Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 1, 2020
Healthcare agreement between Britain and the Czech Republic ends, possible new powers for Health Ministry, EC report confirms Babis' conflict of interest.
Homeless in the time of Corona: How the pandemic impacts those living on the streets of Prague
We are told to stay at home and avoid unnecessary travel, but what if you don't have a home?
Health Ministry will combat COVID 'disinformation' with new campaign
An advertising campaign early next year will focus on getting out the government's message.
Reminiscent of the past regime? Constitutional Court president condemns spring border closure
Pavel Rychetsky, president of the Constitutional Court, spoke with Czech Television about Czechs not being allowed to leave the country this past spring.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 30: lockdown measures to loosen Thursday, new Slovakia travel rule
Czech shops, restaurants, and services will be able to reopen from December 3, but a number of restrictions remain in place
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Nov. 30, 2020
More students head back to school, court head says Czech spring border closures unconstitutional, shops and restaurants to open soon.
Breakdown: these lockdown changes will take effect in the Czech Republic from Thursday
Czech shops, restaurants, and services will be able to reopen from December 3, but a number of restrictions remain in place
Czech Museums and galleries to partially reopen from Thursday
Museums and galleries may operate at 25% capacity under the third PES level, in effect from December 3
Survey: 35% of Czechs began charitable efforts during the COVID-19 epidemic
The coronavirus pandemic has led to solidarity among a large percentage of Czechs, according to a recent survey conducted by ING
Lockdown relaxation should be responsible, says Czech President
Miloš Zeman met with Czech Health Minister Jan Blatný to discuss a potential easing of restrictions, which could be announced on Sunday
Czech Airlines will resume flights to London, Amsterdam from Monday
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The Prague-based airline will also resume flights to Rome and Odessa in mid-December
Prague police raid secret party with over 100 guests in city center
Police used a battering ram to enter the Old Town location, which reportedly contained mostly foreign guests
Prague restaurant re-opens in protest of Czech lockdown measures
Šeberák restaurant in Prague 4 opened its doors to guests on Thursday and Friday, despite fines for violating current anti-COVID-19 measures
Blatny says loosening Lockdown is 50/50
At a press conference today, the Czech Health Minister laid out his reservations about downgrading to PES level three, keeps everyone waiting.
Prague’s metro to run later, speed up wait times – but far from normal
The city’s public transit organizers don’t expect a big bump in passengers with Advent this year but plan to be flexible.
Czechs will need to be 'persuaded' to take COVID vaccine, says journalist Martin Ehl
Ehl pens his view in the daily Hospodarske noviny, on the outlook for vaccinations here, and their reception among Czechs.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 27: Number of hospitalized continues to fall, salons could open soon
With Christmas coming, the question on everyone's mind is whether shops and services will reopen Monday.
