The Covid pandemic and the resulting worldwide lockdowns and travel restrictions hit Prague’s touristy industry hard. Many businesses have been forced to close. Anyone strolling the eerily quiet streets in the city center will be unsurprised to learn that tourism in Prague has dropped by 80%, according to the Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ). Despite the restrictions, many countries stay on the low-risk or ‘green’ list for the Czech Republic, meaning the city is still welcoming tourists searching for a holiday in the midst of the pandemic. If you want to escape the city on the edge of lockdown, the Czech Republic has many beautiful spaces to offer that are largely unknown to tourists. Whether you’re looking for an autumnal getaway or planning ahead for the spring, we’ve put together a list of getaway destinations to explore without crossing borders: Czech Canada Nature Reserve Situated in the south of the Czech Republic this beautiful woodland sits on the border intersection of three countries: Bohemia, Moravia and Austria. The reserve got its name from its climate, which is more extreme than the rest of the country with it’s higher precipitation and lower temperatures. You can expect high snowfall in the winter...
Czech Airlines announced that it will resume flights between the Czech Republic and Russian Federation on October 4, on the Prague – Moscow – Prague route, with two weekly flights, on Wednesdays and Sundays. Ticket sales have already begun, while the airline notes that the entry of foreign citizens into Russia is still limited. Russia also has not yet officially resumed flights with the Czech Republic. To enter that country, the same restrictions apply as for most other European states. Today the foreigner can get to the EU only for the purpose of medical treatment, to see the relatives, to study for an extended period of time, or if they have a residence permit. In turn, a new decree of Russia’s watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, was put in effect in Russia on September 24, mandating that all citizens of the Russian Federation arriving from abroad must self-isolate until the results of a PCR test for COVID-19 are received. Also in September, Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency announced the resumption of flights with the UAE, Egypt, and the Maldives. Russia suspended all international air traffic on March 27, except for flights for the evacuation, cargo, postal, medical and humanitarian purposes. Flights to select destinations...
Germany will probably classify the entire Czech Republic on its “red list” of high-risk countries due to a surge in the number of coronavirus cases, Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček told Czech journalists today in Brussels. According to him, the Czech Republic is negotiating exceptions for cross-border workers. Germany already considers Prague and the Central Bohemian Region to be risky areas. Read: Europe Tightens Coronavirus Restrictions “Given the epidemiological situation and the fact that the number of new cases is significantly higher in our country than in neighboring Germany, we assume that this decision can actually be taken tomorrow (Wednesday, September 23),” said Petříček. “It does not mean that German citizens can not travel to the Czech Republic, but the federal government and the individual German Länder will probably recommend avoiding our country as much as possible,” added Petříček. Read: Czech Health Minister Vojtěch Resigns Some other countries, including Switzerland, and Denmark, have placed entry restrictions on Czech travellers or those coming from its capital Prague. The Czech Republic recorded 1,476 new coronavirus cases on Monday, the Health Ministry said. Among a total 50,764 cases reported since March, 25,425 have recovered and there were 522 deaths reported in connection with the...
Slovakia will rank the Czech Republic among high-risk countries from this Friday (September 18) due to the spread of coronavirus, the Slovak Central Crisis Staff decided today. The State Secretary of the Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Martin Klus, informed about it on Twitter. When traveling from the Czech Republic to Slovakia, people will, with some exceptions, have to submit a negative coronavirus test result (not older than 72 hours) or quarantine for five days and then undergo the test. Exceptions are valid for commuters living within 30 kilometers of the border. Read: Prague Reintroduces Public Transport Protection Measures According to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, the Czech Republic had an average of 38 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants per day in the last two weeks. On Wednesday, Germany has joined Belgium in placing Prague on its “red list” of risky travel destinations. Citizens traveling back from Prague need to submit a negative Covid-19 test result – or go into quarantine. Read: China Issues Travel Advisory for Czech Republic The Czech Republic reported 792 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, a drop after five consecutive days of more than 1,000 cases each.
Switzerland has included the Czech Republic in the list of countries at risk due to the spread of coronavirus. From Monday, people will have to quarantine for ten days after arriving from the Czech Republic. Friday’s information from the Swiss health authorities was confirmed by Irena Valentová, Deputy Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Bern. The mandatory 10-day quarantine will not apply to transit through Switzerland within 24 hours, nor to transfers to connecting flights at airport terminals. The Swiss Health Authority points out on its website that the mandatory quarantine cannot be replaced by a negative COVID-19 test. Read: Denmark Adds Czech Republic on List of Risk Countries According to Jan Papež, vice-president of the Czech Association of Travel Agencies, the inclusion of the Czech Republic in the Swiss list of high-risk countries “is a problem mainly due to the sale of ski tours to the popular Alpine country. We assume that this decision will be limited for a short time because the situation is still evolving,” said Papež. In addition to the Czech Republic, travellers from nine areas of France (Centre-Val de Loire, Hauts-de-France, Île de France, Normandy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie, Pays de la Loire, and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur) will...
