BeRider shared electric scooter service in Prague is set to come to an end in June. The operators, a subsidiary of Škoda Auto, have been unsuccessful in finding a suitable partner to ensure the service’s continued operation. The announcement was made today on the company’s official website. The shared electric scooter initiative was launched in Prague by Škoda Auto DigiLab back in 2019. Over the course of four years, customers have collectively traveled more than 4,200,000 kilometers, contributing to a significant reduction of 512 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, as reported by the company. The company’s representatives explained that while they had always aimed to expand the service to encompass more cities and increase the number of scooters available, they were unable to secure a suitable partner for sustaining its operations. They further emphasized that running services like BeRider falls outside the core business scope of Skoda Auto DigiLab, and the company will now concentrate on essential projects focused on mobility and digital services within the automotive industry. Refunds will be issued to customers for any unused credit, according to the service operators. However, there are no plans to sell the used e-scooters to individuals. BeRider stated on its website...
Politicians, war veterans, church dignitaries, diplomats and members of the public gathered at the National Cemetery in Terezín on Sunday for a commemorative ceermony to the victims of the Holocaust. Speaking at the ceremony, President Pavel said this terrible historic experience should serve as a memento for the democratic world not to repeat past mistakes. Britain’s Prince Edward is expected to visit Czechia next week. He will spend three days in the Czech Republic at the invitation of the chairman of the board of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Jiří Zrůst. The prince is expected to arrive in Prague by train from Germany on Tuesday afternoon. . A Russian company based in Czechia has been included on a new list of anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the United States. According to Washington, the Czech-based Versvet company worked together with the Russian company Radioavtomatika to import electronics to Russia which were prohibited within broad sanctions introduced at the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky (Pirates) will visit Saudi Arabia and Iraq this week along with representatives of 15 Czech industrial companies, the Foreign Ministry told CTK yesterday. As part of his three-day visit, he will...
A stunning historic city, beautiful beaches, and an important port. Dubrovnik, which is often considered the most beautiful city in Croatia, offers all of this. The journey to the south of Dalmatia will become easier this year thanks to the new route operated by Croatia Airlines from Prague to Dubrovnik every Thursday until mid-October. In addition, the carrier will also offer two flights a week to Split. “I am pleased that this year, thanks to Croatia Airlines, we will offer passengers more flights from Prague Airport to the Adriatic Sea. Croatia has long been one of the most popular destinations for Czech tourists, so expanding the range of flights for the summer holiday season is a logical choice,” Jaroslav Filip, Prague Airport Aviation Business Director, said. Airbus aircraft for 144 or 174 passengers will operate the Dubrovnik route every Thursday, while the Split route will be serviced as frequently as twice a week, on Mondays and Saturdays, using the Dash 8-Q400 aircraft with a capacity of 76 passengers. “I believe that many Czechs will use this fastest connection with the Croatian part of the Adriatic and that our flights will provide them with additional motivation to explore the natural, historical, and...
Firefighters are battling to contain a forest fire that started in the Bohemian Switzerland national park in the north of the country on Thursday afternoon. Nine firefighter units and a helicopter have been deployed at the site of the blaze, which broke out between the Pravčická brána rock formation and the German border. Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský will visit Saudi Arabia and Iraq next week along with a delegation of Czech businessmen. Mr. Lipavský will meet with the countries’ top officials to discuss the development of bilateral relations as well as the current political and security development in the Middle East region. . A Czech volunteer was injured in an accident in Ukraine, the Health Reinsurance Association announced on Thursday. The man, who was helping out in local children’s homes near Zaporozhye in southeast Ukraine, is reported to have undergone surgery and is no longer in critical condition. Czech Post will close 35 of its 106 branches in Prague. Prague city authorities see this as an opportunity to acquire real estate that could be used to expand the capacity of rental housing. The first project could be the purchase of a part of the building on Moravská, which could provide...
