There are nearly 1.2 million species of plants and animals known to science. Sadly, over 45,000 of these are currently threatened with extinction. Each time a species goes extinct, it creates a void in the food web and adversely affects an entire ecosystem. Moreover, these negative effects are not just limited to the wild, they influence human lives as well. This is why it becomes crucial to prevent species from going extinct, but the question is — how do we do it? One great answer to this question lies in an approach that conservationists at the Prague Zoo used to save Przewalski’s horse, the only remaining wild horse species on Earth. And it almost went extinct in the 1960s. Recently, a total of seven Przewalski horses were reintroduced in Kazakhstan’s vast grassy plains known as the Golden Steppe, one of the natural habitats of these animals where they were last seen 200 years ago. The trick is to take timely action and respect genetic diversity Prezwalksi horses were native to central Asia. Thousands of these wild horses once roamed the grassy plains of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. They were discovered in 1879 by a Russian geographer and explorer Nikolay...
A new office building is set to rise in Prague’s Karlín district, replacing the site of an old cemetery discovered two years ago. This modern development will feature retail shops on the ground floor and offices above, along with event facilities capable of hosting up to 300 people. Coopera Development is constructing the new office complex, which will include three interconnected buildings designed by Bogle Architects. The reinforced concrete and steel structure will feature a façade of aluminum composite panels, reminiscent of the former factories, and a glazed ground floor. The development, named PernerKa, will be environmentally friendly. The seven-storey building will utilize a water-to-air heat pump to harness waste heat and incorporate special heads to save up to 50% of water usage. Water retention systems will be in place to irrigate green areas. PernerKa will offer 10,000 square meters of space on Pernerova Street. About 700 square meters on the ground floor will house shops, with a café in the lobby. The rest will be office space, with Coopera Development already securing tenants. The top three floors will be occupied by Actum Digital, a technology company, while Scott.Weber will take the two lower floors, providing coworking spaces for approximately...
This summer Prague will dress again with the colors of Colombia during the celebration of the 4th Colombian week. Various cultural, sports, gastronomic and other events will take place, which will introduce you to Colombian culture and traditions and will also introduce interesting personalities of the Colombian community living in the Czech Republic. Here it is one of the main events announced by the organizers so far: – 4° Festival de Comida y Música Colombiana – July 21, 2024 This is their annual festival celebrating Colombian cuisine and music. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste traditional Colombian dishes and enjoy live performances from local artists. It’s a vibrant celebration of our culture and an excellent opportunity for cultural exchange with the Czech community. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
More than half (53%) of Czech consumers are pessimistic about the country’s socio-economic future. However, more than two-thirds (68%) believe that their household’s financial situation will improve (or remain unchanged) in the coming year, a new study has found. The study, undertaken by STEM alongside KPMG, found that the percentage of Czech consumers that are looking ahead to the next year with ‘concern’ or ‘uncertainty’ has also increased, albeit slightly. Bad Mood ‘Persists’ “The bad mood still persists. Specifically, 53% of people think that the overall situation in the Czech Republic is not developing well,” commented STEM director Martin Buchtík. “However, the data on the financial situation of households indicate that we are out of the worst.” The survey showed improvement in the ability of households to develop savings in almost all demographics, except among those whose highest education level is primary school. In addition, banks continue to enjoy high public trust in the country, a level of trust that remains stable despite external shocks. Economic Growth “We expect economic growth to resume this year and in the coming years, but we will probably return to the 2019 economic level only this year,” added KPMG economist Adam Páleníček. “So, we...
