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Fri, 21 May 2021 14:26:00 +0200Health minister: People with one vaccine will not need test after three weeks
Health minister: People with one vaccine will not need test after three weeks
Fri, 21 May 2021 14:24:00 +0200ECJ orders Poland to stop mining operations in Turów coal mine
ECJ orders Poland to stop mining operations in Turów coal mine
Fri, 21 May 2021 13:58:00 +0200Czech scientists: Mozart’s music more effective than Haydn’s in treating epilepsy
Listening to classical music, it is often said, has beneficial effects on both the mind and body. But does some music have more healing power than others? Scientists from Brno have tried to answer this question by testing the impact of Mozart and Ha...
Fri, 21 May 2021 13:55:00 +0200Czech directors team up to document ‘Life in Quarantine’
Early last spring, when the coronavirus first wave hit the Czech Republic and the first “lockdown” was imposed to contain its spread, directors Martin Müller and David Laňka set out to make a documentary. Only the title was certain: “Life in...
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Fri, 21 May 2021 12:11:00 +0200Babiš: Vaccine registration for 30-year-olds to start next week
Babiš: Vaccine registration for 30-year-olds to start next week
Fri, 21 May 2021 11:59:00 +0200Journalists: Member of president’s circle is being considered for access to live intel operations
Journalists: Member of president’s circle is being considered for access to live intel operations
Fri, 21 May 2021 11:36:00 +0200Czech singer Benny Cristo fails to break into Eurovision finals
Czech singer Benny Cristo fails to break into Eurovision finals
Fri, 21 May 2021 11:18:00 +0200Czech Post to be split into public and private components by 2023
Czech Post to be split into public and private components by 2023
Fri, 21 May 2021 11:09:00 +0200COVID-19 epidemic continued to subside on Thursday, which also saw record number of administered jabs
COVID-19 epidemic continued to subside on Thursday, which also saw record number of administered jabs
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:17:00 +0200Czech swimmer Barbora Seemanová takes gold at European Championships
Czech swimmer Barbora Seemanová takes gold at European Championships
Fri, 21 May 2021 07:00:00 +0200Thousands demonstrate for independent judiciary in central Prague
Thousands demonstrate for independent judiciary in central Prague
Thu, 20 May 2021 16:10:00 +0200Son of Vrbětice victim blames president Zeman for spreading false news
Son of Vrbětice victim blames president Zeman for spreading false news
Thu, 20 May 2021 14:44:00 +0200American Embassy warns Czechia over planned digital tax on big tech
The Czech government’s digital tax proposal, which is currently being discussed in the Chamber of Deputies, discriminates against American companies and will have an effect on their willingness to invest in the Czech Republic, the Czech News Agenc...
Thu, 20 May 2021 13:55:00 +0200Around 40 percent of Czech fathers take paid-paternity leave
Around 40 percent of Czech fathers take paid-paternity leave
Thu, 20 May 2021 13:33:00 +0200Czechs stage charity run for ‘Memory of the Nation’ oral history project
An annual fund-raising run for the Memory of the Nation institute kicks off on Thursday. In years past, the event has raised close to a million crowns towards recording interviews with eye-witnesses to major events in modern Czech history, including...
Thu, 20 May 2021 12:59:00 +0200Archaeologists excavating rare but damaged early-Medieval burial mounds near Písek
Archaeologists are currently excavating an early-Medieval burial ground near the city of Písek in South Bohemia. The sight was partly damaged during the winter, when a wood harvester drove through the wooded area. Similar damage has become quite co...
Thu, 20 May 2021 12:46:00 +0200First part of US military convoy to enter Czechia on Sunday
First part of US military convoy to enter Czechia on Sunday
Thu, 20 May 2021 12:46:00 +0200Covid: 69 cases of death after vaccination recorded in Czechia
Covid: 69 cases of death after vaccination recorded in Czechia
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Thu, 20 May 2021 11:07:00 +0200Million Moments for Democracy call another protest for independent judiciary
Million Moments for Democracy call another protest for independent judiciary
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:00 +0200‘The Rain Will Never Stop’ wins best film award at One World festival
‘The Rain Will Never Stop’ wins best film award at One World festival
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:36:00 +0200New COVID-19 cases at lowest working day rate since September
New COVID-19 cases at lowest working day rate since September
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:27:00 +0200Czech Foreign Minister pledges support to Israel
Czech Foreign Minister pledges support to Israel
Wed, 19 May 2021 15:30:00 +0200Czech PM: Serbia is ready to donate 100,000 Pfizer vaccines to Czechia
Czech PM: Serbia is ready to donate 100,000 Pfizer vaccines to Czechia
Wed, 19 May 2021 14:22:00 +0200Head of Czech Television issues criminal charges against member of supervisory council
Head of Czech Television issues criminal charges against member of supervisory council
Wed, 19 May 2021 13:31:00 +0200Unique ‘Pilsen Madonna’, protectress of the Bohemian city, to be displayed for first time since WWII
The medieval statue of the Pilsen Madonna, the town’s most treasured artefact, goes on display at the Gallery of West Bohemia on Thursday. The rare work of art, considered a masterpiece of European Gothic sculpture, will be showcased as part of th...