The Ministry of the Environment has announced its intention to implement a ban on the sale of coal for home heating starting from January 2025. This move aims to encourage individuals who currently rely on coal as a heating source to evaluate the condition of their stoves and coal supplies and explore alternative options. Under the proposed amendment to the Air Protection Act, combustion appliances powered by solid fossil fuels with a capacity of up to 300 kilowatts will no longer be permitted to enter the market as of January 1, 2025. Lucie Ješátková, the spokesperson for the ministry, has confirmed the plans, stating, “The ban on introducing combustion sources using solid fossil fuels up to 300 kilowatts to the market will be implemented from January 1, 2025.” However, the sale of existing coal stockpiles will still be allowed after this date. It’s worth noting that the ban does not extend to certain types of coal, such as brown and black coal, anthracite, and coal briquettes. Czech manufacturers will still be permitted to produce coal-fired stoves for export. This measure is seen as a proactive step in preparation for the expected limited availability of coal and in line with the...
The show on May 24th is sold out, but there are still tickets available for the second show on May 25th. “This Is Not A Drill” is a groundbreaking rock and roll/cinematic extravaganza performed in the round. It serves as a stunning indictment of the corporate dystopia we struggle to survive in, while also being a call to action to love, protect, and share our precious and precarious planet home. The show features a dozen great songs from Pink Floyd’s golden era, along with several new ones, all written and composed by Roger Waters. It may be his last hurrah and is often referred to as his first farewell tour. Don’t miss it! “Arms wide, Waters explored the expanse of the stage, captivating all sides. Returning to the Pink Floyd canon, the group delivered an impressive setlist, including “Have a Cigar,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Shine on You Crazy Diamond,” and “Sheep.” ~ Forbes “Roger Waters’ superpower is his ability to initiate difficult conversations through his music, and he knows it.” ~ Chicago Sun Times Waters will be on lead vocals, guitars, bass, and piano. Joining him on stage are Jonathan Wilson on guitars and vocals, Dave Kilminster on guitars...
The Czech government on Wednesday cancelled Soviet-era decrees that granted the Russian embassy free use of land in Prague and other cities, a further step in a more than two-year diplomatic spat with Moscow worsened by the war in Ukraine. Prague had in 2021 accused Russian intelligence agents of being behind explosions at an arms depot in the Czech Republic in 2014, leading it to drastically reduce staff at the Russian embassy, then one of central Europe’s biggest missions and which continues to operate at a greatly reduced capacity. On Wednesday, the centre-right government rescinded orders granting Russia the use of dozens of plots of lands in the 1970s and 1980s by the country’s then Communist rulers. The Russian embassy in Prague did not immediately reply to a request for comment. Russia will now have to pay leases to use of the land, the foreign ministry said. “We overturned government decisions taken under the barrels of Russian tanks after the occupation of our country,” European Affairs Minister Martin Dvorak said on Twitter, referring the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion that tightened Communist rule in the country. “Unauthorised profits from the use of these land plots cannot be allowed to support the...
The government has approved the cancellation of several resolutions from 1970-1982 that allowed Russians to use real estate in the Czech Republic free of charge, news site Deník N reported on Wednesday afternoon. This move opens up the possibility of demanding taxes and rent from Russia, even three years retroactively. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and his Saxon counterpart Michael Kretschmer signed a memorandum of cooperation in Dresden on Wednesday that should make it possible to speed up approval processes for lithium mining in the Ore Mountains on both sides of the border. . Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov says a horse of his that was kidnapped in Czechia is being returned to him. He said on social media that the stallion, which was being kept at a stable in Central Bohemia, had been abducted by Ukrainian secret service agents in cooperation with the Czech police. According to a survey carried out this spring by Grafton Recruitment, 38% of Czech workers think that life is bad in the Czech Republic, and half of the respondents have had to start economising on spending due to inflation and rising prices. The survey was conducted online in February and March 2023 with 1,500 respondents. Czech President Petr Pavel who is on a two-day visit...
