The Red Army entered Prague on May 9, 1945, when the city was “virtually liberated”. Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib made this statement this morning, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Prague Uprising. According to Hřib, “no one can question the role of the Soviets in ending the Second World War, but at the same time, they were one of the main architects of that conflict.” He recalled his words last year that the victims of the Prague Uprising “commit themselves to reconciling people with totalitarianism, authoritarianism, or oppression.” “Now, the Czech Republic is facing strong pressure from Russian propaganda, trying to distort history,” he added. “We must never forget the memory of those Czech citizens who were not afraid to take their destiny, and the destiny of the city into their own hands,” he said. “Thanks to them, the Nazi resistance on Czech territory was broken and the nation could quickly regain its honor and pride.” “It is necessary to remember that the Red Army arrived in Prague only after the Germans surrendered to the Czech National Council on May 8.” “The Soviets entered in a city that was virtually free and did not bear the main...
As a foreigner living long-term in the Czech Republic, you definitely had to deal with arranging some kind of health insurance. If you come from a country with a VISA requirement and wish to stay long-term or work in Czechia, Czech health insurance is actually one of the conditions to let you into the country. What are the most important facts you must know when picking a Czech health insurance package as a foreigner? 1. EU citizens are automatically eligible for basic health care If you plan to stay for a maximum of 6 months within a year, you are as an EU citizen automatically eligible for basic health care when presenting your European Health Insurance Card. You can benefit from urgent care such as urgent hospitalization, medicine prescriptions, urgent dental care, transportation to a medical facility, or repatriation to your home country. However you’ll have to pay for preventive care, institutional care, rehabilitation, care during pregnancy and childbirth-related care, psychiatric and psychological care, treatment of chronic and serious diseases such as hepatitis, organ transplantation, insulin therapy, hemodialysis and more. A smart option is, therefore, to go for a comprehensive health insurance package where all the mentioned above is covered....
The Czech Republic is donating 500,000 face masks to Italy to support healthcare workers. Minister of Health Adam Vojtěch (ANO) announced it during the daily government press conference. Italy will receive the shipment this week. Italy is one of the countries most affected by coronavirus, with 212,000 cases and 29,000 deaths. Italy registered the lowest daily number of coronavirus-related deaths since just after its lockdown started two months ago. Both the number of new infections and patients in intensive care have continued to fall. The country is relaxing its lockdown from Monday when Italians will be able to exercise as long as they respect rules on maintaining a physical distance. They will also be able to visit relatives – but not friends – within their region. However, schools, cinemas, and most shops will stay shut. Bars and restaurants are due to start allowing customers to sit at tables in June. On March 23, the Italian daily La Repubblica reported that Czech authorities seized Chinese masks intended for Italian hospitals under the guise of a sting against traffickers. A few days later, the Czech Republic sent 110,000 of the much-needed protective items to Rome as compensation for the snafu, according to...
The Czech government agreed on Monday to lift a ban on international bus and train travel from May 11, a member of the government said.
Created by the Filmagix studio. The year is 2030. The whole Czech Republic has turned yellow, and there is a statue of Andrej Babiš on every square. In a dystopian future, a hero is born. Bodrý Moravák Bohumil Stejskal, the main hero of the film Dědictví aneb Kurvahošigutntág, (The Inheritance or Fuckoffguysgoodday) which meets the almighty Prime Minister. In a last desperate attempt, he “activates” Miloš Zeman. This bizarre description is the beginning of a new video by Michal Orsava.
The Czech Republic reported just 18 more cases of the coronavirus on Saturday. This is the lowest daily gain since March 9. The country had 7,755 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection by Monday morning. So far 3,461 people have recovered and 245 people have died. Compared to the numbers from Saturday evening, the number of infected people increased by five. There are 15 more recovered and the death rate did not change. However, the number of tests performed during the weekend is lower than usual. The highest number of confirmed novel coronavirus infection cases is recorded in Prague: 1740. In the second place, taking into account the population is the Karlovy Vary region with 126 people cases per 100,000 inhabitants. According to Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček (ČSSD), the Czech Republic’s borders with neighboring countries should be fully open from July, Hospodářské noviny writes. Negotiations with Slovakia and Austria are the most advanced, meanwhile with Poland and Germany “it will require more time”, the minister said this evening. From July, the borders could be fully opened to four neighboring countries – Austria, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia. From August, Czechs could travel not only to Croatia, Slovenia, and Greece, but also to more distant destinations outside...
