In Brief: United Kingdom Added To “Green Zone” Countries
This morning, Health Minister Adam Vojtech (ANO) announced that the United Kingdom would from now be recategorised as a “green zone” country, meaning no restrictions on those entering the Czech…
Facemasks Will Remain Mandatory On Prague Metro; Some Regulations Tightened in Karvina
Although most of the Czech Republic will soon be free to attend larger events and stop wearing facemasks indoors and on public transport, in the capital city of Prague, facemasks…
70 Years Since The Execution of Milada Horáková, Icon of Freedom and Democracy in Czechoslovakia
Milada Horáková, the democratic socialist, anti-fascist, and feminist, who fought her whole life for the cause of freedom and democracy in Czechoslovakia, was murdered by the communist regime on June…
Cabinet Approves Alternative to Food Vouchers and Rescue Fund For Culture Sector As Part of Wider Tax Package
Employers will now be able to offer their employees a tax-free cash lump sum instead of the current food vouchers , which can only be spent on food. The change…
Facemasks No Longer Mandatory Indoors From July 1st
The Ministry of Health has announced a further relaxation of the government's anti-coronavirus measures: from next Monday, June 22nd, the maximum permitted capacity for public events will increase to 1,000,…
Net Migration in the Czech Republic Drops by Over a Half During First Quarter of 2020
Although immigration into the Czech Republic saw a year-on-year increase during the first three months of the year, emigration saw a significantly higher yearly increase of 2,000. In total, net…
From Monday, Facemasks Will No Longer Be Required Outside
From June 15, facemasks no longer need to be worn outside, even when people are close to each other. The sale of snacks and samples at farmers markets and buffets…
Babis: “We Will Never Again Bring In A Universal Lockdown”
In response to opposition concerns about a second wave of Covid-19, Prime Minister Andrej Babis (ANO) stated that the government is ready, with smart quarantine systems in place, and that…
Former Brno Mayor Petr Vokral Resigns Unexpectedly From ANO
Former Mayor of Brno Petr Vokral, who held the office for the ANO Movement from 2014 to 2018, has resigned unexpectedly from the party. He had been the movement’s national…
Recycling of Metal Waste To Be Expanded From July
The Czech government will provide financial incentives for municipalities to expand the recycling of metal waste, including food and drink cans, by allowing it to be disposed of in yellow…