The Czech currency is now the strongest against the euro in over 15 years and the best versus the dollar in more than a year. On Wednesday, it gained 15 haléř against the euro, reaching 23.34 CZK / EUR, the lowest rate since the end of July 2008. The crown gained 27 haléř against the dollar, reaching 21.26 CZK / USD. It last traded higher versus the US dollar in February of last year. This is based on data from the Patria Online server. Since last autumn, when the rate to the euro was about 24.70 CZK / EUR and the rate to the dollar was much higher, the crown has been progressively rising against both major international currencies. The Czech crown achieved its highest level versus the euro since the summer of 2008 in February of this year. The Czech currency suffered a short-term decline versus the euro and the dollar in the first part of March this year, but it has since recovered. The Czech Labour Office published unemployment data today, according to which the share of people without jobs in the Czech Republic fell by two tenths of a percentage point to 3.7% in March compared to...
Drum and bass, jazz, techno, indie, pop, and more – music festivals in Prague and the Czech Republic have it all. Check out the very best the country has to offer here. Prague Rocks Prague Rocks vol. 1 on June 2nd will feature headliners Motley Crüe & Def Leppard, supported by the biggest Czech rock band Kabát. Prague Rocks vol. 2 starts on June 21st with headliners Gwen Stefani & Maroon 5. The Prague Rocks Festival continues on June 21st with more well-known artists from music mainstream. Gwen Stefani and Maroon 5 will be joined by Rag’n’Bone Man, who unfortunately canceled his appearance in Prague last year due to the ongoing COVID epidemic. Let It Roll 2023 When: Thursday 3rd – Saturday 5th August 2023 Where: Airfield Milovice in Milovice 2023 lineup: Chase & Status, Andy C, Camo & Krooked B2B Mefjus, Sub Focus, Wilkinson, Bru-C, Dimension, Shy FX, and many more Big, booming drum and bass festival Let It Roll is the biggest DnB fest in the world and it shows with a belting lineup packed to the brim with the best artists on the scene. Known of course for its sublime lineups, out-of-this-world, elaborate stage design, clear sound, and attracting...
Hot on the heels of Germany, politicians in the Czech Republic have released plans for legalising cannabis for recreational use in a regulated market that would allow individuals to buy up to 5 grams per day. The Czech Republic has put forward a draft bill for a regulated cannabis market that would allow individuals to buy up to 5 grams of cannabis per day for recreational purposes. Under the plans, people who wish to use cannabis recreationally would need to register in a database, while growers and sellers would have to pay annual fees. The proposed legal cannabis market could bring in around CZK 2 billion per year, according to anti-drug policy coordinator Jindřich Vobořil. The proposal is still in its draft form, but it is set to be debated in parliament this month, with implementation potentially starting next year. The possession of small amounts of cannabis has been decriminalised in Czechia since 1 January 2010, but smoking it for recreational purposes remains technically illegal. However, cannabis has been legal and regulated for medicinal use in the country since 2013. Vobořil argues that the main aim of the new regulation is to increase consumer protection and ensure that the cannabis...
Year-on-year inflation in Czechia eased to 15 percent in March, down from 16.7 percent in February, according to figures published by the Czech Statistical Office on its website on Thursday. Inflation is thus at its lowest point since last April. According to analysts, the slowing down of the inflation rate was due to fuel getting cheaper. The Fiala government has approved a proposal to close down 300 branches of Czech Post within extensive cost-cutting measures. The state owned company has suffered heavy losses due to a sharp decline in demand for postal services. The Czech currency is currently the strongest against the euro in almost 15 years and against the dollar for over a year. Against the euro on Thursday, it strengthened by 15 pennies to 23.34 CZK / EUR, the lowest rate since the end of July 2008. Public prosecutor Jaroslav Saroch yesterday launched an appeal against the verdict that acquitted former PM Andrej Babis (ANO) and his former aide Jana Nagyova in the Capi hnizdo subsidy fraud case, said Ales Cimbala, spokesman for the Prague Metropolitan Prosecutor’s Office, confirming earlier reports from Seznam Zpravy. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala is due to set off on a diplomatic tour of Asia on Saturday...
Coca-Cola introduced to the Czech Market packaging that keeps plastic lids tethered to bottles when opened to make it easier for consumers to recycle drinks packaging in its entirety. Plastic bottle caps can be recycled but are often lost, discarded or end up as litter, Coca-Cola said in a statement. The new design aims to reduce that, the company said. The design is part of Coca-Cola’s strategy to help create a “circular economy” for its plastic products amid regulation and calls to reduce the amount of its plastic packaging that ends up in landfills and elsewhere. By introducing the new obligation, the European Union promises that non-removable caps on bottles will keep all parts of beverage packaging together after consumption. This will make their collection and subsequent recycling much easier. “After arriving at the recycling centre, the bottles and their caps go into a shredder, which is a set of knives that shreds them into flakes of about 10 millimetres under a stream of water. The whole mass is then washed in hot water with detergents to get rid of impurities, then it goes into a cold wash where the PET flakes from the bottles are separated from the flakes from...
