If your day doesn’t start until you’re up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to our new morning fix. Czech foreign Minister Jan Lipavský welcomed in a statement to the Czech News Agency on Thursday the White House’s announcement that US President Joe Biden has nominated Bijan Sabet for the post of US ambassador to the Czech Republic. . Rent prices in Czechia are continuing to rise, the Czech News Agency reported on Thursday. Countrywide they rose by an average of 11 percent year-on-year, with Prague seeing the biggest increase at 15.6 percent. Friday will continue to see tropical temperatures well above 30 degrees Celsius, with highs of 36 degrees in some places, but the weather will finally cool down by up to ten degrees over the weekend. Fuel prices in the Czech Republic have fallen again since last week, and the price increase has accelerated. Natural 95 petrol is now sold at petrol stations for an average of CZK 44.41/l, which is CZK 1.41 less than a week ago. Diesel has become cheaper by CZK 1.10, to an average of CZK 45.11/l. Czech detectives looking into the blasts in the...
Beer is what made Prague famous. But as the city becomes ever more cosmopolitan and international, locals and tourists alike are expecting a much greater variety in the drinks they enjoy. Nestled inconspicuously in Malá Strana, Na Břehu Rhôny is bringing exactly that: a much-needed contribution to Czech wine culture. They offer a wide variety of French wines that cannot be found anywhere else in the Czech Republic. Opened at the end of May, the newest location focuses only on tapas and wine—all while bringing a huge dose of authentic French charm. Situated in a heavily trafficked area of Malá Strana, but a few blocks away from the main strip, the venue is surprisingly peaceful. The patio is pleasant and airy, often hosting live jazz acts—every Thursday for the remainder of the summer. Venture further in, and there is more to be discovered: a tastefully decorated interior that retains the charm of the old building while adding touches of French charm and a spacious courtyard that offers more private outdoor seating. Na Břehu Rhôny was started in Vyton from a desire to host friends and share in the pleasures of good wine—it has rapidly expanded, as the owners confront increasing...
On Wednesday, US President Joe Biden appointed US investor Bijan Sabet as Ambassador to the Czech Republic. It was announced by the White House in a statement, along with other names of candidates for ambassadorships in other countries. The nomination still needs to be approved by the US Senate. The last American Ambassador in Prague was Stephen King, at the end of 2020 he announced that he would relinquish this position when the new President Biden takes office. Since then, the post of US Ambassador to Prague has been vacant. King was the ninth U.S. ambassador to the Czech Republic. He took over the office in December 2017 from lawyer Andrew Schapiro, with whom President Miloš Zeman did not have a good relationship. “We are pleased that President Biden has announced his intention to appoint Bijan Sabet as Ambassador to the Czech Republic. This demonstrates the strong friendship between the United States and the Czech Republic. The nomination must now be approved by the United States Senate,” said the US Embassy in Prague on Twitter. Sabet, 53, is co-founder and partner of Spark Capital since 2005, which deals with venture capital. He directed his investments in Internet networks. He was...
The famous Italian brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro has entered the Czech market. You can already find it in some bars and restaurants, as well as in Albert, Billa, Rohlík, Makro, JIP and Lidl. The company Plzeňský Prazdroj will promote the product in the new market, but it will still be brewed in Bari, Padua and Rome. “We want to give Czech beer lovers the opportunity to experience at home the same experience they have on a holiday in Italy. That is why we became the exclusive distributor of this unique icon of Italian beer. We believe that it will find its fans and adequately complement our portfolio. It will be loved by everyone who appreciates quality food and drinks. Anyone who likes to enjoy life to the fullest, whether it is a family dinner or sitting with friends,” advertised the product marketing director of Plzeňský Prazdroj Roman Trzaskalik. According to him, Peroni Nastro Azzurro is a grass fermentation camp with golden color, white foam, 5% alcohol content and initial wort density of 11.45%. Its distinctive flavor qualities are due to the addition of barley malt enriched with corn “Nostrano dell’Isola” and the balanced ratio of aromatic and bitter hops. The...
