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...
The construction of the tram track in the upper section of Wenceslas Square is likely to be postponed until the beginning of next year. The delay is a result of the bidding process for the construction company being extended. Previously, both the city representatives and DPP had announced plans to initiate the construction within the current year, with an estimated cost of approximately 1.25 billion CZK excluding VAT. The tender for the project was announced in September 2022, and the deadline for submitting bids has been extended until July 7 due to information requests from potential participants. “Given the time required for evaluation, it is highly probable that we won’t start the construction this year since it wouldn’t make sense for the winter season,” said Daniel Šabík, the Head of Communication at the Prague Public Transit Company (DPP). Trams used to operate in the upper part of Wenceslas Square until 1980. In comparison to the original layout, the new tram tracks will be positioned on the sides of the square, while a pedestrian promenade will be created in the center. The project includes the repair of sidewalks and roadways, the addition of greenery, the renovation of the Muzeum metro station,...
Lo and behold, there is a newly-opened bakery in Vršovice! Owned by expats Peter and Liudmila, Joy Bakery focuses on artisanal, hand-crafted bread and pastry, all baked and sold daily by Liudmila. Originally from Russia, Liudmila came to the Czech Republic sixteen years ago. In Prague, she met Peter, originally from Denmark. The pair moved to Denmark, where Liudmila started her professional baking journey, studying the craft of baking for over three years. She then worked in France, honing her skills by baking for a Michelin 3-Star restaurant “Le Petit Nice Passedat.” “I learned a lot from my experience working in that restaurant. I learned to stay calm and patient and always give it my best, even when I couldn’t stand it anymore,” remembers Liudmila. “But I also realized that I am definitely more of a person for sourdough, bread, and pastry, not for cakes and that bigger stuff.” Peter and Liudmila returned to Prague some five years ago, and Liudmila first worked as a baker in several different businesses that opened small, but soon switched to factory production and lost the quality of the product. “Yeah, they stopped caring about what they were doing because they only wanted the money. I didn’t like it, because, even if you get...
Rea Garvey returns to small clubs with the “Roots Tour” and announces his new album Ära. In November 2023, Rea Garvey returns to the stages to present his “Roots Tour”, which takes him back to small clubs that are very special to him. The tour will herald the release of his new album and take fans on an unforgettable musical journey. After years of performing in large arenas and festivals, Rea Garvey has now decided to return to his musical roots and once again perform in the intimacy that small clubs bring. The announcement of tour dates coincides with the release of his new single “Free like the Ocean”, which he will introduce to his fan community as the first single from his new album. “Free like the Ocean” gets under your skin and is the first spark of an album full of magic. The “Roots Tour” is the setting for unique concerts where Rea Garvey takes his passion and deep understanding of music to a new level. His fans can look forward to an emotional and moving tour. Secure your tickets now and immerse yourself in the world of Rea Garvey on the “Roots Tour”. Ticket price 790,- czk...
Public trust in the Czech president has risen significantly since Petr Pavel took office in March, according to a CVVM poll conducted between March and May.Before Zeman left office, less than 40% of Czechs trusted the president, but since Pavel assumed the post, the share of those who trust the president has risen to almost 60%. Czech Post will extend the delivery time for standard mail to three days from the present two, as of July 1. According to the company, this is linked to cost cuts and the steady decline in interest in this service. Express mail will still be delivered within 24 hours. . Czech climber Adam Ondra won silver at the Bouldering World Cup in Prague on Saturday, June 3. Like gold winner Korean I To-hjon, Ondra climbed all four routes in the final, but needed more attempts to do so. The season which will culminate with the World Championships in Bern in August. Prague has ranked 5th among the most sought-after places for congresses, surpassing Madrid, Berlin, Brussels, and London. Last year, almost 4,000 events were held in the capital, with over 600,000 delegates attending. Although these numbers still do not match pre-COVID years,...
Over 80 exhibiting companies, 130 speakers from all over the world, including one of the most famous figures of the bitcoin world, Michael J. Saylor, three days of lectures, workshops and 10 thousand visitors. On June 8-10, Prague will host the first edition of BTC Prague, the largest and most important event in Europe focused solely on the most popular cryptocurrency bitcoin. Michael J. Saylor is among the most influential Bitcoin maximalists and key figures in the crypto world. American Michael J. Saylor founded the company MicroStrategy, which regularly buys Bitcoins as part of its corporate assets and with 132,000 Bitcoins, the richest cryptocurrency company in the world, and will now speak in Europe for the first time. The conference will take place at the PVA Letňany exhibition center. In addition to Saylor, a number of other influential personalities in the Bitcoin world, including Blockstream CEO Dr. Adam Back, SatoshiLabs co-founder Marek Palatinus, and Robert Breedlove, author of the popular “What is Money?” podcast, have accepted invitations to Europe’s largest exclusively Bitcoin-focused conference. The bi-lingual Czech-English program promises to offer a wealth of stimulating ideas for entrepreneurs, researchers, influencers, philosophers, developers, and advocates of freedom g throughout the course of...
