New public transport shelters and public lighting are set to be installed on the streets of Prague in November. On Wednesday, the Councillor for Property, Jan Chabr (TOP 09), presented news related to public lighting. He also spoke about the prospect of separate advertising showcases which will disappear from the streets as part of the fight against visual smog. Since 1994, Public transport shelters have been operated by JCDecaux in Prague until June this year, when the municipality refused to extend their contract. The latest plans for the replacement of public transport roofs should take place within two years and should start in November. “The first city districts are selected, starting with Prague 13 and Prague 6,” said Chabr. “By the end of the year, about 40 new shelters should be installed.” Future shelter plans will also see that free-standing advertising spaces will not be a part of the stops. According to Chabr, ads should be gone from the streets by the end of the year in an effort to reduce visual smog. Next year, a larger part of the renovation should take place- the roofs will be transferred to the administration of DPP, which should compete with the new...
After eight years of plans, construction of the new branch of the Municipal Library of Prague (MKP) in Prague’s Petřiny should begin at the start of 2022. According to library spokeswoman Lenka Hanzlíková, a building permit has been obtained and the library is currently looking for a company to build on the site of the existing branch. Part of the building, which will be designed by architects from the monom studio and the Zavadil studio, will be a chamber hall for cultural, educational and community events and will hold the necessary equipment for so-called coworking, study or creative meetings. The library will be freely connected to the garden and there will be a terrace for outdoor seating as well as a kitchenette for preparing snacks. After applying for a building permit last year, Hanzlíková hopes the new library will be completed within two years from the start of construction. There are also plans to open a new type of branch in the Municipal Library in Prague in January next year where readers will be able to borrow books and then return them via self-service facilities without the assistance of a librarian. Eventually, the plan is that self-service book return facilities...
For a long time, Czech authorities didn’t accept vaccination certificates from outside the EU/EEA. This complicated the lives of expats living in the Czech Republic and also potential tourists from non-EU states who – despite being fully vaccinated – weren’t able to enter the country without restrictions. This has recently changed. However, the access isn’t a blanket one – there are some conditions. Fully vaccinated third-country citizens allowed entry At the end of August, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Czech Republic was expanding the list of countries whose vaccination certificates would be accepted in the country. The list contains certificates that will allow their holders to use establishments (such as restaurants, pools, or cinemas) and various services (such as hair salons and massage parlors). More importantly, holders of certificates from approved countries can travel to the Czech Republic from any country (including high-risk countries) without having to self-isolate upon arrival (though they still have to fill out the passenger locator form). Included countries There are three groups of countries who have been included on the list in addition to all countries of the EU which already use the EU COVID-19 passport. Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland,...
The far-right SPD party, which may play a role in forming a new Czech government next month, would demand the cabinet propose legislation that could lead to a referendum on leaving the European Union, party chief Tomio Okamura said on Wednesday. Prime Minister Andrej Babis’s ANO is likely to win the largest share of the vote in a Oct. 8-9 election but may struggle to form a majority as its current partners are polling at or below the 5% threshold to enter parliament. Two main opposition groups refuse to enter a government with Babis due to what they say are his conflicts of interests as the founder of a business empire. That may make Okamura’s anti-European and anti-NATO SPD, or Freedom and Direct Democracy, a partner in the talks, which ANO has not ruled out. Opinion polls put the party’s support at around 10%. Okamura said a pledge to propose a law on holding referendums, currently not possible, would be his price. Should such legislation be introduced, it would likely allow for a citizens’ petition to propose a vote, meaning Okamura could help organise one. “One of the fundamental conditions is for the government manifesto … to include a referendum law...
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 REPUBLIC The far-right SPD party, which may play a role in forming a new Czech government next month, would demand the cabinet propose legislation that could lead to a referendum on leaving the European Union, party chief Tomio Okamura said on Wednesday. Prime Minister Andrej Babis (ANO) and his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban will visit the North Bohemian Usti Region next Wednesday and Orban will also come to an election rally of ANO, government spokesman Vladimir Vorechovsky told the daily Denik N on Wednesday. The Czech Republic has asked Russia for legal aid in connection with the investigation into the blasts in the ammunition depot in Vrbetice, south Moravia, of which Russian military intelligence (GRU) agents are suspected, the Regional State Attorney’s Office in Brno said in a press release on Wednesday. WORLD No salary for no vax who should be in quarantine: this is what was decided in Germany by the Minister of Health, Jens Spahn, in agreement with colleagues from the Lander. According to what was leaked, the rules will affect both those...
Japan’s Netflix library contains more top-quality TV and film content than anywhere else in the world, according to a new study by Uswitch. The research calculated which countries have access to the best-reviewed and most awarded TV and film content by totalling the IMBD scores for every TV series and film in each country’s library. This was combined with the total number of award wins and award nominations and Uswitch then converted the overall total into a Netflix catalogue score out of a possible 100. Where To See the Best TV and Film on Netflix With an IMDB total of 27,284, more than 19,000 award wins and over 40,000 award nominations across its entire Netflix catalogue – Japan is awarded the maximum 100 Netflix catalogue points for its total score of 86,961, highest of all countries. The Czech Republic is second on the list with a Netflix catalogue score of 97.61. In third place is South Korea with a score of 94.02, the UK has a score of 93.78 which lands fourth place, and in fifth, it’s Switzerland with a score of 94.74. Interestingly, 50% of the top 30 list is made up of European countries, with the United States only just making an appearance in 29th place. Netflix first became available in Japan in 2015, and the top five IMDB rated TV series and films in Japan’s...
