Czech Republic To Move to Third PES Level on Thursday
At an extraordinary meeting on Sunday, the government decided unanimously to move to the third level of the PES anti-epidemic system, from Thursday, December 3rd. The curfew will be lifted,…
Employees One Step Closer To Receiving Higher Disposable Income in 2021
The Czech Chamber of Deputies has passed a bill to abolish the super-gross wage in the Czech Republic, meaning employees are one step closer to receiving higher disposable income from…
Possible Further Relaxation of Anti-Epidemic Measures to be Decided on Sunday
According to Health Minister Jan Blatný, there is only a 50-50 possibility that anti-coronavirus measures in the Czech Republic will be further relaxed from next Monday. According to the PES…
63 Senators Submit Constitutional Complaint About “Discriminatory Restrictions” on Retail
The senators are challenging government restrictions on retail at the Constitutional Court. In their submission, they complain that small shops have had to close, unlike larger shops such as supermarkets.…
Same Love? Covid-19 Regulations Highlight Inequality Between Marriage and Registered Partnerships
New anti-Covid 19 regulations announced this week have shed light on the unequal footing of civil partnerships for LGBTQ+ couples in the Czech Republic, compared to marriage. The new measures…
New Limits To Number of People Allowed in Shops from Wednesday
A new limit on the number of customers allowed in stores will apply from Wednesday, with no more than one person allowed per 15 square meters. However, shops will now…
Independent Belarusian Cultural Embassy To Be Established in Brno
The new Embassy of Independent Belarusian Culture in Brno will open on the symbolic date of November 17th, the Czech national holiday and the Day of the Struggle for Freedom…
Czech Republic Asks For Assistance From World Health Organisation To Tackle Covid-19 Crisis
The Czech Republic has asked the World Health Organisation for emergency assistance in the effort to keep the country’s struggling health system running. Securing medical professionals is now the priority:…
Support For President Zeman Falls Due To His Communication During Pandemic
Since the last STEM / MARK survey conducted in Spring, the importance of the presidency to the public has fallen by 6 percentage points. According to a new STEM /…
In Brief: State of Emergency Extended Until November 20
Photo: Parliamentary meeting, Oct. 30, 2020 / via PSP. Czech Rep., Oct 30 (BD) - On Friday afternoon, the Czech government extended all restrictions until at least November 20, when…