On Saturday, 2 April, will take place the Czech Republic’s largest volunteer event, Ukliďme Česko (“Let’s Clean Up the Czech Republic”), focusing on cleaning up illegal garbage dumps and other litter from natural areas, towns and villages. Let’s Clean Up The Czech Republic’s purpose is to clean up illegal black dumps and mess. “First, we select places that should be cleaned up, then we manage the whole event and we also actively take part in the cleaning,” said Miroslav Kubásek, from the Ukliďme Česko association. Currently, nearly 2,000 volunteers are registered. For those who are interested in joining the event, registration is still available on the official website. Those who sign up before 15 March will not only receive useful advice on planning and promoting their clean-ups, but can also apply for clean-up supplies (bags and gloves), a T-shirt, stickers for participants, and a limited edition figure of the legendary Igráček. In addition to the clean-up itself, a new waste app has been created, and its designers hope to reduce the amount of illegal dumping and litter lying around in the countryside. “Our goal is not to endlessly clean up other people’s mess. That’s why we developed the KAMsNIM.cz application,...
On Monday, special classes for Ukrainian children fleeing the war are starting to be set up across the Czech Republic.
If your day doesn’t start until you’re up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to our new morning fix. The Czech government plans to remove many of the restriction currently in place in health and social service facilities from March 13. The obligation to wear respirators should cease from mid-April. The Czech honorary consulate in Kharkiv was damaged in a Russian missile attack, but consul Oleg Chigrinov and his assistant did not suffer any injuries, the Foreign Ministry said. The capacity of regional assistance centres helping Ukraine (KACPU) is sufficient at the moment and in the future, the capacity management will need a central coordination to distribute the load evenly, PM Petr Fiala told the press. Assistance centres should operate in all 14 regions of the Czech Republic. Air traffic at Prague Airport will, once again, be redirected to the secondary 12/30 runway for three months. From 28 March to 1 July, scheduled maintenance and postponed repairs will be performed on the main 06/24 runway and connected areas. The airport webcam will also be moved to the side runway. Zátopek, a biopic about the eponymous athlete who won four olympic...
Czech satirical newspaper TMBK in cooperation with the charity organization Člověk v tísni released an unusual product – a pillow with a portrait of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The cost is 570 CZK. All the money raised will be used to help the people of Ukraine who are suffering from the war. You can buy a pillow here When Zelenskyy was elected president of Ukraine in 2019, many citizens expressed skepticism. Though he won the vote by a wide margin, the closest he’d ever come to holding political office was as an actor, playing the role of president in a popular sitcom. Today, he has shaken off many of those reservations and established himself as a respected leader who’s been praised globally for his calm demeanor, clear communication, and loyalty to Ukrainian citizens as Russia ramps up attacks. Four things to know about Ukraine’s President Zelensky Entertainment was a path to prominence Zelensky is Jewish and grew up in the southeastern part of Ukraine. His grandfather fought for the Soviet Union during World War II, while some other family members died during the Holocaust. Upon graduating with a law degree, Zelensky entered the world of entertainment, beginning his career as an actor and comedian....
This week the Czech Republic’s government declared a state of emergency following the invasion of Ukraine. The Foreign Office has said that the state of emergency is a “technical move to allow the release of extra funds and prioritize refugee processing” and will not impact citizens or visitors. Alongside the rest of Europe, the Czech Republic is working hard to accommodate refugees with an estimated 5,000 arriving daily. Katarina Hobbs, CzechTourism’s UK and Ireland Director said: “The heart of Europe, the Czech Republic, has recently declared a state of emergency in order to access additional budgets to support incoming refugees from Ukraine. We would like to reassure travelers that tourism is continuing as usual and, as always, we invite everyone to experience our beautiful country”. CzechTourism partners with Jet2 for the spring campaign Throughout March and April, Jet2 will be running a marketing campaign promoting city break holidays to Prague and the surrounding regions. The campaign will be focused on passengers who have previously booked city break getaways via Jet2holidays but have yet to visit Prague. Throughout the year, CzechTourism will be inviting journalists to experience the country’s unique offering, from the opening of spa season in spring and outdoor active adventures...
The oil and gas reserves currently stored in Czechia exceed the average European level and should prevent any significant problems in the case of a supply shortage, said the country’s Prime Minister Petr Fiala. The Czech leader revealed that, in accordance with European rules, the country must have oil reserves to last for 90 days, adding that Czechia is currently fulfilling that requirement and also has additional supplies as a contingency measure. Furthermore, gas storage facilities in the country currently have a total capacity of approximately 4 billion cubic meters, one of the highest volumes in Europe per capita, and current gas reserves in the country amount to 700 cubic meters, which is sufficient for about a month’s supply based on the current daily consumption. He added that if the cold weather ends sooner than expected, the reserves will last even longer. “At the moment, we do not have to worry about energy resources sufficiency when it comes to oil and gas in the Czech Republic, but we are also working with darker future prospects,” said Fiala. Referring to the Net4Gas company which provides international gas transportation through the Czech Republic, he stated there are no signals that would suggest issues with...
