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Two PCR tests a month for free?
Chief Hygienist Pavla Svrčinová suggests that the state pay each citizen two PCR or antigen tests per month during the summer holidays.
May 19, 20211 min read


No masks in gyms or at hairdresser anymore
From today, people do not have to wear a respirator when visiting a gym, hairdresser, and beauty, massage or tattoo studios.
May 18, 20211 min read


Travelling with one dose of the vaccine
People who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 in the Czech Republic will enjoy easier travel rules 22 days after their first dose.
May 14, 20211 min read


Changes in measures
In addition to shops, many services will also be allowed to open on May 10 - travel and face mask rules are changing too.
May 3, 20212 min read


Burning of the Witches
On April 30, Czechs celebrate the day of "Burning of the Witches" - even this year, despite the pandemic and related restrictions.
Apr 30, 20211 min read


Beer production and consumption dropped
Due to the anti-epidemic restrictions, mainly the closure of restaurants and pubs, both production and consumption of beer fell in Czechia.
Apr 20, 20211 min read


Teleshopping or deception?
Mobile operators called for the Fast Game on TV Barrandov to stop deceiving its viewers - after a YouTube video about it goes viral.
Apr 13, 20212 min read


Easter time - do you know the traditions?
Today is Maundy Thursday. According to Christian tradition, on this day, Jesus Christ last dined with the apostles.
Apr 1, 20211 min read


30 years for one of the most controversial buildings in Prague
The Žižkov Tower - a very popular attraction for tourists. The trial broadcast of this controversial building started 30 years ago.
Mar 26, 20212 min read


Slavia football club denies racism allegations
Slavia football club denies accusations of alleged racist insult to Glasgow Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara at the end of the winning game.
Mar 19, 20212 min read


Czechia - a popular destination for Hollywood filmmakers
In spite of coronavirus, a number of foreign and Hollywood films and series are still being made in the Czech Republic.
Mar 12, 20212 min read


Number of tourists in Czechia halved in 2020
Last year, 10.8 million tourists stayed in the Czech Republic. That is a year-on-year decrease of 51%, says the Czech Statistical Office.
Feb 22, 20211 min read


2021 Oscars: Charlatan among the 15 shortlisted films
The Czech movie Charlatan directed by Agnieszka Holland has been shortlisted for the prestigious Oscar awards as an international film.
Feb 16, 20212 min read


Sledding rules in Prague to change
Following an incident, Prague wants to change a city ordinance that prohibits sledding and cross-country in parks and gardens.
Feb 9, 20211 min read


Travel rules to be changed
From Friday, February 5, Czechia will introduce new travel restrictions - mainly due to the spread of more contagious coronavirus mutations.
Feb 2, 20211 min read


Non-essential arrivals banned
Starting Saturday, January 30, no foreigners are allowed to come to the Czech Republic - unless travelling for necessary reasons.
Jan 29, 20211 min read


Exotic holidays back on track
Zanzibar or Maldives - these are the Czech top destinations for winter season this year. However, Dubai has got less popular than before.
Dec 26, 20201 min read


Foretelling the future with Czech Christmas traditions
Czech Christmas (or "Vánoce") is a time of many traditions, with a lot of them concerning predicting the future, bringing success or health.
Dec 24, 20202 min read


Ski resorts available as home office places
They cannot normally accommodate guests who come for vacation. Thus some hoteliers decided to offer stays as busines trips.
Dec 16, 20201 min read


Traditional Czech sweets' 100th anniversary
Hard candy with herb and menthol flavour called Hašlerky celebrates its 100th anniversary this year - over 1,000 tons are produced annually.
Dec 4, 20201 min read
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