Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 8, 2021
Austria to restrict travel from the Czech Republic due to COVID, 2020 one of the hottest in Czech history, and e-shops face boom during pandemic.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 7, 2021
Travel to Switzerland to change from next week, new Czech consulate to open in Britain and a record number of electric cars have been sold.
Petřín cable car to be renovated with a new track and modern cabin design
The existing system has an estimated five years of service left and requires heavy maintenance.
Czech post updates rules for sending packages and letters to UK
The impact of COVID and Brexit have both had an affect on the cost and delivery time for shipping parcels to Britain.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 6, 2021
New saliva-based COVID test on the way, Three Kings celebrations go online, and a Czech space photo that's out of this world!
Václav Havel Airport Prague’s Terminal 3 will run on solar power
The terminal for private flights will have a complete renovation to bring it up to modern standards.
Blizzard conditions heading to Czech Republic: Prague could see snow on Wednesday
Heavy snow and freezing rain are expected across the Czech Republic this week; drivers are urged to use caution.
Travel update: new rules for entering the Czech Republic take effect this week
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Travel restrictions from Britain and Spain have been updated with tests required from both countries.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 5, 2021
GPs could offer vaccines from March, Over 50,000 Czechs apply for settled status in the UK post-Brexit, and new road safety measures unveiled.
Cases of the new UK coronavirus variant have been confirmed in Slovakia
The new strain of coronavirus spreads faster than the original one, and affects younger people.
Prague’s tram tracks to become greener to help the environment
A project will find several mixes of Czech plants that can withstand extreme conditions.
Prague public transport launches real-time map of tram and bus locations
Real-time data about how far a tram or bus is from its stop is now available from DPP maps and within the Lítačka app
Rules for traveling between the Czech Republic and Britain change in January
Visas will be required for stays longer that six months, travel insurance will be required and phone roaming rates will apply
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Dec. 30, 2020
Anti-COVID PES index returns to fifth level, six doses of vaccine from one vial approved and Czech Republic to donate to Croatian earthquake effort
Prague Christmas tram vandalized, but remains in operation
After an unexpected Christmas gift, the holiday tram will remain in operation following graffiti cleaning
Flights from Britain to the Czech Republic to return for Czech citizens and residents
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A new mutation of the coronavirus caused flights to be temporarily halted but the Foreign Minister Tweeted they will be allowed from noon
Nail allegedly from Jesus’ crucifixion found in a secret chamber in a Czech monastery
A gold-decorated box in a hidden cavity has been left untouched and forgotten since the time of the Hussite Wars.
