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Ryanair Passengers Stranded in Prague After Flight Leaves Without Them

Numerous Ryanair passengers were left stranded at Prague’s airport after their flight to Manchester left without them last week. Travelers for the 5.30 pm service on Friday 24 June claim to have arrived in good time, but said an unusual security system and huge queues at the airport meant they were still waiting in line by the time the plane was scheduled to depart. Passenger Hannah Molloy described the scene as “absolute chaos”, alleging that a large number of travellers were left scrambling to book onto a later easyJet flight, while others had to find a last-minute hotel in Prague. “There was no one from Ryanair,” she told Manchester Evening News. “We spoke to security and they said ‘it’s nothing to do with us’. “We were told they were ‘going to miss the flight slot’ but obviously the gate staff knew that there were a lot of people around – they could see us out of the window.” Ms. Molloy added that she and her partner “got there in plenty of time”. They were forced to pay £300 for an alternative easyJet flight in order to get home. Passengers reported that, unlike the normal airport procedure, they had to wait for their gate to be announced before...

 by Prague Morning Jun 30, 2022
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Events in July: Masters of Rock and Colors in Moravia, KISS, Slipknot and Pearl Jam in Prague

The season of festivals is in full swing!. Whether you are going to Ostrava for Colors, Vizovice for Masters of Rock or Brno for Pop Messe or Mendel Festival, fans of every genre will have plenty to choose from. Besides festivals, there are lots more concerts to attend, including KISS, Slipknot, Pearl Jam, Jack White and Jeff Beck with Johnny Depp who will all be stopping by Prague this summer. Kryštof kempy – 2. 7. – 27. 8. 2022 Twice Kryštof had to postpone the fourth year of his camps, but this year, they are finally happening. With each one-day festival, the band will explore films and music as they become real Hollywood stars. In addition to the organizers, other musicians will appear on the stage: the bands Sebastian and Slza, Olga Lounová and Michal Horák are all slated to perform. The camps will stop in a total of eight towns, and are sold out in Hukvaldy (July 9), Strážnice (July 16), Konopiště (August 6) and Loket nad Ohří (August 20). The last tickets remain for Náměště na Hané (July 2), Svojšice u Přelouče (July 23), Liberec (August 13) and Pilsen (August 27). Jack White – 5. 7. 2022, Forum...

 by Prague Morning Jun 30, 2022

First “Health-Focused” Kindergarten has Opened in Prague

A new, health-focused kindergarten has opened in Prague. It offers children a wholesome and modern environment with plenty of sunshine and fresh air. Beránek Kindergarten is located in Novodvorská Street in Prague 4 and solves one of today’s biggest problems: the presence of unhealthy substances in ordinary buildings. According to experts, very young children are especially sensitive to the environment in which they spend their time. Sufficient activity in sunny and ventilated interiors has a positive effect on their mental and physical health. Such a space is offered by the “healthy kindergarten” Beránek. Here, children breathe air that is free of carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, dust, or mold. “The kindergarten is equipped with a forced ventilation system with heat recovery, thanks to which there is fresh air in the kindergarten all day without harmful volatile substances, which are typically excreted from toys and furniture, and high concentrations of carbon dioxide. Thanks to the green roof and exterior blinds, the kindergarten does not overheat on hot summer days,” Petr Valeš from JRD Development describes. “The kindergarten is equipped with healthy full-spectrum lighting, which better mimics natural sunlight, and thanks to it, children can concentrate better. The kindergarten is built in...

 by Prague Morning Jun 30, 2022
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DragRace Holland Winner to Perform in Prague on July 9th

Vanessa Van Cartier, the current reigning winner of DragRace Holland, will be in town performing at PM Club on the evening of Saturday, July 9th for a one-night-only engagement. The show and party, appropriately named Vanessa Van Cartier: One Night in Prague, will be organized by local queer event and show production company The Gay Agenda. DragRace Holland, one of the many international spin-offs of the USA-based original RuPaul’s DragRace, began in 2020 to showcase the talents and skills of the Dutch-speaking drag artists of the Netherlands and Belgium. Vanessa is the Belgian-born performer who managed to snatch the crown in 2021 and claim the title of Holland’s Next Drag Superstar. Her arrival in Prague marks the first time a winner of a European DragRace franchise will be performing in the Czech Republic. Although she’s now known internationally as the winner of the second season of the Dutch-iteration of DragRace, Vanessa Van Cartier’s work was known years prior before gracing tv screens in the Dutch-speaking world. In 2019 she won the Miss Continental pageant in the United States, which is the country’s largest and most influential female-illusion competition and pageant. In addition, in 2019 she also won the Miss Continental-Europe...

