Heavy snowfall is causing problems around Czechia. Many smaller roads are impassable and a heightened number of accidents are complicating traffic along the country’s main highways. A state of emergency is in place in the South Bohemia region which had 75 centimeters of fresh snow overnight. Power outages have left thousands of people without heating. Train services were halted in various parts of the Czech Republic, mainly due to trees falling on tracks or switches breaking down. The South Bohemia region experienced most of the reported issues, affecting sections like Tábor – Pelhřimov and Ražice – České Budějovice. Snowfall also disrupted several fast train connections. The Vysočina region also reports severe complications and drivers have been advised not to set out for the mountain regions if possible. Although road maintenance workers are out in force, the situation is complicated by fresh snow which should continue falling throughout the day. Between 30 and 40 centimeters of fresh snow are expected to fall in southern Bohemia and Moravia, Prague should see between 15 and 30 centimeters of fresh snow on Saturday. A truck accident on D1 towards Brno caused a 20-kilometer traffic jam. Radek Mátl, director general of the Czech Roads and...
Prague City Hall has prohibited a pro-Palestinian demonstration scheduled for Tuesday, 5 December, in front of the Interior Ministry building. The ban was imposed due to the demonstration’s association with an anti-Israel slogan, “From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free.” The Ministry of the Interior has previously warned that this slogan may constitute a criminal offense. In the official statement, the municipality asserted that the slogan implies the destruction of Israel. Activists, in response, plan to take legal action against the municipality for prohibiting the protest. The municipality states that the slogan is closely linked to the Palestinian radical movement Hamas, and argue that historically, the slogan is associated with a call for the destruction of the State of Israel and the removal of part of its population. Activists, however, dispute the characterization of the slogan, insisting that it does not advocate violence. Albert Kayed, an activist and lawyer, stated that the slogan is unfairly demonized and “does not have one meaning that is genocidal.” The initiative “Not in Our Name! – For a Just Peace in the Middle East” plans to challenge Prague’s actions in an administrative court. While acknowledging various historical interpretations of the slogan,...
Prague is no stranger to impeccable cuisine that can be found all over the city. Vietnamese, Italian, Indian, Korean, Latino, you name it, the capital has it. In that diverse mix of meals, there exists a special type of hamburger that can only be replicated outside of its home country, the United States, by a select few. The hamburger? The Smash burger. The difference between a hamburger and a smash burger exists within the name, and you can find yourself a delicious bite in Prague! The patties aren’t simply grilled, they’re smashed to perfection in a style where burgeristas are constantly pronouncing them as the ideal type of burger. So, if you’re in the mood for a burger with a little more flavor and zing, here are the top joints in Prague that claim their name in the Best Smash Burgers list: Smashed It’s in the name, and of course, it’s on the list! Many locals, expats, and tourists alike have all shared their 5-star ratings of Žižkov’s Smashed. Equipped with prime beef and loaded with a merciful amount of cheddar, Smashed has customers buying themselves a second burger right after finishing the first one. Not because of the...
The Prague Castle Administration will launch a competition for new leases of houses in Prague’s renowned Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička). It wants to revive traditional crafts in the picturesque houses lining the historic street. There are sixteen small houses in the Golden Lane, each with a different-coloured facade, the smallest with a floor area of just fourteen square meters. Over the centuries, the lane has undergone a number of reconstructions. The houses were inhabited until the Second World War. The one-time dwellings for the castle’s grooms and servants have become a major tourist attraction. From March onwards, the current vendors will likely be replaced by new ones under different conditions. Almost all the houses will see their leases expire at the end of the year. “It’s not just a tourist issue. We will emphasize crafts or traditional Czech products,” says Vladimír Sonntag, director of the Prague Castle Administration. The Castle Administration plans to rent the house with number 22 as a bookshop to preserve the legacy of the writer Franz Kafka, who stayed there between 1916 and 1917. The new sellers’ rent will depend on their specific offers. However, the minimum price per square meter is set at CZK 2,000...
Life expectancy in the Czech Republic could reach 77 years for men and 83 years for women this year, exceeding the pre-pandemic record from 2019, the Czech Statistical Office (CSU), told in a press conference. CSU published a projection of demographic development until 2101, predicting that life expectancy in the Czech Republic could be extended by almost 12.5 years for men and more than 9.5 years for women by the end of the century. According to the development of life expectancy, the retirement age for people in their fifties should be recalculated every year, as foreseen in the draft pension reform. The gradual increase in life expectancy in the Czech Republic was reversed during COVID-19, as mortality rates rose in the epidemic. While in 2019, life expectancy was 76.3 years for men and 82.1 for women, it dropped by 1 year for men and 0.7 for women in the first COVID year of 2020. The year before last, life expectancy fell to 74.1 years for men and 80.5 years for women. Last year, however, it started to increase again. The figure has thus returned to 2018 levels, but still has not matched pre-COVID highs. The projection assumes three scenarios: a...
It is officially December, and that means one thing. Christmas is almost here! Our favourite time of the year is fast approaching, so if you haven’t already started the Christmas shopping, it’s probably time to get a move on. Too much choice in the shops? Worry not! We have put together a guide for some of the best gifts to get your beloved this year. With the current state of the economy given the pandemic, we feel it is more important than ever to support local businesses. So, this year our list will consist of the greatest gifts you can get which are local to the Czech Republic… Czech Deck Czech Deck is a limited design set of playing cards that reveal local tips, useful phrases, fun facts, and hotspots in the Czech Republic. Their different card games are the perfect way to explore the Czech culture in a fun way! You can shuffle to find a cool spot in the country, or even use the deck as flashcards to nail the language- check out the website for a full list of what they have to offer. This year, they have also designed some super cool Czech Republic inspired stickers,...
