Coronavirus update, Feb. 15, 2021: trial COVID testing at Czech schools starts this week
Following the renewed state of emergency, the PES index remains at the highest level and the Czech Republic is negotiating independently with AstraZeneca.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 15, 2021
Germany widens travel exemptions, World Cup cross country races in Nové Město canceled, and Czechs spend more than ever on Valentine's Day this year.
Breaking: Czech government declares new state of emergency, shops and services to remain closed
After meeting with regional governors, the Czech govt. has declared a new state of emergency which will take effect when the previous one ends.
VIDEO: Prague tram driver stops vehicle to help blind woman cross street
While trams have the right of way at Prague crosswalks, driver David Povýšil left his vehicle to help an elderly blind woman cross the street
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for Feb. 14, 2021
State of emergency talks to continue Sunday, protests against government measures in Prague and Brno, and more top headlines from this weekend.
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Czech regions split on decision to request new state of emergency
Regional governors are not united in asking the government to declare a new state of emergency; talks will continue today
Healthcare workers are now the only Czech commuters permitted to enter Germany
From Sunday, the only regular Czech commuters permitted entry to Germany will be healthcare workers, with an exception for agricultural workers in Saxony.
UPDATE: The Czech Republic's state of emergency does not end on Sunday
Current restrictions will continue over at least the next two weeks as the Czech government has declared a new state of emergency.
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.
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.
