In Brief: Preliminary Registration for Novavax Vaccine Opens
Preliminary registration for the Novavax protein vaccine in the Czech Republic will launch on Tuesday, February 1st. Photo credit: Freeepik. Czech Republic, Jan 28 (BD) – People “can pre-register at…
Czech Republic Ranked 49th In Corruption Perceptions Index, With Same Score As Last Year
According to the annual report from Transparency International, the Czech Republic's corruption perception index (CPI) score is unchanged from last year, meaning the country ranks as the 49th least corrupt,…
Validity of Vaccination Certificate Extended Indefinitely After Booster Dose
At a meeting yesterday, the government of Prime Minister Petr Fiala approved a change in the validity of the Covid-19 vaccination certificate, and several other updates to the current measures.…
In Brief: Disney+ Streaming Platform To Launch In Czech Republic This Summer
The Walt Disney Company has announced a massive expansion of their streaming service in 42 countries, including the Czech Republic. The Disney+ streaming platform launched in 2019, and in just…
Household Income In Czech Republic Increased by almost 5% Year-on-Year in 2020
According to the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO), the average net income per person in Czech households in 2020 was CZK 220,100, an increase of CZK 10,352 from 2019. The monthly…
We Are The Night, Part IV: Body of Pain
Our series, “We are the night” presents artists, promoters, production managers, label owners and others who are bringing the music world of the Czech Republic, from the past to the…
In Brief: Fiala’s Government Will Transfer ID Cards And Driving Licences To Mobile Phones
One of the new government’s stated priorities is digitalization. Prime Minister Petr Fiala has announced the intention to bring “ID cards and driving licence to mobile phones”. Photo credit: Freepik.…
Public Transport Discounts for Students and Seniors To Be Reduced
Discounts on transportation for students and senior citizens will be reduced from the current 75 to 50% of the fare, the government decided among other things yesterday. This change will…
In Brief: Vaccination Will Not Be Mandatory In The Czech Republic
As announced in a press conference following today’s government meeting, vaccination will not be mandatory in the Czech Republic. Photo credit: Czech Republic, Jan 19 (BD) – Mandatory vaccination will…
In Brief: Government To Decide On Obligatory Vaccination
The Czech government is voting today on a decree ordering compulsory vaccination against Covid-19 for selected professions and people over 60 years of age. Photo credit: Freepik Czech Republic, Jan…