New research has uncovered the most common thing Czechs are dreaming about when they’re asleep at night and it’s honestly super relatable. Using Google search data, bedding company Secret Linen Store found that the most common thing to dream about in the Czech Republic is… dogs. Secret Linen Store used Google search data to find out what the most commonly searched-for dream meaning was in over 180 countries across over 390 dream subjects. As dreams are often our worries or deepest thoughts emerging, a few eventful years have clearly led to more active minds during sleep, resulting in people turning to Google to find out the meaning behind their dreams. The world is dreaming about dogs the most with it topping the list of 19 countries Snakes, cats, fish and mice also make up the most commonly dreamt about animals The Czech Republic’s most common dream is about dogs, this is the most common dream globally What Do The Most Common Dreams Mean? Ranking as the most common dream globally, dreams about our canine pals are often related to themes of loyalty and protection regarding our relationships. Perhaps it’s whether someone is looking out for us, or is a threat to us – judged by...
The Czech Republic could contribute 400 troops to a battlegroup in neighbouring Slovakia as part of NATO’s plans to bolster its eastern flank, Defence Minister Jana Černochová said on Thursday. NATO has sought to strengthen its presence in eastern countries of the military alliance in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which borders Slovakia and other central European nations like Hungary, Romania and Poland. The new battlegroup would include troops from those countries along with Bulgaria, Černochová said. The Czechs would send personnel for posts in command and connection, logistics, policing and a mechanised unit, she said. The mission still needs to be approved by the Czech government and Parliament. The Czech Republic, like others, has backed Ukraine and has provided military aid for the country’s forces. On Thursday, the government approved an additional shipment of light weapons and ammunition worth 17 million crowns. The country has already sent Ukraine weapons to the tune of 650 million crowns. Slovakia’s defence minister said last Saturday that the country could host a battlegroup being formed that would include 1,200 foreign troops and a Patriot missile defence system manned by German and Dutch personnel. Yesterday, Prime Minister Petr Fiala and President Miloš...
If your day doesn’t start until you’re up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to our new morning fix. The Czech Republic has closed the Czech House in Moscow due to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and for the safety of Czech citizens in Russia. Five administrative employees would be in charge of the Czech House now. The Czech Republic withdrew its consent to the operation of the Russian general consulates in Karlovy Vary, and Brno. The opposition ANO supports the government decision to declare a state of emergency in order to care for the Ukrainian war refugees and the transfer of CZK 1.8 billion to humanitarian aid. The state of emergency will be valid as of Friday for 30 days and will have no impact on Czech citizens. The Czech police have detained a man on suspicion of approving of and justifying the Russian aggression in Ukraine online, Jaroslav Ibehej. The accused man supposedly committed the criminal activity through his posts on social media. If convicted, his sentence may range from six months to nine years in jail. Three of the four largest brewers in the Czech Republic: Plzeňský Prazdroj, Pivovary...
Czech nationals will have the chance to join Ukraine’s defence forces to battle Russia’s invasion without fear of punishment at home, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Thursday. Under Czech law, it is illegal to join foreign armed forces without an exemption from the president who is the commander-in-chief of the Czech army. Violations are punishable by up to five years in prison. CTK news agency reported this week at least 300 people had sought an exemption to answer Ukraine’s call for foreign volunteers to fight Russia’s invasion. Fiala said after talks with President Milos Zeman on Thursday they had agreed to guarantee impunity for people who join Ukraine forces, rather than sort through individual requests. The Czech Republic has been a NATO member since 1999. The invasion of Ukraine, the biggest assault on a European state since World War Two, has caused unease in the former Soviet-era satellite states in central Europe, many of which border Ukraine and have seen an influx of refugees. It has also prompted growing interest in joining domestic armies. The Czech defence ministry has reported a several-fold increase in the number of potential army recruits.
Russians are not Putin. Signatures are being collected in a petition in the Czech Republic against hatred of Russians due to the upheaval of the ongoing war with Ukraine. The petition says the following: “What is happening is incomprehensible: it is inhuman and hurts ordinary people. Everyone, please remember, the Russian people are NOT Putin.” “The people are not to blame for anything. We support the Ukrainians, we help them, but we forget that millions of Russians suffer from what Putin is doing. They have no voice, they have no support, they have no confidence in the future – they are hated by everyone. Russians who oppose the government face 20 years in prison. The victims of the regime are trying to leave Russia for the Czech Republic, where they will not be able to obtain a residence permit. My colleagues, wonderful people, are afraid of what will happen tomorrow. They only hope that they can leave the country: they feel guilty and unworthy, but it is not their fault! Please understand that Russians are victims of circumstance, let’s help those who want to leave the country instead of showing that the West is against them. Let’s not let history...
Staropramen has suspended the export of its brands to Russia. “In connection with the war in Ukraine, we are suspending the export of our brands to Russia. Protecting our people is our top priority, especially at a time like this. We provide support to our employees of Ukrainian nationality who live in the Czech Republic,” said Denisa Mylbachrová, communication manager and spokesperson of Pivovary Staropramen. “We try to help their family members who come, for example, by providing accommodation. We have also set up a collection for Člověk v tísni (People in Need), to which our colleagues contribute alongside our company,” she adds. Yesterday, Wednesday 2nd, other two large breweries in the Czech Republic, Budějovický Budvar and Plzeňský Prazdroj, have stopped accepting applications to supply their products to Russia. “In the current crisis and extremely uncertain situation, we have suspended all production and supplies intended for the Russian market. We consider commercial issues as secondary. First of all, we need to think about providing accommodation to Ukrainian refugees,” said the representative of the state company Budějovický Budvar Barbora Blahova. “We have decided not to accept orders for our products from Russia, which was one of the export markets for Pilsner...
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