Why do Czechs say 'ahoj'? An oddly nautical greeting for a landlocked country
The history behind the Czech "hello," plus another informal greeting, "nazdar," celebrates an anniversary this month.
Zoos across the Czech Republic reopen Monday: what to know before you go
Prague Zoo and Prague Botanical Garden are both ready to welcome back visitors to their outdoor spaces from Monday, April 12.
At a glance: What will school reopening in the Czech Republic look like?
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Some school grades will return on April 12, but with antigen testing and rotation between in-class and remote learning
Prague University of Economics and Business welcomes record number of students during pandemic
Pandemic-related restrictions may have paused face-to-face teaching but students are enjoying greater flexibility to engage with their studies.
Coronavirus update, April 7, 2021: Night curfew, ban on traveling between districts to end
Primary school lower grades reopen on April 12; some shops, farmers markets, and zoos to reopen; lowest number of new weekday cases since mid-December.
Six benefits of getting a bilingual education in the Czech Republic
In bilingual education the emphasis is on developing the foreign language as well as the mother tongue.
Coronavirus update, April 6, 2021: Lowest number of new Covid cases since early December
Govt. to discuss reopening schools, opening of O2 universum vaccination center postponed, vaccination for people over 65 delayed.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for April 5, 2021
Easter Monday impacted by restrictions, Czech Ministry of Education doubles down on reopening plan, and a slight rise in Sunday Covid cases.
Czech primary school lower graders could return to classroom as early as April 12
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On the Wednesday after Easter, the government will announce whether primary schools will re-open in all districts.
Coronavirus update, April 1, 2021: Blatný says Easter behavior could impact re-opening of schools
March sees record number of Covid-related deaths, court scraps Covid test for Czechs returning from abroad, 40 percent of Czechs over 70 now vaccinated.
Cottage visits and travel between districts may be allowed after Easter
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The ban on movement may be eased after the holiday; the Czech government will also meet Friday to discuss the prolonged state of emergency.
Coronavirus update, March 26, 2021: Schools could reopen by mid-April, decision to be made before Easter
Lower house to discuss extending the state of emergency, PM Babiš promises to raise bonus for medical rescuers, new Covid cases among medical staff drop.
Going the distance: teacher tips for doing distance learning – better
We asked two Prague educators what works and what doesn't when it comes to distance-learning success over the long haul.
Prague Zoo’s groundhog overslept Groundhog Day by six weeks, and we can sympathize
While Groundhog Day is an ambitious Feb. 2, the large marmot normally hibernates until the start of March, but still …
Coronavirus update, March 17, 2021: Czech government to discuss possibility of reopening schools
Longer interval between doses considered, one-third of Czechs against COVID vaccination, and EC could propose vaccination passports today.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for March 16, 2021
German ambassador apologizes on anniversary of invasion, Volkswagen may set up battery factory in Czech Republic, police record 30,000 lockdown violations.
On the first anniversary of Czech school closures, students plead for reopening
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Students and teachers called for outdoor lessons at least once a week to allow for some stimulation and interaction.
