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Opposition asked to leave to allow budget approval
The government of ANO and ÄŒSSD still lacks support to approve the 2021 state budget. Voting has been adjourned until Friday, December 18.
Dec 16, 20201 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


Wednesday news summary
Voluntary antigen testing starts, controversial ban on shopping stays in the restriction list and deputies will vote on the budget proposal.
Dec 16, 20202 min read


Free antigen testing starting
From December 16, people in Czechia can get tested for coronavirus for free - but some places are already booked through Christmas.
Dec 15, 20201 min read


Tuesday news summary
New restrictions will come into effect, the government will ask for the extension of the emergency state, vaccines may arrive soon.
Dec 15, 20201 min read


Tighter measures from Friday
Starting December 18, Czechia will return to level four of the anti-epidemic PES system - but shops and services will remain open.
Dec 14, 20201 min read


Christmas in the spirit of coronavirus and online shopping this year
Only half of Czechs want to spend as much on gifts as last year due to the pandemic - at the same time, more people shop online.
Dec 14, 20202 min read


Monday news summary
The government will discuss the return to the fourth degree of the PES, immigrants have contributed to the growth of Czech population.
Dec 14, 20202 min read


Friday news summary
On Monday, the government will discuss further restrictions, vaccination could start on February, Adolf Loos exhibition started.
Dec 11, 20202 min read


Tighter measures possible, shops to stay open
If the epidemiological situation continues to worsen, the government will consider tightening the anti-coronavirus measures on Monday.
Dec 11, 20201 min read


Thursday news summary
Number of new cases on the rise again, the emergency state will be extended, some restaurants did not comply with the new rules.
Dec 10, 20202 min read


State of emergency extended until Christmas
The Chamber of Deputies has once again agreed to extend the state of emergency - but only by 11 days until December 23.
Dec 10, 20201 min read


Wednesday news summary
The PES score remains the same, new measures start today, Zeman meets Duda in Prague, Art Prague Fair has started.
Dec 9, 20202 min read


Funeral rules changed
The Ministry of Health has altered the rules for handling bodies of those who died of Covid-19 - allowing viewings or changing clothes.
Dec 9, 20201 min read


Tuesday news summary
Yesterday, there more new Covid-19 cases than last week again, debates over the budget proposal continue, police inspects bars and gyms.
Dec 8, 20202 min read


PES unchanged, bars closing earlier
From Wednesday, bars and restaurants (including take-out windows) will have to close by 8 p.m. - but the PES level will not change for now.
Dec 7, 20201 min read


Monday news summary
The risk score has jumped to 64 points and is now on the fourth alert level, high schools students are returning to schools.
Dec 7, 20202 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


Friday news summary
More people got infected yesterday than the previous Thursday, teachers can get tested for free, Primark will not open by Christmas.
Dec 4, 20202 min read


Prague Castle still closed
The Castle is closed for now but soon it will be possible to visit an exhibition there or come to a traditional Christmas midnight Mass.
Dec 3, 20202 min read
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