According to the Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček (ANO), pubs and restaurants could re-open for indoor service during the first half of June at up to 50 percent of their original capacity. Monday has brought a further easing of Covid measures. In restaurants, guests must carry proof of a negative test, vaccination, or a maximum of 90 days since infection with the virus. In addition, staff must ensure at least 1.5 meters between tables and a maximum of four people at each table, unless they are members of the same household. In the event of an inspection, guests will be asked to produce certificates of vaccination, negative Covid tests or proof of post-Covid immunity, but restaurant owners themselves will not be responsible for checking them. Moreover, the ban on restaurants providing internet access in their gardens will be lifted, and the same applies to large shopping centers, where it has been in force for several months. As of May 17, outdoor cultural events will be allowed with up to 700 people. Indoor events should be allowed from next week. “The numbers are favorable, therefore from May 24 it will be possible to organize events for 1,000 people outdoors...
The Covid passport, which will start operating at the European level from the middle of the year, should be available in the Czech Republic as early as June. Deputy Prime Minister Havlicek indicated that “as of June 1, it will be on the Internet basis, as of June 15, it will be within the application.” According to him, the Czechs are in the lead, and the application will be prepared to meet European standards, which will be valid only from July. According to MEP Kolaja, it will also be important for inspectors to be able to read the covid passport – not only for the Czech Republic but also for everyone who arrives in the country. That is until someone does not come with vaccination or a test, but ultimately they will be in danger of being quarantined because the data cannot be read during the examination. “When a Czech comes to Germany, he must be able to prove this with a certificate issued to him in the Czech Republic – and vice versa,” he said. Havlicek confirmed that the Czech authorities would be prepared for this. “When a German or an Italian comes to us, through something called application...
By Suzanne Scarlett Bessisso A protest in support of Palestine is to take place in Prague on Friday, May 21st, at 2 pm marching 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. Matyáš Pilin and Jasmin Zakie, co-organizers of the march in Prague, decided to put together this event to do all they can to bring awareness and show solidarity with Palestine. “If we can start a conversation and have people look at the evidence, look at the human suffering and not just blindly repeat worn-out phrases that we hear in the media so often, true change can begin to take shape,” said Matyáš Pilin. Pilin believes that the Palestinian struggle is barely covered in the Czech media, and when it is, it’s extremely misrepresented, “the coverage is mainly done from within the Israeli borders, where there is no real threat to life and rarely shows the pain and suffering of the Palestinian people.” The Czech Republic’s history of being occupied by the Soviet Union reflects the struggles...
According to the most recent polls, the Czech Pirate Party has gained in voter preferences a few months before parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic. If elections were to be held now, a coalition between the Pirates and the party of The Mayors and Independents (STAN) would be in pole position with 27 percent, a centre-right electoral alliance called SPOLU would gain 21.5 percent, and the party of current prime minister Andrej Babiš would be relegated to third place with 21 percent. The surprising shift in voter preferences has prompted the Pirates to start collecting signatures in Parliament in order to schedule a vote of confidence against the current government, and if successful, they planned to call for early parliamentary elections as soon as July. The move was mostly a demonstration of strength and a provocation that will play well with their young urban electorate. However, apart from embarrassing the prime minister, the motion has little practical effect, as elections are scheduled for Oct. 8 regardless. For a vote of confidence, they needed the signature of 50 currently serving MPs, and although a united opposition could easily produce this amount of signatures, the fact is that the Pirates being on the far left...
Wizz Air is launching two more regular connections from Václav Havel Airport Prague. Effective July 2021, the carrier plans to operate flights from Prague to Rome and Sicily, offering passengers direct routes to the Italian capital via Fiumicino Airport up to four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. In addition, Wizz Air will offer three frequencies a week on the route to Catania located on the popular Mediterranean island. In the coming weeks, the airline has planned to resume flights from Prague Airport to more destinations in its network based on current demand and valid travel conditions. “We are pleased that Wizz Air has decided to expand its network of direct flights to Italy, a country very popular with Czech passengers. We believe that thanks to the planned introduction of uniform rules for travel and gradual relaxation of the implemented measures, these attractive routes will be sought after,” Jaroslav Filip, Director of Prague Airport Aviation Business, said. The carrier operates its routes using Airbus A320 Family aircraft. Tickets will be available for purchase via the WizzAir website. Prague Airport has prepared a special website for passengers with a current overview of available connections from Prague, including important travel information and...
On 14 May, the City of Prague announced that it is working on the development of a network of small centres for homeless people. According to a press release by the municipality, the Czech capital has thus far received criticism for the existence of large centres as they reportedly disturb the residential areas in which they are established. For this reason, Prague is now working towards swapping them for smaller and more intimate facilities which will be located in various places throughout the city. These centres will allow people to receive the treatment they need as well as to gain access to food, water, etc. Furthermore, the establishment of smaller centres will mean less people in each area of the capital, thereby reducing the impact of such facilities on the residential areas in which they are developed. The goal is to end homelessness in the capital Councillor Milena Johnová commented on the measures taken by the capital, noting that Prague’s primary aim is to put an end to homelessness: “The long-term goal of the capital is to end homeless, which means ensuring a sufficient supply of stable, dignified and affordable housing.” Currently, three small centres have been established: The Centre for Women in Palmova...
