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Prague 2 Removed Over 3,000 Square Meters of Graffiti in the Last Year

In the future years, the Prague 2 Municipal District will continue its anti-graffiti campaign. It has been in operation since 2010. In just one year, 3,206 square metres of graffiti were erased in Prague 2, at a cost of more than CZK 2.6 million. Last year, the area of undesired graffiti removed from building facades topped 1,400 square meters, while the area of parks exceeded 1,700 square meters. The initiative involves 711 houses, and demand grows year after year, with over 100 additional sign-ups last year alone. “Prague 2 is a lovely residential area with many historically significant buildings and a distinct genius loci.” “We don’t want any spray-painted houses or monuments,” stated Alexandra Udženija (ODS), Mayor of Prague 2. However, the number of vandals is on the rise. “The number of illegal graffiti on Prague 2’s territory has recently increased. As many as half of all citizen complaints that I receive are over illegal graffiti and drawings, both in public and on the façade of private houses. And the damage to historic and listed buildings is increasing,” stated Deputy Mayor Jan Recman (ODS). The removal technology combines mechanical washing with high-pressure hot water and chemical agent application. The process...

 by Prague Morning Apr 19, 2023

Morning News: Thursday, April 20, 2023

The ruling government of Petr Fiala has received the worst rating from the public since the cabinet of Petr Nečas in 2013, suggests a new survey conducted by the CVVM polling agency. Sixty-nine percent of people said they were dissatisfied with the activities of the ruling coalition, while 63 percent rated Prime Minister Fiala negatively.   The inflation rate in the European Union decreased to 8.3 percent in March from the February value of 9.9 percent, the lowest since last May, according to the European statistical office Eurostat. In the Czech Republic, inflation fell to 16.5 percent from 18.4 percent in February, roughly double the EU average.   From Thursday it will no longer be compulsory for people in Czechia to spend seven days in isolation if they test positive for Covid-19. A Ministry of Health edict ending that requirement has just entered the country’s statute books. However, doctors and hygiene station staff will be able to order seven-day isolation in individual cases.   Vysoké Mýto in the Pardubice Region has been named Czechia’s Historical Town of the Year 2022. The award recognises the best use of funding to renovate historical landmarks provided by the Ministry of Culture. It comes with...

 by Prague Morning Apr 19, 2023

Czechia, Germany, and Poland Continue to Host the Highest Number of New Ukrainian Refugees in EU

The recent figures provided by the European Office for Statistics, Eurostat, have revealed that in February of this year, Germany granted a total of 25,125 temporary protection statuses for Ukrainian refugees, thus becoming the country that granted the most temporary protection so far. Such data also show that second place was taken by Poland with 24,905 temporary protection statuses, followed by the Czech Republic with 9,775 and Romania with 7,920. Based on the Eurostat report, compared to January 2023, the number of decisions granting temporary protection to Ukrainians in February fell in 19 of the 26 EU members. The biggest decreases during February were observed in Poland with -3,540 compared to January of this year. Next comes Germany with -3,080, the Czech Republic with -2,630 and Romania with -1,035. On the other hand, the most significant growth was recorded in Ireland and Finland with +540 and +520 respectively. As of February 28, the highest number of Ukrainian beneficiaries of temporary protection was registered in Germany with 1,000,530 and Poland with 989,080. In addition, compared to the population of each EU member state, the highest ratios of Ukrainian citizens granted temporary protection per thousand people during February were recorded in Cyprus...

 by Prague Morning Apr 19, 2023

Czech Beer Consumption Increased Year-on-Year

Czech breweries produced 20.55 million hectolitres of beer last year, an increase of 950,000 hectolitres over the previous twelve months. Beer consumption per capita has also increased from 129 to 136 litres per year. Although beer output has increased following a two-year fall, it is still approximately one million hectolitres lower than it was in 2019 before the coronavirus pandemic reached Czechia. Non-alcoholic beers, including flavoured versions, increased by 13% year on year to 1.3 million hectolitres. However, beer sales at pubs are at their lowest level in decades, to data from the national brewers association. In 2009, nearly half of beer was consumed in pubs and restaurants; last year, the ratio was 31%. Lager, an eleven- to twelve-barrel bottom-fermented beer, remains the most common variety of beer. Lagers make for more than 56% of total production, while draught beer accounts for roughly 40%. 15.6 million hectolitres of beer were sold in the domestic market, one million hectolitres less than in 2019. Czech beer exports climbed by 2% year on year to 5.4 million hectoliters in 2022, matching the level of exports in 2019. The majority were shipped to Slovakia, Poland, and Germany. Foreign beers account for only 3.4 percent of...

