Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Nov. 20, 2020
Kids set to return to school, state of emergency extended, and other important updates.
Breaking: State of emergency prolonged in the Czech Republic
Following an eight-hour debate today, the Chamber of Deputies has agreed to extend the emergency state.
Students will return to school in two stages – not soon enough say parents and educators
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The anticipated change in PES number means children will return to school with masks, while the loosening of other measures could take effect Monday.
Czech senators to ask Constitutional Court to overrule 'absurd ' COVID shop closure
The proposal, signed by 54 senators will be submitted if the Chamber of Deputies approves the government-requested state of emergency extension.
Zeman: Trump should 'give up', let Biden be US president
The Czech president had some words of advice for embattled outgoing US President Donald Trump.
Czech Railway Administration plans high-speed train from Prague to Poland
The new feasibility study will compare six possible routes utilizing dedicated high-speed tracks.
Czech chef's recipe chosen among world's ten best in new international cookbook
Zdeněk Pohlreich's young goose with sauerkraut was selected from dishes across the world.
No Christmas gatherings or shopping for gifts, so say Czech PM and Health Minister
According to B&B (Babiš and Blatný), people should not have Christmas visits, or shop for gifts, to prevent further spread of Covid-19.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Nov. 19, 2020
State of emergency extension being discussed today, Deputy PM requests stores stay open on Sundays, and winter is on its way this weekend.
Czechs pull off 'small miracle', move to Nations League Group A with victory over Slovakia
The Czechs needed victory over Slovakia and a Scotland loss to Israel to advance.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 19: Fewer in hospital, possible lifting of restrictions ahead
Number of patients hospitalized with Covid-19 the lowest since October 26, first and second graders return to school.
New e-bike hub aims to make delivering packages in Prague greener
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The new Depot.Bike hub near Florenc Metro station, strives to free up public space and reduce motor traffic.
Mortgage numbers hit second-most successful month in history, with no sign of stopping
Mortgage rates have fallen for seven straight months in a row - and may dip below 2%.
Czech government snubs civil partnership ceremonies, loosens restrictions on 'traditional' weddings
An equal rights group has criticized current rules for registered partnerships, as same sex couples can't get married in the Czech Republic.
New sculpture 'Flame' dedicated to Czech national hero Jan Palach
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The pylon in front of the New Building of the National Museum has long been intended to be a memorial to the student protester.
1,000 Czechs march in Prague, protest against anti-COVID restrictions
With flags, bells and whistles, demonstrators marched through the capital, speaking out against government’s anti-Covid lockdown restrictions.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Nov. 18, 2020
Thousands crowd Prague to commemorate fall of communism, protests take to streets, Prague Zoo welcomes rare baby orangutan, Obama hails Havel.