 by Prague Morning Jun 30, 2022

Ansambl, New Affordable Fine Dining Restaurant in Prague

New to Prague’s culinary scene, Ansambl aims to provide affordable fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Located on Krymská street in Prague 10, the cosy modern European restaurant has quickly gained popularity since opening at the end of 2021. “We want to be approachable,” said Head Chef Martin Charvat speaking to Prague Morning, “at Ansambl everyone can try high-level food for friendly prices”. “We want our quality to always be 100 percent,” he said, “but we want the place to feel really casual”. “The concept of the restaurant is to create small plates for dinner, so the customers can try a little more.” Quality produce provides the basis for the restaurant’s offering and Charvat says the key is to allow the product to shine. His philosophy is to “start with perfect products and just don’t f*ck it up,” he said. Locally sourced produce is also essential for Ansambl. “We try to only work with Czech farmers,” he said, and “try to be as seasonal and sustainable as we can”. The dishes on offer range from variations of traditional French and Italian to Czech cuisine. “Produce always comes first”, he said, meaning that sourcing meat and vegetables from the country’s top...

 by Jody Druce Jun 29, 2022
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General Petr Pavel Will Run the 2023 Presidential Election

The first round of the presidential election in the Czech Republic will be held on Jan. 13-14, 2023, announced the President of the country’s Senate, Milos Vystrcil. The head of the upper house of the Czech Parliament is bound by law to set the presidential election date so that a possible runoff vote can take place at least 30 days before the incumbent president’s term expires. Current Czech President Milos Zeman’s second five-year term ends in early March. About 20 people have announced their presidential bids, according to local media. General Petr Pavel has confirmed that he will run in the presidential election. The general told the media that he is collecting signatures in support of his candidacy from the general public and is expecting to make an official announcement in August. General Petr Pavel is considered a hot contestant for the top post. Opinion polls suggest that he alone has the chance to beat the former Czech prime minister, Andrej Babiš, in the second round of presidential elections. Babiš has not yet officially confirmed his candidacy, but the likelihood that he will run is reported to be high. In the Czech Republic, the candidate with the absolute majority of...

 by Prague Morning Jun 29, 2022

Getting a Cheaper Bike in Prague

Moving to a new country or just a city can be stressful. There are lots of things that need to be done, you most likely don’t know the area and everything is new for you. Having a bike on hand can be very useful. Don’t let people say that cycling in Prague is dangerous discourage you from getting a bike. A good start can be bike-sharing. This way you can try if you’ll be comfortable commuting on a bike in the city. There are the pink bikes run by Rekola, you can download their app and try them for yourself. These bikes are great if you need to use a bike here and there, but if you´re planning on discovering the city and its surroundings from behind the handlebars, getting a bike is probably the way to go. There are plenty of bike shops offering new bikes, but you can also get a second-hand bike.  When getting a cheaper used bike, there are a few things you should pay attention to. First and foremost it’s important to check that there are no cracks on the frame and that the frame is not damaged or banded. Check the handlebars, deeply scratched...

 by Prague Morning Jun 29, 2022

Top Czech News Headlines: Thursday, June 30, 2022

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.    General Petr Pavel has confirmed that he will run in the 2023 presidential election due to be held in January.  Pavel, who served as Chairman of the NATO Military Committee from 2015 to 2018, is considered a hot contestant for the top post. . After almost four months, a state of emergency called by the Czech government to help deal with a wave of refugees from Ukraine will cease at the end of June.   The General Health Insurance Fund (VZP) estimates the cost of treating Ukrainian refugees at CZK 3.9 billion by the end of the year. However, most refugees have only registered in the VZP system so far.   The Czech brewer Budvar increased its net profit by some 10% for the second straight year as it saw record output and exports despite the coronavirus pandemic. Its net profit reached 337 million Czech crowns in 2021, up from 305 million the previous year.   The Czech Republic’s Petra Kvitová has won the tennis tournament in the UK’s Eastbourne for her first title in...

 by Prague Morning Jun 29, 2022
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The 9 Best Places for Seafood in Prague

