The Czech Republic’s vaccination campaign appears to be stalling as the country’s infection numbers are rising again. Although the Czech Republic’s vaccination rate is higher than in some other Central and Eastern European countries, it is below the EU average. As of September 13, some 56.1% of the population has had at least one dose, compared with 52.9% on August 1. And 54.6% of the population is now fully vaccinated, up from 45.4% on August 1 and compared with the EU average of 60.3%. This means, however, that only 1.6% of the population is awaiting their second-jab, with more than two-fifths of the country not having yet received their first injection. According to data collated on the opendatalab.cz website, an open-source project by the Czech Technical University, only 26,007 people have registered on the government’s booking portal and await vaccination, although the authorities have opened walk-in centres where registration is not necessary, in some parts of the country. The vaccination rate peaked in mid-June when about 0.9 doses per 100 people were administered daily. On September 8, it was down to just 0.13 doses per 100 people. Vaccine hesitancy Lubomir Kopecek, a professor of political science at Masaryk University, said...
Have cars taken over your neighborhood? Never have any time for neighbors and friends? Since 2006, „Zažít město jinak“ (Different City Experience) sets aside one day a year to let locals come together, free of the hustle and bustle of city life, to enjoy neighbourhood festivities. Neighborhood festivities „Zažít město jinak“ open the streets of Prague in a different way for one day. This Saturday, ZMJ will take place at Arbesovo náměstí in Prague 5. Based on the principle of mutual aid, the festival incorporates a shared use of public space, local volunteers, and much more. You will enjoy interesting programs such as stand with puzzles and robots, escape room at an art gallery, gym for little ones, dance lessons, face painting, wine tasting, and many more. The whole program will be accompanied by nice music bands Pelikan Session or Chanson Trio Coucou and food and drinks offered from local restaurants and cafes. The festival starts at 11 am and ends at 10 pm. You can find more information here and here. Who is the organizer? ZMJ is coordinated by the NGO AutoMat and organized, above all, by dozens of local organizers in individual zones (a group of friends, local organizations, clubs,...
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 Two firefighters were killed in a gas explosion that leveled a family house in the southeast Czech Republic, officials said on Wednesday. The head of the regional government, Radim Holis, also said two other firefighters were injured. The regional rescue service said a total of four people were injured in the explosion that occurred in the town of Korycany shortly after noon. The Czech parliament approved a law on Wednesday setting the framework for aid to renewable energy projects, which industry players hope will restart a boom in green projects. Nearly 8,000 people in the Czech Republic may apply for the third COVID vaccine dose as of Monday, September 20, while eight are eligible for it now as they received their second dose eight months ago. On Monday, those concerned will receive a text message informing them of the possibility to get revaccinated. WORLD North Korea and South Korea test fired ballistic missiles on Wednesday, the latest volley in an arms race in which both nations have developed increasingly sophisticated weapons while efforts prove fruitless to...
The LÁHVE wine shop in Prague has cut down prices for all French rosés in their store by 40%. The special sale called “A Farewell to Summer” started on September 13 and will last until all of the stock sells out. The discount applies to 11 rosé wines from France. A detailed description of each one can be found here. The new sale prices start at only 75 CZK per bottle. For example, a very light wine SIGNATURE with notes of forest raspberries and peach can now be purchased for 159 CZK, while its old price was 269 CZK. Or the refreshing wine PÉCHÉ COQUIN with a bright strawberry aroma is now offered for 99 CZK with an initial price of 169 CZK. The rosé wines on sale are counted in the system of LÁHVE instant discounts, which makes it possible to buy any other wines (from Italy, France, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria) with an added benefit. Store address: Českomoravská 2517/13, Prague, Libeň Schedule: Monday-Thursday – from 11:00 to 19:00 Friday – from 11:00 to 20:00 Saturday – from 10:00 to 14:00 Sunday – closed You can follow LAHVE on Facebook here.
In the same way apps can deliver food or drive people home, the American app Scoopers lets users hire people to pick up their dog poop. Scoopers deliver waste removal services and clients pay after the pickup is complete. Interested consumers can choose from an array of subscription-based plans with services spanning 14 U.S. cities. Though the app has less than 20 reviews on the Apple Store, the premise is reminiscent of an interesting problem here in Prague — the growing concern over dog poop. Data released in 2016 from the Berlin-based insurance company Coya analyzed the 50-best dog cities in the world, with metrics based on the number of veterinarian clinics in the area, availability of dog-friendly restaurants, etc. Prague was named number four, surpassed only by San Francisco, USA, Seattle, USA, and Tel Aviv, Israel. The Czech Republic overall ranks third for countries in the EU for dogs ownership per household — that means over 40% of households in the nation own at least one dog. Living in the capital of such a canine-friendly country brings its respective concerns. Namely, how to take care of all the dog droppings from so many pups residing in one place. In...
Batman is one of the most iconic fictional characters in the world. So it makes perfect sense why we’re getting a project that reflects his status as a global icon. Batman: The World anthology, has been released by DC Comics on Tuesday, September 14. Spanning 184 pages, Batman: The World will boast stories by creatives from fourteen different countries, including North America, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, the Czech Republic, Russia, Poland, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, China, Korea and Japan. Each international version of the book will feature its own individual cover art designed by the country’s local artistic team. For the Czech Republic, DC Comics selected artist Michal Suchánek and writer Štěpán Kopřiva to come up with a 10-page-long story. The latter says he ended up choosing Prague during the 1980s as the stage. “The story takes place during the Cold War. As a prologue, I wanted to put an episode featuring the court of Emperor Rudolph II [Bohemia’s sixteenth-century ruler known for his affinity for alchemy and mysticism]. However, we had to cut that out because we just didn’t have the space. “We chose the 1980s because we thought that the villains that Batman could encounter would be particularly interesting. We actually based our...
