The first Prague pub run by Matuška family will be built on the ground floor of the newly reconstructed Dejvická municipal building. The administration of Prague 6 has completely renovated the building and chose its ground floor’s next tenant through a tender. “The new tenant offered the highest price for rent, which was the only evaluation criterion. At the same time, it is a very interesting concept of a restaurant. Although not new in Prague 6, the new establishment will definitely help expand the existing offer of gastronomic services in the area,” said Jan Lacina, Deputy Mayor of Prague 6 (STAN). The house, which has been in a state of disrepair for several years and has undergone a big-scale general reconstruction in recent months, is located at the intersection of Dejvická and Bubenečská streets near the Hradčanská metro station. From the very beginning, the city district reckoned that the ground floor of the house would be intended for a restaurant-type establishment. “The general repairs have been completed and the space is ready for further renovations. Only special facilities for cooking have to be installed, but other than that, the tenants will then change the spaces intended for customers according to...
Valuo.cz, an online real estate tool for professionals, released aggregate data spanning the August and July sales of apartments in 13 cities for the past three years. The sales revealed an alarming trend: housing prices are increasing nationwide, demonstrating that costly real estate is not a problem in Prague alone. More specifically, the data demonstrated that Prague’s housing value increased by 38% since 2018 — the smallest price difference on the list of 13 cities. That difference is followed by Karlovy Vary, where housing increased by 48% over the course of the last three years. Ústí nad Labem, however, experienced growth of over 100%, followed closely by Ostrava, which experienced a 98% increase in housing over the past three years. Valuo.cz founder, Radek Šitera, noted in 2020 alone, the price of apartments in Ústí nad Labem rose by 44 percent. However, apartments here were still sold at the cheapest value comparatively, with sales averaging at 31,316 crowns per square meter. Despite the smaller percentage increase in pricing, Prague’s housing remains more expensive. “In the capital today, you will pay an average of CZK 106,750 per square meter. An apartment with an area of 75 square meters in Prague will cost...
Capital cities steal the limelight when it comes to European weekend breaks — so most second, third or fourth cities fly, happily, under the radar. Not necessarily big names such as Barcelona or Milan, of course, but the less-fashionable likes of Naples, Ghent and Lyons. Each is likely to be far less touristy because of this lack of fanfare, making for a more authentic experience. British newspaper The Times has published a ranking of the best second and third cities in Europe to visit, hoping to highlight some of the lesser-known cities that European holiday-makers should choose for city breaks. The Times ranked Brno as the 10th best non-capital city in Europe to visit, and the only Czech destination on the list. “Leave Prague to the masses, and head for this little-visited domestic alternative. Medieval castle? Tick. Impressive cathedral? Definitely. Pints of pilsner? Not so much — deep in the Czech Republic’s wine-growing region, Brno veers more towards the vino. Packed with students, it also serves up quirky offerings: there’s a modernist masterpiece in Villa Tugendhat, and an underground ossuary where the wall-lining bones of 50,000 epidemic or war victims accompany — as you do — contemporary sculptures,” states the British newspaper. Last week, Prague...
Airlines continue resuming direct flights and further increasing frequencies to already served destinations from Prague. Passengers can pick flights to popular holiday destinations in Europe, enjoy a long weekend or plan a trip to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, for example. Currently, it is possible to fly to 115 destinations from Václav Havel Airport Prague. In the coming weeks, SkyUp Airlines, Blue Air and Wizz Air are to launch new connections from Prague. The Smartwings group has scheduled to resume flights to Dubai, London and St. Petersburg. More carriers are returning to Prague Airport after a break, such as flydubai, Air Arabia, Ural Airlines and Transavia France. “Traffic volumes to key destinations have been increasing. This fact contributes to facilitating the renewal of inbound tourism, which is still waiting for its substantial recovery after the pandemic. We work intensively with CzechTourism and Prague City Tourism agencies to support this segment. At the same time, we are finalising the form of our support for outbound tourism to exotic destinations, where we expect significant interest boost in the up-coming winter season,” Jaroslav Filip, Director of Prague Airport Aviation Business, said. During September 2021, new routes will be launched, namely the Wizz...
