Czech summer travel abroad significantly increases over 2020 levels
Around 750,000 Czechs traveled to Croatia this summer, nearly as many as in the years before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Latvia, Romania turn red in new Czech Covid-19 travel map
Iceland and Portugal will turn orange, and Slovenia and Japan dark red in the new Czech map, valid from September 20.
Czech driving schools gear up for big changes on the road to getting a license
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As Czech transport officials make exams more demanding and Covid causes testing delays, finding a good school is now more vital than ever.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 17, 2021: Prague mayor calls for return of testing in schools
Plus: Health minister says widespread healthcare reform needed, MEPs to debate antibodies, Thursday is third day with more than 500 new cases.
Castle spokesperson: President Zeman suffers from dehydration and exhaustion
More details have emerged regarding the Czech Head of State's hospitalization which wasn't due to any life-threatening issues.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 16, 2021: Czech Health Ministry has no plans to test the fully vaccinated
Plus: 8,000 eligible for third jab on Monday, Nový Smíchov walk-in center will close, Prague overtakes Karlovy Vary as worst-hit region.
Czech parliament approves tripling the amount of THC in industrial hemp
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Changes would also make it easier for entrepreneurs to get licenses to grow medical marijuana and produce medical aids with THC.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 15, 2021: Prague school closes down due to Covid spread
Plus: Chodov walk-in center already offering third jab, people in Covid quarantine can vote early at drive-throughs, Prague’s R number drops to 1.0.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 14, 2021: Czech population growth lowest in eight years due to Covid deaths
Plus: People should now be tested by their GP for Covid, Alpha variant nearly disappears in the Czech Republic, new cases and hospitalizations jump again.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 14, 2021
Pirates + STAN rule out cooperation with ANO, Expo 2020 to bring opportunities for Czech businesses, time change to continue for the next five years.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 13, 2021: Covid testing ends in Czech schools today
Plus: 6 Million people have at least one vaccine dose, chief hygienist says there could be more inspections on public transit, O2 universum center closes.
Prague's largest vaccination center closes down
The O2 Universum vaccination center administered its final vaccines on Friday; vaccination is still possible at shopping centers and other locations.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 10, 2021: Health Ministry announces details for third vaccine dose
Plus: Czech breakthrough can detect risk of serious Covid cases, KVIFF guests already getting fined, Czech Republic remains third-least affected in EU.
A smart urinal and a mood-boosting app: Czech-made innovations that can save your life
The Czech health-sector firms continued with R&D throughout the pandemic, with help from CzechInvest.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 9, 2021: Testing and mask rules may tighten, but no lockdown on the horizon
Plus: Covid hospitalizations approach 100, blanket Covid testing of schoolchildren to end, ÚZIS head wants more young people must be vaccinated.
What makes food 'QQ'? The chefs behind Prague's most beloved Asian kitchen explain
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The founders of QQ Asian Kitchen reveal how customer loyalty helped them stay afloat and why dining-in matters now more than ever.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 8, 2021: Czech health minister says the next wave of Covid has begun
Almost 600 new cases on Tuesday, 435,000 seniors unprotected against Covid, UNICEF says 20,000 Czech children face poverty due to Covid.
