The Czech prime minister, Petr Fiala, says his government is considering changing the country’s VAT system. Novinky.cz reported that instead of the current 10 and 15 percent VAT rates there should be one rate – of 13 or 14 percent – from next year. The inflation rate slowed down to 15.8 percent year-on-year in December, down from 16.2 in November. The average inflation rate for the whole of last year was 15.1 percent, which is the second highest rate in the modern history of the Czech Republic. The Czech company Excalibur Army delivered to Ukraine 20 T-72EA modernized Soviet-made T-72M and T-72M1 main battle tanks on the 90 which were ordered within the framework of a contract with the United States and European countries including the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. Last year, Škoda Auto delivered 731,300 vehicles to customers worldwide, a 16.7 percent decrease from the previous year. cThis is due to persistent semiconductor shortages, the war in Ukraine, supply chain difficulties, rising energy and raw material prices, and continued uncertainty in global markets. One in six children will not be able to eat lunch in the school cafeteria this year for financial reasons, according to...
An iconic part of the city’s landscape, it has been a star in international movies, the location for many photoshoots, and it is an absolute must-see sight for tourists. However, the Charles Bridge is a relatively modern addition to Prague compared to the city’s history. Considering that the Prague Castle was built in the 9th century, Charles Bridges’ 1357 birth year means that Prague was without it for almost as long as it has existed. So, what came before the Charles Bridge? Before the Charles Bridge, there was the Judith Bridge. Named after King Vladislav II’s wife, Queen Judith, the Judith Bridge was built in the 12th century and was the first stone bridge to cross the Vltava. Before the Judith Bridge was built, a wooden footbridge would have allowed people to cross the river. A stone bridge for this point in history was an impressive feat, and it is suspected to be one of the first in Central Europe. The beautiful Romanesque bridge had twenty arches and stood at a shorter height than the current Charles Bridge. From existing evidence such as remaining archways, archaeologists and historians can conclude many facts, such as the style in which the bridge was...
Thanks to the audience vote, Marie Poledňáková’s What a Wonderful World with You was awarded this status. Now you can see for yourself whether the title is justified. This endearing winter retro flick is about to be screened on the silver screen with English subtitles on the 18th of January as a part of the “Some like it Czech” series. Imagine a Czech who was born in 1900 and who has czexperience the entire 20th century. He entered his life as a peasant of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, spent his youth as a citizen of the democratic Czechoslovak Republic, and then spent the next six years in fear for himself and his loved ones under the Nazi regime. The year 1945 found him in the full vigor of his life and filled him with hopes for a full life … only to be disappointed 3 years later. And if he was lucky, at old age he lived to see the fall of totalitarianism and the restoration of freedom and democracy. But there were always plenty of ways to entertain yourself in those days and not think about the real world out there. Interesting books, revolutionary radio, the...
A well-chilled Pilsner beer is slowly becoming a luxury. You can pay around CZK 60 for a pint in Prague restaurants these days. However, it can be expected that this year the price may climb to CZK 70. There is no need to despair yet though because we have found six establishments where you can pay around CZK 50 for a pint of your favourite drink from Pilsen! Stará Ořechovka The residential district of Ořechovka with its millionaire villas hides a literal piece of pub history. Here you can enjoy traditional drownings or pickled ermine in addition to good beer. You pay CZK 54 for a Pilsner here! Hostinec Drinopol For the next place, you must go to Břevnov. You will find the Hostinec Drinopol right by the tram stop of the same name, which can come in handy when you leave, especially if you go a little overboard with your favourite drink. As well as the CZK 51 Pilsner, you will be pleased to know that the cooking is great and the portions are huge. Restaurant Ladronka The Ladronka restaurant is located in Košíře (Prague 5) directly below the park that it is named after. In this place, you...
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control recently reported a notable spike in the number of STD’s across Europe, connecting it to a ‘decade-long trend’ of growing STD rates in the continent. Despite a slight decrease in case numbers during the pandemic, the alarming trend continues to grow again, leaving reason to worry. In Czechia alone, the past decade has seen a rise in cases of STDs such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. And one issue with this is, you may not even know if you have an STD or not, because many of them are symptom-less. However, this can cause issues later in life, not to mention the danger of spreading the disease to a partner. That’s why it’s truly important to consider getting tested at least once a year, as recommended by several health organizations such as WHO and CDC. In Prague, there are a number of opportunities to be tested thanks to the availability and accessibility of Unilabs, a diagnostic laboratory service provider that offers comprehensive healthcare solutions in Prague and the Czech Republic. With a network comprising 28 collection points in Prague and more than other 50 nationwide, Unilabs offers an array of specialized of...
The Prague High Court has ruled that Jana Peterkova must pay a fine of CZK 250,000 for spreading false information that several elderly people died in a Czech retirement home after they were vaccinated against coronavirus, the server iROZHLAS reported today. More than six thousand people have signed an online petition demanding the reconstruction and preservation of the railway bridge connecting Prague’s Výtoň and Smíchov districts, built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries Some 33,760 photovoltaic power plants with a total capacity of 288.8 megawatts (MW) were put into operation in Czechia last year, which represents a year-on-year increase by 366 percent. Government debt in the Czech Republic rose by CZK 548.6 billion year-on-year to CZK 2.983 trillion in the third quarter of last year. The debt ratio increased from 40.4 percent to 45.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). One in six children will not be able to eat lunch in the school cafeteria this year for financial reasons, according to the non-profit organization Women for Women (W4W), compared to one in eight last year. The organization expects to pay for lunches for up to 20 000 children this year, according to...
