Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for June 20, 2021
Covid-19 cases continue to decline though R number rises, three dead after chemical leak in Plzeň, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Czech Republic richer than Italy, happier than UK, according to new reports
For the first time in its history, the Czech Republic's GDP per capita by PPS has surpassed Spain and Italy, according to a 2020 IMF report.
Right to use a weapon in self-defense passed by Czech lower house
The new amendment comes in reaction to EU regulations tightening requirements for gun possession.
EU lists Czech Republic among green areas with low risk for Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has listed the Czech Republic among its green areas for safe travel.
Czech Republic widely reopening to tourists, but while Americans are welcome Brits are not
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As of June 21, travelers from the EU plus 20 other countries can visit the Czech Republic for tourism, but need Covid certificates to stay in hotels.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 18, 2021
Building plans for Prague's metro D move ahead, Feri's replacement named, and a familiar Czech face makes it to the big screen in Times Square.
Coronavirus update, June 18, 2021: After a year, Americans can to travel to the Czech Republic
Plus: No more quarantine on return from high-risk countries, Foreign Ministry launches website with travel conditions.
Last call for U Rotundy? Fans launch petition to save iconic Prague pub from closure
The current tenant didn’t keep up on a payment plan for back rent in the city-owned building.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 17, 2021
Primarks opens in Prague today, crime in the Czech Republic on the decline, heat warning for Prague, and Bulgaria opens to Czech tourist travel.
Coronavirus update, June 17, 2021: No Covid-related deaths for first time since September
Plus: Czechs can newly travel to Bulgaria without restrictions, Health Ministry changes rules for testing at summer camps again.
Czech Post Office to introduce online booking to reduce wait times
Efforts to become more efficient will benefit the customer and also help return the Czech Post to profit after several years of losses.
WATCH: New Red Bull ad features a high-speed tour of the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Some critics though have voiced concern that the speeding Formula One car put Charles Bridge at risk of damage.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 16, 2021
Czech business center to open in Russia, Prague-Krakow line renewed, public pays tribute to Czech "Cinderella," and the end of an era for Prague transport.
Coronavirus update, June 16, 2021: Experts say Covid passes are crucial for domestic tourism
Plus: Covid testing rules for summer camps change again, and a new app is being launched to check the validity of Covid certificates.
Prague's Letná Museum District will create a link between Letná and Stromovka parks
The area around the National Technical Museum will be made more user-friendly for pedestrians and cyclists.
Czech striker Schick’s kick being hailed as one of the greatest goals in football history
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But social media seems to find Scots goalie David Marshall’s missing the ball more interesting.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 15, 2021
Czech Republic beats Scotland 2-0 in historic match, Prague Castle to receive govt. support, Mucha's 'Epic' will leave Prague this summer.
