Is the “Polish economic miracle” at risk?
Warsaw, Poland – As the Polish government recently announced – quite prematurely for some – “the beginning of the endContinue Reading
Tag: Covid-19 pandemic
Czech annual deaths reach highest level since 1945
Prague, Czech Republic – More people have died last year in the Czech Republic than in any other year sinceContinue Reading
Who was Hana Horká, the Czech singer who died after deliberately catching Covid-19?
Prague, Czech Republic – Czech folk singer Hana Horká died a few days ago after intentionally contracting Covid-19 in orderContinue Reading
Hungary’s population sees sharpest decline in almost 150 years
Budapest, Hungary – The population of Hungary has experienced its steepest annual drop in nearly 150 years as a resultContinue Reading
Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko to be showcased in HBO show on Covid vaccine race
Budapest, Hungary – The key role played by Katalin Kariko, the Hungarian biochemist whose work has proved essential for theContinue Reading
Cash for jabs: Slovakia offers €200 to over-60s for getting vaccinated
Bratislava, Slovakia – The Slovak government will give cash handouts to citizens aged over 60 who get vaccinated against Covid-19.Continue Reading
What did Czechs search on Google in 2021?
Prague, Czech Republic – Having a look at the Google trends – i.e. the most common questions asked on theContinue Reading
Extraction 2 shooting shouldn’t have moved to Prague, says Chris Hemsworth
Prague, Czech Republic – Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth regrets that the shooting of Netflix blockbuster Extraction 2 was moved fromContinue Reading
Prague cancels New Year’s celebrations due to Covid
Prague, Czech Republic – New Year’s Eve celebrations planned for January 1, 2022, will all be cancelled because of theContinue Reading
Czech scientist starts petition for mandatory Covid vaccination
Prague, Czech Republic – A few days after Austria became the first country in Europe to back mandatory vaccination againstContinue Reading
“I live in a country I don’t understand,” Caputova says in emotional plea to Slovaks
Bratislava, Slovakia – In an emotional public address, Slovak President Zuzana Caputova urged Slovaks to get vaccinated and expressed herContinue Reading
Confused and disillusioned: How does small-town Czech Republic view the elections?
Brno, Czech Republic – Among the advertisements of community fundraisers, art exhibitions, and outdoor festivals at the neglected bus stopContinue Reading
Hungarian LGBT activist Dorottya Rédai among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2021
Budapest, Hungary – The Hungarian academic and activist Dorottya Rédai, who spearheaded the development of the children’s book A FairyContinue Reading
Hungary to produce Chinese Sinopharm vaccine locally
Budapest, Hungary – Hungary has agreed to domestically produce China’s Sinopharm anti-Covid vaccine, Reuters reported earlier this week. The HungarianContinue Reading
Unvaccinated Slovaks allowed to attend Pope Francis visit in separate sections
Bratislava, Slovakia – In a U-turn to the rules initially approved, unvaccinated Slovaks will be allowed to attend the eventsContinue Reading
Nearly 90% of Hungarians “feel free” despite pandemic, study finds
Budapest, Hungary – Some 88% of Hungarians consider themselves more or less free despite Covid-19 restrictions, a recent study byContinue Reading
Interest in Pope Francis visit to Slovakia “lower than expected” as vaccine mandate fuels tensions
Bratislava, Slovakia – Around 35,000 people have so far registered for events surrounding Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Slovakia nextContinue Reading
Poland offers third vaccine dose to people with weak immunity
Warsaw, Poland – Poland will soon start offering third doses of the Covid vaccine to people with reduced immunity, HealthContinue Reading
Czech Republic approves third vaccine dose for high-risk groups
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic will offer a third dose of the Covid vaccines to high-risk groups, HealthContinue Reading
Back to school: Will Czech students need to get tested?
Brno, Czech Republic – With the summer coming to an end and the start of the school year approaching, governmentsContinue Reading