Czech Cabinet Supports Proposed Constitutional Amendment Protecting Armed Self-Defence
The proposed constitutional amendment, which originated in the Senate, must pass with a three-fifths majority in both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate to become law. Photo credit: Freepik…
Opinion Polls Show Persistent Large Lead For Governing ANO Movement
A new poll has shown no significant change since pre-coronavirus times, with ANO polling over double its two nearest challengers, who are also still the same. Photo credit: Czech Rep.,…
Restrictions for Entering Czech Republic Removed For All Safe Countries
Citizens from all EU countries except Sweden, and a select number of non-EU countries no longer have to state their purpose of stay before being allowed to enter the country,…
New Proposal To Allow Minorities to Marry in Their Native Languages Again
A new proposal by the Christian Democrats would allow minorities to get married in their native language again, after this possibility was removed in 2015. The amendment to the law…
England and Scotland Remove Quarantine Requirement for Travellers from Czech Republic
The Czech Republic was included on a list of over 50 “safe” countries and territories. Travellers from these places will no longer be required to quarantine for two weeks before…
New Legislation To Protect Whistleblowers in the Czech Republic
The new law is based on an EU Directive, and will hopefully empower people with knowledge of corruption being committed, for example, to come forward, without fear of retaliation from…
In Brief: United Kingdom Added To “Green Zone” Countries
This morning, Health Minister Adam Vojtech (ANO) announced that the United Kingdom would from now be recategorised as a “green zone” country, meaning no restrictions on those entering the Czech…
Facemasks Will Remain Mandatory On Prague Metro; Some Regulations Tightened in Karvina
Although most of the Czech Republic will soon be free to attend larger events and stop wearing facemasks indoors and on public transport, in the capital city of Prague, facemasks…
70 Years Since The Execution of Milada Horáková, Icon of Freedom and Democracy in Czechoslovakia
Milada Horáková, the democratic socialist, anti-fascist, and feminist, who fought her whole life for the cause of freedom and democracy in Czechoslovakia, was murdered by the communist regime on June…
Cabinet Approves Alternative to Food Vouchers and Rescue Fund For Culture Sector As Part of Wider Tax Package
Employers will now be able to offer their employees a tax-free cash lump sum instead of the current food vouchers , which can only be spent on food. The change…