Primark will open its Wenceslas Square flagship this month, after almost a year’s delay
The Irish clothing retailer had been set to launch in the second half 2020 but was delayed by the pandemic.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 3, 2021
Zeman declared unfit for office, Forbes lists most influential Czech women, and a 45,000-year-old skull goes on display at Prague's National Museum.
Coronavirus update, June 3, 2021: Over 1.5 million people now fully vaccinated in the Czech Republic
Plus: Vaccination opens at midnight for people 16 to 29, court rules closure of schools and kindergartens in April was illegal.
Czech Senate committee declares President Zeman unfit for office
The Senate will now rule on the committee's proposal that Zeman, 76, be stripped of the post.
Czech government passes bill to clarify who constitutes EU citizens' family members
The draft also would require foreigners with long-term residence to get insurance from a VZP subsidiary.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 2, 2021
Charles University launches new online platform for reporting sexual harassment, Kvitová withdraws from French Open, Babiš case headed to EU prosecutor.
Coronavirus update, June 2, 2021: Prague's Thomayer Hospital to launch vaccination for self-payers on July 1
Plus: Vaccination certificates to be available for foreigners from June 7, Central Bohemia plans to set vaccination record in 24-hour marathon.
Police start taking steps against former MP Feri, ask for victims to come forward
Several women made allegations of illegal sexual behavior against Dominik Feri, who has since resigned from Parliament.
A free public wardrobe for families in need opens in Prague's Holešovice district
The closet for single-parent families opened symbolically on June 1, International Children's Day.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for June 1, 2021
Anti-govt. protests are planned for Prague today, health insurance for foreigners shouldn't be provided by sole firm, Oxford prof revealed as Czech spy.
Coronavirus update, June 1, 2021: Certificates of vaccination, test, or Covid can now be downloaded
Plus: Covid vaccine donated by Serbia arrive in Prague, govt. approves new draft amendment to allow EU Covid passports.
World No Tobacco Day 2021: Czechs are smoking less, using e-cigarettes more
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The number of Czech smokers is in decline thanks to the smoking ban, better prevention, and improved health literacy, say experts.
Police want to charge Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš with fraud
Babiš and his former aide Jana Mayerova could face charges for subsidy fraud related to the Čapí hnízdo (Stork Nest) farm outside of Prague.
Coronavirus update, May 31, 2021: Inside dining, pools, saunas, more reopen in Czech Republic today
Plus: Fewest new Covid cases since Aug. 2, and health minister Vojtěch plans blanket PCR testing at schools as of September.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 31, 2021
A no-confidence vote in Babiš govt. to be debated this week, Baťa Canal opens for sailing season, and summer comes to the Czech lands at last.
Covid-19 vaccine registration to open to Czech residents over 16 from June 4
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has confirmed that vaccine registration will open to the 16-29 age group as of Friday, June 4.
Plane carrying expelled Russian diplomats leaves Prague
A reported 54 employees of the Russian Embassy in Prague left the country for Moscow on Saturday following a diplomatic rift.
