The Czech Republic plans to provide Ukraine with new military aid in the amount of almost $35 million. “The aid that we are planning together with the Chief of the General Staff, Karel Řehka, amounts to 600 to 700 million Czech crowns,” Jana Černochová said. These are military materials that are still in Czech depots and are not needed by the Czech army. “The army can really send them to Ukraine without harming its own defense capabilities,” Černochová noted. This statement was made by the head of the Czech defense department following her meeting with President Petr Pavel. It is reported that she handed him the list of aid that the Czech Republic has already sent to Ukraine. Černochová emphasized that, together with the Chief of the General Staff, they always ensure that the material sent to Ukraine can be replaced with something. The House of Commons of the Czech Republic also supported sending up to 15 employees of the Military Law and Order Service to Ukraine to assist in the investigation of war crimes in Ukraine. Czech military police officers will provide support to the International Criminal Court team investigating crimes in Ukraine. They will work mainly in Ukraine and possibly...
On March 22, 2023, the first Caspian Energy Investment Forum, organized by the Caspian Energy Club and under the sponsorship and assistance of Financial Chain Corporation s.r.o. in Czech Republic, was held at the Hilton Prague. The event was attended by around 150 delegates from various industries and sectors. This forum, which received official support from the Embassy of Azerbaijan in the Czech Republic, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Azerbaijan, the Embassy of Turkey in the Czech Republic, the Ministry of Energy in Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic, CzechTrade, CzechInvest, AzPromo, and KOBIA, was aimed at promoting investment opportunities in Europe and the Middle East. The forum was seen as a success, with delegates exchanging business ideas and exploring new investment opportunities. Furthermore, the event was highlighted by the participation of high-level government officials from participating countries, who shared their insights on how to further strengthen economic collaboration and investment in the region. The purpose of the forum was to let the participants from Turkic countries and Czechia study possibilities for companies and organizations intending to invest and run businesses in Czechia, as well as evaluate investment opportunities for companies from Czechia in...
Time Out, the publisher of global city guides, polled 20,000 people in 50 cities to find out how they feel about their local mass transit systems. To help you escape being stuck in cities with hellish public transport, Time Out has found the top 19 cities around the world with the best public transport with a little help from the locals. The list was topped by the reliable, safe and comfortable public transport in Berlin. 97 percent of Berliners raved about their city’s transport network, with their metro U-Bahn offering travellers 175 stations across nine simple-to-navigate lines. The city also offers the S-Bahn, an urban-suburban rail system that links the suburbs to the heart of the city. Second place was earned by Prague, with 96 percent of locals saying their city was easy to get around by public transport. Tokyo was crowned third, and if you’ve seen any of the viral videos showing just how many locals use public transport in the city, you’ll probably agree that Japan’s capital deserves the nod. Not only is it brilliantly maintained and easy to navigate, but it has become increasingly easy to use for non-Japanese speakers, too. Stockholm, in seventh place, was one...
The Czech Statistical Office has reported that Prague’s population has grown by over 10,000, with a natural increase of 296 residents. However, the growth was mainly due to migration, with over 41,000 people moving to the city. The number of births is decreasing, but Prague remains the only region in Czechia where the birth rate exceeds the death rate. President Petr Pavel is set to represent Czechia at the coronation of the UK’s King Charles III in London in May, his spokesperson said on Wednesday. In an unusual move the head of state and his wife Eva Pavlová are due to fly to the British capital on a regular commercial flight with a small entourage. Just over 325,000 Ukrainian refugees with temporary protection status were present in Czechia at the start of this month. The number includes Ukrainians who have extended previously granted visas and those who have applied for the first time this year. Czechia is planning to provide between CZK 600 million and CZK 700 million in military aid to Ukraine, the country’s defence minister, Jana Černochová, said after a meeting with President Petr Pavel on Wednesday. Finland’s accession into NATO is a historic step...