Tucked away in the picturesque landscape of southern Moravia lies a hidden gem that every wine lover must visit: the Plže Wine Cellars. These are no ordinary wine cellars – they are small, white houses adorned with sky blue base walls and ornamentation, giving them an almost otherworldly charm, as if they were inhabited by Tolkien’s hobbits. The Plže cellars form a quaint, enchanting street with two village greens where cultural events are held each summer. This vineyard complex boasts a rich history, with a tradition of wine-making that dates back to the 15th century. The open-air museum is located on the southwest edge of the protected landscape region of the White Carpathians, a place where superb wine matures and is available for tasting. Visitors can explore the Plže cellars throughout the year. During the summer, several cellars are always open, with wine-growers taking turns to serve guests. Why “Plže”? Curiously, the name “Plže” translates to “slugs” in English. The area is aptly named due to the abundance of slugs found in the region, adding a quirky touch to its rich historical and cultural appeal. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
“A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things” by Northern Irish director Mark Cousins won the top Crystal Globe award at the Karlovy Vary film festival on Saturday, organisers said. Cousins’s documentary “explores themes of gender, neurodiversity, climate change, and the mysteries of creativity from youth to old age” through the eyes of Scottish painter Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (1912-2004), its authors said. The 58th edition of the festival in the western Czech spa city of Karlovy Vary started on June 28. US actor Viggo Mortensen, known for playing Aragorn in “The Lord of the Rings” films, received the Festival President’s Award at the opening ceremony. Other guests at Karlovy Vary included “Closer” and “Sin City” star Clive Owen and “Erin Brockovich” and “Traffic” director Steven Soderbergh. Both Owen and Soderbergh also received the Festival President’s Award, as did German actor and director Daniel Bruehl, known for roles in “Inglourious Basterds” and “Rush”. Oscar-winning British actor Geoffrey Rush, known for “Shine”, “The King’s Speech” and “Pirates of the Caribbean”, was a member of the festival jury. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
The Ministry of the Environment has announced an agreement with most municipalities in the Ore Mountains to create a new protected landscape area (PPA), spanning over 1,200 square kilometers. According to Novinky.cz, the new area will be situated between Kraslice and Petrovice. “I am pleased that municipalities in the central Ore Mountains, which previously had reservations, now support the designation of the PPA,” said Environment Minister Petr Hladík (KDU-ČSL). The ministry states that the new area will enhance the protection of the local landscape, known for its old forests, meadows, and pastures. It will also simplify state administration. Residents in the area will face certain restrictions, which will vary depending on the zone. In the strictest category, activities like mineral mining and new construction will be prohibited. Chemical gritting and highway construction will be banned throughout the PPA. The Ore Mountains As the name of the mountains may refer to its source, the Ore Mountains are primarily known for their mining of ores and silver. The area has been affected by the mining industry since the 14th century. However, its specific nature was recognized by UNESCO, and several mining landscapes were put on the UNESCO list in 2019. Today, tourists...
It will be one of the largest productions ever in the Czech capital, with Barrandov Studio fully booked for the sci-fi series over the next six months. Blade Runner 2099 is being filmed in Prague under the working title “Bulero.” The project has applied for funding from the Czech Film Fund under two headings: “Rebirth” and “The Hunter Becomes the Hunter.” Dimitri Abold (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) and Lewis Gribben (Somewhere Boy) join the previously announced Michelle Yeoh (The Brothers Sun) and Hunter Schafer (Euphoria) in two more main roles. While Katelyn Rose Downey (The Nun II), Daniel Rigby (Renegade Nell), Johnny Harris (A Gentleman in Moscow), Amy Lennox (Only Child), Sheila Atim (The Woman King) and Matthew Needham (House of the Dragon) join as guest stars on the series. Blade Runner 2099 follows the acclaimed films “Blade Runner,” directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford, and “Blade Runner 2049,” directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Ryan Gosling and Ana de Armas. Blade Runner 2099 will join several major TV productions recently filmed in Prague, including “Carnival Row,” “The Wheel of Time,” and “Foundation.” Unlike these projects, which used various locations across the Czech...
