Based on the information from the Czech Statistical Bureau, confidence in the Czech Republic’s economy grew by 2,4 points from 87.4 in January 2021 to 89.7 in February. While a higher confidence level is displayed mainly among entrepreneurs, consumer’s confidence decreased. However, the economy is yet to recover its level of confidence from February 2020. Entrepreneurs’ confidence in the Czech economy grew to 90.6 points in February, increasing across all industries except trade. Notably, the confidence value for entrepreneurs in manufacturing rose to 97.1 points, for entrepreneurs in construction to 114.6 points, for entrepreneurs in services to 81.9 points. On the other hand, the confidence level among consumers decreased by 3.5 to 85 points. Consumers fear the deterioration of the economy and their financial situation. The number of people expecting the growth of unemployment and rising consumer prices in the next 12 months increased. The compounded confidence indicator for the whole of the Czech economy had been stable between 2014 and the beginning of last year, hovering around 100 points. The COVID-19 pandemic caused the indicator to drop below 80 points in April – a value last seen during the economic crisis in 2009.
According to the Minister of Health Jan Blatný (ANO), if the public adheres to the existing measures for another fourteen days, the first relaxation could come after 12 April. “The numbers are improving, but they are still extremely high. If we persevere and respect the measures for at least another two weeks, the number of infections can decrease radically. Then the date of April 12 will be realistic,” said the minister. As Novinky.cz reports, one of the first measures to be relaxed is the restriction of movement between districts. The return of children to school is also a priority. The government should decide next week, added the main hygienist Pavla Svrčinová. The youngest students will be tested twice a week using antigen. “We want to prevent the spread of the virus in schools,” said Svrčinová. The chief hygienist also intends to present a new anti-epidemic PES system before Easter. Currently, the PES system is unusable due to new and more contagious coronavirus mutations and has not been followed by the cabinet for many weeks. Svrčinová also added that she had already discussed with representatives of various areas, such as culture, and sports, what rules should be set to allow a...
Prague Morning interviewed Soumik, the artist behind Alien in Bohemia, an ongoing art journey for Soumik where he showcases his graphic design talents through weaving relatable short stories by e-comics and photos. Alien in Bohemia’s stories are refreshingly familiar, especially to international students who come to Prague. Here’s the full-length interview. Can you introduce yourself and tell us where you came from? “I’m Soumik from Bangladesh. I came to the Czech Republic to study optics and nanostructure, and to do my master’s in this back in 2017. I had been an engineer up until that point. It was a tough school. I studied at Czech Technical University – Faculty of Nuclear Science. I didn’t have classmates, so I spent a lot of time alone.” There’s a huge contrast between what you were doing before and now. What made you transition to art? “It was a tough subject and science can be demanding. I probably thought it was going be good for me, then I realized I still have to go through a work phase. I realized I loved drawing. I used to come home from school, eat dinner, and from 9 pm till 3 am I would draw. It wasn’t...
You may have met Lucia in our recent “Expat Next Door” feature on her. The Venezuelan expat has lived and worked in Prague for over 10 years and has founded an association to help her fellow Venezuelans acclimate to life in the Czech Republic and begin mapping their demographic needs. Last August, Lucia along with a few friends, founded La Casa Venezolana en Chequia (the Venezuelan House in Czechia) and registered it as a civil association as Prague still has no Venezuelan embassy. “The objectives of our association covers areas such as educational, cultural, as well as assistance and support. Our first big project for 2021 is to “map” the Venezuelan community in the Czech Republic to determine how many we are, how we are geographically distributed, our needs, our profiles, we believe that the best way to serve our community is by knowing it,” said Lucia. In the hopes of attracting more Venezuelan expats to join the association or simply offer their input, La Casa Venezolana en Chequia is conducting an online survey as a “census” of sorts to assess some of the needs of Venezuelans residing in the Czech Republic as well as other demographic data. The survey...
