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Czech President Petr Pavel is among the 28 most influential people who will co-determine the character of Europe in 2024.
Buying a property in another country is simply not as easy as ordering food delivery through a phone app. That is a fact. The Czech Republic might not be the simplest when it comes to bureaucracy, language, and banking so today I want to share the three biggest mistakes I see expats (but also Czechs) make when buying a property, so you do not have to go through the same again! Oh – and one really, really bad idea to end with, something you should NEVER EVER do… Mistake Number 1: Not using a lawyer when buying a property. This is something I cannot get my head around and usually Czechs are worse at this than expats. The story goes like: “No, why should I need the lawyer, I think the contract looks OK. I asked my friend who works in…” I am not speaking just of purchase contracts either, but even the first reservation contract, which you sign when you want to take the property off the market. Recently I heard a story “I need a lawyer, I signed a contract and now there is a problem since the seller is doing XYZ”. Better late than never, however, if...
Danish architecture studio Henning Larsen, in collaboration with global engineering firm Ramboll, unveils its winning proposal to revitalize Prague Central Station. The vision promises to reconnect the historic central station and terminal hall with Vrchlického Sady, and is set to stand as a welcoming gateway to Prague. This transformative design will reshape the city’s urban fabric while championing sustainability, adaptive reuse, and timber construction. The dominant feature of the design is the wooden roof structure, which connects Vrchlické sady, the new check-in hall and the planned tram stop. At the same time, the studio divided Vrchlické sady into three parts: a cultural zone, a “station square” and a zone for additional activities. Thanks to this, a suitable space will be created for events such as markets. The division will also significantly improve the clarity of the entire area. The proposal will also improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, and brings ideas for the sustainable management of the entire area, such as efficient management of rainwater and a new approach to the park as an interpretation of the historical division. The architects will strategically connect the station with the city’s planned bike network, offering easy bicycle access and parking facilities. A Contemporary Rooftop...
Christmas, traditionally a time of joy, cheer, and good times, is an especially lonely, sad & challenging time for homeless individuals. FriendShip Prague is an English-speaking NGO that provides support and friendship to people in need in Prague. Every Saturday they meet and serve approximately 80 people: everybody’s story is different. Only some of them have temporary low-wage jobs; many have both physical and mental health issues that prohibit them from finding work, remaining employed, and maintaining housing. Only a few have a roof over their heads, but they still struggle to afford groceries. How can you help them help homeless people, particularly at Christmas? First, with temperatures dropping, your donations of winter necessities and canned food can save lives and make the season more bearable for those who are less fortunate. The most needed items are currently warm clothing, shoes, blankets, and sleeping bags, but also more nutritious meals such as canned legumes, meat, and fish (which, while providing proteins, can be easily carried, and consumed on the streets). More information can be found HERE FriendShip Prague has also launched another FILL A CHRISTMAS SOCK FOR THE HOMELESS campaign, and you can support homeless people by purchasing...
Hebe, the cosmetics and body care-focused drugstore giant, is set to open its first physical store in the Czech Republic, challenging rivals Teta, dm-drogerie markt, and Rossmann, while also targeting the position of Notino perfume stores. The expansion includes stores in Prague’s Harfa and Westfield Černý Most, scheduled to commence operations on December 6, 2023. Despite strong competition in the Czech market, Hebe plans further expansion in 2024, with store sizes ranging from 300 to 500 square meters. Hebe’s range of products includes mainly cosmetics and accessories: make-up, body, facial and hair care, perfumes and deodorants. The cosmetic offer is complemented by household chemistry, products for children and pregnant women and mothers, jewelry and accessories, home decoration products, tights and food (snacks). Hebe was founded in 2011 by the international retail group Jerónimo Martins, quickly becoming one of the largest beauty chains in Poland, with 290+ brick-and-mortar shops and an online shop. In 2021, they launched hebe.com, with the aim of bringing affordable beauty products to customers across Europe where you will find over 18,000 products from all over the globe.
Some traders began importing Russian gas into the Czech Republic in October, ending a hiatus that began at the start of this year, according to Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Josef Sikela, as reported by Novinky. Out of the total volume of deliveries from January to the end of October this year, Russian gas accounted for 79.6 million cubic meters or 1.2 percent. The specific importers’ information is considered a trade secret. Data from the transmission station in Lanžhot in the South Moravian Region also indicates the resumption of Russian gas flowing into the Czech Republic. “Since the beginning of October, gas at this border station no longer flows from the Czech Republic to Slovakia as before but from Slovakia to the Czech Republic. And this is in volumes of up to 100 gigawatt-hours per day,” said Lukáš Kovanda, Chief Economist at Trinity Bank, citing information from Bloomberg. According to him, up to 40 percent of the gas imported into the Czech Republic currently comes from Russia. Given that some countries still cannot do without Russian gas, its import into the EU is not subject to sanctions, noted Sikela. According to preliminary information from the ministry, Russian gas stopped...
