Food stalls, bistros, cafés and restaurants are all still short of staff. According to the Association of Small Businesses, there are up to 20 percent fewer restaurant staff than four years ago. Currently, the chance to find a job or a temporary job in the industry is not difficult. The interest in hospitality jobs has waned since before the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic changed the image of the industry. The connection that restaurant jobs can bring has been seriously underestimated in the wake of the pandemic. For young people, starting their working lives, hospitality is the perfect opportunity to gain experience with customer service and teamwork. Luboš Kastner from the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises and Entrepreneurs says all hospitality jobs are understaffed at the moment but most of the pain comes in the kitchen with chefs and kitchen professions, like line cooks particularly understaffed. These are professions that require a certain education and craft so they cannot be temporary workers, says Kastner. There is also a lack of front of house servers. Since servers can be trained on the job, these positions do not require as much experience as the kitchen staff. The temporary work that is available...
Starlink, the satellite-based ISP model owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has reportedly launched commercial services in the Czech Republic, according to online portal ISP.page. The service, which promises broadband internet access in remote and rural areas, is tipped to have a significant impact on internet connectivity in a country where over 300,000 households currently lack access to high speed internet services. The ISP claims to provide customers with download speeds of up to 150Mbps and uploads of a maximum 30Mbps with low latency and good reliability, while satellite news agency TS2 notes that the cost of the equipment and access charges – current pricing for the Starlink kit, which includes a satellite dish and modem, is USD499, with a monthly subscription fee of USD99 – could limit its initial take-up. Starlink the newcomer began developing the platform back in 2021, claiming it would deliver reliable ‘5G’ connectivity in remote locations with poor ground cable infrastructure. The link is provided from a network of more than 1,500 satellites brought into space by SpaceX, and provides an alternative to fibre-optics/cables in the ground or mobile broadband from wireless operators. Until now, however, the service has been very much limited to select testing at the pre-commercial level....
Prague is the best region to live in the Czech Republic again this year, followed by the Hradec Kralove Region and the Vysocina Region, according to the Place to Live survey carried out by the Databank agency. Karlovy Vary Region was the worst region. The thirteenth edition of the comparative survey, known as Place to Live (Místo pro život), revealed these rankings. The survey was conducted by the analytical agency Datank and sponsored by the company Communa, which awarded the winning regions. Various social and environmental parameters, as well as resident satisfaction, were assessed in this research. The survey encompassed areas such as ecology and the environment, childcare, education, and safety. Prague was commended for its exceptional health and social care, which can be attributed to its high number of doctors and dentists, low average morbidity rate, and lengthy life expectancy. Additionally, Prague boasts highly regarded universities and outstanding performance by students in state matriculation exams for Czech and mathematics. Infrastructure and the job market also received high marks, with the city offering the highest average wages. However, the survey revealed that the capital city faces challenges in terms of ecology and safety. The city exhibits the lowest proportion of...
The long-criticized Czech Agriculture Minister Zdeněk Nekula is set to be dismissed from his post later on Wednesday after a less than satisfactory performance in recent months, which was not helped by rising food prices. Government officials called an extraordinary press conference in the Chamber of Deputies for 2:30 p.m. where they are expected to announce that Nekula will be replaced by former KDU-ČSL party chairman, Marek Výborný. The move has been in the pipeline for several weeks, according to sources cited by the Echo 24 news outlet. Nekula has faced public criticism, and members of his own party have expressed concern over what they consider to be insufficient efforts by the agriculture minister in lowering food prices. Nekula sought to assert his position in a press conference on Tuesday in which he explained that food prices were 14.5 percent higher year-over-year in May, compared to almost 25 percent back in January. He did concede, however, that this doesn’t tell the whole story, revealing that staple food items continue to rise at considerable speed. “Some foods have even become more expensive compared to April,” he told the press, citing meat, dairy products, and vegetables as examples. Other critics took issue...