The Danish government has decided to put the Czech Republic on its list of “high-risk” countries, as of 24:00 CEST today. The Czech Republic has been reclassified from the yellow to orange category. Only those who can duly justify their trip from the Czech Republic will be admitted to Danish territory. The Danish authorities allow travels for work, job interviews, transport, or delivery of goods. Students can also come to Denmark for university and high school studies or for an internship, the Czech authorities informed on Twitter. Read: Biggest One-Day Rise in Coronavirus Cases in the Czech Republic: 1,382 Entry is also granted to family members with a direct family connection, such as a parent, child, or sibling, and to unmarried partners of people living in Denmark. According to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, the Czech Republic had an average of 38 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants per day in the last two weeks. The Danish authorities rank a “risk-country” when it reaches 30 infected persons per 100,000 inhabitants. Read: Prague Reintroduces Public Transport Protection Measures On Wednesday, Germany has joined Belgium in placing Prague on its “red list” of risky travel destinations. Citizens traveling back from...
Hungary has decided to exempt tourists visiting from three neighboring states from a lockdown of its borders that took effect on Tuesday
If you are planning your trip to Prague, it is worth studying this question from different sides to understand how to get the best out of your journey. If it is about a vacation with your beloved girlfriend, you should pay attention to some romantic places where you can spend time with pleasure and arrange an unusual date. Even though everyone says that women are attracted by bad guys who look brutal and fearless, deep down, they all dream about some romantic gestures on the side of the partner. And if you haven’t met your soulmate yet, you should be engaged in godatenow dating to fix this situation. Vyšehrad The Vyšehrad hill is considered one of the most romantic spots in the city, from which you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Old Town. Here you can arrange a wonderful picnic, enjoy the view, walk along the ancient fortress walls of the 10th century, as well as visit the New Gothic Church of Saints Peter and Paul. Prague Botanical Garden and Troja Castle Troy Castle can boast of a living labyrinth and wine cellars, and it can become a great place for a romantic walk as well. Within easy walking distance of the castle,...
Hungary will close its borders to foreign citizens as of 1 September, Gergely Gulyás, Minister in charge of the Prime Minister’s Office, said at the Kormányinfó press conference Friday afternoon. Hungary will close its borders to foreigners from 1 September to curb a rise in coronavirus infections and Hungarians returning from abroad will have to go into quarantine, Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s cabinet chief said today. The move comes as several European countries implement stricter COVID-19 measures. “From September 1, foreign citizens will no longer be allowed to enter the territory of Hungary,” Gergely Gulyás, the prime minister Viktor Orbán’s cabinet chief said during a press briefing. Exceptions for the ban on entry for foreigners would apply to military convoys and for humanitarian transit, as well as business or diplomatic travel. He said Hungarian citizens returning from abroad must quarantine for 14 days or must present two negative tests, which they must pay for themselves. Hungary’s government indicated that the border closure will stay in place for a month. Schools to begin year as normal The Ministry for Human Capacities neither recommends nor bans large-scale opening ceremonies ahead of the new school year, Gulyás said. The aim is to keep...
Travelers arriving from Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and Jamaica will have to quarantine from 4 am on Saturday, the UK government has announced. The new restrictions are coming into force in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus. The transport secretary, Grant Shapps, confirmed the move in a series of tweets on Thursday, warning that quarantining on arrival from countries not on the corridor list is a legal requirement and that rule-breakers risk being fined and receiving a criminal record. Data shows we need to remove the Czech Republic, Jamaica and Switzerland from our list of #Coronavirus Travel Corridors to keep infection rates DOWN. If you arrive in the UK after 0400 Saturday from these destinations, you will need to self-isolate for 14 days. — Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (@grantshapps) August 27, 2020 The UK travel corridor list is updated using data from the Joint Biosecurity Centre, an organization set up by the government to help make policy decisions in the fight against coronavirus. The Czech Republic has seen a 25% increase in cases in the last week and Jamaica’s infections have shot up from 4.3 per 100,000 people to 20.8 in the past seven days, according to data...
On August 21, Minister of Road and Transport Development L.Khaltar received Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Mongolia Jiří Brodský and Head of the Commerce and Economic Section at the Embassy Iva Šustáková. At the meeting, Minister L.Khaltar put forth a request for support in accelerating the work on the agreement between the two governments on international road transport relations to be established between the Transport Ministries of the two countries. He also expressed his interest in preparing civil aviation specialists in the Czech Republic and inviting Czech specialists to Mongolia to organize training in aims of utilizing the old airport as a repair center and training base as well as an airport to receive chartered flights for reasons such as medical emergencies. Noting the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Czech Republic, the Minister highlighted the development of bilateral relations and partnership in various sectors. He then underlined the successful organization of a direct flight en route Prague – Ulaanbaatar to bring back Mongolia nationals, expressing gratitude to the Ambassador as well as the embassy staff and the Czech government for providing support in conducting the flight that brought back 249 citizens from...
Switzerland, Greece, Iceland and the Czech Republic could be the next four countries on the UK Government’s quarantine list. Holidaymakers traveling to the four European countries could be forced to self-isolate for 14 days upon landing back in Britain. Greece could follow Spain, France, and Croatia in being the fourth popular European destination banned from quarantine-free travel. And Switzerland could follow it, with a spike in Covid-19 cases concerning Government officials. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has already hinted countries will be added to the quarantine list if cases rise. The Transport Secretary warned that a range of factors are taken into account when the Joint Biosecurity Centre and ministers make their assessments. Croatia, Austria, and Trinidad and Tobago were stripped from the ‘safe’ list of countries, following a spike in cases, last week. The number of new cases in Switzerland has seen its rate of infection rose to 21.1 new cases per 100,000 over the last seven days, up from 18 for the previous week. The Czech Republic’s rate of infection has surged to 18.6 from 16, while in Iceland, the rate of infection has jumped to 16.5 from 14.6, and in Greece, the cumulative rate jumped to 14.9 from 13.7....
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