Prague, the City of Film: Where to See The Shooting Locations of 15 Iconic Scenes from Famous Films. Amateur photographer Musa Bektash lives in Prague and does truly godly work for the city’s residents and visitors. He prints out famous scenes from films shot in the capital and looks for the exact locations in which they were shot. The Filmed in Prague Instagram page is a real treat for all cinephiles. Its author is always on the hunt for filming locations of some of the most iconic and well-known movies shot in Prague. His creative approach includes printing out cut-outs of movie scenes set somewhere in the city and going to the exact location to compare the film vs reality setting. Besides, each post contains a short description of the movie and its production in Prague. The process is painstaking. Bektash has to match up every line and every corner, which can sometimes make for a lengthy shooting session. Some iconic movies featured on the page include A Knight’s Tale (2001), The Zookeeper’s Wife (2017), Amadeus (1984), and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011). This creates a new sense of appreciation being in the city where so many great movies...
The Czech Republic will not recognize the Taliban but will have to maintain contacts with them, Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhanek said on Sunday. “We find ourselves in a situation where the Taliban are the new masters of Afghanistan. I am not happy about this, but we will have to accept the reality as it is,” Kulhanek told journalists before leaving for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, adding that it will still be necessary to maintain some contacts with the movement. “Speaking on behalf of the Czech Republic, I can say that we will not recognize the Taliban under any circumstances.” The minister stressed the importance of a common EU approach toward the Taliban. “In particular, we are ready to participate in tackling the issues of migration in the region because we definitely do not want illegal migrants from Afghanistan coming to Europe,” Kulhanek stated. EU in ‘no rush’ to recognise the Taliban The situation in Afghanistan has been dominating the international agenda, with key global and regional powers trying to find ways to ensure stability and security in the war-ravaged Central Asian nation. Kulhanek’s comments come after the European Commission’s managing director for Asia and the Pacific, Gunnar...
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 Polls: Ruling party ANO maintained its poll lead before next month’s election in two separate surveys. ANO held 32.4% in a STEM poll done for CNN Prima News, ahead of the two opposition coalitions of Spolu, with 20%, and the Pirates-Mayors’ parties, with 18%. In a Data Collect poll for Czech TV, ANO held 25% and Spolu trailed with 22% and the Pirates-Mayors had 21%. Online Retail: Billa, part of the REWE International grocery group, wants to launch online grocery sales next year and aims to become the leader on the market. Inflation: Czech headline inflation accelerated to over 4% last month and reached its highest rate since 2008, data showed on Friday, adding to debate in the central bank over whether a bigger interest rate hike was needed amid policy tightening. WORLD FBI releases first declassified 9/11 document after Biden order: The FBI on Saturday released a newly declassified document related to its investigation of Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States and allegations of Saudi government support for the hijackers, following...
Zátopek, a biopic about four-time Olympic champion Emil Zátopek, has become a box office champ in the Czech Republic as it continues to dominate turnstiles after two weeks in release. From director David Ondricek, the movie originally debuted on August 26, scoring over CZL 17 million crowns in its first frame to record the biggest opening weekend in the market since the start of the pandemic. It also was one of the five highest-grossing opening weekends of all time for a Czech title. In its second session, the film held the top spot (despite the arrival of Shang-Chi) and reached more than 200K admissions. Produced by Kryštof Mucha and Ondříček, Zátopek had its world premiere at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it was the opening-night film and went on to win the KVIFF Audience Award among 109 competing titles in the official selection. The story sees Australian runner Ron Clarke, after suffering a serious collapse during a major race, pay a visit to legendary Czech runner Emil Zátopek, who he believes might help him become a champion again. Over the course of Clarke’s visit, the film takes viewers back through the key moments in Zátopeks life, including his tumultuous and passionate marriage...
