The Czech Republic has taken delivery of coronavirus drugs Paxlovid and Lagevrio, with the Health Minister working on making sure the drug reaches pharmacies as quickly as possible. Patients with national health insurance will not have to pay for them. At the moment, both drugs can be bought only in some hospital pharmacies and only with a paper prescription. Paxlovid is an oral antiviral pill that can be taken at home to help keep high-risk patients from getting so sick that they need to be hospitalized. So, if you test positive for the coronavirus and you are eligible to take the pills, you can take them at home and lower your risk of going to the hospital. The drug, developed by Pfizer, has a lot of positives: It had an 89% reduction in the risk of hospitalization and death in unvaccinated people in the clinical trial that supported the EUA. Studies outside of the laboratory have since confirmed Paxlovid’s effectiveness among people who have been vaccinated. It’s cheaper than many other COVID-19 drugs. Lagevrio, from the US company Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, is less effective, reducing the risk of hospitalization or death by 48%. Lagevrio is authorized for the treatment of mild to moderate...
Dress up and join us for a final glimpse of 2022! ROXY Prague is going to dye in Avatar’s blue, plant a lush treeline and party like there’s a happy bright tomorrow. “The party is designed as a straightforward adventure and a future romance. For this grand finale of #BE30, a celebration of Roxy Prague’s 30th anniversary, we can’t think of any better company than our residents Chris Sadler and Michal C, joined by our very close mates SNBM, Subgate, Lumiere, Vilem, Ondrej K, and Yannick,” said the organizers. House main stage: Chris Sadler (UK), Michael C, SNBM, Subgate, Yannick Deep house 2nd stage: Lumiere, Vilem, Ondrej K Find more info here
Reduta Jazz Club is an iconic music venue in Prague with a wide international reputation. The first of its kind in Europe, Reduta’s history tells of the enduring and passionate traits of Czech culture. We take a look at the history of this revolutionary venue. Reduta Jazz Club was born out of the turbulent 20th century in the then Czechoslovakia. During these dramatic years, Europe faced two World Wars, The Cold War and many more conflicts that destroyed, repressed and severely altered the cultural landscapes of the area. In the middle of this, the Czech Republic was forced to continually reinvent itself, redefining its borders and political allies, and it was from this atmosphere of uncertainty that Reduta came to life. The first of its kind in Europe, Reduta opened its doors in 1957 through a commitment to art from the owner and other aspiring artists in Prague. From its opening onwards, Reduta Jazz Club became an icon in Prague. It represented a place of expression in a time of political conformity, and this bred some of the most exciting jazz and cabaret performances of the time. The signature performance style here was the ‘Text-Appeals’: literary cabaret that fused improvisations in both words and...
2023 will offer Czech citizens several “long weekends” with public holidays falling on a Friday or Monday. 1) The first ‘long weekend’ traditionally awaits us in spring: Good Friday and Easter Monday provide four consecutive weekends from 7 to 10 April. 2) The second weekend won’t last long. Labor Day falls on a Monday, and we will have three days off in a row, from April 29 to May 1. 3) The third ‘long weekend’ is Victory Day, which also falls on Monday. We will have three consecutive days off, from May 6 to 8. 4) The Fight for Freedom and Democracy Day falls on Friday, which means that we will again have a three-day holiday in a row, from November 17 to 19. 5) Christmas holidays: December 25 falls on Monday, meaning that there will be a four-day holiday, from December 23 to 26. *January 1, 2024, falling on a Monday, could be considered the sixth “long holiday. At the beginning of new year, we will holidays from December 30 to January 1. **In addition, the coming year 2023 will give us a chance to organize a five-day weekend in July. The holidays Cyril and Methodius Day and Jan...
Ring out the old year and ring in the new with our curated selection of arts and entertainment offerings this Prague’s weekend. A number of Prague theatres are staging afternoon, early evening and evening performances on New Year’s Eve. For example, the National Theatre is organizing the ballet The Nutcracker in the afternoon, the drama Poe at 17:00 and the opera Ball at the Savoy Hotel at 18:00. Performances on the last day of the year have been prepared by the Prague City Theatre, Vinohrady Theatre, Theatre Na zábradlí, Theatre Na Fidlovačce and the Jára Cimrman Theatre in Žižkov. Cinemas will also be open, in addition to multiplexes and smaller ones. For example, Lucerna will broadcast live a concert by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra with tenor Jonas Kaufmann, featuring arias from Italian and Russian operas, Tchaikovsky’s Italian Capriccio and parts from Prokofiev’s ballet Romeo and Juliet. The New Year’s Eve program was also prepared by several music clubs such as Rock Café, Roxy, Vagon. Lucerna Music Bar and Jazz Dock. The zoo and a number of public ice-skating rinks will be open during the day. Steamboat trips are also among the options for spending the last day of the year....
Prague residents over the Christmas holidays donated five tonnes of cat and dog food, both dried and canned, plus snacks to a well-known animal shelter in Troja, the Municipal police confirmed on Tuesday. On Christmas Day alone, some 3,000 people visited, the police said in a press release. According to the shelter, several dogs were adopted. Around 3,000 dogs and 1,500 cats arrive at the shelter annually; most of the dogs are successfully returned to their owners, the shelter said. The canines are housed in Troja, while the felines are placed at a facility in Dolních Měcholupy across the city. People donated also warm bedspreads, bowls, leashes, toys and CZK 27,000 in cash.