Aleš Juchelka (ANO), deputy speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and shadow minister of labour and social affairs, stated that the “Czech economy heavily relies on Ukrainian workers”. He highlighted that culturally, the Czech Republic and Ukraine share many similarities, making the integration smoother. Juchelka expressed gratitude for the contributions of Ukrainians, without whom the Czech economy would struggle. Juchelka noted that around 120,000 Ukrainian refugees are now part of the Czech workforce, filling crucial roles such as drivers, waiters, and construction workers. He emphasized that these individuals are “not only working but also contributing to the system, underscoring their importance to the economy”. In addition to Ukrainians, Juchelka pointed out that the Czech Republic attracts people from Western countries as well. He mentioned that “many are drawn to the country because it is one of the safest places in the world. The safety factor is a significant pull for those looking to relocate, especially for those weary of illegal migration in other parts of Europe”. The politician also highlighted several other factors that make the Czech Republic appealing. He mentioned the country’s wealth, strategic location, and excellent healthcare system as major attractions. These aspects contribute to making the Czech...
The Saints Cyril and Methodius Day is a national holiday of the Czech Republic, which is celebrated every year on July 5 to commemorate the anniversary of the arrival of the Slavic prophets Cyril and Methodius in Great Moravia in 863. The date for this holiday used to be March 9, but Pope Pius IX changed the date because July 5 is when St. Cyril and St. Methodius arrived in the Moravia region. In an effort to limit the influence of encroaching Germanic neighbors, Czech Prince Rostislav in 863 invited Byzantine monks and brothers Cyril and Methodius (Constantine and Methodius) of Thessalonica to come to the Czech lands to preach the gospel in the Slavonic language (a predecessor of Czech). To spread the Gospel among the Slavs, they translated the Bible and other religious books and helped to spread the Old Slavonic Language, or staroslověnština [transl. from Czech]. What is more important, the alphabet they created formed the basics of what was later used to establish more than 50 Slavic languages – the Cyrillic alphabet. In many countries like Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, and others, the Cyrillic alphabet remains the foundation for writing. The two brothers are considered the founders of Slavic literature and...
The monumental burial mound dates from the 4th millennium BC – making it one of Europe’s earliest known funerary structures. A team of archaeologists from the University of Hradec Králové (UHK) discovered the prehistoric burial ground during rescue excavations along a highway in the eastern Bohemia region. The “long barrow” structure measures an impressive 190 meters in length, making it one of the longest of its kind in Central Europe – as well as one of the oldest. “Mounds of this type are found mainly in northwestern Bohemia. They have not yet been reliably documented in Eastern Bohemia,” Petr Krištuf, a professor in UHK’s Department of Archaeology, said in a statement. “In addition, the examined specimen represents the longest prehistoric mound not only in our region but probably in the whole of Europe.” Invisible above ground prior to the excavation, two central burials were revealed during the dig: two human skeletons, both laid on their left side facing north, the first accompanied by a ceramic vessel, and the second with five chipped artefacts. Researchers believe the orientation of the skeletons and offerings provides valuable information about the burial customs of the time. The burial mound was partially disturbed by a...
The Czech Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that the country donated equipment from its army storage, including aircraft and ammunition, worth CZK 6.75 billion to Ukraine as of the end of May. Czechia has so far sent eight aircraft, including two this year. Supplies also included 94,860 artillery ammunition, including 10,000 this year. Previous supplies include 62 tanks, 131 infantry fighting vehicles, 26 chemical reconnaissance vehicles, 16 pieces of air defence vehicles, 13 howitzers, 12 multiple rocket launchers, and various ammunition and small arms. The Czechs have been among the staunch backers of Ukraine and the first to send heavy equipment soon after Russia’s full invasion started in February 2022. Apart from donating from their army storage, they have arranged much larger supplies of heavy equipment and ammunition with funding from allies and Ukraine itself. This includes half a million of artillery shells to be delivered under the so-called Czech initiative this year, or hundreds of pieces of heavy equipment including tanks. The government last week approved a $37 million national contribution to the Czech-led artillery ammunition scheme. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
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