Article published in cooperation with The Prague Review From Tuesday 11th May 2021, everyone over 45 years old, with Czech health insurance, can register to receive a Covid vaccination. The process is relatively straightforward – the most important part is choosing a centre that has a short waiting list. What you’ll need: Your Czech health insurance card. Your name and address. A mobile phone. An email address. If under 45, a special code that proves you’re eligible to receive a vaccine early; healthcare, police, teachers, those with chronic illness etc. An empty washing-up detergent bottle, some paper/card, adhesive tape and coloured marker pens. Items 6 are only required if you also plan to build a model rocket ship with your kids! Find the best vaccination centre as follows Visit this website – all screenshots and instructions are from an automatic English translation in Google Chrome. Choose your region and observe that the page updates to show vaccination centres in your area – the example below is Prague. Look for a centre near to your address, that has the best scores in both ‘Waiting…’ and ‘Inoculation…’ columns. For example, this is the place I booked. Register for a vaccination...
Pro-Israel demonstrators will gather in Prague on Friday at 3 pm in front of the Israeli Embassy. “We deeply regret any loss of lives of innocent Israelis, as well as the innocent people of Gaza and the West Bank. We want that the civilian attacks on each other to end immediately. Both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin called the attacks of extremists on both sides a civil war,” states the event on Facebook. The program includes a mourner’s Kaddish for the victims of the conflict, prayer for the State of Israel and the Israeli national anthem HaTikva. On the same day, protest in support of Palestine is to take place at 2 pm when pro-Palestine demonstrators will march from Malá Strana to the Israeli Embassy. This comes after the President of the Czech Republic, Miloš Zeman, publicly announced solidarity with the state of Israel on May 14th by hanging the Israeli flag on the square at Prague Castle. The violence between different ethnic groups in the region has been an ongoing issue for thousands of years, but the conflict between Israel and Palestine has resulted in multilateral international involvement since the Israeli state was first formed in...
The Czech government also approved a National Recovery Plan draft worth nearly CZK 200 billion (EUR 7.8 billion) at its meeting on 17 May. Therefore, it was agreed that the funds from the National Recovery Plan will be used in the form of various investments which will modernize the Czech economy. The plan is ready to be submitted to the European Commission for approval. However, the final version has faced criticism from the Chamber of Commerce, which said the plan suggests insufficient funding for digitalization that would simplify red tape for business. NGO Hnutí DUHA (Friends of the Earth Czech Republic) said the government “greenwashed” the plan at the last minute. Czech regional leaders are also among the plan’s critics, Hospodářské noviny has reported. Leaders representing the Pardubický region said that the plan “is addressing only central needs” and not regional ones. “We are convinced that such an approach is in breach with requirements of the European Commission,” the region wrote in a statement. According to the government’s aforementioned press release, the country will invest in greener modes of transport, healthcare, high-speed internet networks, and the construction of new pre-school care facilities, among others. The National Recovery Plan has also been made public so...
The Czech Republic’s President Milos Zeman on Tuesday apologized for NATO’s bombardments of Yugoslavia in 1999. He made a statement to this effect during negotiations with his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic, who is in the Czech Republic on a visit, the Czech leader’s spokesman Jiří Ovčáček tweeted on Tuesday. “President Milos Zeman presented public apologies to President Aleksandar Vucic for the [NATO] bombardments of Yugoslavia in 1999,” Ovcacek said. He stressed that Zeman “personally asked the Serbian people for forgiveness.” The Czech Republic joined NATO on March 12, 1999. The alliance’s bombardments followed on March 24 to continue till June 10, 1999. Zeman, the then Czech prime minister, strongly protested against NATO’s actions and stressed the historical and cultural proximity of the people of the Czech Republic and Yugoslavia. The Czech authorities then denied permission to NATO planes participating in the operation to land in the country’s territory. After the talks with Vucic on Tuesday Zeman told the media: “We were hopelessly looking for at least one more [NATO] country that would join us and come out against [the bombardments of Yugoslavia]. We remained all alone.” Nevertheless, he is certain that his country should have pressed for an end to...