Wed, 19 May 2021 13:23:00 +0200Czech Centre in Paris opens library with exhibition featuring Milan Kundera’s drawings
Czech Centre in Paris opens library with exhibition featuring Milan Kundera’s drawings
Wed, 19 May 2021 13:22:00 +0200Czechs develop AI to detect risk of Parkinson’s disease via ultrasound
Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative brain disorder that leads to tremors, stiffness, and difficulty maintaining one’s balance, often goes undiagnosed in the early stages. A Czech neurologist is working with IT specialists to develop artific...
Wed, 19 May 2021 13:03:00 +0200Commissioner Hahn: European Commission will guard its funds more closely after Agrofert audit
Commissioner Hahn: European Commission will guard its funds more closely after Agrofert audit
Wed, 19 May 2021 12:48:00 +0200Weather
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Wed, 19 May 2021 12:36:00 +0200Cyber attack targets National Library in Prague
Cyber attack targets National Library in Prague
Wed, 19 May 2021 12:27:00 +0200Prices for old flats grew by 22.5 percent in first quarter of 2021
Prices for old flats grew by 22.5 percent in first quarter of 2021
Wed, 19 May 2021 12:16:00 +0200Chief hygienist: State should cover two free coronavirus tests a month for citizens
Chief hygienist: State should cover two free coronavirus tests a month for citizens
Wed, 19 May 2021 10:13:00 +0200Prague not to hold World Hockey Championship screenings
Prague not to hold World Hockey Championship screenings
Wed, 19 May 2021 09:58:00 +0200Covid-19: percentage of new cases down nationwide
Covid-19: percentage of new cases down nationwide
Tue, 18 May 2021 15:29:00 +0200European Literature Prize 2021 goes to Lucie Faulerová
European Literature Prize 2021 goes to Lucie Faulerová
Tue, 18 May 2021 14:22:00 +0200Šimon Leitgeb wins Jiří Orten literary prize for young authors
Šimon Leitgeb wins Jiří Orten literary prize for young authors
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Tue, 18 May 2021 12:55:00 +0200Remote test of taste buds being developed by Pardubice University team
Scientists from the University of Pardubice are working on a simplified method of testing taste buds, which can be used by patients at home. The test uses an app which can be installed on a mobile device. It should be ready for use by the end of sum...
Tue, 18 May 2021 12:37:00 +0200Nick Cave to play Metronome Festival Prague in 2022
Nick Cave to play Metronome Festival Prague in 2022
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:54:00 +0200Czech, Serbian presidents exchange state honours at Prague Castle
Czech, Serbian presidents exchange state honours at Prague Castle
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:46:00 +0200Life slowly returning to normal in Czechia as hotels, theatres and cinemas prepare to reopen
The government has rubberstamped a further easing of Covid measures that will enable hotels, theatres and cinemas to reopen as of May 24. Primary and secondary schools will go back to full in-class learning and it will once again be possible to do c...
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:37:00 +0200Covid-19: over 200,000 people aged 40 to 44 register for vaccine
Covid-19: over 200,000 people aged 40 to 44 register for vaccine
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:06:00 +0200Helena Třeštíková documentary “Anny” wins Munich film festival award
Helena Třeštíková documentary “Anny” wins Munich film festival award
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:01:00 +0200Women’s field hockey coach named new National Sports Agency head
Women’s field hockey coach named new National Sports Agency head
Tue, 18 May 2021 09:37:00 +0200Government rubberstamps further easing of measures as of May 24
Government rubberstamps further easing of measures as of May 24
Tue, 18 May 2021 09:34:00 +0200Special unit investigating circumstances of Deputy Prime Minister Jan Hamáček‘s planned trip to Moscow
Special unit investigating circumstances of Deputy Prime Minister Jan Hamáček‘s planned trip to Moscow
Tue, 18 May 2021 08:46:00 +0200To Walk Amidst History
The streets of Prague are where history and present day crash in on each other. At the same intersection where a lone student ignited the flame that brought about the fall of Communism, you can now order a 6-pack of McNuggets.
