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…
New Slovak Government Uses Coronavirus Crisis To Target Abortion Rights
Slovak human rights campaigners won their most recent battle to protect the right to legal abortions in December last year. But now, the new conservative-leaning government is using the coronavirus…
Governments Announces Reductions to Road Tax and VAT on Accommodation and Event Admission
On Monday, the government adopted a tax package that will reduce VAT (value added tax, also known as sales tax) from 15 to 10% on accommodation services and admission to…
Special Store Opening Hours for Senior Citizens To End From Tuesday
The special hours reserved for senior shopping, brought in to curb the spread of coronavirus among the most vulnerable group, are ending, following a decision taken at Monday’s cabinet meeting.…
Mask-free Summer? Cabinet Will Decide in June
According to the Health Minister Adam Vojtěch, the mandatory wearing of masks in enclosed spaces and public transport could end at the end of June, reported Czech news website on…