According to Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček (ČSSD), the Czech Republic's borders with neighboring countries should be fully open from July.
“The Czech state is ready to pay at least a third of the rent to companies and entrepreneurs who had to close their businesses from March 12 (when the state of emergency was declared), to the end of June. One-third of the rent should be paid by the tenant, one third by the landlord and one third by the state,” said Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to the iDNES.cz server. The government should discuss the details of this new proposal next week, but no later than May 11. “We are doing our best to help companies. We will extend the kurzarbeit program and come up with a proposal to postpone social security payments,” added Babiš. If the state participates in paying the rent for a third, it would cost about 3 billion CZK. “We can help shopping centers, thousands of pubs, small shops, and hairdressers, whose landlords agree to forgive a third of the rent,” said Babiš. Previously, the Czech government agreed to allow companies to defer payments for social security and health insurance for the months of May, June, and July. It’s a move designed to allow companies to concentrate their available cash on covering their wage bill that many...
The Czech government has sped up plans to restart the country amid the novel coronavirus pandemic and will begin reopening cinemas and theaters on May 11, two weeks ahead of the government’s previous May 25 target. Audiences in theaters will initially be limited to 100 people. Previous restrictions banned all gatherings of more than 10 people due to concerns surrounding the pandemic. Czech health minister Adam Vojtech announced the new measures late on Thursday. In addition to cinemas, sporting and cultural events, limited to 100 people, will also be allowed from May 11. The moves raises hopes that film and television production in Prague may also be allowed to restart soon. The Czech Republic is one of the top spots for international television and film production and if Czech backlots can re-open, it would be a welcome sign that the entertainment industry is getting back to work. According to World Health Organization data, there were no new deaths from COVID-19 in the Czech Republic on Thursday
From May 11, ninth-graders students will return to school, cinemas, and theaters can reopen. Minister of Health added that there will be strict rules for visitors, such as a safe distance between them. For example, cinemas will have a limit of 100 people per auditorium in the hall. However, they will not be allowed to sell any snacks. “No popcorn, no drinking. It would be necessary to take off the face mask and that is a great risk,” Vojtech explained. There will always be one free row among the occupied ones. People must sit at least one empty seat apart. Only couples and married couples can sit next to each other. Hairdressers and barbers need to wear a face mask. At the same time, it will be necessary to keep at least a two-meter distance between customers. The Minister of Industry Karel Havlíček explained how restaurants’ gardens will work. “Customers can sit without restrictions at one table. However, the distance between guests at different tables must be one and a half meters”. Shopping centers over 5,000 meters will open on May 11. Hand disinfection will be provided at each entrance. Disinfection must also be provided in all shops. Children’s corners and similar services...
Czechs's confirmed coronavirus cases increased by 103 to 7682, marking a third consecutive day of new infections accelerating.
The Czech Government has officially announced to have abolished the tax on immovable property acquisitions and at the same time cancel tax deductions for new mortgages. Immovable property acquisition tax is paid by the buyer, amounting to 4% of the tax base, determined specifically according to the manner in which real property has been acquired, i.e. purchase, transfer, auction, or insolvency. The cancellation of interest deductions should neither apply to contracts that have already been concluded nor to contracts that are new but have only been concluded to refinance existing mortgages. From May 11, ninth-graders students will return to school, cinemas, and theaters, can reopen. Minister of Health added that there will be strict rules for visitors, such as a safe distance between them. Sports and cultural events (up to 100 people) will be able to take place again. The rule will also applies to weddings and church services. From 1 May, children under the age of 7 will no longer have to wear face masks in kindergartens. Ministers also confirmed the extension of the state of emergency until 17 May. Large music festivals will not be able to take place until mid-October. The government has proposed an amendment to...
Don’t have an account? Register
[swpm_registration_form level=”6″]
Already have an account? Log In
How Would You Like to Promote Your Business? PR ArticleDisplay bannersVideo productionNewsletter adsJob ListingsInfluencer Marketing
Your Email
We will come back to you within 24 hours with our proporsal
