Flights from Britain to the Czech Republic shut down due to new strain of the coronavirus
Travel measures are likely to be unified on the European level to contain the new strain.
Reader stories: Separated from family over the holidays and a very first Christmas in Prague
With COVID-19 restrictions forcing many to cancel their annual travel plans, we spoke to readers who will be homesick for the holidays.
Czech blown-glass and beaded Christmas decorations awarded UNESCO status
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The traditional method of crafting decorations, native to the North Bohemia region, has been inscribed on the Intangible Heritage list.
Reader stories: Prague singles talk love and sex during lockdown
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Zoom dates, status checks, and lots of takeaway coffee -- this is dating during a pandemic in the Czech Republic
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 17, 2020
The state will cover child maintenance, police to check foreigners at Czech ski resorts, and the US ambassador set to leave by mid-January
Brexit: How does the UK leaving the EU affect Brits in the Czech Republic?
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With the deadline fast approaching, the British Ambassador helps us answer some of the key questions for expats living in the Czech Republic
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 16, 2020
Free antigen tests begin, direct flights on FlyDubai to Dubai return next week, and museums with foreign artifacts get an exemption from restrictions
Second dedicated Apple Shop opens in the Czech Republic
The shop, not to be confused with an Apple Store, will be an official partner of the American tech company
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 15, 2020
Restaurants to close and new curfew from Friday, to-go coffee is back on the menu, and 40 years since trams last operated on Wenceslas Square
Czech football legend Petr Čech to play his first game since retirement
The goalkeeper will feature for Chelsea in a youth game this evening, his first since May 2019
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 14, 2020
A Monday govt. meeting will decide the next moves for anti-COVID restrictions while the weekend saw large crowds descend on Old Town
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 14: Return to partial lockdown, expedited testing date on the table today
On Monday, the Czech government will discuss a return to the fourth-degree risk level and a re-closure of restaurants and hotels
Czech drivers risk fines for taking a Saxony shortcut, warns Foreign Ministry
German police have reportedly been issuing fines of €150 to Czech drivers in Saxony, though transit though the region should still be allowed
Czech Scouts to carry Peace Light of Bethlehem across the country
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Czech Boy and Girl Scouts will receive the Peace Light at the Austrian border tomorrow, and transport it throughout the country next weekend
Blatný to propose PES level 4 Monday, restaurants will close, shops to remain open
Govt. will discuss compensation for businesses that must close, ski resorts could open, but skiers will not be allowed to stay.
British tourists could be prevented from entering the EU starting January 1
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The Czech Ministry of Interior has updated Brexit guidelines, those without a residency permit or justified reason may not be allowed to enter the country.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 11, 2020
Free antigen testing to start Dec. 18, possible early holiday for schools, organizations demand change in care for elderly, disabled.