After a year of lockdowns, many people are looking for a change – whether it’s a temporary move to become a digital nomad or a more permanent change to become an expatriate in a new country. But with so many countries to choose from, deciding on your new home can be daunting. Luckily, expat community organization InterNations have got you covered. They have just published their Expat Insider 2021 Survey which uncovers the best destinations for living and working abroad. The main indices measured in the seventh edition of the survey of more than 12,000 expatriates included quality of life, ease of settling in, working abroad, personal finance, and cost of living. Respondents also discussed how the Covid-19 pandemic had impacted their life abroad, but these responses did not influence the overall ranking, the report said. The study covers expats’ satisfaction with the quality of life, ease of settling in, working life, personal finance, and the cost of living in their respective countries of residence. This year, respondents were also asked to feedback on their experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it has impacted their lifestyle abroad. Top 10 countries for expatriates to work and live: Taiwan Mexico Costa Rica Malaysia Portugal New Zealand...
Throughout this article, we will be discussing 7 quick ways to increase your YouTube engagement. Creating a following on social media is never an easy thing to do which is why we wanted to share a few tips and tricks that we have learned along the way. Engagement on YouTube can quickly snowball, resulting in more subscribers, increased ad revenue, and can even end with you being recognized by others as a social media influencer. Create valuable content So, what is it that will draw the most users to your YouTube channel? The answer is valuable and relevant content catered to your specific audience. Asking yourself questions such as “What content does my audience want to see?” and “How can I make this message clearer for my target market?” will help you establish what is working and where there is room for improvement. The more valuable the substance you are generating is and the better that the information is presented, the more engagement your videos will garner. If you haven’t already, take the time to watch a few videos that have been posted by other content originators in your niche. Is there a topic that they are talking about that...
After years of preparation, a complete renovation of Wenceslas Square began on April 15, 2020. The aim is to carry out a comprehensive reconstruction, which would correspond to the modern requirements of urban architecture, including putting in new networks for utilities. A modern square in the heart of Prague would offer visitors an attractive environment, with a balance of all the necessary urban amenities. Due to the size and the complexity of the space, construction work is planned in two stages. The lower part of the square is supposed to be completed by the end of 2021, while the upper part beginning from Vodičkova street, is to be completed in 2022. Authorities want the square to have uniform paving on the streets, more spacious sidewalks, and new alleys. The budget for the reconstruction will increase up to CZK 109 million. 85 million CZK of the budget will reportedly go to the construction of tram tracks. The construction company collaborating with the city councilors wants 23 million CZK more due to extra work caused by unforeseen circumstances. Construction work for Wenceslas began last year and originally was supposed to cost around CZK 330 million. The company charged around CZK 8.7 million for the demolition...
A whole raft of changes could be coming to the Czech Republic, including allowing children to officially change their sex. These are some of the proposed changes presented in the “Government Strategy for Equality and Removing Barriers to a Dignified Life of LGBTI+ People in the Czech Republic 2021-2026” under the leadership of the Government’s Commissioner for Human Rights Helena Válková. The strategy is currently under comment procedure, however, criticism is already rising against these progressivist steps, mainly from the right and center parties. According to them, some proposals are unconstitutional and even inhumane. For example, the proposal states that currently, only adults over the age of 18 can undergo official gender reassignment surgery. According to the document, the situation is very complicated for teenagers who desire to act in school based on how they identify themselves. “This situation then causes them severe psychological problems, which often lead to suicides. Thus, official gender reassignment surgery should also be possible for adolescents after puberty,” says the progressive strategy. However, politicians who do not agree with the changes stand up to the draft strategy. “Unfortunately, this only shows how terribly radical the positions of the entire department of the Government Commissioner for...
