In Brief: Ministry of Interior Joins Social Media
On Wednesday, the Czech Ministry of the Interior created a Facebook account, to facilitate the communication of events and programs in its agenda and to increase citizens' awareness of current…
Masaryk University Researchers Reveal How Media Negativity Affects Trust In Public Institutions
The way the media talks about public money negatively reinforces people's prejudices about spending by public institutions. Scholars from Masaryk University have been investigating the close connection between media discourse…
Green Measures Included In The New Government’s Program
The new government plans to severely sanction those who harm the environment, and would like the Czech Republic to take a more active role in the transition towards a "green"…
In Brief: Children Over 5 Eligible For Vaccine From December 13th
According to the Minister of Health, children over the age of 5 years old will be able to receive a vaccine from mid-December. Credit: Czech Rep, Nov 30 (BD) - Adam…
What Do The Czechs Think Of The European Union?
Today only 48% of Czechs feel satisfied with the accession of the Czech Republic to the European Union, less than last year. According to the poll from the STEM research…
In Brief: Chief Hygienist Svrčinová Tests Positive for Covid-19
Chief Hygienist Pavla Svrčinová has tested positive for coronavirus, as reported by Czech media outlets this morning. Photo: Czech Rep, Nov 29 (BD) - Svrčinová is one of several high-ranked…
In Brief: Czech Health Minister Tests Positive for Covid-19
On Sunday morning, Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtech announced that he had tested positive for Covid-19. His condition is mild and he will continue working from home. He made the…
Fiala Appointed Czech Prime Minister; New Government To Take Office in Mid-December
Petr Fiala (ODS) has been formally appointed as the new Prime Minister of the Czech Republic by president Milos Zeman. Photo: Petr Fiala via Twitter. Czech Rep, Nov 28 (BD)…
In Brief: Covid-19 Stops Christmas Markets, But Rohlik.cz Steps In To Help Traders
On Friday morning, online delivery company offered to help small and medium-sized producers continue trading, after the disputed closure of the Christmas markets. Credit: KK / BD. Czech Rep, Nov…
Ten Years Without Václav Havel, Czech Republic’s First President and Democratic Icon
To commemorate ten years since the death of President Václav Havel, an event "10 years without " will be organized in Prague on December 18th. Credit: 10 let bez V.…