According to the latest census, there are approximately 721,300 flats in Prague. The number of new flats completed annually is, on average, approximately 5,500 units per year, around half of what the city needs. This deficiency is mainly caused by lengthy permitting procedures, especially since the time required to obtain a zoning decision is extremely long, KISS will perform in Prague in 2023 on End of the Road farewell tour. The show will take place at the O2 Arena. The SPOLU alliance of the Civic Democrats (ODS), TOP 09 and Christian Democrats (KDU-CSL) has not found any agreement with the Pirates about forming a coalition in Prague, and will no longer seek further talks with them, its negotiators have told journalists. SPOLU will begin negotiations about possible support for a minority city council Retail sales in Czechia have been falling year-on-year for six months now, according to data published by the Czech Statistics Office. In October, the decline accelerated to 9.4 percent from a 5.3 percent decrease in September. People spent less especially on non-essential consumer goods. The volume of cryptocurrency trades in the Czech Republic fell by a fifth to CZK 200 million in November...
A unique piece by Ludwig van Beethoven is finally set to be returned to the heirs of its original owners. The manuscript ended up in the archives of the Moravian Museum in Brno to protect it from being stolen by the Nazis, as the Petscheks, once the richest family in pre-World War II Czechoslovakia, fled the country to escape the Holocaust. The museum kept the autograph of the 4th movement of the string quartet in B-flat Major, op. 130 — a highly valued late quartet by the German composer — in its collections for more than 80 years. Now, a local restitution law on the property stolen by the Nazis is making the return possible. For the first time, the Moravian Museum curators have put the score on display for five days before it is set to be handed over to the Petschek family. “The item itself has a fascinating collecting story,” says curator Simona Sindlarova. “The whole story reflects the history of Central Europe in the last 200 years.” High-stakes lie to Nazis works, saves the manuscript Details about how the family, whose wealth came mainly from the mining industry and business in the banking sector, acquired the piece after...
A light-hearted muse will take the reins at the State Opera. Ball im Savoy, an operetta revue by the Hungarian composer Paul Abraham, will return on December 31st in Prague. A glass of sparkling wine will be waiting for the audience upon arrival and the historic State Opera building will be festively decorated. Paul Abraham was the uncrowned “king of jazz opera”, whose stellar career was ended by the rise of Nazism in 1933. The production is a part of Musica non grata, an international music and cultural project of the Czech Republic and Germany, initiated and organized by the National Theatre in Prague and financially supported by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany. “Ball im Savoy combines operetta, opera, dance and also pretty demanding acting almost as Oscar Wilde’s style acting” says the Slovak stage director, Martin Čičvák. “For me, this is a kind of feminist initiation, a story about a girl, who stands up for herself, her rights and grows from a girl into a woman,” he adds. A piece full of unexpected twists, brimming with energy and wit, Ball im Savoy was composed in Berlin in 1932 as the last in the series of Abraham’s...
A new underpass for cyclists and pedestrians is set to open below Mánes Bridge in the centre of Prague on Tuesday. The underpass, which is part of the A1 cycling route, will be ceremonially opened at noon. It will make it possible for cyclists to avoid the complicated Klárov crossing, through which the A1 currently runs, by diverging the route along the river bank. Real wages, meaning wages adjusted for inflation, declined year-on-year by 9.8 percent in the third quarter of 2022, according to data from the Czech Statistics Agency. The nominal wage during the same period grew on average by 6.1 percent to CZK 39,858. The crown jewels of the Kingdom of Bohemia, one of Czechia’s most prized historical artefacts, are to be displayed to the public from January 17 to 21, 2023. For the first time since 1955, the crown jewels will be displayed in the transept of Saint Vitus Cathedral In Q3, average gross monthly nominal wages rose by 6.1 percent yearly but fell by 9.8 percent in real terms due to high inflation. The average salary was CZK 34,993. The Czech Statistical Office (CSO) published the data on Monday. In general, two-thirds of...
