Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 10, 2020
Govt. extends state of emergency, big fines for businesses violating COVID restrictions, first child dies from COVID, Slovakia locks down again.
Czech government approves state of emergency extension
After hours of debate, the communists join with the minority government to push through the vote.
State of emergency: Hamáček calls opposition MPs 'hypocrites, irresponsible lunatics'
Deputy Prime Minister lashes out against lack of support for extension among MPs, parties lay out their demands, reasons for opposition.
'Alternative' PES system – opposition govt. unveils its new proposal
According to the current PES system, even at the lowest level, a state of emergency is required, the opposition looks to change that.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 9, 2020
Govt. to vote on state of emergency, MPs say they will take COVID vaccine, no decision on ski resorts yet, Czech Roma should be integrated, LGBT protected.
Czech government keeps euro in holding pattern
Only one of the set criteria for joining the eurozone will be met this year.
The Crown, Czech edition: Remembering when Charles and Diana came to Prague
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On the back of the fourth season of the hit Netflix show, we look back at the British royals visiting then Czechoslovakia
Prague City Hall deals big setback to Václav Havel Airport expansion
The City Council would rather see efforts put into high-speed rail to benefit regional airports.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 8, 2020
Restaurants have new restrictions, free antigen tests for the public, oldest Czech passes away, 'Havel' film director wins top prize at ROME RIFF festival.
Blatny scolds citizens for socializing, puts new restrictions on restaurants, outdoor food stands
It's been only five days since the Czech government lifted restrictions on restaurants and bars – it didn't last long.
Thought you had the PES system figured out? Hold on to your hats – it's about to change
With the current push for more COVID-19 antigen tests, the recently unveiled PES system is taking new shape.
Police confirm: Blatny's hysteria over restriction violations unfounded
The Czech Health Minister claimed 'widespread violations' by bars and restaurants over the weekend, but police accounts say otherwise.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 7, 2020
Blatny not happy people flocking to bars and restaurants, possible state of emergency extension, 1,000 protest in Prague against restrictions.
Prague Mayor dresses as devil, delivers St. Nicholas coal to Czech MPs
Zdeněk Hřib and other regional officials brought coal to the Czech parliament in a playful protest against "budget hell" yesterday.
Controversial film 'Havel' now streaming to a living room near you
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The film by director Slávek Horák symbolically went online November 17, here's where you can catch it.
Proposed EU directive on minimum wage brews controversy from all sides
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Trade union groups say the proposal does not go far enough, while business leaders call it a ‘dangerous experiment’.
EU artists without Czech permanent residence can get one-time support grant
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The government’s COVID Culture program will include more people, but those from outside the EU still aren’t covered.
