Czech lawmakers reject government request to extend state of emergency

The Czech lower house of parliament on Thursday rejected the government's request to extend a state of emergency underpinning pandemic measures beyond Feb. 14.

The minority government said the decision would mean the end of nationwide limits on movement, including a night-time curfew, the lifting of a ban on public gatherings, and a reopening of retail stores. Some other measures may still be extended under different legislation.

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