 by Prague Morning Apr 19, 2023

Czech People Rate Current Government as Worst in Decade

The Czech government of conservative leader Petr Fiala (ODS, ECR) has received the worst rating from the Czech population since 2013, according to a survey conducted by the Centre for Public Opinion Research of the Czech Academy of Sciences (CVVM). The majority of Czech citizens are dissatisfied with the programme, activities, the composition of the government, and how the government communicates with the public. For example, only 24% of the survey participants are satisfied with the composition of the government. Also, 69% of Czechs are dissatisfied with the government’s performance and the cabinet’s communication with the public is assessed negatively by 66%. The current Czech government is composed of five parties – conservative Civic Democrats (ODS, ECR), Christian Democrats (KDU-ČSL, EPP), conservative and pro-European TOP 09 (EPP), Mayors and Independents (STAN, EPP) and Czech Pirate Party (Pirates, Greens/EFA). This government which promised to “bring the country back to West” during its election campaign, earned a worse rating than the previous populist and euro-sceptic government of Andrej Babiš (ANO, Renew). Babiš’s party ANO is currently in opposition, preparing for European elections in May 2024. According to another opinion poll – Kantar – the ANO party remains the strongest party in Czechia...

 by Prague Morning Apr 19, 2023

Find a New Career at the Prague Job and Relocation Fair

Two events under one roof! On April 22, at the Prague Job and Relocation Fair, you can find everything you need as an expat in the Czech Republic, from services to make your life easier to your dream job in an international company in Prague. Whether you are a new graduate, an experienced professional, or just looking for a change, it is a perfect way to explore job openings across a range of sectors and find the best fit. The Prague Relocation Fair will help you understand the local regulations and culture, making your life as a Prague expat easier. 2023 Jobspin Job and Relocation Fair features top international companies from many sectors, including AT&T, Johnson and Johnson, Interhome, Amazon, Barclays, Expedia Group, Siemens, AB InBev, FLEETCOR/CCS Česká společnost pro platební karty, and many more. Katerina Casadei, from the Jobspin organising team, said the event is an opportunity for employers, jobseekers, and investors to network, exchange experiences, and apply for jobs. “This job fair is an important event for expat graduates and professionals looking to start their career in the Czech Republic, as we bring together the employers who are specifically interested in recruiting individuals among the Prague international community,” said...

 by Prague Morning Apr 19, 2023

Roger Waters’s Gig in Prague to be Screened Live in Cinemas in Over 50 Countries

Roger Waters has announced a special live broadcast of his This Is Not A Drill tour show from the O2 Arena in Prague on May 25. The worldwide live event will be distributed by Trafalgar Releasing in over 1,500 cinemas across more than 50 countries, in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment. Pink Floyd’s former leader kicked off the European leg of his This Is Not A Drill tour with two shows at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal on March 17 and 18. Billed as his first ever Farewell Tour, the global cinema event, directed by Sean Evans, will give fans the chance to see and hear his critically acclaimed live show in full cinematic glory. Described as “a stunning indictment of the corporate dystopia in which we all struggle to survive”, the film will include 20 Pink Floyd and Roger Waters songs, including Us & Them, Comfortably Numb, Wish You Were Here, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Is This The Life We Really Want? and recent Waters song The Bar. UK newspaper The Times has hailed the show as “one of the most eye-catching, imaginative, well executed examples of arena rock you’ll ever see.” “We are excited to give fans around the world the opportunity to experience such an iconic concert performance...

 by Prague Morning Apr 19, 2023

Cycle Enthusiasts Unite: Prague Hosts First-Ever Bike Fest!

On Saturday, 22 April, the open-air part of the Prague Exhibition Centre, will host the first edition of the biggest Cycling Festival in Prague. On site you can test a wide range of bicycles for children and adults. Bikes can be tested on the area of Holesovice Exhibition grounds as well as on individual off-road circuits. Running from 10.00 to 20.00, Prague’s Bike Fest program includes the Big Air Show, the Bike Trial Show, workshops, a skills centre from the Ski and Bike Centre Radotín, a BMX pumptrack zone of the festival’s main partner Sazka, bike and e-bike testing, and thematic lectures. However, the main programme will take place on the Brussels Road by the Marold Panorama and in the adjacent open-air venues, with lectures and interviews with riders & guests, including Teodor Kováč, Vašek Kolář, Martin Dražil and many others. There will be a relaxation zone, a children’s skills center or a food zone with a wide range of refreshments. The entire program is included in one entrance fee, you don’t have to pay anything extra on the spot or register anywhere. Film and photo adrenaline from behind the scenes Visitors can expect, for example, photographer Michal Červený, winner of...