With an enormous number of cars in Prague, experts worry about the impact it will have not only on transport but also on the climate and human health. With the issue of health and safety is at the forefront of public debate, experts are now looking for solutions to reduce emissions and improve the current unsatisfactory situation where it exceeds the limits. A new study by Atmosphere magazine warns that the number of emissions in Prague exceeds the limits recommended by the WHO and the European Union. Miroslav Šuta, a doctor and expert from the Center for the Environment and Health, told Czech Radio Plus that the measurements took place in various places in Prague, and he considers the surroundings of the Blanka tunnel or the busy V Holešovičkách Street to be the most problematic places in the city. For Dr. Radim Šrám, Chairman of the Commission for the Environment of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, the danger persists even with concentrations below the applicable European limits or below the WHO recommended values. He points out that analysis from Spain and Scandinavia show that even lower concentrations can affect the development of the nervous system in children....
Czechs are sceptical on the issue of adopting the euro, meaning it is certainly not the main topic of this year’s elections. The latest survey by the Centre for Public Opinion Research of the Academy of Sciences showed that the introduction of the euro as currency instead of the crown is supported by less than a quarter (24%) of Czech citizens, with 69% opposing it. Most Czech political parties share the people’s scepticism about the Czech Republic’s entry into the eurozone- with only the coalition of Pirates and Mayors in favour of the adoption of the common European currency. Other Czech parties would rather consider withdrawing from the European Union altogether than taking on the euro. So, what are the opinions of the euro in the election programs of parties, movements, and coalitions? The government movement (ANO) do not want to adopt the euro currency at the expense of the Czech koruna, although they will support the Czech Republic’s stay in the EU. “We will not adopt the euro,” states their program. “As a sovereign country, the Czech Republic cannot give up our crown. On the moment of the adoption of the euro, we would lose, among other things, an...
Most shoppers in the Czech Republic prefer to buy Czech food in supermarkets, a new survey by Nielsen Admosphere has revealed. The study also found that 97% of respondents visit supermarkets for food at least sometimes, while 64% shop in small and brick-and-mortar stores, 31% at farmers’ markets, 26% at market stalls, 21% in specialized shops such as organic shops and 17% online. Country Of Origin Around 85% of the respondents highlighted the country of origin of products as an essential factor while choosing products. The research also revealed that 41% of respondents expressed interest in the country of origin for almost all products. In comparison, 44% cared about it only for selected products, and 15% did not care about it. The study also found that 70% of shoppers were willing to pay extra if they had the option to buy a product from their preferred country of origin. Products from the Czech Republic ranked first among Czech consumers in terms of product origin, followed by Germany and Slovakia. Poland emerged as the least popular producer country for Czechs, with only 4% of respondents saying they preferred Polish products. Inflation Elsewhere, CSO data has revealed that prices rose in almost all sections...
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 REPUBLIC The Czech Republic’s total foreign indebtedness rose to 164.17 billion euros at the end of June from revised 163.57 billion euros at the end of March, the central bank said on Monday. The Moravia-Silesia customs officers have revealed an international gang of pervitin (methamphetamine) producers and seven people, including one Pole, have been accused in the case. They face up to 18 years in prison if convicted. The police assume they made some 70,000 meth doses worth 14 million crowns. World-famous Czech-French photographer Josef Koudelka donated today some 2,000 pictures taken across his life-long career to the Czech Republic and the Prague Museum of Decorative Arts is going to get the largest share of the collection, 1,800 pieces. The administrative procedure has taken many years and the donation contracts are signed progressively. WORLD Canadians gave Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party a victory in Monday’s parliamentary elections, but his gamble to win a majority of seats failed. Trudeau’s Liberals were leading or elected in 157 seats – exactly the same number they won in...
Pep Bonet (Mallorca, 1974) is a co-founder of NOOR images and a Nikon Europe ambassador. Pep is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer who has traveled extensively capturing profound moments that represent the unbalanced world in which we live. His longer-term projects focus on African issues, with his most well-known project being “Faith in Chaos”, a photo essay on the aftermath of the war in Sierra Leone. Pep’s ongoing work around the globe on HIV/Aids and identity has led to several photography books and many exhibitions worldwide. He is also known for a long-term reportage on the rock ‘n roll band Motörhead. Pep spent many years (2008-2015) on the road with Lemmy Kilmister, the legendary singer of the band, and created an exceptional visual document of the many hours spent on the road with Motörhead. Pep crafted himself into shooting documentaries. This resulted in several short and long documentary films, amongst which the award-winning ‘Into the Shadows’, a pursuit into the lives of hundreds of thousands of Africans living in the inner city of Johannesburg. Pep’s work has been recognized with many industry awards. Pep won the Kodak Young Photographer of the Year in 2003 at the festival Visa pour L’image....
Can you still not understand the Czech obsession with mushroom picking? Are you still quite confused about the complicated Czech-Russian past? Some Like it Czech will change that and serve you Czech culture a bit unconventionally – on a silver tray of a movie screen. Every month, we will conscientiously pick a flick that is in a certain way typical for Czech culture and adored by local audiences. Movies will be complemented with a quick stand-up show by a witty comedian to help you understand the context of the screened movie and to learn more about Czech culture and its history. A genuine experience guaranteed. Hell, you might even understand your Czech mate’s weird manners. Or not! Some like it Czech was founded by two enthusiastic students who love Czech movies and want to introduce it to an English-speaking audience a bit differently. “During my exchange stay in Barcelona, I realized how much I was missing my regular visits to the cinema. At the same time, I was taking a course called Spanish society through cinema and I learned a lot about Spain in a fun way. And I just thought to myself, why don’t I combine it? That was...
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