As the situation around the Coronavirus is constantly changing and numbers of infected people are growing, the Czech government was forced to declare a state of emergency and introduce new emergency countermeasures. In this article, you’ll find the latest ones.
Category: News
Any news related to the Czech Republic that expats should be aware of.
Coronavirus in the Czech Republic II: School Closings & Bans on Events with 100+ People
The Czech Republic has 41 patients with the new virus for now, and the Czech Ministry of Health has announced some extraordinary measures. Therefore, from March 10, 18 PM, all public events with more than 100 people will be called off, while the previous ban covered only events with more than 5000 people.
Coronavirus in the Czech Republic: Current Situation and How to be Protected
After the recent appearance of the coronavirus into the Czech Republic, we thought it’s about time to discuss a bit about the matter, how it’s affecting our community and the myths that surround it.
Brexit: Measures and Precautions You Need to Take
On 31 January 2020, the formal departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union took effect. Subsequently, on 1 February began a transition period to reach an agreement on trade, aviation rules and other issues related to Brexit which will go on until the end of 2020.
MOI Office Doesn’t Longer Make Copies of Certain Documents
Time goes by and there is hardly a year without bureaucracy changes in the Czech Republic. Amount of regular payments we have to do, law issues, immigration processes. 2020 is no different. Starting January 1st, the MOI office no longer makes copies of certain documents. However, these changes may differ from office to office.
How Does Brexit Change Health Care in the Czech Republic?
In connection with the latest news regarding Brexit, rules of medical treatment in the Czech Republic will change. Previous access to health care for non-EU citizens may have differences if there is no-deal Brexit. Brits should get the new health insurance before October 31, otherwise, the previous one will not be valid.
New Navigation Signs in Prague Metro
Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) started testing new navigation system for designating exits. The metro station Nádraží Holešovice has already received a new version of the system. Soon, a test system will be installed at the stations I. P. Pavlova and Náměstí Míru. The test version will show whether the navigation system will operate on all 61 metro stations or will be inconvenient for people.
DUO SMILE SPA: Dental Hygiene in a Different Way
An extremely pleasant place you can feel with all your senses. You see, you hear, you feel… You relax and at the same time you contribute to your own health, prevent disease and build immunity. Sounds like a fairy tale? DUO SMILE Dental Care at Pekařská Street in Brno has opened “SPAčko” – the first SPA-style dental relaxation center in the Czech Republic, which does not look like a typical dental office at all.
National Theatre Brno: What to Expect This Autumn and Winter
We’re sure that all theatre enthusiasts have been looking forward to hearing what’s going to happen at the local scene in the new season. Thanks to our partnership with one of the biggest and most popular theatres in Brno – National Theatre Brno (Czech: Národní divadlo Brno), we bring you basic schedule of their exciting upcoming program!
Brexit: Rules for UK Citizens in the Czech Republic
What is the latest status about Brexit? Сurrently known that a transitional period will start October 31, 2019 and last until December 31, 2020, it gives the UK residents in the Czech Republic the right to stay in the country and the possibility to take measures to resolve permit issues related to keep on staying legally. The paperwork must be done before October 31, 2019 – the day when Brexit will happen because after that Brits won’t be considered as UK citizens.