Czech Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček reckons that starting in January, Czechs will only have to pass an antigen test to be able to travel to the surrounding countries. The same should apply when citizens return to the Czech Republic. “We have already launched negotiations with Slovakia, Austria and Germany. An agreement is very close. Austria, in particular, is in favor of this. However, we expect that the change will take place only after the New Year because, for example, Austria has a lockdown lasting until the tenth of January,” said Petříček. The ministry plans to negotiate a concurrent date with Slovakia and Germany. “In the case of Germany, I am convinced that we will be able to remove the remaining issues so that we can also recognize antigen tests for travel in mid-January. We are working very intensively on this with the Ministry of Health,” added the Czech Foreign Minister. The new procedure would not be fundamentally different from the current one. “In addition to PCR tests, we would also allow the use of antigen tests. For people to be able to travel to neighboring Austria, for example, they would take the test and be allowed to enter the territory...
From Monday, December 14, Czechs can return without any restrictions from France and Greece. Only foreigners who work or study in the Czech Republic for a long time need to submit a COVID-19 test upon arrival from these two countries. As of Monday of November 9th, 2020 there is in force a new Ministry of Health Protective Measure which regulates the entry of persons to the Czech Republic. The consequent epidemiological measures and restrictions are applicable both to the Czech citizens returning to the Czech Republic and to all foreign nationals. Countries are divided into three categories: green, orange, and red. Green – travelers from these countries (both foreign nationals and Czech citizens) may enter without the obligation to fill in the Public Health Passenger Locator Form and without the obligation to undergo the PCR test or quarantine. Orange – travelers from these countries may enter without the obligation to fill in the Public Health Passenger Locator Form. Those foreign nationals traveling to the Czech Republic for work or study purposes are be obliged to submit a negative PCR test result prior to entry to the workplace or an educational institution in the Czech Republic. This applies only to foreign nationals....
In addition to Germany, Sweden, and Cyprus, also Lithuania and Latvia will be included in the "red" group of countries from Monday, November 16.
New rules for entering the Czech Republic come into effect from today, November 9
LOT Polish Airlines has announced a launch of a new direct route between Prague and Ostrava, starting 11 November 2020. The carrier plans to operate flights from Václav Havel Airport Prague to Ostrava up to six times a week. All flights will then continue to Warsaw, the Polish capital. Flights on the Prague – Ostrava route will be operated by Embraer 175 aircraft configured for 76 passengers. “Alongside the strengthening of LOT Polish Airlines presence at Prague Airport, which we believe to continue next year, the new air connection between Prague and Ostrava will mark the re-launch of domestic passenger air transport. The move will primarily benefit passengers, who thus gain another transport option for their journeys between the more distant regions of the Czech Republic,” Vaclav Rehor, Chairman of the Prague Airport Board of Directors, said. „We are pleased to strenghten our presence in the Czech Republic while offering for the first time a direct route between the two cities – Prague and Ostrava. Launched by the end of October this year, the direct service between Warsaw and Ostrava was another step towards LOT’s development in this region. As of now, we are able to provide passengers from the Czech Republic...
Prague Airport has received the 2019 Airport Service Quality Award, presented annually by the Airports Council International (ACI) to the best airports with the highest provable level of customer satisfaction with the services provided. Prague Airport has defended its victory of last year, this time sharing the title of the best European airport in the category of 15 – 25 million handled passengers with the airports in Ankara and St. Petersburg. Prague Airport has also become one of only seven airports in the world to receive a special Roll of Excellence award, presented to airports with frequent success in the field of customer experience. “Winning the Airport Service Quality Award based on feedback from actual passengers passing through our airport has confirmed that we can ensure the high quality of our services regardless of the level of traffic. Despite the fact that this year’s tourism was affected by the crisis associated with the spread of COVID-19, we have not lowered our set customer experience standards,” said Václav Řehoř, Chairman of the Prague Airport Board of Directors, said. The Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program is run by the Airport Council International. It is one of the world’s most prestigious initiatives focused...