A statue depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin as a goblin tightening a gas valve has been unveiled on Interbrigade Square in Prague 6. The statue will remain visible to the public for 30 days and then go up for auction. “Money raised will go to purchasing military material and donate it to Ukraine,” said the author of the statue, blacksmith and sculptor Dusan Dostal. Prague 6 has decided to remove the previous statue of Marshal Ivan Konev in March 2020. It was moved into storage and will eventually be placed within the planned Museum of the 20th Century, which Prague plans to open in the coming years. The statue was the centre of a heated debate, including protests and international disputes between supporters of the Red Army’s liberation of the Czech capital and those who are critical of Konev’s repressive role within the Communist Eastern Bloc. The place has now been temporarily taken over by the statue of Putin, which, according to the author, is meant to point out the culprit behind the current rise in energy prices. The statue, with its raised right arm, also represents Putin in combination with Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, he says, and thus expresses the...
Danuse Nerudova, the former Mendel University in Brno rector, is gaining on her rivals in the battle for the Czech presidency, according to a November poll conducted by the Ipsos agency. Andrej Babis, the populist billionaire and opposition leader, remains in the lead for the first round with 29.7%, followed by former general Petr Pavel with 25.3%, but Nerudova has climbed to 25%. This raises the possibility that Pavel could be knocked out of the run-off, or even that Babis could be eliminated and the second round could be between two centrist candidates backed by the governing coalition. Babis has widened the gap over Pavel when compared to the previous polls, but it is Nerudova who appears to be making the most significant gains. Pavel’s past in the pre-1989 communist military has been increasingly discussed in the media following historian Petr Blazek’s relentless efforts to depict Pavel as allegedly not disclosing all there is to say about his elite training in the final years of the communist regime, which the historian argues indicates that he was destined for a career as a spy. Pavel’s outstanding post-1989 career – which includes commanding posts in several missions abroad as well as serving as Czech army chief and...
Training of Ukrainian servicemen has begun in the Czech city of Libavá. The Armed Forces of the Czech Republic reported about this. For better interaction, Czech teachers were assigned translators. “The aim is for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to be able to independently conduct combat operations and effectively defend their territory and sovereignty. We do this for our protection as well,” the Czech military said. According to the proposal of the Czech government, five four-week training sessions must be held by the end of next year. Up to 800 Ukrainian servicemen can take part in each training. The training in Libavá was approved by Czech deputies last week. The Czech Senate also supported sending Czech military personnel to train Ukrainians in other EU countries. The Czech Republic will be able to send up to 55 military personnel to participate in the EU mission to train the Ukrainian military. The training is conducted on the basis of a bilateral agreement between the governments of the Czech Republic and Ukraine. In the future, according to the documents, they may transfer to the EU mission, which may reimburse the Czech Republic for part of the costs, estimated at 975 million Czech korunas (about $36...
Air Cairo will begin operating two flights per week between Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Marsa Alam and Prague. For the Egyptian carrier Air Cairo, Marsa Alam will become the second destination to which it will fly on regular flights from the Czech Republic. It currently offers direct flights from Prague to Hurghada (HRG). Flight schedule The new route from Prague to Marsa Alam will start on Tuesday 28 March 2023. The carrier plans to operate two flights per week, with the route scheduled to operate every Friday and Tuesday. In addition, the route will operate year-round! Prague – Marsa Alam -> 09:45 – 14:20 Marsa Alam – Prague -> 04:00 – 08:45 Ticket prices Tickets are already available in the carrier’s reservation system. The cheapest tickets can be purchased for 9 083 CZK. The price includes the option to carry 1 luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg. There is also hand luggage option with a maximum weight of 7 kg. Change of ticket is possible for a fee of 35 USD + surcharge up to the current price of the new ticket, cancellation is subject to a fee of 65 USD. About Marsa Salam Once a small...