The booming online threats and cyberattacks amid the COVID-19 pandemic have left the people horror-stricken, especially the parents. They have grown more concerned about what their children see and whom they interact with on the Internet. Some have even started initiating conversations with their younger ones. They assumed that this activity will aid them in getting insights into their kid’s passing time. But, instead, this has resulted in increasing conflicts and other issues in the family. However, this is not so in the case of Spyier mobile application. This phone tracking app is ruling the hearts of many individuals and giving parents a sense of relief with its impeccable services. A result of this is that the app has landed on several devices across 190 nations. But, is this enough for you to trust this spying application? Is the app worth installing in your children’s phone for tracking them instantly? Let us find it out in this article, beginning with an overview of the application. A Quick Look at Spyier Phone Tracking App Spyier is a highly-innovative and reliable spying application that comes loaded with ample features. It is available for both Android and iOS devices and has helped millions...
Already in mid-2019, Prague City Assembly approved the Sustainable Mobility Plan for Prague and surrounding areas with a view to 2030, which, among other issues, addresses the development of electric cars, the overall reduction of Prague transportation traffic and, last but not least, the increase in safety. Prague now takes further steps to promote electromobility, transportation sustainability and the overall modernization of transportation systems. 14 New Electric Buses for Prague Public Transportation The purchase of new electric buses fulfills two objectives set by the Prague City Council in the past as part of the Prague Climate Commitment, by reducing emissions by a fifth by 2024 and replacing a third of existing buses with electric buses by 2030. 14 new silent electric buses worth more than CZK 200 million with a transportation capacity of 69 people each, a driving range of 100 km, and a maximum speed of up to 80 kph will drive out in the city streets at the turn of this and next year. The buses, the first-ever of the standard 12-meter length, will be 100% low-floor and equipped with a kneeling system that can lower the boarding edge at the door to facilitate the exit and boarding...
In the ranking of world financial centers, Prague placed behind Warsaw and Bratislava, as it fell ten ranks to 76th place. New York, London, and Shanghai remain in the lead, according to a study published by the Global Financial Centers Index (GFCI) based on research from the China Development Institute (CDI) in collaboration with the London-based consulting company Z / Yen Partners. CDI and Z / Yen Partners surveyed 126 financial centers and eventually ranked 114 in the 29th edition of the index. The placement is determined by 143 criteria provided by third parties, including the World Bank, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the United Nations. Of the Central European capitals, Warsaw did the best this year thanks to its 61st-place ranking, but it also lost four places compared to the last edition. Bratislava came in 66th place but advanced 21 places higher than last year. Budapest was the worst in 85th place, although it also jumped 16 places ahead. Regarding European cities, in addition to London, Frankfurt am Main and Zurich also made it to the ten most competitive financial centers. They placed ninth and tenth.
The Czech Supreme Audit Office published a report on Monday saying the Czech health ministry had made numerous mistakes while tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the report, the ministry had greatly underestimated the preparation needed, including not updating their so-called pandemic law since 2011 or any emergency medical stockpiles between 2011 and 2019. Moreover, the purchase of protective equipment and medical supplies in the spring of last year was lacklustre and lead to significant differences in quality and price, with only 29% of purchased products reaching the necessary quality standards. The Supreme Audit Office also pointed out that the health and interior ministries did not cooperate at the start of the pandemic, which led to delays in the distribution of protective equipment around the country. The interior ministry has already blamed the health ministry several times for failing to secure protective equipment. Still, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš continues to deny any wrongdoing, saying that the whole world had been unprepared for the pandemic. With 24,800 coronavirus-related deaths, the Czech Republic is the world’s second-worst affected state in the number of deaths relative to population. Latest statistics The health ministry recorded 10,883 new COVID-19 infections on Monday, down from over...