Mon, 17 May 2021 13:41:00 +0200Navalis celebrations mark 300 years since beatification of St John of Nepomuk
Hundreds of people gathered in Prague on Saturday to mark the 300th anniversary of the beatification of St John of Nepomuk, a court priest who died a martyr’s death after invoking the wrath of King Wenceslas IV. While in Prague, the traditional ba...
Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:00 +0200Czech Technical University team working on animal inspired drone swarms
The Multi-robot Systems group (MRS) at the Czech Technical University in Prague has been busy testing drone swarms in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates over the past few weeks. The project seeks to explore the possible application of such mass...
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Mon, 17 May 2021 11:54:00 +0200National Sports Agency head Milan Hnilička resigns
National Sports Agency head Milan Hnilička resigns
Mon, 17 May 2021 11:53:00 +0200Home-town memorial ceremony for Czech-American film director Miloš Forman
Home-town memorial ceremony for Czech-American film director Miloš Forman
Mon, 17 May 2021 11:51:00 +0200Lowest Covid increase in eight months
Lowest Covid increase in eight months
Mon, 17 May 2021 10:42:00 +0200Czech Radio: head of Imex Group spent time close to hotel where Russian agents were staying
Czech Radio: head of Imex Group spent time close to hotel where Russian agents were staying
Mon, 17 May 2021 07:28:00 +0200Covid vaccine register opens to people over 40
Covid vaccine register opens to people over 40
Mon, 17 May 2021 07:25:00 +0200Monday brings further easing of Covid measures
Monday brings further easing of Covid measures
Sun, 16 May 2021 15:50:00 +0200Cargo ship sailing under Czech captain runs into Groningen Bridge, causing extensive damage
Cargo ship sailing under Czech captain runs into Groningen Bridge, causing extensive damage
Sun, 16 May 2021 15:49:00 +0200Pubs and restaurants preparing to open outdoor spaces to public
Pubs and restaurants preparing to open outdoor spaces to public
Sun, 16 May 2021 15:48:00 +0200Weather forecast
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Sun, 16 May 2021 10:54:00 +0200Hundreds of people attend Navalis celebrations
Hundreds of people attend Navalis celebrations
Sun, 16 May 2021 10:29:00 +0200Covid numbers continue to drop
Covid numbers continue to drop
Sun, 16 May 2021 10:28:00 +0200Covid vaccine register opening to people over 40
Covid vaccine register opening to people over 40
Sun, 16 May 2021 10:27:00 +0200EU slams Russia’s “unfriendly states list”, expresses solidarity with US and Czech Republic
EU slams Russia’s “unfriendly states list”, expresses solidarity with US and Czech Republic
Sun, 16 May 2021 00:05:00 +0200Czech National Museum: An architectural gem full of treasures
The neo-Renaissance Czech National Museum building has dominated Wenceslas Square in Prague for 130 years. Since the centenary of the republic’s founding, it has a shiny new façade.
Sun, 16 May 2021 00:05:00 +0200Czech representatives in Eurovision Song Contest
In today’s Sunday Music Show, we’ll be looking at some of the Czech singers and bands, who have represented the country in the Eurovision Song Contest. The first singer you will hear is Czech pop idol finalist Benny Cristo, who will be represent...