Aux Merveilleux de Fred: the place where French meets Czech, history meets present, and Brioches meets Merveilleux. Conveniently located on Revoluční street, you can find the boutique belonging to globally credited Aux Merveilleux de Fred; famous for their Merveilleux, a pastry originating from the north of France and Belgium. Besides these delightful treats, Aux Merveilleux de Fred also offers brioches and waffles, all handmade on the spot. Open every day from 8:00 during the week and 9:00 during the weekends, until 19:00 in the evening, there is no excuse not to indulge in some French delicacies. The concept started almost 30 years ago when pastry chef Frédéric Vaucamps revisited the traditional recipe of the Merveilleux, Prague’s CEO Romain explains. “Initially the Merveilleux was quite heavy, but now it’s a new cake with meringue and whipped cream making it unique.” After the first opening in France, the concept flourished becoming a global business, eventually opening its doors in Prague. Prague was always a familiar name for Aux Merveilleux de Fred, as you can find beautiful chandeliers from the Czech company Preciosa in every boutique. “All chandeliers come from the Czech Republic; because of that, we wanted to do something special. We...
An EasyJet flight heading to the UK from Poland has been diverted to the Czech Republic after a ‘possible bomb’ was found on board. Flight EZY6276 from Krakow to Bristol was an hour into its two-and-a-half-hour flight when it landed at Prague’s Vaclav Havel Airport at 10.50 pm on Sunday. Prague Airport tweeted: ‘There was reported a possible bomb on board an aircraft. ‘All actions to ensure the safety of passengers and all air traffic are currently being carried out by Police of the Czech Republic.’ Czech police said ‘pyrotechnicians’ had been sent to the scene in order to investigate and dispose of the suspicious device. It is thought passengers were taken off the plane while a search was carried out by police investigators. Prague Airport officials later added that ‘no dangerous object was found on the plane after the pyrotechnic inspection.’ ⚠️ At 22:50, a diverted aircraft landed safely at @PragueAirport on the Krakow-Bristol route. There was reported a possible bomb on board an aircraft. All actions to ensure the safety of passengers and all air traffic are currently being carried out by @PolicieCZ. — Prague Airport (@PragueAirport) December 4, 2022 EasyJet’s website shows a follow-on flight was arranged for...
This year Prague saw one of its warmest autumns in the past 248 years, the Czech Hydro-Meteorological Institute reported on Saturday. The average temperature from the beginning of September to the end of November reached 11.5 degrees Celsius, 1.7 degrees higher than the long-term average from 1775 to 2014. The warmest autumn ever recorded was in 2006, with an average temperature of 13.2 degrees. The coldest autumn was measured in 1786 with an average temperature of 5.8 degrees Celsius. “In the last 30 years, the coldest autumn was recorded in 1993 with an average temperature of 8.8 degrees Celsius, which ranked 42nd to 45th in the overall ranking,” the CZMU officials noted. Prague experienced its warmest November since 1775 in 2015, with an average temperature of 8.7 degrees, while the coldest weather since 1775 prevailed this month in 1858 with an average temperature of minus three degrees. The meteorological autumn lasts from September to November, while the astronomical autumn from the autumnal equinox at the end of September to the winter solstice, which is Dec. 21 of this year. In 1752 the first regular meteorological measurement was initiated at Klementinum and it has been continuing until now. 33 years of...
It’s time for the holidays and at FriendShip Prague they are looking forward to finishing 2022 strong with special initiatives and events that we would like to share with you! FriendShip Prague has just launched another Fill a Christmas Sock for the Homeless campaign. Last year, they collected 600 pairs of socks that were distributed not only during our special Christmas gathering but also to other organizations supporting people in need. How can you help this year? You can support the homeless by purchasing a pair of warm socks and filling one of them with the listed. travel size items below: 1 x Toothbrush + 1 x small tube of toothpaste 1 x Deodorant + 1 x shower gel + 1 x hands cream 1 x Hand wipes • 1 x Lips balm • Sweets and chocolates • Ideally a personal Christmas message socks collection by December 16th, at Dům Radost. See all instructions here On Sunday, December 11th, they will host a Charity Christmas Event at the Little Mole (Riegrovy Sady 38) where Karina Bolan will generously offer a donation-based yoga class: a mix of breathing, meditation and movement where we will practice gratitude and love and remind ourselves...
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