There’s only one thing to do when the heat and humidity hit – find the nearest rooftop bar and cool down with a cocktail or two. It might not have the same skyscrapers as New York or Tokyo, but there are some jaw-dropping rooftop bars in Europe. From London to Luxembourg and everywhere in between, here’s the 2022 roundup of the best rooftop bars in Europe ranked by Big 7 Travel. Their ranking system uses aggregated scores taking into account online reviews from Google, Tripadvisor, and previous media coverage, as well as input from the editorial team on factors including rooftop views, design, and drinks list, they have revealed the hottest places to sip ‘n’ social distance this summer. We were chuffed to see at least one Prague hotspot mentioned in the running. Balcony Bar Prague Big 7 Travel describes Balcony Bar as “a charming rooftop bar in the very centre of Prague, with a view of Národní třída and the National Theatre. It’s inspired by hip rooftop bars in cities such as New York or London, but with a historical Czech take on it.” The intimate restaurant offers seating for 25 on the terrace and seating for 30 inside. Balcony Bar offers innovative...
If your day doesn’t start until you’re up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to our new morning fix. The Czech Republic has so far granted temporary protection visas to 405,179 Ukrainian refugees since the war in Ukraine started in February, with 500 visas issued on Tuesday alone, 30 fewer than a week ago. There are under 300,000 Ukrainians staying in the country. . The response to major forest fires in the Bohemian Switzerland National Park in North Bohemia over the last week and a half will likely cost hundreds of millions of crowns. The head of the Czech national fire service, Vladimír Vlček, said that the cost of deploying fire brigades alone was around CZK 20 million a day. The Czech minister of finance, Zbyněk Stanjura, says the government cannot afford any more than the CZK 66 billion it has earmarked to help households and companies facing high energy costs. The figure has been set aside for a period from October this year until September next year. At the end of July, the state budget deficit rose to CZK 192.7 billion, from CZK 183 billion in June. At the end of...
Some people keep a free apartment for their children when they grow up, another plan to reconstruct it, and another just relay on the regular growth of the apartment’s value. Many owners offer the apartment for short-term rent, which the city’s management has been trying to limit unsuccessfully for a long time. Whatever the reasons, tens of thousands of vacant apartments can be found in the capital. Last year, there were 93,627 of them, representing 13 percent of the total 721,332 apartments. This is based on data from the 2021 Census of Flats published by the Czech Statistical Office (CSO). In the Czech Republic as a whole, statisticians record a total of 859 894 unoccupied flats, while the number of occupied ones is 4 480 139, according to the CSO. The largest number of unoccupied flats, 120 215, is in the Central Bohemia Region. The reasons for holding an uninhabited apartment may be different. Even a landlord who decides to offer an apartment on the rental market does not win immediately. Finding a solid and regular paying tenant is not easy. The law protects the tenant, but getting rid of rogue tenants is very difficult and can take many months....
The world’s deepest, flooded freshwater sinkhole—the Hranice Abyss in the in the Přerov District in the Olomouc Region—has now measured a little bit deeper, according to new data. A recent expedition to the cave in the Czech Republic found that it measures at least 1,476 feet deep, according to a press release. Scientists have previously only guessed at the sinkhole’s depth. The new measurements exceeded previous estimates in 2016, of 1,325 feet under water level. Scientists were able to gauge the actual measurements by using a robot that was lowered into the sinkhole’s depths. The Hranice Abyss is actually thought to be deeper than this. However, scientists have still not managed to reach the bottom of the sinkhole, due to technology limitations. During the expedition, scientists also gathered more data on the shape of the hole. From this they were able to draw up a 3D map of its depths, CT24 reported. This was done using a smaller robot, installed with six cameras and sonar beams. “The most important thing for us is that we managed to create a map backed by data. We can see from it that the Border Gap is one huge hole that leads vertically down; at 450 meters...
