Two Thirds of Slovak Population Tested For Coronavirus In One Weekend
Slovakia carried out the first phase of nationwide testing this weekend. Two thirds of the population were tested for coronavirus in a monumental effort: million were tested out of the…
Book Review: “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” – Who We Are Beyond Words
A letter never to be read, a confession never to be understood. Ocean Vuong’s debut novel looks into the profound rift of the unsaid. Viscerally, honestly, intimately, “On Earth We’re…
Zelňák Farmers’ Market Slows Down as Covid-19 Restrictions Tighten
The farmers market on Zelňák saw almost half of its stalls disappear due to Covid-19 restrictions. The famous Brno market is still operating, but limitations on the sale of certain…
All Saints’ Day: City of Brno Urges Compliance with Preventive Measures
All Saints’ Day is rapidly approaching, bringing an increasing number of visitors to Brno’s cemeteries. The City of Brno and the cemetery administration are appealing to citizens to comply with…
How is Covid-19 Affecting Our Jobs? Low Income Workers at Greater Risk
New data from Eurostat reveals the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on income distribution, with low income workers more likely to lose their jobs or be temporarily laid off as…
House Prices Up almost 8% in the Czech Republic, Compared to 5% in the EU
House prices are up in most EU countries, according to new data from Eurostat. In the second quarter of 2020 house prices rose by in the EU compared to the…
14 People Face Criminal Charges Following Prague Protests Against Government Restrictions
Last Sunday, football and ice hockey ultras clashed with the police in Prague’s Old Town Square, where a protest against government imposed restrictions turned violent. 14 people now face criminal…
“Stories of Our Neighbours” – Brno Schools Come Together To Record History
“Stories of Our Neighbours”, an educational project created by the non-profit organization Post Bellum, has recorded the memories of almost 1,500 eyewitness all over the Czech Republic since its creation…
Foreign Trade Heavily Affected by Coronavirus Shockwave
The negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic on foreign trade is becoming more evident, with preliminary results on the balance of trade for the first eight months of the year…
Social Media: Are Czechs Less Afraid to Share Their Personal Data?
A survey conducted by Eurostat revealed that in 2019 only 14% of Czechs claimed to have avoided providing personal information to social or professional network services due to security concerns.…