Do you need help deciding which buildings to visit during Open House Prague 2023 on the weekend of May 20–21, or are you just looking for inspiration? Below is a list of carefully selected buildings and premises that offer a wide range of architecture styles. You can visit monumental, opulent constructions in the heart of Prague, see several examples of modern architecture, and visit various parts of Prague such as Holešovice, Smíchov, and Ruzyně. Admission to all buildings is free with no need for prior registration, except for Hotel Intercontinental. Selected buildings also offer guided tours in English throughout the day – availability is indicated by an icon in the description of each building. Representative & Historical Buildings Adria Palace (English tour available) This monumental palace is one of Prague’s few buildings built in the national style. This purely Czech artistic style (also called Art Deco, rondocubism, or Czech deconstructivism) incorporated references to folklore, Slavic colorfulness, and a greater amount of decorativeness. Today’s art historians agree that Adria Palace is one of the most fascinating architectural monuments in Prague, commending the decorations and details. City Mayor’s Residence The plain neoclassical façade of the Municipal Library in Prague hides exceptional interiors that were influenced by late Art Nouveau and Art Deco, and many significant Czech...
Almost one-tenth of adults in the Czech Republic, around 900,000 people, drink alcohol every day, and around 1.5 million drink hazardously. A recent report on addictions, commissioned by the Czech government and published by the National Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Addictions, sheds light on the situation. The report reveals that close to ten percent of adults over the age of 15 consume alcohol on a daily basis. Moreover, an estimated 1.5 to 1.7 million people fall into the risky drinking category. One might assume that having a couple of beers in the evening would not pose a significant threat to one’s health. However, for women, consuming an average of over 20 grams of ethanol per day – the equivalent of less than two small beers or three glasses of wine – is already considered risky. Men, on the other hand, should not exceed 60 grams of ethanol. Furthermore, the act of consuming five or more drinks in a single sitting brings about additional risks. In this category, the Czech Republic ranks among the countries with the highest prevalence worldwide. “Women are more likely to drink wine,” said Chomynova. “Drinking patterns among women are different. Women are more likely to...
The National Museum is an unparalleled cultural monument and it has been guarding its current place for around 130 years. The interiors of the largest museum in the Czech Republic are dominated by permanent exhibitions, which are visited by tens of thousands of visitors a year, and new ones are constantly being added. Every visitor will feel like in a real palace in the interiors of the National Museum. History of the museum building The appearance of the museum as we know it today was created at the end of the 19th century. The competition for construction took place in 1876. It was won by the design of the architect Josef Schulz, who excelled above all in the dominant elements, which was decisive. The construction of the museum took only three years and its access, including the equipped interiors, took place in the 1990s, specifically on May 18, 1891. Painters Bohuslav Schnircha, Antonín Wagner, Vojtěch Hynais, Václav Brožík and Julius Mařák, for example, took part in the decoration of the premises. Like most famous monuments or cities, the National Museum in Prague was hit by fire. This happened in 2016 when a fire destroyed the attic of the right wing....
A replica of the cell where Alexei Navalny is currently detained will be installed in the heart of Prague, on Old Town Square. The small concrete box marked with the word SHIZO (punishment cell in Russian) in giant red letters mirrors the punishment cell where Navalny has spent more than a 150 days over the past eight months. The dimensions of the box measures 2.5 meters by 3 meters, and it will be placed adjacent to the Jan Hus monument. Inside the dimly lit box is a little sink, a toilet on the ground and a simple bed, which is folded away during the day. The unveiling of the installation is scheduled for Thursday, May 18, at 14:00, and it will be attended by Leonid Volkov, one of the leaders of the Anti-Corruption Foundation. The duration of the installation’s presence in Prague’s central square has not been determined. Similar installations have previously appeared in Paris and Berlin. The primary objective of this endeavor is to raise public awareness about the appalling conditions of Navalny’s imprisonment, which not only jeopardize his health but also pose a threat to his life. “The SHIZO installation is an integral part of the international political campaign #FreedomNavalny....
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