Coronavirus update, March 23, 2021: COVID death toll crosses 25,000
Govt. to ask for 30-day extension of state of emergency, firms with up to 10 people to test for COVID, police to check on quarantine observance.
Young Czechs and Slovaks have differing views on LGBT rights, immigration, and drugs
A survey found Czechs under 30 more tolerant of gay neighbors, while young Slovaks were more open to immigrants and Muslims.
10 most popular plant-based products in the Czech Republic revealed
Over 8,000 people voted in an online poll conducted that chose the best meat substitutes and non-dairy treats for the year 2020.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for March 22, 2021
Czechs observe a minute of silence for COVID deaths today, police break up parties at closed Prague venues this weekend, and spring temps on their way.
Coronavirus update, March 22, 2021: Lowest number of new COVID cases since mid-December
Hamáček says restrictions have been effective, Prague and suburbs to be seen as single district, EU official says bloc doesn’t need Russian vaccine.
Czech government to seek extension of state of emergency through at least April 11
According to Deputy PM Jan Hamáček, the Czech cabinet has agreed on the need to extend the current state of emergency by at least two weeks.
Czech Republic to remember first COVID-19-related death with minute of silence
On Monday, March 22, bells will ring at noon to mark the anniversary of the first death from COVID-19 in the country; the Petřín tower will also go dark.
Lány Castle park to reopen to the public from Easter
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Closed since October, the park by the residence of the Czech president will reopen to the public from April 2.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for March 21, 2021
Pilgrimage to honor St. Ludmila, Klaus calls for parties to unite, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Czech Republic passes United States in 2021 World Happiness Index
The Czech Republic moves up to #18 in the latest world happiness rankings, topping the United States for the first time.
Poland, Cyprus elevated to 'very high risk' on Czech COVID-19 travel map
Additionally, Denmark and Norway will be elevated to 'high risk' on the new map, valid from Monday, March 22.
Slavia Prague files criminal complaint against Glasgow player after alleged assault
The Prague football team alleges that Glen Kamara attacked Ondřej Kúdela following a match on Thursday.
Czech Republic to receive tens of thousands of Johnson & Johnson vaccines in April
The vaccine, newly approved by the European Medicines Agency, will begin distribution in Europe from April 16.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for March 19, 2021
Czech video games see a big 2020, Senate rejects food quota draft legislation, and Slavia Prague makes Europa League quarterfinal.
Coronavirus update, March 19, 2021: Restrictions likely to be in place until Easter, with minor changes
The govt. extended restrictions to March 28 and will seek to extend them further when there is a new state of emergency.
Prague's free mentoring program will give small businesses a boost during the pandemic
Prague City Hall has teamed up with Czech experts across industries to create an English-friendly platform for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for March 18, 2021
Hackers hit the Ministry of the Interior, train travel times from Prague to Brno to increase, and a cherished Czech apple tree takes home a prize.
