Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 7, 2021
Senate commission says police should check Babiš, Kellnerová tops Forbes' Czech rich list, and pre-election debates net record viewership.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 7, 2021: Unvaccinated Czechs represent three-quarters of Covid hospitalizations
Plus: Czech students to undergo more school testing, drive-in voting was more popular in 2020, new Covid cases top 1,000 for second day in a row.
Every third employee in the Czech gaming industry is from abroad
With 182 games currently in development in the Czech Republic, companies are seeking out local talent due to higher-than-predicted growth.
Czech Republic should step up its efforts to fight hate, says a new report
The committee says hate speech against Roma, Muslim migrants, and Germans still occurs, mainly on social networks.
Presidential office head debunks Zeman hospitalization rumors as "nonsense"
Earlier this week the media and politicians were speculating that the Czech president's health could possibly be in decline.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 6, 2021: New covid cases top 1,000 for the first time since May
Plus: Czech health minister says Covid rules won't tighten, experts predict 2,000 daily soon, in-car voting for quarantined Czechs begins.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 6, 2021
ANO party stands by PM Babiš, MPs' salary freeze approved by Chamber of Deputies, initiative calls for selection of female candidates.
Major EU investment package to propel Czech education into the future
Over CZK 90 billion is set to flow into the Czech research and education sector until 2026 from European Union funds.
Czech PM Babiš: 'The audit report did not include all of my income'
The Czech prime minister continues to deny the money-laundering accusations connected with the Pandora Papers.
Interest rates for mortgages rise after controversial National Bank move
After the Czech National Bank raised base interest rates by more than expected, interest rates are increasing for mortgage loans.
Czech Republic signs CZK 13.7 billion contract to acquire Israeli-made defense system
The SHORAD (Short Range Air Defence) can detect and eliminate aircraft, drones, helicopters and flat-track guided missiles.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 5, 2021: EMA approves third vaccine jab for people over 18 after six months
Plus: Over 415,000 seniors still unvaccinated, schools begin to receive money for tutoring, most people hospitalized with Covid since early June.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 5, 2021
Babiš in the international spotlight over Pandora Papers, polls suggest stalemate after Czech election, Czech firm makes reliquary for the Pope.
Trans-Atlantic flights from Prague to New York to restart this spring
Tickets are now on sale for non-stop flights from Prague to New York, while the resumption of direct flights to Dublin and London was recently announced.
Czech sculptor David Černý’s three-ton bronze Trabant is getting a new home
The Northern Bohemian city of Liberec hopes to attract more tourists with one of the artist's earliest works.
Czech Election 2021: Everything you need to know ahead of the general election this week
We take you through a crash course on the Czech political system, who’s in the running, and what it could mean for you.
Czech Foreign Minister demands Scottish Football Association apologize for racism claims
Czech Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek summoned British Ambassador Nick Archer to discuss allegations of racism levelled at Sparta Prague fans.
