Czech PM: regional governors must request new state of emergency
According to Andrej Babiš, the Czech government cannot bypass the Chamber of Deputies and declare a new state of emergency on its own.
End of state of emergency does not mean end of lockdown, says Prague mayor
Most restrictive measures will remain in effect after the Czech state of emergency expires this weekend, says Zdeněk Hřib.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 12, 2021
Germany imposes temporary border controls, Czech gun maker acquires a U.S. legend, and Czech archaeologists make a one-of-a-kind discovery.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 12, 2021: State of emergency in the Czech Republic to end on Sunday
What this means for the relaxing of measures and is yet to be decided; a govt. meeting will be held Friday afternoon.
People traveling to the UK will require two COVID tests once in quarantine
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The new measures for traveling into the U.K. will come into force on Monday.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 11, 2021: Govt. restricts movement between several Czech regions
Czech officials have just announced a travel ban in and out of Cheb, Sokolov, and Trutnov due to soaring infection rates.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 11, 2021
Babiš supports Serbia’s entry to the Schengen Zone, Czech blue poppies get EU protection, Agroftert deals investigated
Sledding and skiing in Prague: What is allowed and where can you go?
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Record snowfall has led to a flurry of outdoor fun across Prague's public parks; learn the rules for safely participating in winter activties during COVID.
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Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 10, 2021
Czech President meets V4 leaders to mark 30 years of Visegrad Group, unique vending machine for meat lovers, and no monument protection for Prague icon.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 10, 2021: Czech Republic sees over 10,000 new cases Tuesday
Lower house of Parliament will discuss state of emergency Thursday morning; Moderna vaccine delayed and amount reduced.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 9, 2021
Frost warning in effect for several regions, Czech players advance in Australian Open, Jewish Museum responds to Maláčová.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 9, 2021: No new restrictions following Czech govt. meeting yesterday
Ministers working on plan to reopen schools, increased compensation for self-employed was proposed, and state of emergency could go on til Mar. 16.
'The Crown' star Gillian Anderson to film new war movie in the Czech Republic
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According to Deadline, The Crown star will appear in the movie "White Bird: A Wonder Story" filmed in Prague.
Equa bank will end operations on the Czech market following merger
Austrian parent group Raiffeisenbank International says the acquistion would strengthen its digital services.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 8, 2021
Public transport collapses in Prague due to snow, Czech politican compares COVID to WWII, petition circulating to return children to school.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 8, 2021: Czech govt. to discuss reopening schools with regular COVID testing
The cabinet will also address an extension of the state of emergency and stricter anti-COVID measures at its Monday meeting.
Saharan sand colors snow in Czech mountains
Dust particles from the Sahara have cast amber tones across Europe this weekend, including some areas of the Czech Republic