Some buildings in Prague, Brno, Olomouc, Zlín, Děčín, Ústí nad Labem, Chrudim and Pilsen will light up red at 20:00 today to commemorate the victims of AIDS. According to the representatives of the Czech AIDS Society, the Light for AIDS event is also intended to draw attention to the problem of stigmatizing HIV-positive people and the growing number of HIV cases. “In the last year, the world has paid attention to the fight against COVID-19 while other serious diseases, including HIV, have been somewhat forgotten. People were less likely to seek preventive medical care and the number of HIV tests decreased. Unfortunately, HIV itself will not disappear and remains a major problem for society,” said Jiří Pavlát, director of the House of Light of the Czech AIDS Society. A total of 251 new HIV infections were registered in the Czech Republic last year, 29 cases more than in 2019. Forty-four people developed AIDS and 18 patients died of it, the State Health Institute told a press conference. At the end of March, there were 3,892 HIV-positive people living in the country, ie 248 more than on March 31 last year. Since October 1985, when records began, a total of 3,841...
CzechTourism has published a ranking of the country’s most visited attractions in 2020. The list has undergone major changes due to quarantine restrictions, long closures of many facilities and a ban on the entry of tourists. In particular, for the first time in many years, Prague Castle lost its leadership. It was replaced by the Prague funicular, which was used by more than 1 million people. The Prague Zoo ranks second with more than 800 thousand visitors. The third place was taken by the Aquapalace Čestlice water park in the suburbs of Prague. The full version of the report can be found here.
Football is everyone’s favorite sport to bet on, with many punters from different parts of the world opting for placing wagers on different football events. This is one of the reasons why the sport is among the top betting markets at most sportsbooks. While some parts of the world refer to the sport as soccer, one common thing between all fans of the sport is their love for the game and its players. If you are interested in the sport and want to know more about football betting, you can continue reading. We will make sure to cover points like why football is so popular among bettors, what types of bets you can usually make on football games, and how to make the most out of your sports betting experience. If you want to learn the best apps you can use for football betting, you can head to the sporting pedia apps section. Why Punters Prefer Betting on Football Whether we are talking about Europe, the US, or another part of the world, football is often picked as the number one favorite sport of people around the globe. As the game has a huge fanbase, it is only natural that...
The newly opened Praga Office & Garden workspaces by Scott.Weber Workspace represents a flexible working environment for companies and independent professionals. Located in the heart of Karlín, the building reflects the industrial heritage of this district as well as the genius loci of the former Praga car assembly plant, which was previously housed in this location. Inspiration by the automotive industry is acknowledged also in the overall office layout solution, including the smallest furniture details. One example could be the workshop in which the cars used to be constructed. That is now transferred into the interior with a free layout creating the lounge zone, an ideal environment for creative meetings. In Praga Office & Garden as well as in seven other attractive locations in Prague, Scott.Weber provides an inspiring and serviced work environment designed to fit the diverse requirements of their clients. They can use the privacy of modern offices as well as stylish coworking spaces such as Praga’s Sprint Lounge. Clients can also meet in representative meeting rooms and use event spaces equipped with the latest audiovisual technology. The podcast studio is equipped with a complete technological suite for clients and external podcast hosts; high-quality microphones, a camera and...
Russia on Friday formally designated the United States and the Czech Republic as “unfriendly states” amid the biggest crisis in ties between Moscow and Washington in years. The Russian government released a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin that was accompanied by a list of countries that “have carried out unfriendly actions” against Russia, Russian nationals or Russian entities. The list now includes the US and the Czech Republic. The US diplomatic missions could no longer employ local staff while Czech missions could employ a maximum of 19. The Czech embassy will be allowed to employ no more than 19 Russian nationals and the US embassy none at all, Moscow said. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that Moscow remained ready for dialogue, state news agency TASS reported, stressing the fact that Russia had now only two nations on its “unfriendly states” list. In recent months tensions have spiralled between Russia and the West over a litany of issues, including Russia’s troop build-up on Ukraine’s border, interference in US elections and other perceived hostile activities. Russia-US relations have rapidly deteriorated after Joe Biden increased pressure on the Kremlin since becoming US president in January. Washington in April announced...
In the past few decades, Prague has become one of the most popular weekend break destinations in Europe. The ‘City of a Thousand Spires’ as it is known, is one of Europe’s true architectural gems and is as rich in culture as it is in heritage. However, it is the allure of cheap alcohol, accommodation and welcoming locals that have helped springboard Prague as one of the hottest tourism spots on the continent. Every weekend, Hradcany and Mala Strana is packed out with stag dos, hen dos and travelling sports clubs. Although to say that thrifty visitors come for the Pilsner Urquell alone would be wrong, there is something else enticing groups of foreigners to Prague every weekend – gambling. Three years ago, gambling laws in the Czech Republic were modernised, leading to a boom in the industry. Online gambling in particular should have benefitted from the change in the laws, with a more relaxed stance being taken, however, only a small section of the Czech gambling market is regulated, although unlicensed operators are rarely challenged. If you do opt to play online, you should do so while playing with a trusted name like 888 Casino, their wide variety of...
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