Václav Havel Airport Prague celebrates its 86th birthday with a special program for the public. Its rich history, which includes hundreds of thousands of landings, tens of millions of handled passengers, and historical twists and turns, will be reminisced through an interactive exhibition, special airport tours, and podcasts with period witnesses and the current chairman of the board, Jiří Pos. The first plane landed at the airport in Prague-Ruzyně on 5 April 1937. It was a domestic flight on the Piešťany – Zlín – Brno – Prague route. Since then, the airport, which has borne the name of former President Václav Havel since 2012, has experienced many ups and, more recently, downs: its great rise during the First Republic era, German occupation, the planned communist economy, the huge development after the Velvet Revolution, and the critical pandemic years of 2020 and 2021. Last year, a special www.letisteslavi85.cz website was launched. Visitors can find videos there with period witnesses talking about the history of the airport. They recall their strongest experiences and guide us with their stories through the entire history of the airport from the launch of its operations to the present day. These videos are complemented by a series of special...
Already the sixth edition of Metronome Prague, where a number of world stars will shine, takes place on 22-25 June 2023 and promises unforgettable music experiences. Thanks to its top-notch line-up, location in the centre of Prague and the fact that it is happening at the most beautiful time of the year, Metronome Prague is one of the most popular metropolitan festivals in Europe. This year’s programme features an impressive line-up of internationally renowned artists including JAMIROQUAI, M83, ZAZ, AURORA, MODERAT, TOVE LO, EDITORS, WHITE LIES, JANA KIRSCHNER and many more. Over 40 international and local music acts will perform on a total of 8 large stages during four days. In such a rich mix of musical genres, every visitor, regardless of age, will find what they like. “With Metronome Prague we have set ourselves two main goals. To invite visitors to Prague for a unique music experience that they will enjoy in high comfort. And we have certainly fulfilled both of them. This year’s event consists of over 80 international and domestic acts and the established venue in the city centre offers plenty of comfort and a whole range of other services. From a rich gastronomic offer to chillout...
Three out of every four Czechs are dissatisfied with the food choices at supermarkets. Their discontent is primarily focused on the product’s quality, expensive prices, or a lack of supply on the shelves. Two-thirds of Czechs are ready to spend up to 50% more for higher-quality goods. According to an Ipsos for Meriton study, half of the Czechs polled were surprised that the food quality in supermarkets did not match the high price. A quarter of them complained about a dearth of higher-quality food, and one in every six wished for a more diverse variety of healthy foods. 87 percent of Czechs are more concerned about food quality than they were five years ago. As a result, artisanal goods and locally produced vegetables are becoming increasingly popular. Almost 70% of individuals think about the provenance of their food imports. When it comes to higher-quality and healthier meals, they prioritize composition (60%), price (45%), and nation of origin (41%). Czechs also read the ingredients of the food they buy in most cases. Only one-third of respondents were not interested in them. Seven out of ten respondents are willing to reach deeper into their wallets for higher-quality food; two-thirds would even pay...
The US company Westinghouse will supply both Czech nuclear plants with fuel, so the country can quit importing Russian nuclear fuel until the end of 2023. The Czech nuclear plant in Dukovany has used fuel from the Russian company TVEL, which is part of the Russian state holding Rosatom since the plant began operation almost 40 years ago. However, after the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Czech energy company ČEZ which operates the nuclear plant decided to replace the supplier for safety reasons. “Securing a Western supplier of fuel assemblies for Dukovany is a significant step not only for the Czech power industry but also for the entire Czech Republic. It is another significant strengthening of energy security,” said Daniel Beneš, the CEO of ČEZ Group. Czechia is not the only nuclear country that wants to replace Russian nuclear fuels, which are not subject to EU sanctions. Meanwhile, Slovakia’s largest electricity producer, Slovenské elektrárne (SE), is also selecting a new supplier of nuclear fuel. “We clearly need to have enough fuel from safe sources, which is why we are trying to move away from the Russian source as quickly as possible,” Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger said after his meeting...
