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...
Mikuláš, known around the world as St. Nicholas Day, is celebrated on the 5th of December and signifies the start of Christmas for Czech people. Going back to the 14th Century, the legend of Mikulas tells that children are to be rewarded for being good and sent to the devil for being bad. It is a charming tradition that brings together people young and old in a festive frenzy of costumes, delicious sweet treats, and festive performances. It is a time of gift-giving, celebration, community, and charity. Children are rewarded if they have been good but if not, they will go into the Devil’s sack! During this time, the streets will be filled with Christmas joy and incredible costumes. So where are the best places to catch the Christmas cheer? Mikuláš Rides Through Prague There will be a Saturday night steam train ride around Prague for all the children that cannot wait until Christmas day. The train will be adorned with decorations and will depart from Prague’s Smíchov railway station at 8:56 am, 12:56 pm, and at 4:56 pm. It will take a scenic route through the Prokop Valley to Hostivice and back to the station via Prague’s Semmering. Not...
Sales of Christmas and New Year’s Eve package tours are 20 percent lower than in 2019 so far, the Czech News Agency reported on Sunday, citing the Association of Travel Agencies of the Czech Republic. Over the past seven days, 2 171 Ukrainian refugees received temporary protection visas in Czechia, which is 117 fewer than the previous week. Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Czech state has granted a total of 465,058 of these special visas This year Prague saw one of its warmest autumns in the past 248 years, the Czech Hydro-Meteorological Institute reported. Between the start of September and end of November, Prague’s Klementinum recorded an average temperature of 11.5 degrees Celsius, among the eight percent warmest autumns since records began back in 1775. The city of Prague launched its first regular trolleybus service in half a century on Saturday. The new line is running from Palmovka through Prosek and Letňany to Čakovice-Miškovice. It is the first trolleybus serving the district of Letňany since 1954. While one in ten Czechs borrowed money for Christmas shopping last year, only three percent of people surveyed by the Czech Banking Association (CBA) and Ipsos are...
Most of the city’s vehicles are passenger cars. They account for 970,755 of the city’s fleet. If we include trucks, we get to a figure of 1,200,000 vehicles. In just the short period of ten years between 1990 and 2000, the number of cars in Prague doubled. “The car is space-consuming, especially with the growing demand for larger SUVs. Every parked car requires a 12.5 m² parking space. That’s a lot when you consider that 20 parking spaces can be the built-up area of a small apartment building,” states on Twitter the Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib. “Besides, you have to remember that one space in a modern parking house costs around CZK 1 million to build,” he added. Konečně se po volbách můžeme bavit o dopravě věcně na základě faktů, ne ideologie. Pojďme na to: V Praze je teď přes 970 000 osobních aut, což se blíží počtu obyvatel hlavního města. Navíc pokud bychom započítali i nákladní vozidla, dostaneme se na číslo 1 200 000 aut. (1/9) 🧵 pic.twitter.com/v4oPgEACud — Zdeněk Hřib (@ZdenekHrib) December 2, 2022 Number of passenger cars in the Czech Republic The number of cars on Czech roads exceeded 5.7 million last year, according to data released by...
This upcoming Christmas season there is a new chef in town. These raw snacks can be a “healthy variation of Christmas cookies” says Lenka, who prepares them daily. Lenka set up her business with the hope of pursuing her dream and making people happy one bite at a time. She has gained experience on how to twist vegan and gluten-free bio ingredients into mouth-watering delights by observing and giving `green ‘to healthy eating and active lifestyle for the past several years. She also gets inspired by the Czech culture by using traditional ingredients as well as incorporating other exotic flavors. There’s also a whole new list of goodies this year: including some “raw slices such as the amazingly looking and tempting lemon and pineapple flavored one”. If you are looking more for a “festive selection” there are new “Christmas flavors including apple cinnamon or apricot, ginger & tumeric” that give customers feelings of warmth with every bite. If you love healthy foods Lenka also has several types of Granola in handy classy bags or clear beautiful glass jars available in different sizes with Christmas wrapping. These raw delights will be featured throughout the festive season at Dejvice, Malostranska, Karlin, and...
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