European Parliament Demands Safeguards For EU COVID-19 Certificates
The European Parliament is calling for citizens of the European Union to have access to free coronavirus tests as part of the introduction of the so-called "EU Covid-19 certificates", intended…
Thousands Demonstrate Against Zeman’s Stance Towards Russia
On Thursday evening, several thousand people gathered in the main cities of the Czech Republic to express their dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Babiš and President Zeman. In Brno, the event…
Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes First Reading In Chamber of Deputies
A bill that would legalise same-sex marriage in the Czech Republic passed its first reading in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday, and will now be scrutinised by parliamentary committees. A…
Havlíček: Shops To Open From May 10th, Pub/Restaurant Gardens From May 17th
Trade and Industry Minister Karel Havlíček announced a provisional timetable for the next stages of reopening on Thursday evening. This will see the remaining shops open on May 10th, followed…
Applications For Temporary Residence Increase By 18% Due To Pandemic Restrictions
The pandemic sparked an increase in applications by foreigners for temporary residence in the Czech Republic, as residence documents were required to enter the country. The number of applications increased…
Covid Hospitalizations Fall Under 3,000 As Vaccination Nears Three Million Doses
Over three million doses of vaccines against Covid-19 have been administered in the Czech Republic since vaccination began four months ago, more than three-quarters of them from Pfizer / BioNTech.…
“Million Moments” Protests To Be Held Across The Country Today
Demonstrations against the pro-Russian orientation of the President and other politicians, organized by the Million Moments Association, are taking place today in Prague, Brno, Plzen, Hradec Králové, Ústí nad Labem,…
Health and Beauty Services: Antigen Tests From School Or Work Will Be Accepted
From May 3rd, health and beauty services will reopen to the public. Clients will be required to provide proof of a negative test for Covid-19. On Tuesday, Health Minister Petr…
SPOLU Begins Collecting Signatures For Motion of No Confidence In The Government
The ODS, TOP 09, and KDU-CSL will start collecting signatures to call an extraordinary meeting of the Chamber of Deputies, in order to lodge a motion of no confidence in…
Vaccination For Foreigners In Czech Republic: What You Should Know
The Czech Ministry of Health has published the long-awaited information regarding vaccination for foreign nationals living in the Czech Republic, via its Covid Portal. Foreign nationals with Czech health insurance…