You can fly to Tallinn with Eurowings from 31 March, first three times, and from May four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. A direct flight between the Czech Republic and Estonia is set to commence, as German low-cost carrier Eurowings plans to launch a Prague-Tallinn route on March 31, 2024. This announcement was made on Thursday by the press service of Prague Airport. For the initial month, the carrier’s aircraft will operate between the cities three times a week, and starting from May, the frequency will increase to four times a week, specifically on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The flight duration is estimated to be 2 hours and 10 minutes. Departure from Prague is scheduled for 13:25, while departure from Tallinn is at 17:15. The historical heart of Tallinn is the medieval old town, Toompea, which was built between the 13th and 16th centuries when Tallinn was a thriving Hanseatic port. Today the entire quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is without question the city’s biggest attraction. With its cobbled streets, narrow alleyways, half-hidden courtyards, colourful medieval houses and extravagant churches, this hilltop neighborhood is the perfect place to spend a day. And...
Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Corteo’ is returning to Europe, and will be presented to audiences in Prague for the first time. Since its inception, the show has attracted more than 10 million viewers in 20 countries on four continents. Cirque du Soleil will thus once again present itself to the audience in Prague on September 25-29, 2024, where this year it managed to hold eight OVO performances, attracting tens of thousands of spectators. Corteo, the Italian for ‘cortege’, is a merry and festive procession in the imagination of a clown. The performance combines the passion of an actor with the grace and strength of an acrobat to immerse the audience in a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity, located in the mysterious space between heaven and earth. The clown imagines his own funeral, taking place in a carnival atmosphere and watched over by peacefully caring angels. Juxtaposing the big with the small, the ridiculous with the tragic, and the magic of perfection with the grace of imperfection, the performance highlights the clown’s strength and fragility, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate the part of humanity that is in each of us. In Cirque du Soleil’s first performance,...
EasyJet is set to introduce a direct flight connecting Prague with the Spanish island of Mallorca, according to an announcement from the Prague airport’s press service. Commencing operations on June 25, 2024, the British low-cost carrier plans to offer flights three times a week, specifically on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Travelers can expect a swift journey, with a flight duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes. For those eager to secure their seats, tickets are already available for purchase, with prices starting from CZK 820. It’s noteworthy that the upcoming summer season will witness increased connectivity on this route, with three additional airlines joining the fray. Eurowings, Ryanair, and Smartwings are set to enhance travel options, providing passengers with a variety of choices for their Prague to Palma de Mallorca journey. Mallorca first started attracting large numbers of tourist in the 1960s, mainly as a package holiday beach destination, when the concept was just getting started, but it was concentrated to the summer and was relatively quiet. Over the years’ tourism on the island has grown tremendously, covering all areas, from north to south and it’s not just a summer destination but also popular in winter. Increasingly travellers come in...
Thanks to the “Some Like It Czech” project, you can meet the Czech angel and the Czech devil aka “čert” the movie way. This quirky and enchanting fairy tale, full of biblical puns and picturesque scenes, is screened with English subtitles, a fun introduction, and the first part of the movie series at Cinema Aero on December 8th. Buy your tickets here. When director Jiří Strach was creating a sequel to the beloved fairytale Angel of the Lord (2005), he had no idea that the follow-up Angel of the Lord 2 (2016, watch the trailer) would become one of the top three most visited Czech movies in local cinemas. Drawing from Czech cultural heritage, folklore and biblical stories, both movies promise to offer a perfect, entertaining lesson in Czech Christmas traditions and laughter that transcends age. Although both movies feature the misadventures of the eccentric angel Petronel and the sly devil Uriah, they both work as stand-alones. In the first part, Petronel is sent to the Earth to fix one single sinner. He is guided by the mischievous Uriah, who has a great time at his expense. In the following story, our quirky duo is sent to Earth once again...
The Advent Sundays in Prague will see life-size angel puppets and the city will flare with the islands of live art. The event will be part of the winter edition of the street theatre festival Za dveřmi. A total of seven processions are planned. – 1 December (Friday) – 2 December (Saturday) – 9 December (Saturday) – 10 December (Sunday) – 16 December (Saturday) – 17 December (Sunday) – 23 December (Saturday) Different performers and a seven-meter puppet of an angel will wander through the center of Prague. “The Advent time in the capital will be spiced up with some special performances and installations that will take place at various venues,” says Jakub Vedral, the producer, and invites the viewers to the first winter festival of street theatre. All processions will start from Mariánské Square at approximately 17:00. Passers-by will be able to meet the “angels” and have their picture taken with them until late in the evening.
The Czech Republic is on the brink of an epidemic. Numbers of COVID, respiratory infections, and flu are rising. How to distinguish between them? As EuroZprávy.cz reported last week, the number of people with respiratory illnesses has increased by approximately 13 percent, while flu cases have risen by 125 percent. The Czech Republic’s Hygiene Service on the X network stated that the country is at the beginning of an unfavorable epidemiological situation. What are the most common respiratory diseases, and how can they be distinguished from each other? The number of people infected with COVID is also increasing. According to the Ministry of Health data, more than 2,800 cases of COVID-19 were recorded on Monday, the highest number in the last year and a half. The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients is almost 650, with 38 of them requiring intensive care. According to the chairman of the Czech Vaccinology Society Roman Chlíbek, the number of infected people is likely to be about four to five times higher than the number of those who tested positive. Health officials noted that the current values correspond to the seasonal period, and the number of flu cases has reached the threshold of the beginning...
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