Government Announces Further Support for the Self-Employed & SMEs and Plans To Raise Budget Deficit Limit
The cabinet will discuss an extension of the state of emergency at a meeting on Wednesday. The schedule for relaxing the quarantine measures will be tightened or relaxed depending on…
In Brief: Government Extends Financial Measures to Support the Self-Employed
Today, the government approved an extension of the “25” program for self-employed workers. Title photo: Finance Minister Alena Schillerová (ANO). Photo credit: Czech Rep., Apr 20 (BD) - Today, the…
Surplus Food from Brno Schools Helps Those in Need
Czech schools are currently closed as part of the anti-coronavirus measures, along with their canteens, many of which have leftover raw ingredients and foods which are due to expire. Thanks…
Czech Hospitals To Resume Routine Care and Scheduled Operations
Following disruption to patient care due to the coronavirus pandemic, Health Minister Adam Vojtech (ANO) announced yesterday that routine care and scheduled operations will soon resume in Czech hospitals. Photo:…
Czech Education System To Reopen In Stages After Covid-19 Outbreak
Students will be allowed back to school in waves, with priority given to those in their final year who will soon be taking important exams. Title photo: Freepik. Czech Rep.,…
Government Announces Schedule For Gradual Lifting of Emergency Measures
The Czech Republic’s shops and services will reopen in five stages, dependent on continued promising data about the spread of the coronavirus. The final stage, hopefully bringing the country back…
Alternatives To Attending Municipal Offices In Person During Quarantine
The City of Brno is urging citizens to avoid attending municipal offices wherever possible, and has issued guidance clarifying alternatives to in-person service. Title photo: New Town Hall in Brno…
South Moravian Smallhold Organic Farmer Wins Environmental Damage Case Against Agrofert
After a year-long legal battle, farmer Libor Kožnar, owner of the Living Farm in Šanov, in the District of Znojmo, has won a court case against Agro Jevišovice, a local…
Draft of New Brno Zoning Plan Released For Public Consultation
The City of Brno is currently using a zoning plan dating from 1994. However, the social, economic and demographic circumstances of the city have changed since then, and the City…
Brno-Central District Council Defers Rent On Publicly Owned Properties
The deferment is designed to relieve pressure on businesses and individuals economically affected by the state of emergency, and should be followed by a full cancellation of rental payments for…