Coronavirus update, Jan. 29, 2021: New restrictions for Czech Republic as death toll exceeds 16,000
As the infection speeds up, Czech Health Minister calls PES system 'irrelevant' for lockdown; officials shorten wait time between free antigen tests.
Czech government ready to hit pause on the first dose of COVID-19 vaccination due to shortage
Fewer doses of the vaccine have been delivered than expected, making it impossible to keep on schedule.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 27, 2021
Taxi industry hit by COVID, parliament rejects limited legalization of cannabis, and Petr Sís releases book on Sir Nicholas Winton.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 26, 2021
Czech leaders resign over party attendance, 300 artillery mines from WWII discovered by police, those in quarantine may get bonus pay.
Czech govt. approves bill to ban 'absurd overuse' of plastic products by July
The ban would mainly affect single-use plastics such as cutlery, plates, drinking straws and cups from polystyrene.
And breathe! Czech air quality drastically improved in 2020, says new report
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The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute has published a preliminary assessment of air quality for 2020.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 25, 2021
Thirty Czech restaurants opened in protest of restrictions this weekend, new testing point at German border, Czech wages didn't drop due to COVID.
New PES index allows in-class learning at risk level five: so when will Czech schools reopen?
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The change was approved by lawmakers today, however, an exact date for when children can return has not yet been set.
Kings of the Sun exhibition at Prague’s National Museum extended until June
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The hope is that museum goers will be able to see rare Egyptian artifacts after pandemic restrictions are lifted.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 22, 2021
Germany adds Czech Republic to high-risk COVID list, skirmish breaks out at Czech Parliament and a snowy sculpture you have to see!
Creating a buzz! This Czech student won an award for teaching bees how to throw shade
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Eduard Seibert, a student at the University of Liberec, taught bees how to make honey-scented lampshades!
Czech politicians congratulate U.S. President Biden, look forward to better relations
Hope for a better future and stronger bilateral ties was a common theme in tweets from Czech leaders.
Lockdown loves cinnamon rolls: Prague's best buns for pick-up and delivery plus a recipe
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Move over sourdough! Expat bakers talked to us about why they can't roll out cinnamon buns fast enough during the latest wave.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 20, 2021: Co-author of PES index calls for sixth level due to British mutation
1.3 percent of the population has been vaccinated in the Czech Republic so far; President Zeman to receive vaccination today.
'We work twice as hard to prove our abilities': empowering female entrepreneurs in the Czech Republic
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The first Czech chapter of the global Future Females initiative is giving women tools to succeed in male-dominated sectors.
Culture in quarantine: Prague theatre invites you to check in to the interactive Zoo Motel
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Motel guests, who are provided with printable room keys and evacuation maps, do more than just watch.
Czech language requirement for foreigners seeking permanent residence about to get tougher
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Applicants will have to pass a test under strict conditions showing they understand Czech at the A2 level.
