Czech Design Week Festival is gearing up to mark its 10th anniversary this year with an exciting event called the New Generation project. The festival will take place from September 7th to 10th, 2023 at Prague’s Mánes Exhibition Hall. Czech Design Week will showcase the impressive work of young designers and artists, highlighting their unique talents. In addition to the usual display of contemporary designs from various creators, this year’s festival introduces the New Generation project. It will feature a selection of the youngest artists who are students or recent graduates in the fields of art and design. Thanks to a collaboration with the We’re Next fashion show, the festival will also have a presence at the new UMPRUM Technology Centre building. Lukáš Pipek, the director of Czech Design Week festival, shared, “Our focus at Czech Design Week has always been on discovering and supporting talented designers and artists. Over the past few years, we’ve noticed that the younger generation in our country continues to uphold the distinctive Czech design spirit through their hard work, creativity, and respect for the past. The New Generation project is our way of showcasing this to the public.” This project also strengthens the festival’s...
The financial situation of Czechs is getting worse. One in four has already experienced a situation where they lacked money for everyday life. However, Czechs do not lack financial self-confidence and they value their knowledge of the world of money. The number of those who have experienced financial difficulties has risen by more than six percentage points year-on-year. While last year 54 per cent of people dealt with financial discomfort, today it is almost 60 per cent. This information was gathered from a global survey of 500 participants, ages 18 to 75, that Kantar carried out on behalf of the International Personal Finance group. The increase is more noticeable when there aren’t enough finances to cover living expenses, when income isn’t enough, or when loans are denied. At least once, one-fourth of Czechs have struggled with having insufficient money to support their family. Comparing this to last year’s one-fifth figure shows a huge increase. The proportion of people in this age group who experience such situations has increased from 20% to 34% in only one year. In addition, a higher number of people have reported having their loan applications rejected by banks (up 30%) or other lenders (up 85%) than...
The number of vehicles in Prague has surged to 1.26 million, marking an annual increase of nearly 41,000, according to the Technical Administration of Communications (TSK). Throughout the city, vehicles covered a distance of 22.8 million kilometers, which was about 140,000 kilometers less than the previous year. Among the registered vehicles in Prague, passenger cars account for one million, with over 208,000 being added since 2016 alone. The most substantial growth occurred between 1990 and 2000, doubling during that time. Traffic patterns have undergone shifts in the past two years. In 2020, traffic decreased by eight percent compared to the previous year. In 2021, it rebounded to nearly match the pre-peak year of 2019, and it maintained a similar level in the subsequent year. While the downtown traffic intensity remained consistent year-on-year, some vehicles decreased within the outer cordon. Despite undergoing repairs and traffic restrictions during the summer, the Barrandov Bridge remained the busiest road last year, with approximately 139,000 vehicles crossing daily, which was around three thousand fewer compared to the previous year. The Jižní spojka section in Chodovská – V koryty followed as the second busiest, serving 129,000 vehicles, while the Jižní spojka between 5. května and Vídeňská...
The bodyguard of Czech President Petr Pavel committed suicide due to harassment by colleagues. This was reported on August 14 by Czech radio station Prostor, citing a source within the security service of the head of state. According to media reports, the tragic incident occurred last Sunday, August 13. Prior to this, the 36-year-old bodyguard had repeatedly complained about how his colleagues treated him negatively. The man was scheduled for his next duty to protect the head of state on Wednesday, August 16. However, his name has not been disclosed. Both the police conducting the investigation and the presidential office declined to comment on the incident. Earlier, on November 30, 2022, an employee of the Federal Security Service (FSO) committed suicide while on duty within the Kremlin’s territory in Moscow. According to an Izvestia source, the FSO officer was found unconscious on Cathedral Square on November 29 after 11:00 PM. An official investigation was launched.
