From September 1st, people in the Czech Republic will have to wear facemasks again in most public indoor areas and on public transport. Yesterday, Health Minister Adam Vojtech said this is a preventive measure, as he is expecting a difficult autumn ahead with higher levels of social interactions. Photo: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. Article prepared
The Czech Republic is set to conduct its first census in ten years, beginning in March 2021. The Czech Statistical Office estimates that around 60% of the population will complete the census online, and help will be available to help citizens do so. Participation in the census is mandatory according to law, and failing to
The Czech Republic is regarded as one of the best countries to raise a family, according to a new independent study. The research included 35 OECD countries, and ranked the Czech Republic as 10th best overall, well above the other Visegrad countries, and 6th safest. Photo credit: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. Prepared by Tessa Adamson
Since Monday, Czech employers are required to request a negative covid-19 test from Swedish and Luxembourgish citizens who are to become their employees. Negative tests were already necessary to be requested from Bulgarian, Romanian and Portuguese citizens. Photo credit: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. Prepared by Tessa Adamson Czech Rep., Jul 29 (JS) – Since
This morning, Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtech announced that the United Kingdom would from now be recategorised as a “green zone” country, meaning no restrictions on those entering the Czech Republic from that country. The number of new cases of coronavirus in the UK is hovering at around 1,000 per day. Title map: The updated
The Randstad Award, a prize awarded annually to the most attractive employer in the country based on public opinion, has been won by car manufacturer Škoda for the second time in a row this year. Czech Rep., Jun 22 (JS) – The Randstad Award is given out annually by personnel consulting agency Randstad to the
Good news for travelers: FlixBus are resuming more international operations beyond Slovakia, with connections to Germany, Poland, Austria, Slovenia, the Netherlands and sunny Croatia opening tomorrow. Photo credit: FlixBus. Prepared by Tessa Adamson Czech Rep., Jun 17 (JS) – FlixBus is gradually resuming their operations on international routes, alongside the gradual reopening of borders in
Can’t wait to reunite with friends and family abroad? Do you want to plan your summer holidays? Just yesterday, on Monday June 15, the European Commission announced launching http://reopen.europa.eu a website in all EU languages that provides real-time essential travel information so you can start exploring Europe safely again. Czech Rep. / EU, Jun 16
This week, the Czech Ministry of Finance has proposed a package of tax changes for 2021, including an alternative scheme to the popular job benefit “stravenky” (food vouchers). Title image: stock photo / Pixabay. Czechia, May 29 (JS) – The Ministry of Finance has announced a proposed alternative to the “stravenky” scheme, which sees many
International connections should resume from May 11. However, many neighboring states have closed their borders to foreigners, and so travel options will remain severely limited. It is also not clear what conditions will apply to cross-border transport. Meanwhile, those whose visas or visa-free travel periods are about to expire can legally stay in the Czech
