Compensation Bonus And Subsidy Programs To Be Extended
The final details of the anti-epidemic measures to remain in place after Monday, May 10th, were approved by the government at a meeting yesterday. The government also approved an extension…
Constitutional Court: Govt. Cannot Specify “Greater Than Small” Amount of Cannabis
The Constitutional Court has repealed a part of the Criminal Code concerning the cultivation of cannabis and the storage of marijuana. According to Wednesday's verdict, the government cannot determine whether…
President Zeman Signs New Electoral System Into Law
President Miloš Zeman has signed an amendment to Czech election law, which introduces a new method of converting votes into parliamentary seats, and a lower threshold for electoral coalitions to…
Further Relaxation of Restrictions From May 10th
From Monday, May 10th, all remaining retail sectors and most services will be permitted to reopen. Respirators will no longer be required outdoors unless in large crowds, and in seven…
Parliament Discusses Punishments For Platforms Removing Social Media Posts
A proposal to punish restrictions on content published on public social networks has passed its first reading in the Chamber of Deputies. According to the amendment, operators or administrators of…
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…
“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,…
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…
Beauty and Pet Services To Re-Open From May 3rd
From May 3rd, pupils in the Hradec Králové, Karlovy Vary, and Plzeň regions can return to primary schools on a rotating basis. From the same date, beauty salons will be…