“The Fourth Reich will be created, encompassing the territory of Germany and its satellites, i.e., Poland, the Baltic states, Czechia, Slovakia, the Kyiv Republic, and other outcasts,” said Dmitry Medvedev, former president of Russia and a staunch supporter of the war in Ukraine. This was the fourth of a list of 10 predictions Medvedev made for 2023, which he shared on Twitter. Medvedev’s economic predictions Several of his other predictions related to economic and financial concerns, including that “Oil price[s] will rise to $150 a barrel, and gas price will top $5.000 per 1.000 cubic meters.” He also claimed that “all the largest stock markets and financial activity will leave the US and Europe and move to Asia.” He further stated, “The Bretton Woods system of monetary management will collapse, leading to the IMF and World Bank crash. Euro and Dollar will stop circulating as the global reserve currencies. Digital fiat currencies will be actively used instead.” Medvedev’s predictions for Europe When it comes to European relations, Medvedev claimed that the UK will rejoin the European Union, leading to its downfall. “The EU will collapse after the UK’s return,” he said. “Euro will drop out of use as the former EU currency.” He...
Czech President Milos Zeman has called for further support for Ukraine, including military assistance, and expressed confidence that Russia would eventually have to pull from Ukraine. The president announced this in his traditional televised Christmas address, Ukrinform reports. “I am convinced that sooner or later the pressure of free countries will force Russia to leave the territory of Ukraine,” said the head of state in a greeting that was broadcast on Czech TV channels. “The president called the Russian aggression against Ukraine “the most significant event of the passing year.” Zeman admitted that he personally has always been a supporter of “correct” economic relations with the Russian Federation, especially through the supply of relatively cheap energy. “But there are situations where economic interests have to give way to security interests. And this aggression threatens global security, and thus the security of the Czech Republic. Therefore, I fully support the assistance of the Czech Republic to Ukraine, which is fighting, and I believe that sooner or later the pressure of free countries will force Russia to leave the territory of Ukraine,” Zeman said. He mentioned among the challenges energy crisis and inflation, which are also a result of Russian aggression. This...
Czechia may produce much of its own food, but that has not stopped the country from seeing a dramatic increase in food prices. On top of the usual suspects such as rising energy prices, part of the problem for Czechs is that a substantial amount of domestically produced food is exported abroad. Food prices rose by more than a quarter in the Czech Republic in October. This was not only due to soaring energy prices but also partly because Czech stores copy prices in Germany, which has also seen an explosive growth in food prices this year. The data shows just how bad food inflation in Czechia has become. The country experienced the largest percentage rise in sugar prices in Europe; the second-largest in vegetable oils; and the third-largest price increase in butter, milk, and bread. Part of the problem is that Czech producers continued to export many of these commodities abroad, creating a shortage at home and keeping prices high. The situation the country finds itself in reveals some of the downsides of free trade and globalization, in which companies and producers can often profit more by selling key products abroad rather than selling domestically. The increase in the price of sugar...
Winter brings many things. Short days and long nights. The holiday season. Winter sports. Remaining indoors as much as possible. And increased consumption of that divine beverage, hot chocolate. Here are just a few places where you can have your cup of edible paradise. Also, if you prefer to make your own, you will find a store that carries hot chocolate mix. Café Savoy Three types of chocolate drinks are listed on the menu. The first is made with steamed milk and chocolate from the Dominican Republic. The second uses cream and Valrhona chocolate. The third, for those who want it a little less intense, uses cocoa powder rather than solid chocolate. The website is in Czech and English. Choco Café Although the website seems to have an English option, only one thing on it is in English. The link given here takes you to it, and it’s the part that really matters: The menu. The hot chocolate on offer is impressive. You can order hot chocolate with chili powder, with ice cream, with berries, with bananas, with brandy, with rum, and a whole lot more. The café has a white hot chocolate option, as well as two sugar-free (sweetened...
As the days grow shorter and colder, winter sports enthusiasts will bring out their skis and snowboards, ready for a weekend in the snow. What are some popular resorts in the Czech Republic? Lipno Ski Resort Located in South Bohemia, not far from the Austrian border. It has a range of activities available summer and winter. These include activities for the handicapped: Monoskis for wheelchair users, and instructors for blind or otherwise handicapped skiers. Certain accommodations and restaurants are also barrier-free. Skiing (downhill and cross-country) and snowboarding are available in the winter, as is ice skating on a lake. Lessons are offered for children and adults. The website is in Czech, English, and German. Špindlerův mlýn Several lodging places in the area of the ski resort offer rooms during Christmas and the New Year, from two-star pensions to hotels with a whopping eight stars. Like Lipno, the resort is open all year. Downhill and cross-country skiing, tubing, sledding, snowmobiling, and bobsled rides are all on offer. After a long day on the slopes, you can relax with a massage at a wellness center. The website is in Czech, English, German, Dutch, Danish, and Polish. SkiResort Černá Hora – Pec The...
Prague City Hall reminds people that a ban on fireworks in the city center, on waterways, and near hospitals remains in effect on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Police officers will be monitoring compliance with the measure and issue on-the-spot fines or refer the case for administrative action if it is breached. Fireworks and other pyrotechnic products can cause serious and sometimes fatal injuries. What is more, they can harm not only people but also wildlife, animals in zoos, and pets. Those who have animals at home know that the loud noise brought about by fireworks can result in intense feelings of fear and panic. These feelings are even more extreme for stray animals who do not have a safe place to hide indoors or a loving owner to offer comfort. In addition to this, the loud noise can further disturb patients in hospitals, the residents of nursing homes, and those who struggle with disabilities. For this reason, the Czech capital has selected several locations where the use of over-the-counter pyrotechnic products will no longer be permitted. The decree applies exclusively in sensitive parts of Prague, especially in the city centre, on the embankments, in parks and near hospitals and other facilities such as homes for...
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