The Parliamentary Petition Committee has backed a petition calling for the restoration of horse-drawn carriages to Prague’s Old Town Square and Stromovka. Last year, Prague councillors approved a change to the market laws that ban horse-drawn carriages beginning this year. The committee’s 11 members unanimously approved a resolution suggesting that the city council examine the petitioners’ request and provide. The campaign “A horse is not a machine” states that horses are sensitive to loud noises and run away when they feel at risk. Thus, it is not difficult to understand why a busy capital city can be a stressful and dangerous environment for them. In addition to the loud noises, exhaust fumes also pose a threat to the animals’ health; that is, they cause significant damage to the horses’ lungs and respiratory systems. Finally, it is crucial to note that while people shield themselves from the scorching heat in the summer, the horses are forced to work. Similarly, they must continue to entertain tourists during the freezing winters. The petition claims that the carriages weigh between 500 and 550 kilos. They point out that a horse may weigh up to three times its own weight on a flat terrain, and a fully loaded carriage will not weigh...
If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in nature, Prague has plenty of options. From awe-inspiring landscapes to tranquil gardens, there is an abundance of natural beauty to be discovered all within an hour of Prague. We’ve chosen some of the most beautiful green havens you can easily drive to from Prague. These include some UNESCO green heritage sites. Český kras From forests, rocky labyrinths, and caves, Český kras has it all. It is a nature reserve and a protected landscape near Prague that boasts a grandeur of undulating hills and vast valleys. The 418-km trail goes through deep ravines, limestone formations, and other natural wonders where one can enjoy hiking, biking, or merely take a stroll in the petrified sunken forest around Koněprusy Caves. Žleby Cross the little bridge over the waterfall, listen to the rush of the water at the weir and admire a variety of buildings from turrets with battlements to watchtowers and gates that look like something straight out of the Middle Ages, all in the romantic park of Žleby Chateau. But don’t be fooled. This park, made all the more dramatic and charming by its steep slopes...
Unemployment in Czechia fell from 3.9 percent in February to 3.7 percent last month, according to data released by the Czech Office of Labour on Wednesday. Around 273,500 people were out of work in March, 9,000 fewer than the previous month. Food bank warehouses are almost empty ahead of the spring round of nationwide food collections, said Ales Slavicek, head of the Czech Federation of Food Banks. He said that food banks were receiving daily requests for food, and that the current economic situation is also affecting the middle class. People are heading back to the office, but the pre-COVID era won’t return, according to a survey by Savills. The occupancy rate of offices in Prague has risen by 16% since June 2020, reaching 54%, but still far from the pre-pandemic level of 70%. Many companies are adopting a hybrid work model. Czech high school students from the Fridays for Future movement will hold another climate strike on Friday, April 21. They demand explicit government action against the extension of coal mining in Bílina. The strike will start at Malostranské náměstí in Prague at 3:03 pm. The Czech Ministry of Finance is set to close 77 of the country’s...
Prague is hosting the first-ever edition of the Restaurant Week. From April 12 to April 23, the festival provide premium gourmet experiences at renowned restaurants. Restaurant Week has been taking place all over Europe since 1992. It is held annually in New York, Chicago, London and other European cities. This year, it finally made its way to Prague. Its aim is to celebrate unique gastronomic experiences, this year under the motto: #JidloNevychaziZMody The inaugural Czech edition features 25 outstanding Prague eateries. There are historic Czech restaurants, foreign restaurants, and new fashionable bistros among them. All restaurants will prepare the finest of their food to provide tourists with a wonderful dining experience. Participants may already select from a choice of menus on the website, which include appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. The aim is to make the special menus that the restaurateurs prepare for the event available to the general public. This is also reflected in the price: 790 CZK per person. What you can taste… The spring menu at Alcron restaurant includes lamb with herbs, asparagus, and apples, as well as glazed carrots, rhubarb crudités, and celery. The lamb was also given special attention by Sanduga restaurant, which stayed true to its...
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The festival will present both classic coffee preparation and various alternative ways or even coffee rituals. There will also be the much-loved cold brew and much more. You can look forward to a wide range of dishes that will satisfy even the most demanding gourmets. The Brownies concert will be held at 13:30, and DJ Hlava will play for you all day long. There will also be a rich accompanying program and thematic workshops for children and adults. Find more information on Facebook
The Orthodox Church of St. Michael in the Kinský Garden in Prague 5 will be reconstructed more than two years after the fire. Over 1.9 million CZK have been publicly gathered towards its rebuilding. The full income of 1,904,454 CZK will be utilized to equip the inside of the new church. According to a press statement from the City of Prague, the construction would cost between 30 and 40 million CZK. However, the exact cost has yet to be established. The so-called Carpathian little church burned down in October 2020 during the coronavirus crisis. However, even that did not stop generous donors. “The two million crowns demonstrates how much people care about the restoration of this unique sacred monument, which is valuable for its architecture and place of origin. I sincerely appreciate every single donor. Thanks to their generous contributions, Prague can finally start rebuilding it after more than two years,” thanked Jiří Pospíšil (TOP 09), Deputy Mayor for Culture, Tourism, and Heritage Conservation. The measures for getting a construction permit for the building’s refurbishment are being taken. The planning for the contractor’s selection is also ongoing. However, development cannot begin until next year. The reason for this is carpentry processes...
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