Government Approved Anti-Covid Measures In Response To Increase In Cases
In an effort to avoid new closures, the government has approved measures requiring the use of respirators in public places, and has decided that restaurants must check if customers have…
Heat Prices in Brno To Increase By 25% From November
From November, Brno residents will pay CZK 250 more per month for heat, an increase of about 25%, as announced by the Brno heating company Teplarny Brno, on October ;Title…
President Zeman’s Health Condition Uncertain; He Will Vote From Lány Castle
There is much uncertainty about the health of President Zeman. Currently, the President's doctor has advised him not to go to the polls, and Zeman will vote in Lány Castle.…
In Brief: Czech Republic Currently Listed As “Green” For Covid-19, But Vojtech Urges Caution
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) shared its weekly map for the epidemiological situation today. The Czech Republic is green, but Health Minister Adam Vojtěch warns that…
Czech Manufacturers Begin Using Nutri-Score Traffic Light System To Help Consumers Eat Healthy
A discussion is underway in the European Union about the colour-coded labelling of food products, the so-called Nutri-Score, to indicate how healthy they are. Some Czech food manufacturers are not…
In Brief: Third Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine Begin Today
From Monday, September 20th, the third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is being administered in the Czech Republic. Photo Credit: Freepik. Czech Rep., Sep 20, (BD) - The third dose…
In Brief: President Zeman Could Resume Duties Next Week, Says Spokesman
President Zeman's health condition is reported not to be life-threatening, and he could return to his duties as early as next week. Photo credit: Hrad. Czech Rep., Sep. 16, (BD)…
Updated Travel Regulations for Entry and Return to The Czech Republic
The Ministry of Health has updated the list of countries according to the degree of coronavirus risk, effective from today, September 13th. Croatia, Ireland and Austria have been moved to…
Students No Longer Need To Prove Covid-19 Status To Participate In School Activities
Following new changes by the Health Ministry approved on Friday, school activities have been exempted from some emergency measures against the pandemic of Covid-19, as of today. Proof of vaccination,…
Czech Republic Records Below EU Average Share Of People Reporting Chronic Depression
According to the European Health Interview Survey, of EU citizens reported having chronic depression in 2019, a small increase of percentage points from 2014. Slovenia had the highest share of…