Jsme Fér is an organization fighting for marriage equality in the Czech Republic. Their main goal is to help Czech policymakers recognize the unequal treatment of the LGBTQ community in the country when it comes to the institution of marriage and all the benefits that come with it. As of now, the LGBTQ people can only enter a registered partnership, while also facing multiple other issues. Prague Morning spoke to Filip Milde, the media representative of Jsme Fér, amid the recent Parliament discussions on passing the bill that would legalize same-sex marriage. These discussions officially started at the end of May, but, as of now, have not reached a concrete verdict. “This is the second time that the marriage equality bill was introduced, the first one being in 2018. So far, the MPs spent a little under 5 hours debating the bill. Let’s say that our system is not the most effective when it comes to discussing these bills,” explains Filip. “The most rigid opponents of the bill simply keep avoiding talking about it and the discussion can drag on indefinitely. We are just begging them to push the bill through to the legislative process. Even society is begging them. The debate has been going on for a long time....
Flavours in heated tobacco products will be banned throughout the EU. President Petr Pavel signed an amendment to the law on public health protection on Monday. The amendment, which implements a mandatory European Union directive, will take effect on 23 October this year. There will be no grace period during which retailers can restock their inventories. The sales of heated tobacco products have exceeded the established limit in the European Union, leading the European Commission to adopt the amendment to the tobacco directive. The directive, which was adopted last June, introduces a ban on the marketing of tobacco products with distinctive flavors or containing flavorings in any of their components, including filters, papers, packaging, capsules, or any technical elements that alter the smell or taste of the tobacco products or the intensity of the smoke. The State Agriculture and Food Inspectorate stated in March that the ban, which already applies to cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco, will now also extend to heated tobacco products, and the directive must be approved by July this year. According to an Ipsos survey earlier this year, 16 percent of users said they would switch back to conventional cigarettes if flavors were banned. Antonín Berdych, a...
Inflatech, owned by a Russian businessman who lives in the Czech Republic, produces inflatable fake tanks and rocket launchers. These decoys are extremely useful for Ukrainian forces exposed to their adversary’s bombardments. Two seamstresses are busy at their sewing machine joining together shapeless grey-green nylon strips. It’s hard to imagine that, once sewn together, these pieces of fabric will form the frame of a fake but very realistic SA-8, a Russian anti-aircraft vehicle. Able to be inflated in just a few minutes, this full-size copy can be used as a target for training Western forces, but also as a decoy to fool enemy artillery. It’s a vital device for the Ukrainian army in the face of Russian bombardment. Production takes place in the Czech Republic, in a small factory belonging to the company Inflatech, located in Decin, a town on the German border in the northwest of the Central European country. While the factory manager, Victor Talanov, refused to confirm that he works for the Ukrainian army, he admitted with a touch of black humor, “Putin has done good marketing for us, we doubled our sales in 2022.” ‘Highly skilled seamstresses’ With its brand-new production unit set up behind the...
Originally from Ukraine, Illia Sytnyk is a 17-year-old student, currently based in České Budějovice. Driven out of his country by war, he came to the Czech Republic with no money and no solid connections. Today, he helps out the Ukrainian army and the Ukrainian people through his work with Starlink technology. “Yeah, I came a year ago because of the war. Nobody really knew what was going on or where to go. So, my mom and I came to the Czech Republic, but we really had no idea where we were going or what we were doing,” says Illia. Upon arriving in the Czech Republic, Illia realized the problem of connectivity among Ukrainian people, due to frequent electricity shortages and limited Internet access. But he quickly discovered a potential solution – Starlink satellites. Starlink is an Internet satellite constellation owned by Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX. A kit consists of an antenna dish, a set-up base, cables, and a rooter. Once installed, the weather-resistant antenna dish picks up on the signal from the satellites placed in low Earth orbit, thus enabling satellite-based Internet connectivity to places that have limited or no Internet access – the kind of connectivity needed in the blackout-stricken Ukraine. “Starlink technology can play a strategic role in the...