May 17 marks another wave of lifting COVID-19 restrictions in the Czech Republic. Starting today, people will be able to work out in gyms or attend outdoor cultural events. Catering establishments will be allowed to provide their services on terraces, albeit under rigid conditions. Only four people will be allowed to sit at a table, so long as they are not members of the same household. Furthermore, one of the following documents will be required upon entering: a negative test, confirmation of vaccination, or an affidavit stating that the person concerned has been tested negative at work or school. After all the formalities are settled, you can discover a world of Czech cuisine and beer! Here are seven establishments in the capital perfect for having a glass of beer or grabbing a bite: 1. Restaurant Záležitost The establishment in the heart of Žižkov boasts a pleasant and well-kept garden. Guests can sit under the roof, where they can admire ornamental grass, trees and a pond. Address: Biskupcova 19, Prague 3 Price: 41-49 CZK for a beer Opening hours: Monday–Thursday 11:00 – 22:00, Saturday–Friday 12:00 – 20:00 2. T-Anker The restaurant on the roof of Kotva department store, T-Anker offers its customers...
New and upcoming start-up company FREŠ offers an online order-and-delivery platform for groceries. FREŠ started its operations in April, and what gives them a competitive edge is that they promise to deliver customers’ goods within 15 minutes – that’s a quick-serve. Additionally, the company distinguishes itself by offering these two very practical features, which will be hard to turn down: they don’t require a minimum order size, and all the high-quality goods they provide stay at supermarket prices, so there are no pricey extra charges for customers. Another great feature is that the delivery fee is at a fixed and measly 29 CZK, which is a steal compared to other delivery platforms’ prices. Couriers will bring heavy bags straight to your doorstep, and delivery is available in the whole of Prague 2, and in some parts of Prague 1,3,4, and 8. Customers can find products on FREŠ’ platform, just like the ones they’d find in supermarkets. Essentially, FREŠ has its own inventory of products, which they keep in their warehouse, also called ‘cloud stores’. All in all, FREŠ has found a way to stand out, and what they offer is exceptionally attractive – a very fast delivery of high-quality goods...
By Suzanne Scarlett Bessisso—Anglo American University The Illusion Art Museum offers a unique perspective on art by combining modern technology with history. It encourages its visitors to become part of the exhibit by using their smartphones to bring to life the movement of the art as illusions. With its smartphone requirement, this museum gives its visitors a peek at what the future of museums could be. It’s one of the few museums that have adopted this modern and immersive approach to art-making it a fun exhibition especially for kids. The museum takes a new approach to anamorphic viewing. Several of the works on display appear distorted until the viewer stands at a specific vantage point, or uses their smartphone to see what is hidden in the distortion. The most popular is a portrait of Nikola Tesla, created by Patrik Proško, that is made up of Tesla’s inventions, but is only visible when looking at it through a lens positioned at the perfect spot. Other works include trick art, wherefrom a certain perspective a 2D painting can look 3D and the visitors become a part of it. There are several of these related to Czech history, such as the defenestrations that...
The largest specialized wine store in the Czech Republic has recently opened in Prague. LÁHVE offers customers approximately 500 types of wine, olive oils, mustards, and various wine accessories. In the newly opened 270 m2 store in Liben, shoppers can find approximately 500 unique types of wine. you can also see olive oils and mustard from Italy, crunchy Swedish Krisprolls sandwiches, which are a novelty on the Czech market, quality Czech glass, various wine accessories, and much more. LÁHVE shop Combined with chain retail and a traditional wine shop, the offered assortment is devised to give customers a wide selection of wines in each price range, starting from 115 crowns. When buying at least three bottles, shoppers will receive a discount. Specific sales promotions are always displayed on the labels to know in advance how much they will pay for their purchase. Customers will find clear and detailed information about the goods on all labels, such as the name and origin of the wine, the recommended serving temperature, color or saturation, and what dishes the bottle is suitable for. They can choose wine according to their preferences. The shop has professional staff available to customers, however, the labels are informative...
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