The Istanbul Convention: A Continuing Source of Political Division In Several European Countries
Around Europe, there are ongoing discussions about the Istanbul Convention. In the Czech Republic, the convention is supported by former Minister of Human Rights and Legislation Jiří Dienstbier, the Czech…
Vaccinated Civil Servants To Be Granted Two Extra Days of Paid Leave
The government has granted two days of paid leave to all civil servants who have been vaccinated against Covid-19. Government employees can use these days off any time until the…
No Requirement To Wear Respirators For Those With Medical Exemption
Those who cannot wear respirators for health reasons will now be exempted from the requirement to wear them, if they can provide certification from their doctor, Health Minister Adam Vojtěch…
Chamber of Deputies Approves Measures To Improve Support For Long-Term Patients and Carers
An amendment to the Sickness Insurance Act, approved this week by the Chamber of Deputies, should improve access to support for the long-term sick and those who care for them.…
Czech Public Health Insurance System Runs Surplus of CZK 5.8 Billion Despite Pandemic
According to the Ministry of Finance, the Czech public health insurance system accumulated reserves of CZK billion in 2020, despite high expenditure related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo Credit: Czech…
Czech Government Increases Maximum Capacity For Public Events
Following a decision by the Czech government on Monday, the maximum capacity of outdoor sports and cultural events has been increased from 5,000 to 7,000 people, and indoor events from…
Requirement To Wear Respirators Struck Down By Supreme Administrative Court
The Supreme Administrative Court of the Czech Republic has annulled the anti-epidemic measure imposed by the Ministry of Health requiring the use of respiratory protective equipment in public spaces, citing…
Prices of Restaurant Lunches Rise – But Fewer Czechs Are Eating Out
According to data from Edenred, Czechs are paying more for lunches in restaurants than they did before the coronavirus crisis. However, the number of restaurant visits has plummeted, to 57%…
Vulnerable Groups May Receive Third Dose Of Covid-19 Vaccine
By the end of August, it will be decided whether a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine will be given to vulnerable groups in the Czech Republic, such as the…
Delta Variant Spreading Rapidly In The Czech Republic
According to the State Institute of Public Health (SZÚ), the Delta variant of Covid-19 is spreading rapidly in the Czech Republic. The highly-transmissive variant predominates, with 80-90% of cases across…