The owner of Malý Janek restaurant Jiří Janeček wants to organize a new form of protest against government measures. Janeček plans to “connect” the Straka Academy (seat of the Government of the Czech Republic) in Malá Strana with the Old Town Square on January 3rd at 3 pm with a series of beer glasses and candles. “We are not talking only about the gastronomic sector, but also hotels, artists, taxi drivers, fitness centers, suppliers, and many other groups of citizens who have suffered from quarantine measures. We will not gather in groups, we will not make public speeches, but we want to give the government a clear signal that there are many of us, and we are fed up with all of this,” said Janeček, who is a member of the Chcípl PES initiative. Some pubs and restaurateurs signed up for the Chcípl PES call and in recent days refused to close at 8 pm. Moreover, Janeček has invited politicians for lunch on Friday so that they see the impact of coronavirus restrictions and discuss the situation with him. The Czech Government has decided to close food services and hotels in the country since December 18 due to a rapid...
The latest measures in response to the epidemical situation in the Czech Republic will come into effect on Friday 18 December. Restaurants, hotels, and gyms will close, but shops, services, and ski resorts can remain open. A curfew will apply between 11 pm and 5 am, and a maximum of six people can gather in a group. As a result of the crisis measures issued by the government, it is not possible to travel to the Czech Republic for the purpose of tourism or visiting friends. The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced it on its official website. Special exceptions apply in case of traveling for the purposes of work, getting treatment, or carrying out business activities. Hotels are limited to business travelers, foreigners stranded in the country by restrictions on travel, and employees required for essential services as defined by the emergency law. The ban on tourists is valid until the state of emergency is lifted. At the moment it expires on December 23, however, most likely, the government will extend it for other 30 days. MPs look set to debate the matter on Tuesday, December 22. The Czech Republic’s total death toll from the coronavirus has surpassed 10,000, the Health Ministry...
In Prague’s Holešovice recently opened to the public the first craft gin distillery, called Garage22. The gin is handmade and distilled in small batches, while hops add a unique local characteristic that gives the gin a distinctive and delicious taste. “Tonic has been our first product on the market. It is a natural essence, a handmade extract from the bark of cinchona trees, fresh citrus, and carefully selected herbs and spices. It is an excellent base for mixing cocktails, especially the classic Gin&Tonic, which we just love! Therefore, it was relatively easy for us to decide in which direction to go on with our business,” says one of the owners, Matouš Ballík. “In 2020, we built a distillation column from the legendary manufacturer Arnold Holstein in Vnitroblock, in Prague’s Holešovice, where we now distill our first handicraft GIN22 on a 300 l copper boiler.” “We are inspired by small-scale artisanal production, which is based mainly on real and high-quality raw materials,” he added. “We macerate selected botanicals in fine-grain alcohol, and at the moment when the essences from herbs and spices are extracted, we slowly heat the boiler and start the distillation. After the distillation, only pure water is added,...
A report on threats to the security of the Czech Republic was published by the Czech Security Information Service (BIS) at the end of November 2020. It was underlined that the activity of Chinese intelligence in the Czech Republic is becoming increasingly visible and that it is conducted in numerous different fields. As outlined in the report, the intensity and impact of the activity of the Chinese intelligence is not inferior to that of Russia, which has been considered the main threat of this kind to the country to date. However, there is an important difference between them – while Russia is trying to destabilize and defeat its rivals, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) wants to build a global, sinocentric community, so that other countries will recognize the validity of Beijing’s interests and “respect” PRC’s activities on the international stage. Moreover, according to the report, the Czech Republic has been a target of cyber activities conducted by groups related to China, such as APT15. It was also highlighted that in September 2019, the BIS was informed that most probably the Chinese cyberspy group penetrated the high-level infrastructure of the Czech company Avast, which deals with Internet security. Chinese intelligence...
The Christmas edition of MINT Market this Friday and Saturday, December 18-19 will bring more than sixty brands of original fashion, design, and accessories to Prague Market. The entry is free, children and pets are welcome. “After months of uncertainty and cancellations, we eventually managed to make it happen. Get your designer gifts outdoors and stay safe. We will comply with the current government regulations while asking visitors to do the same so that we can actually enjoy Christmas,” says one of the organizers. Shoes, handbags, children’s clothing and toys, women and men’s fashion, accessories both practical and decorative, utensils, and thousands of other hand-made products all in one place over this weekend in Holešovice. DJs will stir up merry Christmas vibes and you can wander off for a coffee to the nearby Burza #4. Get stylish Christmas presents while supporting your favorite designers who will appreciate it now more than ever. MINT Market Praha 30 Pražská tržnice, Praha 7 – Holešovice Friday 18.12 from 10.00 to 18.00 Saturday 19.12 from 10.00 to 17.00 More info here
As a result of a media-driven panic campaign, the former president says society suffers from “covidism”, says former president Václav Klaus to CNN Prima News. Klaus, who served as the Czech president from 2003 to 2013 and who is known for his Euroskeptic and sometimes contrarian views, said he believes that Czech society is currently in a series of two crises. On the one hand, according to him, we are facing a crisis of “moderate influenza-type illness”, which is Covid-19. On the other hand, we are also finding ourselves in a social crisis, which Klaus known as “covidism”, as most people, in his view, react to the current situation irrationally. The ex-president, however, emphasized that he did not want to downplay the seriousness of the disease, but emphasized that the media, which act as “panic boosters”, has created an atmosphere of fear that has driven poor policy decisions. “They managed to scare people,” he said, adding that he has grown used to seeing repeated shots of paramedics in “spacesuits”, patients in the ICU, and field hospitals being constructed on television screens. In addition, the entire pharmaceutical industry is benefiting from the current epidemic. “The pharmaceutical business lives on the joy of...