Modern markets with author’s fashion, jewelry, design, delicacies, organic cosmetics and other honestly processed products that provide space for smaller and beginning designers, creators and all enthusiasts – this is MINT Market. After the holiday break, it returns to Prague in full force, for the 40th time. On Sunday, September 17, Rašínovo nábřeží near Výtoň will come alive with a show of the best design from the entire Czech Republic, Slovakia and Ukraine. From 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., more than 150 carefully selected brands will present their creations. Visitors can look forward to both their favorites and lots of new products, an even bigger food zone with selected delicacies and a unique atmosphere. As always, entry is free and without barriers. In addition, you can take your four-legged pets with you. The event is held under the auspices of the Mayor of Prague 2, Ing. Alexandra Uzheniya. Behind MINT Market is a group of people who have been organizing successful design markets since 2010 and are the only ones to carry modern and sustainable goods at their events throughout the Czech Republic. What started as the idea of a few enthusiasts who wanted to create a place for themselves...
By: Gracie Schutt Bones and skulls are normally popular Halloween decorations, but at the Sedlec Ossuary, in Kutná Hora – a town about an hour from the city of Prague – bones and skulls are everywhere you look. With walls lined up and down with bones, chandeliers crafted human skulls, and glass cases filled with wounded heads, the Sedlec Ossuary is a popular place among tourists. The Sedlec Ossuary is a Roman Catholic Chapel, the oldest in Europe at 600-years-old, that was created with 40,000 human remains. It was inspired by Jerusalem design, with a high level of gothic style. “It’s not a dark tourism spot at all, and we do not want to be perceived like that,” says Radka Krejčí, the director of the ossuary. She further explains that even though people might come because they assume it is dark tourism, she wants people to know that this is a sacred place and to respect the Christian values it has. It is still to this day used for Catholic mass and other ceremonies. Many of the tourists have not gotten this message that this chapel is a spiritual place, not a place for pictures, creepiness, or publicity. One of...
Organizers of Signal Festival have just launched the pre-sale of Signal Plus and Signal VIP tickets. They will give you access to the gallery zone with 7 unique artworks in 7 unique locations, featuring artworks from the fields of light design, visual and digital art, artificial intelligence, as well as conceptual art over four days. Want More? Signal VIP is here With VIP you will enjoy the whole festival calmly, privately and without waiting. In fact, you can go to see the artworks an hour before they open to the public each day (6:00 – 7:00 pm) and simply bypass the queues after 7:00 pm. There will also be a welcome drink waiting for you at Kunsthalle Praha. How much does it cost? You can buy a Signal Plus festival ticket for 290 CZK from 15 August, 340 CZK from 6 September and 390 CZK from 27 September. It will be available at the venue for CZK 440. Children up to 6 years old and disabled people have free admission. VIP tickets can be purchased now for 1690 CZK, and at the door for 1990 CZK. The ticket is non-transferable. By purchasing Signal Plus or Signal VIP you will also support the...
The month of July in the Czech Republic this year secured its spot as the eighth warmest since 1961, when national temperature records began. The average index in Prague was 19.6 degrees Celsius. As for rainfall, the month stayed within normal levels, according to today’s announcement by the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (CHMI) on its website. Experts at Copernicus, a European program tracking atmospheric and climate changes, went a step further, proclaiming this year’s July as the warmest eighth month ever recorded worldwide, boasting an average temperature of 16.95 degrees – a 0.33-degree increase over the former record-holder, July 2019. On the domestic front, meteorologists have noted that the highest July average temperature was seen 17 years ago, reaching 21.3 degrees. Conversely, the chilliest July was back in 1979, when the average temperature dipped to 14.6 degrees. During the early summer break, temperatures in Moravia and Silesia were slightly higher, averaging 20.1 degrees, compared to Bohemia, which experienced a cooler average of 0.7 degrees. In historical context, July marked the ninth hottest month since records began 249 years ago at Prague’s Klementinum, with the average temperature being 23.2 degrees. For the entire country, the average temperature during the monitored month exceeded...