As Czechia completes the first month of its EU presidency, a survey by the STEM agency showed that Czechs would prefer the government use this role to solve the energy crisis over worrying too much about the post-war recovery of Ukraine. The most important task of the Czech presidency is considered by 79 percent of those surveyed to be “solving the social impacts of the energy crisis.” This topic has a universal response across society, even among opponents of European integration. “It is based on domestic price developments,” explained sociologist Nikola Hořejš. “The Czechs hope that Europe will cover their backs in this situation. According to our data, four-fifths of the population must start saving significantly, which means even the better-off,” he added. Regarding energy security, 57 percent of the public wants the government to speed up the transition to green energy. Proposals to make this possible will be on the agenda of the Czech presidency in the coming months. “Renewable sources are now an obvious alternative to fossil fuels not only because of the climate crisis but also because they increase the energy self-sufficiency of the Czech Republic,” said Helena Truhlá, chief analyst of Czech interests in the EU project. “82 percent of Czechs now want energy self-sufficiency...
The capital city will start repairing the Libeň bridge this year. It is to become not only an important traffic artery connecting Holešovice and Palmovka, but also a place of recreation. A cafe and a skatepark will be created under the arched bridge. During repairs, pedestrians and cyclists will have to cross the river via a temporary footbridge, and public transport will be brought to the bridge from both sides. “We are looking for every opportunity to dust off the outdated beauty of the Cubist construction of the architect Pavel Janák and its surroundings,” said Deputy Mayor for Transport Adam Scheinherr regarding the new look of the Libeň Bridge, which has never been repaired. Therefore, according to him, the city will retain the most valuable part of the bridge from 1928 – the arch structure. “The arch constructions will connect the new bridge constructions based on Janák’s sketches, currently designed in detail in terms of layout and shape. Thanks to these bridges, the level of the Vltava in Karlín will drop by several tens of centimeters during a flood. We will supplement the new bridges with barrier-free ramps to Rohanský ostrov, which will become a beautiful park in the future,”...
If your day doesn’t start until you’re up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to our new morning fix. British architectural studio William Matthews has won an international competition to design a new cable car in Prague connecting the districts of Podbaba, Troja and Bohnice, the Czech News Agency announced on Tuesday. . Meteorologists have warned of an upcoming heatwave with temperatures exceeding 31 degrees Celsius which is expected to hit the country on Wednesday. The warning applies to most regions with the exception of South Bohemia, Vysočina and the Krkonoše Mountains. This weekend, from 5-7 August, Brazil Fest, the largest Latin event in the Czech Republic, will take place in Brno for the third time. The vibrant festival will once again allow Brno residents to experience the true atmosphere of Brazilian culture in the heart of Moravia. The festival will open on Friday 5 August with a concert by two Brazilian classical guitar masters. Sales of electric cars increased by 65 percent year-on-year in Czechia in the second quarter of this year. By contrast sales of plug-in hybrids fell by nearly one-third in the same period. Between the start of April...
It has been 12 years since Curtis James Jackson III, better known as 50 Cent, visited the Czech capital. On October 18, the legend of rap will be making his triumphant return. Who doesn’t know the album Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ or the hit Candy Shop? It’s impossible to overstate the importance of the Queens native on the development and history of rap. The founder of G-Unit should return to the Czech Republic as part of the tour on October 18, performing at the 02 Arena. Tickets go on sale Tuesday. 50 Cent did not have an easy upbringing. He dealt with drugs in elementary school, along with crime, gangs, and even multiple gunshot wounds (he has been shot nine times). But all that did was push him further towards his dreams. This is the third time that the 47-year-old rap legend will take the stage in Prague. The Grammy winner, who sold more than 30 million copies of his 2002 album Get Rich Or Die Tryin’, will be in Europe twenty years after its release. It’s clear that the verses he laid down all those years ago still hold up. He last performed here in 2010 in Holešovice,...
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