some African countries and Brazil.
Czech Airlines restructuring, laying off staff due to COVID crisis
The airline has asked the govt. to create an aviation compensation program due to canceled flights.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 24, 2021
Former Czech president tests positive for COVID, firefighters deliver masks to food banks, and February weather records broken.