 by Prague Morning Apr 19, 2023

Morning News: Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The production of passenger cars in the Czech Republic grew by 31.5% YoY to 353,770 cars in Q1 2023, with 11.7% of production being electric cars. The Automotive Industry Association reported that Škoda Auto, Hyundai, and Toyota were the top performers.   Some 593,000 International Student Identity Cards or ISICs were issued in Czechia last year, which is the highest figure out of all the 130 countries where the document is used to certify a student status. France, which is roughly six times larger in terms of population, came second.   The minimum gross decent wage for a full-time job in Czechia that would cover the needs of an adult with a child, as well as leisure time and small savings, should be CZK 40,912. In Prague, it should be CZK 42,776 due to the higher cost of living. The estimate was presented by a team of experts from the independent and informal Platform for a Minimum Decent Wage at a press conference on Tuesday.   Czech farmers have 40% more grains in stock than a year ago as surging Ukrainian exports to European markets have replaced Czech exports, the country’s Agriculture Association said on Tuesday, warning of a potential...

 by Prague Morning Apr 18, 2023

Popeyes Confirms Plans to Open Four Restaurants in Czechia

Chicken restaurant chain Popeyes has confirmed plans to open six new restaurants in Czechia: the first ones in Prague, and Brno. The popular American fast food chain is set to open in the Czech Republic in the next few months and has big aspirations. Louisiana is recognized for its jazz and blues music scenes, as well as its vast swampland. However, for many, Louisiana is best recognized as the birthplace of Popeyes, one of the most prominent fast food franchises serving fried chicken specialties. Popeyes first opened in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1972. Popeyes already has 350 branches in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Overall it has 3,800 restaurants in 25 countries. The first restaurant will open between August and September this year, right on Wenceslas Square in Prague, where it will occupy an area of around seven hundred square metres on two floors. Similarly, Marko Blaevi, who is in charge of expanding the Popeyes brand in Central and Eastern Europe, did not reveal the additional two sites set to open in the Czech Republic. “We have a lot of other projects in mind, but working on a single location can take two to three years, so opening our first restaurants...

 by Prague Morning Apr 18, 2023

Prague Takes Preventative Flooding Measures Amid Heavy Rainfall

In response to heavy rain and the fear of flooding, Prague has locked its river embankments and the gates of the Čertovka canal. The decision was made after consulting with meteorologists and flood-prevention officials. The goal is to keep the Vltava River level from rising if the flow rate surpasses 450 cubic meters per second. This would set off the initial stage of flood activity. Since Friday, the city has been in communication with the Vltava River Basin, the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, and other relevant organizations. The situation is being closely followed, and precautions have been made to protect the lives and property of the city’s citizens. There are concerns that downpours could occur in the coming days. The Vltava River’s flow rate is projected to climb around 8 p.m. on the day of the closure. Before the precautionary measures were implemented, the river’s water level was around 400 cubic meters per second. It has been more than 20 years since the devastating floods that took property and lives and caused tens of billions in damage in August 2002. “We expect that the current level of the Vltava will be maintained until the end of this week, after which it...

 by Prague Morning Apr 18, 2023

Morning News: Tuesday, April 18, 2023

The production of passenger cars in the Czech Republic grew by 31.5% YoY to 353,770 cars in Q1 2023, with 11.7% of production being electric cars. The Automotive Industry Association reported that Škoda Auto, Hyundai, and Toyota were the top performers.   The Czech Interior Ministry is preparing an amendment to the foreigners‘ law according to which foreign nationals from EU member states will be required to register if their stay in Czechia exceeds 90 days. According to the head of the Migration and Asylum Policy Department at the Interior Ministry, the fact that registration of EU nationals residing here long-term is not required is causing complications for towns and municipalities.   The strict security measures at Prague Castle will be lifted. The security gates at entrances to the compound, which were installed in 2016, will be dismantled and security checks will no longer be conducted on a mass scale. In future, police officers guarding the premises will only make random security checks.   Police officers from the National Centre against Organized Crime have charged five people in a case of large-scale fraud related to the management of the country’s largest health insurance company VZP and the Prague Transport Company....

 by Prague Morning Apr 17, 2023

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