The US company Westinghouse will supply both Czech nuclear plants with fuel, so the country can quit importing Russian nuclear fuel until the end of 2023. The price of eggs in Czechia increased the most of any EU country in February, the German statistical office reported on Tuesday. Year-on-year, egg pricess rose by 95.1 percent, while the EU average was 31.1 percent. The price of eggs in Czechia was also the highest in the EU in January. Renáta Kellnerová, widow of the late billionaire Petr Kellner, who died in a plane crash in the US two years ago, is the wealthiest Czech and 101st wealthiest person in the world, according to an annual rich list published by Forbes on Tuesday. The market value of her assets is estimated at CZK 355.9 billion. The natural environment in the Czech Republic remains one of the worst in the European Union, with the country ranking 22nd out of 27 EU members according to the annual Index of prosperity and financial health, released today. The best-selling American writer Robert Fulghum is among the high-profile guests set to attend the upcoming 28th edition of the annual Book World Prague, the organizers...
The Czech Republic has announced some new rules regarding housing and free health insurance for Ukrainian refugees, which changes came into force on April 1 of this year. As reported by VisitUkraine.today (Ukrainian information portal for help), such a move came due to changes in the law on refugees from Ukraine, “Lex Ukraina V”, signed by the Czech president. The updated rules for free accommodation include the point that the maximum duration for free accommodation for Ukrainians is 150 days, starting from the date of receiving temporary protection. At the same time, the period of free accommodation before the entry into force of Lex Ukraine V should also be taken into account. Based on these new rules, Ukrainian citizens will lose their right to free housing if they refuse to live in the apartment or leave it without a good reason. This means that the person has exhausted the maximum term. In addition, if the 150-day period has already been exhausted before the entry into force of Lex Ukraina V or within 90 days thereafter, then there remains a protection period of 90 days from the date of entry into force of Lex Ukraina V. As a result, Ukrainian refugees...
Prague Music Performance brings the top of the crop in the avant-garde for one-night events; in recent times this has included last year’s guest, Roscoe Mitchell (last standing founder of the Art Ensemble of Chicago), and previously John Zorn for his bagatelles 5 hour-non-stop marathon. This year brings the “Music of Terry Riley & La Monte Young” as minimalist innovators of legendary status who both influenced developments in music from the earliest art rock of the Velvet Underground to No Wave, and inevitably more popular music from disco to electronica. There will be two compositions performed for this evening, each approximately an hour. Terry Riley’s “In C” is a series of 53 short musical figures played in sequence by any number of players and with any instruments depending on the whim of the moment. Two hits of the C-note plays over this on piano (or keyboard) and best result is an hypnotic even hallucinogenic journey. The careful attention to modal variations and repetition makes it an iconic step in modern music. “In C” was first performed in 1964, in San Francisco, and when it was released on album in 1968, the linear notes had the stamp of approval from San...
U Pinkasů is an excellent beer garden and pub in Prague to mix with locals while tasting Pilsner Urquell on the tap. This pub is highly recommended because of its authentic Czech food and the fair prices. Be sure to try pickled cheese, nakladany hermelin, and wash it down with Pilsner on the tap. How it All Began When Mr. Pinkas came back from a visit to Pilsen where he tasted a new type of beer, he wanted his friends in Prague to have a similar experience. Hops from Zatec and bottom fermentation made this beer stand out. This new beer was such a success that in 1843 Mr. Pinkas wanted all people in Prague to enjoy Pilsner Urquell and he decided to open a pub; U Pinkasů. Beer Garden or Restaurant? U Pinkasů is both a beer garden and a restaurant. In summer tables spill out on to an outdoor area. This attractive, hidden garden is overlooked by the Gothic Church of Our Lady of the Snow. Downstairs is a traditional-style Czech pub with wooden tables. As this is a popular pub, it is often crowded and sharing a table is very common. If you want a meal, you go upstairs...
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