Prague's Russian community talks integration and Russophobia
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Russians make up 7 percent of foreigners with residence permits and are the fourth largest foreign community in the Czech Republic.
Czech pubs and restaurants to follow honor system when checking guests' Covid status
Outdoor seating is set to open Monday but the Czech govt. hasn't given restaurants official guidelines for showing proof of vaccination or test.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 12, 2021
Victims of Vrbětice explosion demand compensation, Czech Republic criticized for stance on Israel-Palestine conflict, rare discovery in the Moravian Karst.
Coronavirus update, May 12, 2021: One-quarter of Czechs have at least one jab, one-tenth have both
The Czech Republic is slightly behind the EU total of 27 percent of people having at least one vaccination shot.
Karlovy Vary Film Festival confirms August date, announces TV platform
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A full program has yet to be announced; investor funding will help develop a television platform for the Czech Republic's most prestigious festival.
Mayor of Prague calls on health ministry to address vaccination of uninsured foreigners
Hřib argued that if uninsured foreigners, primarily in Prague, were eliminated from the vaccination system, the population protection would not be secured.
Prague metro services extended by one hour beginning this week
As of this week Monday, final departures for the Prague metro will begin at 23:00.
Coronavirus update, May 11, 2021: Outdoor seating, open-air events, and fitness centers to reopen
May 17 will see a new wave of reopenings, hotels could reopen on May 24; plus vaccination opens for people 40 and over next week.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 11, 2021
Czechs take IKEA by storm on Monday, Prague Castle slammed for plastic candle holders, travel for vaccinated could be possible from Saturday.
Confirmed: Outdoor seating areas of Czech restaurants can open from Monday, May 17
Those with a negative Covid test, proof of vaccination or recent recovery from Covid can enjoy garden seating; interiors will remain closed.
How sweet it isn’t: Czech Pirate party considers tax hike on sweetened beverages
Soft drinks with high amounts of sugar could be moved to the highest VAT level of 21 percent.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 10, 2021
Candle lighting ceremony to take place at Prague Castle, today will see the first "tropical" day of the year, and a new travel map goes into effect.
Coronavirus update, May 10, 2021: Shops reopen nationwide today and public face-mask rules relaxed
Today's reopenings include museums and galleries in regions where they aren't already open as well the opening of all remaining shops and some services.
Czechs living in the UK petition Health Ministry to ease travel restrictions
An online petition urging the Czech Health Ministry to lower the risk status of the UK has collected hundreds of signatures from Czechs living abroad
Czech PM asks EU states to consider expelling Russian diplomats
Andrej Babiš spoke about the recent rift between the Czech Republic and Russia at the EU summit this weekend.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for May 9, 2021
Lowest Saturday rise in Covid-19 cases since September, Czech Republic donates oxygen tanks to India, and more headlines from this weekend
Czech President and others commemorate Victory in Europe Day at Vítkov Memorial
Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib and other politicians also participated in a ceremony commemorating the end of World War II in Europe earlier today.