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 has placed 22nd on the Economic Freedom of the World Index published by Canada’s Fraser Institute, down by three spots compared to last year. At the same time, Czechia improved its overall score from last year’s 7.65 to 7.81 points. A Taiwanese delegation of government officials and business people will visit Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Lithuania, officials said Tuesday, defying Beijing’s opposition to any diplomatic ties with Taipei. The 65-member group will visit the three countries between October 20 and 30 to promote trade ties and investment Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has bought a stake of around 5.1% in French TV company TF1, a regulatory filing published on Tuesday showed, adding to Kretinsky’s portfolio of stakes in top companies around the world. Shares in TF1, which is aiming to merge with French TV rival M6, were up 1.4% by 0940 GMT while M6 shares were up 0.7%. WORLD Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday he was self-isolating after several members of his entourage fell ill with...
Until recently, there were not many organizations helping ill animals. Now, there is one changing the paradigm for disabled cats and dogs so they can live a better life. Handipet Rescue is a Czech project which aims to help sick and disabled animals wherever they come from. Such help includes specialized medical examinations, providing medication and post-surgical care, physiotherapy, shelter, and facilitating adoption among other care services. Handipet Rescue is more than a local shelter. There are currently 30 animals at Handipet Rescue who receive specialized care and shelter by the Handipet Rescue team and other medical professionals which usually include ophthalmologists, orthopedics, and cardiologists. “We do everything that is possible for the animals under our care because we believe that every life matters”, says Denisa Falešníková, “we do not stop just because some cases are complicated, and euthanasia is the last option when everything else fails.” Handipet Rescue always welcomes volunteers from Prague to help them with sending packages, making buttons for their charity shop Pet Heroes Shop, among other tasks. If you are interested, send an email to [email protected]. Similarly, Hadipet Rescue is currently looking for people, from Prague and its surroundings, with a car who are interested in fostering...
Prague is home to a vibrant food scene with restaurants that serve cuisine from all over the globe. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been scouring the best Thai cuisine in the city, part of Thai Select network. Prague’s burgeoning food scene has seen the emergence of some top-quality Asian restaurants recently. Lemon leaf is no exception. Located in the centre of Prague, this Thai restaurant delivers on quality and is unusual for Prague heat. With its pleasant interior, attentive staff and buzzing atmosphere, Lemon Leaf is popular with tourists, expats, and locals so reservations are advisable. The great value menu at lunchtime (like many Prague eateries), the weekly special main dish is normally particularly good, as is the superb Tom Yam soup. Moreover, the sheer size actually enhances the intimacy of Lemon Leaf’s ambiance, making you feel as though you’re the only one there, even when the restaurant is full. The large vibrant photography on the light yellow walls is just one satisfying touch of style. The staff is as hospitable as they come. Why you should visit it The restaurant is spacious and airy with a relaxed vibe. The prices are reasonable and the quality of the curries in...
Czech President Milos Zeman was taken to hospital on Tuesday, waving to a camera as he arrived, local media reported. They gave no reason, and the president’s spokesman was not immediately available to comment. The news website Novinky.cz showed video of Zeman, 76, arriving at the hospital by car and waving to the camera. He was in a wheelchair, which he often uses owing to a nerve condition. Novinky.cz said the president’s stay could be “longer-term”, but gave no source. Czech Radio cited an adviser to the president as saying he had heard Zeman arranging a regular medical check. The Czech head of state has low blood pressure, diabetes, and polyfunctional neuropathy and is wheelchair-bound. He has in the past undergone several “reconditioning stays” in the hospital. Former President Václav Klaus is also currently in care at the same hospital. The Czech Republic holds a parliamentary election on Oct. 8-9. The president’s duties include appointing the next prime minister.
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 will buy 52 new Caesar artillery pieces from French group Nexter Systems for 8.5 billion crowns to replace older howitzers dating back to the 1970s, the Defence Ministry said on Monday. Defence Minister Lubomir Metnar said on Twitter a contract would be signed by the end of September. The Czech Republic will continue the practice of advancing clocks during the warmer months so that darkness falls at a later time for at least the next five years. Daylight saving time was to have been discontinued in the European Union in 2019 but member states failed to agree on a single time. The son of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, Andrej Babiš Jr., was questioned by police in Prague for over six hours on Monday in connection with a case surrounding a conference centre built by his father. The PM is facing charges of subsidy fraud in connection with the Stork’s Nest complex and his son was previously also charged over the matter. WORLD The Lithuanian government said on...
The tenth Prague Coffee Festival will be held between 18th and 22nd October. Like in recent years, you can enjoy a rich festival program full of excellent coffee from all over the world, presentations of selected roasteries and cafés, cuppings, and interesting lectures. Prague Coffee Festival came into existence with the idea of promoting coffee culture and getting-together everyone who is keen on coffee: professional baristas, coffee shop owners, coffee “beginners” and also people who are knowledgeable but want to learn more and more about it. Tickets for the 2021 Festival have not been released yet. The expected date for the release of the tickets is Mid-September. A one-day pass includes “all you can drink” coffee plus attendance at lectures, workshops and cuppings of your choice. All the information will be announced on the Facebook profile. The Prague Coffee Festival is organized by the Coffee Embassy association whose mission is to promote coffee culture and raise public awareness about coffee, coffee growers and processors, and new trends. The festival was established in 2012 by a team of the mamacoffee roastery.
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