The traffic light system of travel has been updated for the first time since September. The rules will come into effect from November 9 and will apply to both Czechs travelling abroad and foreigners coming to the Czech Republic. Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček announced the change, showing a map of with countries coloured in red, orange or green depending on their Covid infection rate. Countries with less than 250 cases per 100,000 people in the last two weeks, where more than four per cent of tests are positive, are classed as medium risk, i.e orange. The entire of Europe is currently flooded with orange and red. The only exception will be Vatican City. According to Petříček, efforts have been made to establish uniform rules for travel within the European Union since the spring. With this system, there are still changing rules. For example, twelve-hour trips abroad are allowed without the need to take a test. Also from Monday, Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Greece and Cyprus will be included in the medium-risk group of countries. When traveling to the Czech Republic from these countries, only foreign workers, with the exception of commuters, will have to submit...
The Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) has announced a tender for the supply of 20 arge-capacity trolleybuses that will run between Nadraži Veleslavin metro station and Vaclav Havel Airport. “They will be 25 meters in length, which will greatly improve passenger comfort, make transportation easier by avoiding the adding of more bus connections while reducing exhaust emissions to zero,” adds Scheinherr. The trolleybus route should be operational in 2023. According to Deputy Mayor for Transport Adam Scheinherr, the construction of the line will begin in Autumn 2022. The city expects to order 20 double-articulated 25 m trolleybuses with off-wire capability at a cost of 600 million CZK. A further 300 million CZK is to be spent on infrastructure works. In the longer term, part of the trolleybus route could be converted into a tram line. The planned western extension of tram routes 20 and 26 is not expected to be completed before 2028. Trolleybuses should be charged not only at the end stops, but also halfway between Veleslavin and Terminal 3. In addition, Prague wants to take advantage of the synergies within the tram power network when constructing the electrified line. Although electric buses should not only be a temporary...
From Saturday, Austria will require a negative COVID-19 test upon arrivals from the Czech Republic, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs Petříček. Medical professionals, seasonal workers, and diplomats will be exempted from the above-mentioned decision. On Thursday morning, 4,453 new infections were recorded across Austria – the first time since the start of the pandemic when more than 4,000 cases have been recorded in a 24-hour period. A total of 29 deaths were recorded across the country from Wednesday to Thursday. When comparing Austria’s federal states, confirmed cases were in Lower Austria (1,074), followed by Vienna (821), Upper Austria (796), Tyrol (584), Styria (355), Salzburg (262), Vorarlberg (261), and Carinthia (166) and Burgenland (119). Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Vice-Chancellor Werner Kogler, and Health Minister Rudolf Anschober along with a number of health experts are meeting on Thursday afternoon to discuss implementing new measures to curb the spread of the virus. Austrian media reports that one option being considered is a ‘lockdown light’ similar to that adopted in Germany, which would involve the closure of bars, restaurants, gyms, and entertainment venues for a set period of time. #UpozorneniNaCesty: ?? Rakousko zavádí povinnost negativních testů ne starších než 72 hodin pro cesty z celé ČR....
As a result of the crisis measures issued by the government, it is not possible to travel to the Czech Republic for the purpose of tourism or visiting friends.
The Velké Losiny spa (near the city of Olomouc) was first mentioned in 1562 when the owner of the estate, Jan Younger of Žerotín, allegedly had a new house built next to the already existing wooden spa building. The spa buildings are today situated within a park, which, created in 1861, contains rare trees, rhododendrons, and azaleas. In the 19th century, the spa underwent great renovations thanks to the Liechtenstein family. Throughout history, the spa served many purposes – for example, during WWI it was used as an infirmary. The water in the local sulphur springs has a temperature of 36 – 37 °C and is slightly radioactive, but despite that it’s very beneficial for people’s health thanks to the high concentration of sulphur. There are six hot springs in total. By the way, one of them is named “Žerotín” to honour the Žerotín dynasty and another one is named “Marie Terezie” after Empress Maria Theresa. 36oC. That’s the temperature of the local thermal springs here. Thanks to this naturally heated water guests can treat neurological conditions and issues with the muscular-skeletal and respiratory systems. The thermal water is also used in health-restoring baths and for filling indoor and outdoor pools. Velké Losiny is not...
The Czech Republic is to be added to Italy list of high-risk countries.
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