Czech consumers seeking affordability in their furniture and car purchases are advised not to rely solely on local retailers. Czech newspaper Právo highlights that neighboring countries offer substantial cost savings on items like furniture, automobiles, and cosmetics, with differences sometimes amounting to tens of thousands of crowns. Certain companies have taken advantage of Czechs’ willingness to pay higher prices amidst inflation concerns, contrasting with the more price-conscious attitudes of Poles, Slovaks, and Germans. For instance, substantial savings are attainable by purchasing a Skoda Octavia in Poland, potentially reducing costs by tens of thousands of crowns. Similarly, IKEA furniture is frequently priced lower in Poland, and cosmetics can be more affordable in Germany due to its higher purchasing power. “Firms can absorb these prices as long as consumers continue to make purchases at these rates,” stated Petr Sklenář, chief economist at J&T Banka. Právo conducted a comparative analysis of prices for equivalent products from Skoda Auto, IKEA, and dm drugstores in both the Czech Republic and neighboring nations. For instance, a Skoda Fabia in Ambition trim, featuring a 1.0 MPI engine, costs CZK 369,900 in the Czech Republic, while in Slovakia, the same model is available at a CZK 15,000 discount....
This September, Prague will see the official inauguration of a new winter stadium. Located in Opatov (Prague 11), the Ice Aréna Kateřinky is the latest addition to Czech winter stadiums. Ten have been built in the country since 2016. Ice Aréna Kateřinky consists of two ice rinks. One is intended for hockey and ice skating, while the other is for curling. Additionally, the stadium has an outdoor field where visitors can enjoy sports such as tennis. The stadium also has a restaurant. Although Ice Aréna Kateřinky still awaits its official opening, it is currently in its trial period. This means it can be used by the public on the weekends, as well as by ice hockey players upon reservation. The trial period commenced in late July when the stadium was used for the first time by the Czech under-18 national team as a part of the World Selects Invitational tournament. However, the building of Ice Aréna Kateřinky was not without its difficulties. It was a process that lasted for almost ten years. The stadium was first discussed in 2014 by private investors and was backed by the city, which provided the land. The municipality joined the project at one point...
The murder of a Roma man alleged to have been committed by a Ukrainian person sparks angry protests against Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic. Nicolas Dirda, a Roma man, was stabbed to death on June 10 on a tram in the Czech Republic as he travelled to a firework display at a lake just outside Brno. The murder sparked angry protests among the Roma, a significant minority who number about 250,000 in the country. Media reports pinned the murder on a Ukrainian person without any confirmation from police authorities. Powered by rumour and fake claims of further crimes, a series of confrontations has followed. Roma are clashing with members of the group of 350,000 or so Ukrainian refugees that the Czech Republic has taken in since Russia’s President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Roma activists and government officials have called for the rejection of collective guilt, pointing out how the minority itself is victimised by the same process. But the tension has continued to build. Multiple episodes of violence and intimidation have been reported as radicalised sections of the Roma community claim that Ukrainian refugees are being handed social housing, benefits and school places that should go to Roma....
STR (Smith Travel Research) reports that in the second quarter of this year Prague moved closer to other European destinations’ average room rates as it chips away at its reputation as a cheap destination. The average room rate in Prague has risen at a faster pace than, for example, Vienna and Berlin, and this upward trend is something the capital is keen to hold on to. In June, the year-on-year increase in the average room rate in Prague overtook Berlin and Vienna, recording price growth of more than 19%. Prague’s hotel room rates are now similar to those of historically more expensive European destinations and have stormed ahead of those charged by eastern neighbours such as Bratislava and Warsaw. In June, the average daily hotel room rate in Prague was €126, compared to around €140 in Vienna and Berlin. Neighbouring destinations such as Bratislava and Warsaw were well below this figure (with Bratislava reporting €100 and Warsaw €108). In April and May, Prague even outperformed the German capital in its average room rate. “Prague finds itself on a healthy path forwards and needs to maintain this momentum. Our aim is to steadily strip Prague of its tag as a cheap...
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