The Czech Government has allowed midnight mass on Christmas Day, but churches can only be partially filled. The Cabinet will also allow shops to remain open on Christmas Eve morning. On the contrary, there will be no relaxation of control measures on New Year’s Eve. After Thursday’s government meeting, Ministers of Health Jan Blatný (ANO) and Karel Havlíček (ANO) informed that “midnight masses will be allowed for all believers. But I ask everyone who goes to Mass to observe anti-epidemic measures, ” said Blatný. Churches can use only a fifth of the total seats. The Minister of Industry Havlíček added that the government will allow shops to remain open in the morning on December 25h. The night curfew will be in place on New Year’s Eve. According to Blatný, “New Year’s Eve can be celebrated even if the restrictions are respected.” The Czech government is set to ask the Chamber of Deputies to extend the current state of emergency past December 23, for another 30 days in view of the coronavirus situation. The Czech Republic’s total death toll from the coronavirus has surpassed 10,000, the Health Ministry reported on Thursday. The ministry reported 154 new deaths, including 48 on Wednesday and revisions...
Photo booths, usually found at airports, train stations, and the odd mall here and there, have been seeing a social resurgence, laying claim to being the original orchestrator of self-portraiture in photographic form, aka: the vintage selfie. 2007: a project was started to bring the fifties and sixties back to life on a global scale. Fotoautomat grew from a simple idea to restore and maintain the original black and white photo booths in a world that had forgotten, but since embraced the quality and nostalgia of these classic photographs. These photo booths are distinctly retro-looking, totally analog, and appear in only four cities around the world: Paris, Arles, Nantes, and now… Prague! The first one materialized in the lobby of the Palais de Tokyo in 2007, rescued from obscurity by retronaut Eddy Bourgeois, the enigmatic figure behind Fotoautomat. Since 2007, FotoAutomat has been restoring and putting into operation analog photo booths for black-and-white photographs. They produce a strip of four unique pictures for 70 CZK that are developed in the booth while you wait. They’re are equipped with a privacy curtain. Nowadays, there are less than 50 analog photo booths worldwide. You can find FotoAutomat at Cafe Jedna (now Cafe Selektor)...
On 23 December 2020, flydubai re-launches its direct scheduled flights to Dubai. Passengers will be able to fly to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The carrier will use Boeing 737 aircraft to operate the route. Learn more about the flight schedule and ticket sales on the carrier’s website. The list of currently available destinations operated from Václav Havel Airport Prague check here. Prague Airport to Lay Off 20% of its Workforce By the end of the year, Vaclav Havel Prague Airport will lay off a fifth of its employees. In spring, 450 jobs have already been cut, another 150 people will be laid off by 2020. The airport employs around 2,900 people. Last year, the airport handled a record 17.8 million passengers. The airport forecasts it will handle ten million passengers next year, and passenger volumes should return to normal levels within three years. The crisis had the greatest impact in April when the airport handled only 5,031 people, 99.6% less compared to 2019. Health Accreditation Last spring, in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, Prague Airport began to implement a number of measures aimed at protecting the health of both passengers and airport employees. The correct...
As of Wednesday, December 16, members of the public will be able to get an antigen test for Covid-19 for free at one of the 2,000 testing sites around the country. 1) What is an antigen test? An antigen test looks for the protein in the novel coronavirus, as opposed to PCR tests, which detect the virus’s genetic material. The PCR – or polymerase chain reaction – tests are extremely accurate but take time to produce results – usually within 24 to 48 hours. 2) Where can I get tested? Testing is possible in multiple places. The easiest way is in collection centers, but it is necessary to book an appointment first, either by phone or online. The list of sampling points is available on the website of the Ministry of Health. Testing will also be performed by some general practitioners. This list is also published on the website of the Ministry of Health. 3) How does testing work? The test is similar to the PCR tests: it is necessary to take a sample from the nasopharynx. However, the result can be produced in about 15 minutes. 4) How many times can I get tested? Every citizen can be tested...
Navigating a new city is full of challenges, especially when you don’t speak the language. Despite this difficulty of integrating into a foreign country, many people chose to relocate their lives. In fact, an estimated 500,000 foreigners have permanent residence in the Czech Republic, which makes up around 5.5% of the population. To help these people settle into their new environment, the mobile application designed by the Integration Centre Prague has collated all the important information that foreigners need to work, learn, and live in Prague. Called Praguer, the app will help you know where to turn, whether you need to get to work by public transport, deal with residential contracts or find leisure activities for your children. The app is an accessible database of all the important information you need to live in Prague. The latest version of the app was released this year, to include all of the updated contact information. Prague Morning met with Michaela Neuhöferová, Information Activities Specialist to find out more. “It is a great way for foreigners to become more independent as they know who to ask for help. The information in the app is split into different topics including Residence, Social Security, Employment,...
Prague is not only one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, but it is also quickly becoming one of the most expensive ones, at least as far as property prices are concerned. The price of new buildings in Prague has risen by 81% in the past six years alone. Not even the current coronavirus crisis has shifted the real estate market and analysts expect the trend of ongoing price growth to perpetuate in the future. The people’s uncertainty regarding the evolution of the current situation alongside the government’s restrictions is conversely contributing to their quest to search for apartments to invest in, while the record-breaking mortgage sales seem to be encouraging them further. According to data provided by Deloitte, the price of new buildings in Prague grew by 81% in the last six years and analysts strongly believe that the lengthy legislative process of construction plays a big role in this. “We, unfortunately, have extremely bad construction regulations, building new apartments takes very long, and this leads to inadequate response from the supply side of the real estate market. This insufficiency then led to the price lunge,” says Senior Economist of BH Securities, Štěpán Křeček. Along with numerous...
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