The musical legacy of Antonin Dvorak is one of the bastions of European cultural heritage. During his lifetime the composer became one of Europe’s most important symphonists and writers of oratorios and chamber works. Czech composer Antonín Dvořák was born on this day in 1841. Remembered as arguably one of the most versatile composers of all time, Dvořák’s signature works include the ‘New World’ Symphony’, the ‘American’ String Quartet, ‘Dumky‘ Piano Trio, opera ‘Rusalka’ – and his much-loved Violin and Cello Concerti. Born in Nelahozaeves, a village near Prague, his music is incredibly varied, perhaps resulting in his wide appeal. His influences include the styles of Czech, Moravian, and other Slavic folk melodies. In 1875 Dvořák was awarded a state grant by the Austrian government, and this award brought him into contact with Johannes Brahms, with whom he formed a close and fruitful friendship. Brahms not only gave him valuable technical advice but also found him an influential publisher in Fritz Simrock, and it was with his firm’s publication of the Moravian Duets (composed 1876) for soprano and contralto and the Slavonic Dances (1878) for piano duet that Dvořák first attracted worldwide attention to himself and to his country’s music. The admiration of the leading critics, instrumentalists, and conductors of the day continued to spread...
The Covid situation in the Czech Republic is “now worrying, and the spread of the infection across many regions and districts is intensifying”, the Czech branch of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday. “Testing, contact tracing, and isolation are the only ways to fight Covid,” the local WHO office said on Facebook “People without symptoms can also transmit the virus. Although a person becomes more contagious as soon as he develops symptoms, all those infected have the ability to transmit the infection,” continues the post. Read: Czech Govt Introduces ‘COVID-19 Traffic Light System’ for Czech Regions “It is important to diagnose and identify all positive people and their close contacts in time, as well as to isolate and provide them with health care if they need it. Most of those infected have a mild form of the disease, but a significant proportion of patients suffer from the effects of the disease for weeks and some of them for much longer,” the WHO said. “The solution is not to stop tracing, but to quickly increase testing capacity,” the WHO said. In the event that a vaccine becomes available next year, vaccination will be rolled out in three stages, with...
A new law that would partially subsidize salaries of employees on reduced work schedules, should take effect ideally in November
A visit by the Czech senate speaker to Taiwan was a “boyish provocation,” the country’s President Miloš Zeman said Sunday. Miloš Vystrčil, the president of the Senate, traveled to Taiwan last week for a six-day trip as part of a 90-strong delegation aimed at boosting trade relations. Read: Slovak President Shows Support for Czech Delegation’s Taiwan Visit During the trip, Vystrčil is reported to have told the Taiwanese parliament “I am a Taiwanese,” according to Reuters. Beijing claims sovereignty over Taiwan and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called the trip “an act of international treachery,” warning Vystrčil would “pay a heavy price.” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned that Vystrcil would “pay a high price for his short-sighted behaviour and political speculation”, while Beijing summoned the Czech ambassador. Amid fears China will announce economic retaliation, Zeman said Vystrčil will now be excluded from foreign policy briefings. “I consider it boyish provocation,” Zeman told the Prima broadcaster. Read: ‘I Am Taiwanese’: Czech Senate Speaker Channels JFK in Taiwan Speech The Czech government did not formally arrange Vystrčil’s Taiwan trip but as a member of the right-wing opposition Civic Democrats, is was not bound by the protocol. Taiwanese parliamentary leader Yu Shyi-kun called Vystrcil’s...
Oscar-winning Czech film director Jiří Menzel has died aged 82 after battling serious health problems for a long time, his wife Olga Menzelová said on Sunday.
The Czech Republic’s daily number of new coronavirus cases rose to 650, the highest since the pandemic reached the country in March, Health Ministry data showed on Thursday. With that number, the overall count of cases rose to 25,773 in the country of 10.7 million. From Tuesday, September 1, new emergency measures against the spread of coronavirus came into force. Face masks will be again mandatory in medical facilities, offices, all means of public transport, railway stations and polling stations. Moreover, Czechs will have to put on the famous roušky at Prague Airport and at public events where there are more than 100 people. For now, restaurants, and workspaces are excluded from the measure, although regulations might still change in the coming weeks. The Czech Republic was the first country in Europe to introduce compulsory face masks, on 19 March. Masks had been mandatory in all shops up until July 1.