From 5 May, the clinic will provide patients with lifestyle and preventative care. Europe’s first concierge medicine clinic is set to open on 5 May in the capital of the Czech Republic. Concierge Medicine Europe will do more than just treat the symptoms of particular illnesses and health problems; that is, it will work to prevent diseases by ensuring that clients are in their best shape. What makes this clinic special? On its website, Concierge Medicine Europe explains what makes it different from regular clinics. It claims that doctors generally care for approximately 2,500 patients. This means that they cannot form a strong, personal relationship with their patients. What is more, it also means that they do not have sufficient time to conduct long, in-depth check-ups. As such, patients are forced to wait long periods of time for just a short examination in which their physicians will only be able to treat the symptoms of a particular illness. Concierge Medicine Europe differs significantly from this as its doctors will only care for up to 650 patients. This will ensure that they can form a strong connection and allocate a minimum of 30 minutes for check-ups. Another key difference is that Prague’s clinic will not aim to just treat their...
Culinaria Catering is a catering company based in Prague with expertise in-home delivery and takeaways of traditional holiday menus. This Easter, Culinaria catering has created yet another delicious seasonal menu for the Easter holidays which is available for home delivery, so customers can still take advantage and enjoy a traditional global holiday amidst Covid-19 restrictions. Dine well with food from a traditional Anglo/American Easter menu available from Thursday, April 1st to Monday, April 5th 2021. The catering company is offering an amazing and tasty selection of classic Easter Dishes from starters, soups, main courses to pastries and desserts. Hot cross buns, traditional Easter ham, seasonal vegetable dishes, and fresh salads reminiscent of Spring. Customers can choose to enjoy a special and seasonal meal throughout Easter weekend, or they can order a full buffet for Easter brunch. Moreover, Culinaria’s e-shop lets customers have the opportunity to build their own menus or their own grand buffets. Customers can also add extra goodies with their orders, since it’s going to be a long 4-day weekend. Pre-orders of 48 hours in advance are required, then the menu will be ready for delivery all Easter weekend and Easter Monday. During Passover, customers can find special...
Czech Airlines (ČSA) is planning to resume flights to another five European destinations in the coming weeks. As of April 2, ČSA is planning to resume flights to Odesa, Ukraine (twice a week), as of April 16 to Amsterdam (nearly daily), as of May 1 to Copenhagen (nearly daily) and Keflavik (four times a week), and as of June 12 to Malta (once a week). Currently, ČSA operates regular flights to Paris (daily), Stockholm (3 times a week), Kyiv (daily), and Moscow (three times a week). The number of flights to these destinations is also to increase in spring. With respect to the rather unfavorable epidemiological situation across Europe and the existing restrictions, Czech Airlines is extending the free rebooking option until 30 June 2021. The latest departure date for a rebooked flight is 31 March 2022. Passengers are allowed to board Czech Airlines airplanes to and from the Czech Republic only with a hardcopy certificate of a negative antigen (rapid) or RT-PCR test from an accredited laboratory and are required to wear a protective device over the nose and mouth (a respirator mask). ČSA is currently in bankruptcy. The company laid off most of its staff in February, records...
Health professionals are reassessing the current quarantine guidelines regarding the novel Coronavirus mutations that have made their way to the Czech Republic. The nation’s Chief Hygienist Jarmila Rážová went on Czech Television to explain that people who came into contact with someone infected with one of the Covid mutations and wore only cloth masks should quarantine while those wearing respirators may not be required to quarantine again even if they were closer than two meters away. The so-called Kent-variant, a highly infectious strain first discovered in the UK, has been confirmed to reach the Czech Republic and is believed to be 30 to 70 percent more contagious. Epidemiologists believe that anyone coming into contact with someone infected with a variant, for any amount of time and not just the previously stated 15 minutes, may be at risk. “The truth is that the minimum contact time of up to 15 minutes has been omitted precisely because new mutations, especially the British one, are more infectious in a shorter time than the original coronavirus,” Rážová told CeskaTelevize. Anyone suspected of carrying a British, Brazilian, or South African mutation of the virus will be subject to quarantine and the discretion of the hygienist...
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