Czechia is running low on suitable weapons to send to Ukraine, Defence Minister Jana Černochová admitted on Czech television on Sunday, the day after the speaker of the lower house had made arms promises in Kyiv. On Saturday, parliament speakers Markéta Pekarová Adamová (TOP 09) and Miloš Vystrčil (ODS) paid tribute to the victims of the Soviet-era Ukrainian famine in Kyiv. Last year, parliament officially recognised as “genocide” the 1930s starvation of millions in Ukraine under Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, known as Holodomor. The speakers of both houses of the parliament also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the head of Ukraine’s parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk. Speaking to the Ukrainian MPs in Kyiv, lower house speaker Markéta Pekarová Adamová said her country will continue to supply weapons to Ukraine. Ukraine deserves further support because it is not only fighting for itself but also for other European democracies, the speaker of the upper house, Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil has said. But suitable material is running out. “The Czech Republic is one of the leaders in aid. But frankly, there are not many things we can send to Ukraine from military material,” Defence Minister Jana Černochová (ODS) admitted on Czech Television on...
The Czech authorities have announced that the country will extend its internal border control with Slovakia once again. According to the Minister of Interior of Czechia, Vit Rakusan, the border controls with Slovakia will remain in place until January 3, 2024. Commenting on the extension of the measure, Minister Rakusan said that by keeping stricter rules in place, the country wants to combat irregular migration into Czechia. He further stressed that border controls are necessary as there is a lack of common EU policies aimed at guarding the external borders of the EU and dealing with migration, Reuters explains. In addition, Minister Rakusan said that it only makes sense for Czechia to keep border controls in place as long as the neighbouring countries do the same. Czechia initially introduced internal border controls with Slovakia on October 4 after an increase in irregular border crossings and in an attempt to put an end to people smuggling activities. Since then, the country has continuously extended the measures and has stressed that apart from the Czech-Slovak border, random checks will also be carried out along the whole border section. Poland has also extended its internal border controls with Slovakia. However, unlike Czechia, Poland...
Looking for the best saunas in Prague? Clear your calendar, as the capital’s top saunas, will have you hot and heavy for a good ol’ pamper session. Whether it’s pounding the pavement to see the top Prague attractions or the daily hassle of getting through the day unscathed, you deserve a little pick-me-up. And what better way to alleviate stress than by squeezing it out of you in sweat form? From cozy nooks to more luxurious outdoor sauna in the city, saunas in Prague are available in abundance. Sauna Smíchov Overlooking the Vltava river, visitors can find the picturesque private wellness sauna, perfect for visiting with friends. Sauna Smichov offers a unique experience to its visitors by giving them the opportunity to privately hire out the sauna for up to six friends. In addition to using the sauna, visitors will also have access to the refreshing whirlpool and will be able to a glass of Moët at the onsite bar – whilst having a panoramic view of the Vltava river. Sauna Vltava Over a hundred rooms in several types of saunas, massages of all kinds, yoga classes and excellent gastronomy can be found at Dvorce in Podolí. A full-day entry costs...
Penta will acquire the entire company ČSAD Praha Holding, which owns the terminal and the adjacent lucrative land. The transaction price has not been disclosed by the companies. Approximately 450 buses pass through this station every day, making it the largest bus station in the Czech Republic. Pavel Vráblík, the CEO of ČSAD Praha Holding, estimated in June that in 2019, ten million people passed through the station, but after the pandemic, the number has dropped by about one million. Vráblík stated in June that the Florenc 21 project would include the bus station as part of a new building, which would house office spaces and apartments. He estimated the investment in the project at several billion Czech crowns. Penta Real Estate recently completed work on the Masaryčka building complex by Prague’s Masaryk railway station. It was designed by the UK’s Zaha Hadid Studios and is regarded as one of the boldest projects of its kind in the Czech capital in some years. The construction of the two buildings that make up Masaryčka began in March 2021 and the total investment was CZK 2.5 billion. Penta Investments is a Central European investment group founded in 1994. It is active in...
Everybody’s lives have been affected by Coronavirus, but people without homes have been hit hard by the sharp fall in tourism, the closure of public toilets, and nighttime curfew. The stigma around homelessness means that people can be unwilling to help. However, people can become homeless for many reasons outside of their control – such as losing their job, as many have during the crisis. They deserve compassion and support from those who can provide it. If you decide you have the means to help Prague’s homeless population, it may be challenging to know where to begin, so to educate ex-pats, nonprofit organisation Mistni Mistnim (Locals for Locals) founder Ester Pacltova and Jitka Modlitbová, the Director of Social Service with the Salvation Army in the Czech Republic, shed some light on common questions. How many people are homeless and what is their demographic? It’s difficult to say how many homeless people live in Prague. In 2011, the Czech Statistical Office attempted to count the number of people living without permanent shelter in the whole of the Czech Republic for the first time. They counted 11,496 people. However, this doesn’t consider those who are considered hidden homeless. “We know this is...
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