Former journalist Jana Peterková received a two-year suspended sentence from the Prague City Court for spreading alarmist news during the pandemic, despite her supporters storming the courtroom. Dozens of supporters came to support Peterková in the court hearing, breaking down the courtroom door and chanting slogans about the fascist state. In response, the Czech police detained two people who were later released. One of the court members was taken to hospital. “We are continuing to investigate the entire incident and determine whether further violations occurred,” Prague police spokesman Jan Rybanský told the Czech News Agency. Peterková claims that NATO troops will occupy the Czech Republic and the soldiers would shoot anyone who refused to be taken for a coronavirus vaccination. Peterková, a 47-year-old former reporter for TV Nova, has spoken in videos on social media about the drastic investigation and treatment of children in hospitals and alleged forced COVID-19 vaccinations. Adam Wenig, a spokesman for the Prague City Court, said that the incident could be classified as a crime of disorderly conduct, contempt of court or, in extreme cases, violence against an official. Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blažek condemned the behaviour of those involved in the incident. He also announced that...
A Czech Republic resident has sparked outrage by displaying outside her home a flag of the Wagner private military company, whose mercenaries are currently engaged in war crimes against Ukraine as part of Russia’s occupying forces, Czech Radio reported on May 27. Lucie Brychtova, a Czech citizen, proudly exhibited the flag of the war criminals on her private property, even sharing a photo of it on her Facebook page. The woman’s social media posts clearly demonstrate her support for the “Russian world” ideology and the fictitious entity known as “Novorossiya.” The police have initiated an investigation into this incident. David Chaloupka, spokesperson for the Czech police, confirmed the ongoing investigation, stating, “The police are aware of this case. An investigation is underway. However, premature comments are not appropriate at this time.” Wagner mercenaries have been actively involved in the conflict in Ukraine since 2014, fighting against the Ukrainian army under Russia’s full-scale invasion. Established in 2014 by Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close associate of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, the Wagner private military company is reported to receive monthly funding exceeding $100 million from Prigozhin for its operations in Ukraine. Apart from Ukraine, Wagner PMC mercenaries have reportedly been deployed to other regions, including...
As a popular tourist destination, Prague has experienced a high demand for short-term rental accommodation options like Airbnb. Some people believe that owning a property for this purpose can be profitable, but it’s crucial to understand the business before diving in. This article will examine the advantages and challenges of owning an Airbnb property in Prague, based on real-life experiences and insights from Nick Marley, who manages over 40 Airbnb flats in the city. What’s the ideal property for Airbnb? To attract guests and secure bookings, your property should ideally have a comfortable size and a functional layout. Studio and one-bedroom apartments are popular choices, as they cater to solo travellers and couples. Properties with multiple bedrooms and kitchen areas can also be popular, especially with families and groups of friends, as that’s typically something hotels can’t offer. Location is key though, with apartments in or near popular tourist areas like Old Town, Mala Strana, and Vinohrady being highly sought after. The key is to get as close to the center as possible. You might be surprised to know the Žižkov area around like Husitska street or near Zizkov stadium does better than JZP, for example. How do you fit...
The days of ex-partners and former friends holding onto each other’s Netflix passwords are officially coming to an end. Users will receive an email reminding them that Netflix accounts are intended for one household only, but it will be possible to add another user to an account in Czechia for an additional CZK 79 per month. The exact date when this will happen has not yet been disclosed. Netflix has previously estimated that over 100 million households worldwide share an account. The company initially ignored password sharing, alleging it nourished growth for the platform. But last year the streamer changed its tune, announcing that it was going to crack down on password sharing because it hurts its overall net income. The company has already made moves to shut down password sharing in other countries like Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain. In each market so far, Netflix has reported seeing a “cancel reaction” which gives way to “increased acquisition and revenue.” Netflix’s bold move to combat password sharing is a game-changer in the streaming industry. As the battle for subscribers intensifies, the company is taking decisive action to protect its revenue streams and invest in even more jaw-dropping content. With password sharing now under strict scrutiny, Netflix...
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