Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Dec. 18, 2020
Czech ski resorts are opening today, PM plays up WHO membership, and the biggest Christmas tree in the Czech Republic revealed.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates: Dec. 18, 2020: New lockdown rules go into effect from today
Criticism has been leveled against for the government for its exemptions which some say are arbitrary.
Czechs will spend less on Christmas this year, with fewer and cheaper gifts
Younger people in particular plan to cut back on holiday spending, and more shopping will be online
Czech govt. earmarks another CZK 1 billion in support of arts and culture
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A new call for applicants will go out in January, and those in audiovisual arts will now be eligible.
Shops to open on Christmas morning – regardless of state of emergency or COVID restrictions
The Minister of Trade confirmed shops will open on Christmas Eve, as Blatný urges people to shop only when necessary
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
Vaccines for Christmas: How will distribution look in the Czech Republic and who will get it first?
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European Medicines Agency (EMA) should approve the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 on Dec. 21; two Prague hospitals will have it
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 17: Govt. seeks to extend emergency state as death toll crosses 10,000
New lockdown rules begin on Friday; Czech lawmakers will meet next week to discuss an extended state of emergency
NGP’s Rembrandt and the National Museum’s 'Kings of the Sun' exhibitions to remain open
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An exception to the latest restrictions has been made for two popular shows with valuable items loaned from abroad.
Free antigen testing in the Czech Republic: Here's what you need to know
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These FAQs will help you navigate the testing terrain in advance of the holiday season
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
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 16: free antigen testing starts, exemption sought for Christmas mass
In addition: A bill for another round of compensation passes both houses of Parliament; scientists blast government's pandemic approach
Hot take: Coffee to-go is back on the menu in the Czech Republic
Customers may now enjoy soft drinks for take away now that the ban on their consumption is reversed.
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 Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 15: New lockdown announced, first vaccines to arrive by the end of the year
Almost 10,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine are expected in the coming weeks, 2 million doses are on order
Breaking: Czech Republic returning to fourth risk level, restaurants closing, shops will stay open
The new restrictions take effect from Friday; schools will close for Christmas break early and free antigen testing begins Wednesday.
New stats reveal Czech population growth is due to the migration of foreigners
A slight increase in mortality was likely due to COVID while other notable patterns include a decline in marriages