You don’t have to dine by the sea to experience a quality fish meal! Here’s our selection of the best seafood restaurants. Zdenek’s Oyster Bar At Zdenek’s Oyster Bar, Praguers can truly treat themselves to the best the sea has to offer: oysters, crab, octopus, lobster and more. For those who truly want luxury, caviar is also available. Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner. Price: $$$$ Address: Malá Štupartská 636/5, Staré Město Bruxx This Belgian brasserie on Vinohrady square serves its signature oysters and mussels seven days a week. Pair them with in-house fresh baguette or, for more adventurous eaters, escargot or fried frogs legs. Full plates include both seafood options like grilled tuna or octopus with pork fatback, and meat, like roasted Liege meatballs or coq au vin. For dessert, enjoy house-made crème brûlée, chocolate cake, or the daily ice cream offerings. Price: $$$ Address: Náměstí Míru 9, Praha 2-Vinohrady Chorvatský Mlýn This seafood restaurant takes its name and its inspiration from Croatia’s 1800 km of coastline. It serves not only  in-house spit-roasted meats, but also fresh seafood and Croatian specialties like black risotto and Adriatic Octopus “Pod Pekou.” The charming, pastoral restaurant is actually located in Sarka – Lysolaje...

 by Prague Morning Jun 29, 2022

VISUALIZATION: Renovation and New Tram Coming to New Town

The area of Národní, 28. října, Na Příkopě, and náměstí Republiky and Revoluční streets in the center of Prague are to become a uniform boulevard and shopping street. In the future, trams will run once more between Na Perštýně and náměstí Republiky. This is all part of the new Castle Promenade plan, which was approved by city councilors on Monday. “The space is saturated with unsightly advertising, mostly overloaded with car traffic” The study was commissioned by the city management in 2019 to the Institute of Planning and Development, for which it was created by the architectural studio Aoc ateliér. Today, only the area between Jungmann Square and Republic Square operates as a business-centric walkable area. The aim is to extend this character to the entire length of the promenade. “It is one of the busiest and also the most important cultural and social centers of Prague, however, today the space is saturated with unsightly advertising, mostly overloaded with car traffic both in motion and parked cars in the streets. The study offers a solution to all these problems. There will be a reconstruction of surfaces, repair and addition of new furniture or placement of greenery,” said Deputy Mayor for...

 by Prague Morning Jun 29, 2022
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Czechs Earn Higher Wages Than Poles, Hungarians and Slovaks

The average monthly wage in Czechia is the highest among the Visegrád Group countries and has enjoyed year-over-year growth of 12 percent, according to the annual study by Mazars. The consulting company compares the tax systems of 22 countries across Central and Eastern Europe to ascertain the current level and annual growth of wages on the continent. The average wage in Czechia is €1,533, topping Hungary at €1,369, Poland at €1,301 and Slovakia at €1,185, respectively. Germany has retained the highest average wage in Central and Eastern Europe at €4,130, with Austria following closely behind at €3,818. By contrast, the lowest average wage is €400 in Kosovo, €450 in Bosnia-Herzegovina, and €485 in Ukraine. According to data from the Czech Statistical Office, the average wage in the Czech Republic rose 7.2 percent year over year to 37,929 korunas (€1,534) in the first quarter of this year but fell by 3.6 percent in real terms after inflation. The differences in the growth of the average wage in euros were more significant in the region than before. Germany, where average wages rose by 14 percent based on last year’s study, grew by only 4 percent. On the contrary, the wage level in Austria grew faster, by 23 percent. In Hungary, growth...

 by Prague Morning Jun 29, 2022
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Top Czech News Headlines: Wednesday, June 29, 2022

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.    Prime Minister Petr Fiala had a meeting in Prague on Monday with his Saxon counterpart Michael Kretschmer, the Czech News Agency reported. Among other things, they discussed the building of a liquefied natural gas terminal in Germany. . The Czech Republic took silver in both the men’s and women’s sections of the 14th World Street Hockey Championships in Laval, Canada, after losing to the host nation in both finals. The men’s team lost by 6:3, and the women by 3:2.   The average price of lunch at a Czech restaurant stands at CZK 163, suggests a survey conducted in June by Sodexo Benefity, a company that supplies luncheon vouchers. That is CZK 28 higher than in 2020. In Prague, the average price of a lunch is CZK 190   The Czech minister of culture, Martin Baxa, will visit Lviv on Wednesday at the invitation of his Ukrainian counterpart, Oleksandr Tkachenko. The officials are expected to discuss the impact of Russian aggression on Ukraine’s cultural monuments and co-operation with Kyiv in this area.   The Czech...

 by Prague Morning Jun 28, 2022

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