A member of the Czech Republic backroom staff has tested positive for coronavirus ahead of their game with Scotland on Monday. The infected person has “immediately left the team hotel and entered quarantine”, the statement said, while the rest of the players and staff were re-tested and all returned negative results. The entire squad has been sent for retesting and they postponed the departure of their trip to Slovakia for Friday’s Nations League game. This month’s Nations League matches are the first competitive internationals in Europe since November, with subsequent games having been postponed or cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a huge blow for the Czech side ahead of their two games this weekend, but their game at Scotland won’t be at risk providing they have enough fit players. The staff member who tested positive has been put into quarantine, but UEFA released details earlier this week that suggested if they had 13 fit senior players, including two goalkeepers, then all games would have to go ahead. A statement from the Czech Republic said: “We can confirm one positive test from the group of the wider implementation team. “All test results are negative. As a result of today’s tests, the departure to Slovakia is...
Josef Prokeš, a driver for the Brno Municipal Transit Authority, objected recently to driving a city bus displaying a campaign advertisement for the “Freedom and Direct Democracy” (SPD) movement with the slogan “For Healthy Schools Without Inclusion”. He refused to drive the vehicle as long as the advertisement, which features the bigoted slogan and the faces of the chair of the movement, Czech MP Tomio Okamura, and the party’s candidate for the Czech Senate, Tomáš Andrle, was in place. The driver said he considers the slogan an attack on his children. “It may be all the same to the company what people – children – their vehicles are attacking, but I’m sorry, it’s not all the same to me. That ad might as well read ‘For a Healthy Society Without Jews.’ I do not intend to participate in this, to be part of spitting on the children who are being included, to insult them, especially not my own daughter. I have two children disabled by autism, that slogan greatly offends me,” he said. The Transit Authority allegedly first asserted that it was lawful for the advertisement to be on the bus and allegedly threatened to put an unexcused absence in the driver’s file...
Hungary has decided to exempt tourists visiting from three neighboring states from a lockdown of its borders that took effect on Tuesday
Czech Senate speaker Milos Vystrcil invoked a famous Cold War-era phrase by late US president John F. Kennedy as he delivered a landmark speech to Taiwan’s parliament Tuesday during a visit that has incensed Beijing. Vystrcil channeled Kennedy’s 1963 challenge to communism when he declared “Ich bin ein Berliner” to West Berlin citizens worried about the Soviet Union’s looming presence behind the Iron Curtain. Kennedy “used the phrase ‘Ich bin ein Berliner’ to show his support for the people of Berlin and the highest values of freedom”, Vystrcil said. “Maybe I can be more humble, but allow me to use the same determined phrase to conclude my speech in your country’s parliament, in Taiwan — I am Taiwanese.” His final declaration — “I am Taiwanese” — was delivered in Mandarin and received a standing ovation from lawmakers on the self-ruled island. As a precaution against coronavirus, he gave his speech wearing a facemask, which was decorated with the flags of the Czech Republic and Taiwan. Vystrcil is leading a 90-member delegation to Taiwan that Beijing has slammed as a “despicable act”. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned on Monday that Vystrcil would “pay a high price for his short-sighted behaviour...
From Tuesday, September 1, new emergency measures against the spread of coronavirus will come into force. Face masks will be again mandatory in medical and social facilities, offices, all means of public transport, railway stations and polling stations. Moreover, Czechs will have to put on the famous roušky at Prague Airport and at public events where there are more than 100 people. For now, restaurants, and workspaces are excluded from the measure, although regulations might still change in the coming weeks. “We continue to maintain the necessary exemptions from wearing the face masks for children up to two years of age, persons with severe autism spectrum disorders, persons in a closed vehicle (if all members are from a common households) and public transport drivers who are alone in a closed cabin separate from the passenger compartment,” said the Chief Hygienist of the Czech Republic Jarmila Rážová. The government has also cut the minimum quarantine requirement to 10 days since meeting an infected person from 14 days. The Czech Republic was the first country in Europe to introduce compulsory face masks, on 19 March. Masks had been mandatory in all shops up until July 1. The country has so far reported...
If you are planning your trip to Prague, it is worth studying this question from different sides to understand how to get the best out of your journey. If it is about a vacation with your beloved girlfriend, you should pay attention to some romantic places where you can spend time with pleasure and arrange an unusual date. Even though everyone says that women are attracted by bad guys who look brutal and fearless, deep down, they all dream about some romantic gestures on the side of the partner. And if you haven’t met your soulmate yet, you should be engaged in godatenow dating to fix this situation. Vyšehrad The Vyšehrad hill is considered one of the most romantic spots in the city, from which you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Old Town. Here you can arrange a wonderful picnic, enjoy the view, walk along the ancient fortress walls of the 10th century, as well as visit the New Gothic Church of Saints Peter and Paul. Prague Botanical Garden and Troja Castle Troy Castle can boast of a living labyrinth and wine cellars, and it can become a great place for a romantic walk as well. Within easy walking distance of the castle,...
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