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Sat, 15 May 2021 15:19:00 +0200Justice minister rejects claim she put pressure on supreme state attorney
Justice minister rejects claim she put pressure on supreme state attorney
Sat, 15 May 2021 14:22:00 +0200Czech Foreign Ministry: Moscow is further escalating relations with Prague and whole EU
Czech Foreign Ministry: Moscow is further escalating relations with Prague and whole EU
Sat, 15 May 2021 10:29:00 +0200Addictology experts fear pandemic has increased "at risk“ drinking
Addictology experts fear pandemic has increased "at risk“ drinking
Sat, 15 May 2021 09:21:00 +0200Navalis celebrations commemorate beatification of St John of Nepomuk
Navalis celebrations commemorate beatification of St John of Nepomuk
Sat, 15 May 2021 09:02:00 +0200Czech Republic joins Christchurch Call
Czech Republic joins Christchurch Call
Sat, 15 May 2021 09:01:00 +0200Travel restrictions eased for vaccinated citizens under series of bilateral agreements
Travel restrictions eased for vaccinated citizens under series of bilateral agreements
Fri, 14 May 2021 19:04:00 +0200Russia lists Czech Republic, USA as “unfriendly states”
Russia lists Czech Republic, USA as “unfriendly states”
Fri, 14 May 2021 18:48:00 +0200Supreme state attorney resigns, cites pressure from justice minister
Supreme state attorney resigns, cites pressure from justice minister
Fri, 14 May 2021 17:29:00 +0200Tennis: Plíšková beats Ostapenko, advances to Italian Open semi-finals
Tennis: Plíšková beats Ostapenko, advances to Italian Open semi-finals
Fri, 14 May 2021 14:57:00 +0200Stork’s Nest: police investigation into Czech PM’s alleged fraud concludes
Stork’s Nest: police investigation into Czech PM’s alleged fraud concludes
Fri, 14 May 2021 13:39:00 +0200Legendary Czechoslovak bullet train restored to its former glory
After more than two years of intensive work, the legendary Czechoslovak bullet train, known as Slovenská Strela or Slovak Arrow, has been restored to its former glory. On Thursday, the train undertook its first ride from Přerov, where it had been ...
Fri, 14 May 2021 13:23:00 +0200PM Babiš: health minister must explain Vinohrady Hospital rental contract
PM Babiš: health minister must explain Vinohrady Hospital rental contract
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Fri, 14 May 2021 12:16:00 +0200South Bohemian Philharmonic finds temporary home at deserted airport
The days of the pandemic have been a trying time for artists and music ensembles worldwide, but they have also afforded bizarre and never to be forgotten experiences. The South Bohemian Philharmonic Orchestra found a new home in the deserted departu...
Fri, 14 May 2021 11:23:00 +0200“Red Century”: Czechoslovak Communist centenary open-air exhibition held in Prague
“Red Century”: Czechoslovak Communist centenary open-air exhibition held in Prague
Fri, 14 May 2021 10:59:00 +0200Covid-19: Czechia to accept vaccination certificates from Central European countries
Covid-19: Czechia to accept vaccination certificates from Central European countries
Fri, 14 May 2021 10:42:00 +0200Ice hockey: Czechs defeat Sweden 3-2 in overtime in Prague
Ice hockey: Czechs defeat Sweden 3-2 in overtime in Prague
Fri, 14 May 2021 10:24:00 +0200Covid-19: Nearly 4 million vaccine doses administered
Covid-19: Nearly 4 million vaccine doses administered
Thu, 13 May 2021 17:37:00 +0200Tennis: Plíšková makes Rome quarterfinals, Krejčíková out
Tennis: Plíšková makes Rome quarterfinals, Krejčíková out
Thu, 13 May 2021 17:26:00 +0200Covid-19: Czech GPs to get Moderna vaccine in surgeries
Covid-19: Czech GPs to get Moderna vaccine in surgeries
Thu, 13 May 2021 13:42:00 +0200New survey looks into how Czech contribute to carbon emissions
How do Czechs contribute to carbon emissions? And how would different social groups be affected by measures adopted against climate change, such as climate taxes? These are just some of the questions which Czech Radio tried to answer by commissionin...
Thu, 13 May 2021 13:38:00 +0200PM: Czech govt to assess rules for opening outdoor restaurants
PM: Czech govt to assess rules for opening outdoor restaurants
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Thu, 13 May 2021 12:56:00 +0200Consultancy: number of new Czech companies jumps in April
Consultancy: number of new Czech companies jumps in April
Thu, 13 May 2021 11:33:00 +0200Opposition parties to initiate no-confidence motion in Babiš minority government
The leaders of five opposition parties in the lower house on Wednesday announced their intention to initiate a vote of no-confidence in the minority government of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. Although general elections are just five months away, th...
