Deaths in the Czech Republic up by 36% in February compared to previous years
Prague, Czech Republic – The number of deaths reported in the Czech Republic in February was over a third higherContinue Reading
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Bat-stuffed pierogi a “likely” candidate for COVID origins, says WHO
Krakow, Poland – The announcement took everyone by surprise. After long months of excruciating investigation, the international team of expertsContinue Reading
Beer-loving Czech Republic turns to wine as most popular alcoholic drink
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic may be known worldwide for its beer-loving culture, new studies reveal that wineContinue Reading
In Romania, women living in precarious conditions face restricted access to abortion
Bucharest, Romania – Although abortion has been legal in Romania since 1990, more and more doctors are refusing to performContinue Reading
Poland and Czech Republic’s excess death rates among highest in Europe
Warsaw, Poland – Poland and the Czech Republic recorded among the highest excess death rates in Europe in 2020, accordingContinue Reading
Polish women face uphill battle to access abortion during pandemic
Warsaw, Poland – Polish women seeking to get an abortion have been doubly burdened in recent months by the ConstitutionalContinue Reading
Man shoots himself in the head in front of Czech Ministry of Health
Prague, Czech Republic – A man shot himself in the head on Thursday evening in front of the Czech MinistryContinue Reading
Made in a lab? COVID conspiracy theories run high in the Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic – COVID-19 related conspiracy theories and fake news have been gaining momentum all around the world, andContinue Reading
Thousands of Hungarian healthcare workers resign over government reform
Budapest, Hungary – Thousands of Hungarian healthcare workers resigned this week to protest against a controversial government reform which cameContinue Reading
Slovakia becomes second EU country to approve Russian vaccine after Hungary
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakia has approved the use of the Russian anti-COVID Sputnik V vaccine ahead of the approval fromContinue Reading
Czech PM Babis dismisses calls to resign over worsening COVID crisis
Prague, Czech Republic – Under growing pressure due to his handling of the COVID-19 crisis, Czech Prime Minister Andrej BabisContinue Reading
Why is France sending 100,000 vaccine doses to the Czech Republic?
Prague, Czech Republic – France will supply the Czech Republic with 100,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech anti-COVID vaccine by mid-March,Continue Reading
Former Czech President Vaclav Klaus tests positive for COVID-19
Prague, Czech Republic – Former Czech President Vaclav Klaus has tested positive for COVID-19, the spokesman of his think tankContinue Reading
Slovak government divided on use of Russian Sputnik vaccine
Bratislava, Slovakia – The Slovak government is divided on whether or not to authorize the use of Russia’s anti-COVID SputnikContinue Reading
Uncertainty reigns in Czech Republic after state of emergency expires
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic is entering unchartered territory in its fight against COVID-19 after MPs voted againstContinue Reading