Face masks are now required at Prague's airport and train stations, hygienists announce
Prague's Václav Havel Airport tests about 400 people for COVID-19 per day, and an average of 4 people test positive
Prague’s Karlovo náměstí becomes more pedestrian-friendly with new crosswalks
The renovations are part of a larger project to make the Prague square more accessible; pedestrians no longer need to go underground to cross the street
Czech Republic GDP down 11% year-on-year, largest drop in country's history
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The year-on-year drop in GDP was the largest the Czech Republic has seen since the foundation of the country in 1993
The coronavirus pandemic will widen the Czech gender pay gap
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With many people struggling due to the crisis, job security is seen as more important than making gains in equality
The price of Czech beer is increasing, and non-alcoholic beer is taking a bigger slice of the market
Czechs have become more health conscious in recent years, and non-alcoholic beer has taken off
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Czech Republic coronavirus updates, September 1: 257 new cases as schools re-open across the country
Schools are re-opening across the Czech Republic today, and many will conduct regular classes for the first time since March
Czech Health Ministry loosens restrictions for mass events, but face masks are required indoors
Organizers of indoor and outdoor events will now be able to fill 50% of the seats that were previously empty due to participant limits
Only 50% of Czechs trust the EU, according to new public opinion poll
According to a July poll by CVVM, 45% of Czechs expressed distrust towards the European Union
Take a rare peek inside over 70 buildings this weekend at the Open House Prague festival
Modern and historical buildings will be open to the public, with many participating for the first time
Kings of the Sun: National Museum now exhibiting 300 objects that are almost 5,000 years old
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The large-scale exhibition, which opens today, combines artifacts from ancient Egypt with modern multimedia technologies
These activities have the highest risk of COVID-19 transmission, according to Czech Smart Quarantine data
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Going to bars, music clubs, concerts and large parties carries the highest risk of COVID-19 transmission, according to Czech health officials
Students, teachers, and now companies worldwide are using a new Czech anti-bullying app
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Three Brno high-school students, themselves victims of bullies, began to develop the app when they were just 16 years old
Important Czech words for surviving the first week of school
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Hurá, zpátky do školy! Here's a cheat sheet to help parents with back-to-school activities this week
Czech Senate chair will "pay a heavy price" for Taiwan trip, says Chinese Foreign Minister
"We will make [Miloš Vystrčil] pay a heavy price for his short-sighted behavior and political opportunism," says Wang Yi
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, August 31: 274 new cases, Hungary closes borders to non-residents
In education news, school starts on Tuesday for most Czech children, though things will be different this time around due to COVID-19
Czech delegation's trip to Taiwan makes international headlines
The trip from Czech Senate chairman Miloš Vystrčil, Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib, and other Czech officials has been covered by news agencies around the world
Up to ten Czech schools will not open this week due to COVID-19 measures
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Some schools have announced that they will not open on September 1 due to the Czech Republic's anti-COVID-19 measures.