Thu, 13 May 2021 11:29:00 +0200Czech Medical Society criticizes Covid-19 vaccine distribution system
Czech Medical Society criticizes Covid-19 vaccine distribution system
Thu, 13 May 2021 11:10:00 +0200Prague to host one of eight EU disinformation research centres
Prague to host one of eight EU disinformation research centres
Thu, 13 May 2021 11:07:00 +0200Storm, flood warning in effect for Bohemia
Storm, flood warning in effect for Bohemia
Thu, 13 May 2021 10:56:00 +0200Czechia officially registers for Beijing Olympics
Czechia officially registers for Beijing Olympics
Thu, 13 May 2021 10:50:00 +0200Prague becomes headquarters of EU space programme agency
Prague becomes headquarters of EU space programme agency
Thu, 13 May 2021 09:25:00 +0200Majority of Czechs not happy with govt’s handling of Covid epidemic
Majority of Czechs not happy with govt’s handling of Covid epidemic
Thu, 13 May 2021 09:23:00 +0200PM: Health minister must explain irregularities in tax returns
PM: Health minister must explain irregularities in tax returns
Wed, 12 May 2021 13:38:00 +0200Prague Spring music festival opens with unorthodox performance of My Country
The annual Prague Spring International Music Festival gets underway on Wednesday evening. In line with tradition, it opens with Smetana’s My Country. However, the performance, featuring a well-known early music ensemble Collegium 1704, is expected...
Wed, 12 May 2021 13:24:00 +0200Prague mayor points to loophole in system which prevents uninsured residents from getting vaccine
Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib has raised the issue that foreign residents in the Czech Republic, who do not have public health insurance, are not able to register for the COVID-19 vaccine. He urged the Ministry of Health to sort out the situation fast,...
Wed, 12 May 2021 13:11:00 +0200Opposition parties want no-confidence motion in minority govt
Opposition parties want no-confidence motion in minority govt
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Wed, 12 May 2021 11:18:00 +0200US convoy to cross Czech territory on way to military training exercise in Hungary
US convoy to cross Czech territory on way to military training exercise in Hungary
Wed, 12 May 2021 11:17:00 +0200Pubs and restaurants worried about ability to fulfil stated hygiene conditions
Pubs and restaurants worried about ability to fulfil stated hygiene conditions
Wed, 12 May 2021 11:15:00 +0200Epidemic slowing, inoculation picking up speed
Epidemic slowing, inoculation picking up speed
Wed, 12 May 2021 11:14:00 +0200Prague Spring International Music Festival opens May 12
Prague Spring International Music Festival opens May 12
Wed, 12 May 2021 10:04:00 +0200Becherovka – The unique herbal liquor from Karlovy Vary
With a proud history spanning over 200 years, the Becherovka herbal liquor is among the most famous alcoholic beverages produced in the Czech Republic. The recipe was famously created by the Becher family and remains a closely guarded secret to this...
Wed, 12 May 2021 09:14:00 +0200Czechs differ on urgency of addressing climate change
Czechs differ on urgency of addressing climate change
Wed, 12 May 2021 09:13:00 +0200Health minister: No privileges for people vaccinated abroad
Health minister: No privileges for people vaccinated abroad
Wed, 12 May 2021 09:12:00 +0200Prague mayor calls on health ministry to address vaccination of uninsured foreigners
Prague mayor calls on health ministry to address vaccination of uninsured foreigners
Tue, 11 May 2021 15:03:00 +0200Czech stores welcome shoppers after four-month closure
Shops around the Czech Republic opened on Monday after being closed for more than four months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. While the turnout was higher than usual, queues formed only occasionally outside larger stores.
Tue, 11 May 2021 14:36:00 +0200EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell dismisses Czech call to expel further Russian diplomats
The European Union does not want to further escalate tensions with Moscow, the head of the European External Action Service (EEAS), Josep Borrell, said on Monday. The statement came after a meeting of EU foreign ministers ahead of which Czech Minist...
Tue, 11 May 2021 13:39:00 +0200Detained Belarussian activists win People in Need’s Homo Homini Award
The annual One World festival of human rights documentary films got underway on Monday evening under the motto Connection Lost. The festival, which has moved entirely online due to Covid-19 restrictions, started by presenting its annual Homo Homini ...
Tue, 11 May 2021 12:29:00 +0200Mikhail Khodorkovsky: the Kremlin has allies in high places in Czechia and other EU states
Mikhail Khodorkovsky: the Kremlin has allies in high places in Czechia and other EU states
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Tue, 11 May 2021 11:27:00 +0200Covid numbers declining
Covid numbers declining
Tue, 11 May 2021 10:49:00 +0200Supreme Court rules controversial plays in Brno did not infringe on believers’ rights
Supreme Court rules controversial plays in Brno did not infringe on believers’ rights
Tue, 11 May 2021 07:10:00 +0200Travel restrictions to be eased for vaccinated Czechs as of mid-May
Travel restrictions to be eased for vaccinated Czechs as of mid-May