Citizens of the Visegrád Group, which is an alliance between the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland, have different views on their countries’ membership in the European Union, with the least favorable opinion being expressed by the Czechs. The public in all four countries also differs in attitudes towards the United States and Russia, notes the public opinion poll conducted by Bratislava’s Institute for Public Affairs (IVO). Only 41 percent of Czechs described their country’s membership in the EU as a good thing, in Slovakia 57 percent expressed the same opinion, in Hungary 59 percent, and in Poland up to 68 percent of the population. “The Czech public also stands out from the overall Visegrád picture with a high proportion of explicitly negative opinions on EU membership – almost 30 percent of respondents consider it a bad thing,” said the authors of the study. The V4 countries also differ in their attitudes towards the US and Russia. The US enjoys the highest confidence among the population in Poland, while Slovakia ended up on the opposite side of the scale. On the contrary, Russia is perceived best by Slovaks and worst by Poles. The survey confirmed the high mutual trust of...
For all English-speaking theatergoers, the National Theatre has prepared a special offer of drama performances with English subtitles. You can be looking forward to four different performances by the Drama ensemble in September and soon, dates for October, November and December will be announced! Lunch at Wittgenstein – 11. 9. 2021, 19:00 – The Estates Theatre A TRIO OF SIBLINGS’ LOVE Three siblings epitomise the essence of the entire world, bringing to light their minor private hells, past injustices, shadows of the dead ancestors. The compelling psychological drama for three superb actors by Thomas Bernhard, one of the major Austrian authors. The Misanthrope – 21.9. 2021 19:00 – The Estates Theatre WHAT DO YOU CARE WHAT THE SOCIETY THINK! Is it true that Alceste despises hypocrisy in society, in which flattery is followed by slander and everyone pursues nothing but his or her own benefit? On the other hand, Alceste loves Célimène, who is the very personification of the false morals he scorns. “And you don’t find pretty creatures repulsive?” his friend Philinte asks. Is it possible, or desirable even, to tell truth and nothing but? Does not sincerity sometimes turn into insolence? And is Alceste capable of living in...
The largest COVID-19 vaccination centre in the Czech Republic started its operations on May 3, 2021. The contract to rent the premises of the O2 Universum was valid until 31. 7. 2021, with the possibility of an extension. The O2 Universum was repurposed from a concert and sport hall into a vaccination centre over the span of several weeks, with 24 stations set up across 13,000 square meters. The country, which was one of the hardest hit by the pandemic in earlier waves, has seen low infection rates since the summer months. In the past two weeks, it has reported 25 cases per 100,000 people, compared with 137 in Germany, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said on Tuesday the government was not planning a return to broad lockdown measures – which had been eased going into the summer months – and ministers say local measures could be used in some instances. Babiš added that the government will also have to prepare its vaccination strategy for the years 2022 and 2023 by October this year, in order to be ready for future mutations of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The Czech Republic registered...
If you stepped outside without your wallet or purse 10 years ago, it might have been a disaster. But today, fintech innovations — from mobile wallets to QR payments — mean all you need to buy things is a phone in your pocket. The long-predicted cashless society, where cash is abandoned altogether, seems closer to reality. According to a GlobalData report, some markets, including Sweden, the UK and several countries in Asia, have adopted cashless payments quite swiftly over the past few years. “You have the phone on you at all times, you live on digital platforms, you have social media,” says Johan Strand, CEO of payment platform Zimpler. “That’s where you are and that’s how you want to pay as well.” However, no country has completely killed old-fashioned cash — yet. According to the European Payments Council, Czechs are frontrunners. Contactless payments have increased in number and quickly become the norm in the market since their introduction in 2011 and nowadays represent approximately seventy percent of all expenditures paid by cards in the Czech Republic. Furthermore, according to the European Central Bank (ECB), the relative importance of credit transfers in the Czech Republic is sixty-five and a half percent of the total number of payments (vs....
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