The Czech Republic is introducing a single ticket for rail travel from Prague to several Ukrainian cities such as Kharkiv, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro. As reported by VisitUkraine.today, a Ukrainian information portal for help, the move has been taken in cooperation with the Czech railway company RegioJet and the Ukrainian railway company Ukrzaliznytsia. Such a decision intends to enable travellers from Ukraine to travel from Prague to these cities with a single ticket, regardless of connections and transfers. A train night will also be available for passengers travelling from Prague to Przemysl. In addition, it is necessary that these passengers pass on Ukrzaliznytsia trains to their destination in Ukraine. As for the price of a one-way ticket to the farthest point, which is Zaporizhzhia, it starts from €70.9. Meanwhile, tickets to Kharkiv range from €69.2, from Prague to Dnipro – €68, and from Prague to Poltava – €65. In March last year, an additional free evacuation flight was organized by Ukrzaliznytsia and Czech Railways that allowed people to leave the Czech Republic and return to the Lviv region. Whereas, during June 2022, RegioJet launched a daily night train service from Prague to Przemysl, with a subsequent transfer to UZ trains...
Prague residents will have the unique opportunity to dine at a gigantic heart-shaped table surrounding the St. Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle on the evening of Monday, June 12. The free event will run from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM. The table will be adorned with white tablecloths and vases filled with wildflowers. Residents are encouraged to bring their own food and dishes. No reservations are necessary. The initiative was promoted by Ondřej Kobza, a well-known Prague entrepreneur who has undertaken various projects, such as installing outdoor pianos and renovating the Lucerna rooftop. “We are organizing this event as a symbol of Prague Castle reopening its doors to the public, and as a representation of unity. Everyone is welcome. While people may not always agree with one another, they can still sit together at a communal table – a heart-shaped table, encircling the heart of our nation,” said the organizers. No registration is required. Attendees can choose any unoccupied seat. Organisers hope that people will take turns throughout the evening. Participants will have to bring food and utensils themselves. It would be ideal to bring reusable dishes and glasses in a picnic basket, which can be taken home after the...
More than 1,700 Czech churches will be accessible to the public during this year’s Night of the Open Churches, scheduled for the weekend of June 3 and 4. In Prague alone, it will be possible to visit 155 churches, temples and chapels. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) found violations of the Convention on Human Rights in four cases of complaints against the Czech Republic last year, related to the use of force by police, compensation for expropriation, and the legality of extradition detention, according to a report discussed by the cabinet yesterday. . As of today, retired and disabled pensioners will receive higher pensions. The average increase is 755 CZK, thanks to extraordinary indexation caused by high inflation that has affected the Czech Republic over the last two years. Prague has ranked 5th among the most sought-after places for congresses, surpassing Madrid, Berlin, Brussels, and London. Last year, almost 4,000 events were held in the capital, with over 600,000 delegates attending. Although these numbers still do not match pre-COVID years, Prague returned to about 2014 levels in terms of the number of delegates and events. There is continued high demand for solar panel systems in...
The Czech parliament’s upper house approved a bill on Wednesday that will set the state’s minimum defence spending at 2% of gross domestic product (GDP) from next year, matching its commitment to the NATO military alliance. European countries have ramped up their defence expenditure since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which had turned up pressure on member states that had not been meeting spending commitments. Czech defence spending is planned at 1.52% of GDP in 2023 but should rise to above 2% next year once the president signs the bill into law, expected in the coming weeks. Last week Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s centre-right government approved a plan to buy 246 infantry fighting vehicles CV90 for the Czech army for 59.7 billion crowns ($2.81 billion), or an amount equal to 0.7% of GDP forecast for 2024. Prague is also in talks with the United States on the possible purchase of F-35 fighter jets, while the defence ministry plans to buy around 70 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany.
The Senate of the Czech Republic has adopted a resolution on supporting Ukraine’s accession to NATO under the fast-track procedure. Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk announced this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. “Yesterday (June 1 – ed.) the Senate of the Czech Republic adopted an important resolution on Ukraine’s accelerated accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization,” he wrote. Stefanchuk wrote that the adopted resolution, in particular, notes Ukraine’s demonstration of determination and readiness to defend Euro-Atlantic values. According to him, the document says that Ukraine’s victory in the war with the Russian Federation and Ukraine’s accession to NATO are in the interests of the Czech Republic’s security. The Verkhovna Rada chairman also noted that the resolution emphasizes that the Czech Republic supports the training of the Ukrainian military, the provision of weapons and other military equipment to Ukraine in coordination with its allies. In addition, Stefanchuk added that the Senate of the Czech Republic emphasizes in the resolution that the NATO summit in Vilnius should confirm a strong political commitment to Ukraine, because Ukraine’s accession to NATO will significantly strengthen the military potential of the Alliance and preserve the international order based on UN rules and regulations. The...
Czechia plans to apply for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, the country’s minister of foreign affairs, Jan Lipavský, said on Wednesday. Mr. Lipavský said the country would campaign intensively for the prestigious place on the council in the period 2032–2033. Voting will take place in 2031. Same-sex couples should be able to enter registered partnerships at any of Czechia’s registry offices, under a government amendment to the law on registry offices that was passed in the first reading by MPs on Wednesday. At present homosexual couples can register as partners at only 14 such offices. Czechia does not allow marriage between people of the same sex. . The head of the Czech Army, Karel Řehka, has again said that a future conflict between Russia and NATO cannot be ruled out. Speaking at the Globsec security conference in Bratislava on Wednesday, the chief of the General Staff said that Russia’s behaviour and actions suggested it was on a trajectory toward conflict with NATO. A pilot project in Prague using radio-frequency identification (RFID) chips placed on sorted waste containers will help the capital by optimising waste management on the basis of real-time data. The RFID chips will...
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