Germany goes red on latest Czech Covid-19 travel map
From Monday, going from Germany to the Czech Republic will become more difficult for unvaccinated travelers.
Russia cancels restrictions allowing flights to and from the Czech Republic to resume
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Following a review by Russian anti-pandemic staff, the Czech Republic is among the first countries to see air links with Russia fully restored.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 27, 2021: Czech Republic now has fourth fewest new Covid cases in EU
Plus: Slovenia extends exemption for transiting Czechs, Brno researchers try to detect Covid with speech recognition, R number over 1.0 for second day.
Prague indie venues facing threat of extinction as Covid effects linger
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Independent arthouse cinemas, such as Screenshot in the Petrská quarter, continue to suffer from closures and insufficient government support.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 26, 2021: Tens of thousands of Czech students fell behind with distance learning
Plus: Education Ministry extending tutoring programs, Czechs no longer optimistic about Covid pandemic, R number rises back over 1.0.
Forget Czechia vs. Czech Republic, why not Bohemia? Economist suggests a radical name change
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Bohemia is instantly recognizable not only as a place but as a way of life, economist and author Tomáš Sedláček argues.
'Mamánci' no more? Young Czechs leaving the nest earlier than EU average
Although the pandemic has forced many to live longer in their parents’ home, Czechs still leave the nest earlier than other EU nationalities.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 25, 2021: Only one in four Czech children aged 12–15 has been vaccinated
Plus: Stricter rules for defining risk contact, recurrent Covid incidence grows only slightly, pandemic receding slightly as R number stays under 1.0.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 24, 2021: Fully vaccinated American tourists can come to the Czech Republic
Plus: Epidemic expected to grow in the autumn, preventive coronavirus tests to remain free, R number stays under 1.0 for third day.
Ministry of Health: Preventive Covid tests to remain free in the Czech Republic
Initially testing was to be paid for out of pocket as of September; the worsening epidemiological situation throughout Europe has led to a change in plan.
A foreigner's guide to private health insurance in the Czech Republic
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Czech law requires anyone staying in the country to have health insurance, but not everyone qualifies to receive coverage from the state.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 23, 2021: Zeman supports mandatory vaccination if there's a new Covid wave
Plus: Entry rules change for some vaccinated third-country people including Brits, R numbers falls under 1.0, Vojtěch criticizes lack of masks at festival.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 20, 2021: Covid testing will remain free for children under 18
Plus: Vojtěch says third jab for risk groups likely in autumn, debate on antibodies to continue in September, R number drops to 1.01.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 19, 2021: Up to half of the Czech population has likely had Covid
Plus: 200 schools register to use PCR tests in September, Prague's mobile vaccination bus vaccinates 500, Prague’s R number drops below 1.0.
Czech car insurance FAQ: A complete guide to vehicle coverage in the Czech Republic
From buying the right policies to what to do when you get in an accident and how to pause coverage while you're out of the country.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 18, 2021: Third vaccine shot likely for 'select groups,' says Czech health minister
Plus: State Institute of Public Health detects unknown Covid strain; Prague shows slight improvement but remains the worst region for Covid cases.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 18, 2021
Third Czech evacuation flight heads to Afghanistan, hygiene department to deal with rule-breaking minister, Eurowings to launch operations from Prague.