Don’t miss the last guided tour in English with a co-curator Elena Sorokina on January 12! The notion of fragility as a key concept that is coming to the fore, especially in recent years, is explored as a theme of an international group exhibition fragilités in approximately one hundred works by seventeen artists. The curator duo Elena Sorokina and Silvia Van Espen present a selection, which includes artists and works that are being exhibited in the Czech Republic for the first time. The exhibition fragilités has been extended by Galerie Rudolfinum until 29 January 2023. The last exhibition guided tour in English with a co-curator Elena Sorokina takes place on Thursday, January 12 from 6 pm. Admission to the exhibition and the additional program is free. Participating artists: Francis Alÿs, Michael Armitage, Maria Bartuszová, Bianca Bondi, Louise Bourgeois, Geta Brătescu, Edith Dekyndt, Susanna Fritscher, William Kentridge, Kapwani Kiwanga, Dominik Lang, Luboš Plný, Anri Sala, Vivian Suter, Alina Szapocznikow, Barthélémy Toguo, Anna Zemánková Fragility has emerged in recent years as a key concept through which to reimagine both human and ecological conditions. The exhibition fragilités unfolds the concerns, visions, and sensibilities expressed by artists who have engaged deeply with fragility and...
The employees of the Municipal Society of Technology of the Capital City of Prague (THMP) dismantled the Christmas tree on Old Town Square.
The Christmas and New Year holiday season has ended with the arrival of Three Kings Day on Jan. 6. Employees of the municipal company Technologie hlavního města Prahy will start dismantling the Old Town Square tree, a process that will take several days. Authorities decided that Prague’s main Christmas tree will live on as furniture for the children’s home of the Jarov Secondary Vocational School in Prague 9. The furniture will be created by students from the Jarov Secondary Vocational School who are studying gardening and carpentry. For his part, the director of the school, Miloslav Janeček, explained that they will cut it into planks and then dry them at school. Subsequently, their carpenters will make furniture out of it – wardrobes, tables, or garden benches are all under consideration. “It is very important for our students if they can produce something meaningful in their teaching that does not end up somewhere in the warehouse, and at the same time something that is original. This year’s products from the Christmas tree completely meet this goal,” commented Miloslav Janeček, director of the Jarov Secondary School. Last year, the wood from the Christmas tree was used for an elderly house in Malešice. The...
Unemployment in Prague remained at 3 percent in December, the same as in November. Nearly 27,800 people were unemployed in the capital at the end of last year, about 140 more than in November. The number of vacant positions on offer rose by about 900 month-on-month to 76,000. Unemployment in the capital was 2.8 per cent in December last year, according to the Labour Office. Across the Czech Republic, unemployment rose to 3.7 percent, having stagnated at 3.5 percent the previous three months. More than 271,800 people were registered with labor offices in December, 14,600 more than a month earlier. Jobs fell by about 3,300 compared to November, with employers offering over 288,600. Three regions had lower unemployment than Prague, with the unemployment rate in Pardubice, Zlín and Plzeň regions at 2.9 percent. South Bohemia region was at three percent, the same as in Prague. On the other hand, the highest unemployment rate was recorded in the Ústí nad Labem Region, where 5.5 percent of people were unemployed. At the end of last year, the office registered 27,766 people seeking employment in the capital. Euro zone unemployment rate unchanged in Nov as expected The euro zone’s unemployment rate was unchanged...
The verdict of an independent court must be respected, PM Petr Fiala (ODS) has told CTK, responding to the ruling in the subsidy fraud trial of ex-PM Andrej Babis (ANO). Fiala added that in a democracy, the real political struggles should take place in elections, not courtrooms. Shortly after being acquitted in the Stork’s Nest case, the former prime minister and presidential candidate Andrej Babiš announced at a press briefing that he will be flying to Paris on Tuesday to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting will last half an hour and will be held at the Elysee Palace. Mr Babiš said that he intends to talk to him about Europe and the war in Ukraine. Thirty interested parties have made a bid for Jindřišská Tower, in the centre of Prague, which the Prague Archbishopric has put up for sale for 75 million crowns. The tower is part of the historic core of the city which is on the UNESCO list of cultural heritage. The influenza epidemic in the Czech Republic is still ongoing, and the morbidity rate increased by 10.5 percent in the first week of January. For every 100,000 people, doctors recorded 1956 patients suffering from acute respiratory diseases. The overall morbidity...
In the eclectic neighborhood of Zizkov, known for its artistic vibrancy and cultural diversity, lies CO.DE Concept Store, a unique concept store that harmoniously blends the coziness of a café with the intrigue of an interior design shop. This innovative establishment, the brainchild of Lukas from Slovakia and Marketa from the Czech Republic, offers a unique experience that caters to both the local Czech community and expats. CO.DE Concept Store is not just a place to sip coffee or purchase home decor; it’s a destination that embodies the spirit of Zizkov and the passion of its founders. Could you share the story behind the inception of CO.DE? Lukas: “Our journey began in Brighton, England where I met Marketa, now my partner. She was working for corporate and I was working in hospitality. We decided to move to Prague and wanted to create a space that was more than just a shop or a café. It’s about bringing together my hospitality experience with Marketa’s love for interior design in a unique way.” Marketa: “We envisioned a place that’s cozy, where people can feel at home. We offer rustic food, homemade cakes, and specialty coffee, all in an atmosphere that’s warm and...
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