Draft Budget For 2021 Predicts Deficit of CZK 116 Billion, Expected To Increase Significantly
As well as unpredictable costs associated with the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the deficit may change based on negotiations between ministries about investments and wider discussions about reforms to…
Incoming Health Minister Announces Stricter Anti-Covid Measures
The newly-appointed Minister of Health, Roman Prymula, announced new measures to fight the spread of coronavirus in the Czech Republic. These measures will last for two weeks, starting from September…
South Moravian Region To Contribute Funds To FN Brno’s Mobile Covid-19 Testing Bus
The South Moravian Region will donate funds to Brno University Hospital’s mobile Covid-19 testing bus. The bus will help contain the virus across the region by establishing flexible testing stations…
Visits To Hospitals and Elderly Care Homes Suspended In South Moravia
To curb the spread of coronavirus, a ban on visits to hospitals and elderly care homes has been reimposed across South Moravia by the regional security council. Some homes for…
In Brief: Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtech has resigned
Photo: Adam Vojtech. Credit: archive. Czech Rep., Sep 21 (BD) - Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtech has resigned his post. His resignation was accepted by Prime Minister Andrej Babis and…
Masaryk University Moves To “Yellow” Level of Coronavirus Response
As of Monday, September 21st, Masaryk University will turn “yellow” according to its traffic-light system for responding to the coronavirus pandemic. This means that university buildings will close to the…
All Elderly Homes in Brno To Receive Rapid Tests For Coronavirus
Rapid tests for coronavirus will be available at all homes for the elderly in Brno and the Center for Social Services. Medical staff in these facilities will be trained to…
Agricultural Firm Fined CZK 50,000 For Using Chemicals Near Moravian Karst
This case was the first sanction to be imposed after new protected zones were designated in the Moravian Karst last year. Photo: A field in Blansko. Credit: Own Work By…
Czech Republic Offers Financial Aid to Greece After Devastating Lesbos Fire
After a fire broke out and devastated the migration facility on the island of Lesbos, the Czech Republic has offered support. Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček released funds of EUR 100,000…
Health Minister Announces New Restrictions As Czech Rep. To Turn Orange This Weekend
Due to the deteriorating epidemiological situation, Health Minister Adam Vojtěch has announced new measures to contain the increasing numbers of coronavirus cases in the Czech Republic. Title photo: Freepik Stock…