CSA Czech Airlines announced plans to resume the following Prague services from May, 2020. The company expects to add additional routes as conditions allow in the following weeks. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company stopped all scheduled flights to and from the Czech Republic in March. as early as 18 May 2020: Amsterdam up to 13 flights a week Frankfurt up to 6 flights a week Paris up to 21 flights a week Stockholm up to 2 flights a week as early as 24 May 2020: Kyiv up to 7 flights a week as early as 25 May 2020: Odessa up to 3 flights a week Bucharest up to 6 flights a week You can already book June and later flights to other destinations. In March, the parent company of CSA, Smartwings group, halted all flights to and from the Czech Republic, bounding over 90 percent of its fleet. The entire group moved 4,900 passengers in April, which is one percent of the volume they handled in the same period last year. CSA joins several carriers that have already resumed operations at Prague Airport. The first carrier was Eurowings Airlines, with connections to Düssledorf. Then, KLM resumed daily flights to...
Can you catch the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from food? How should I do laundry now? Mundane household tasks have turned into a source of uncertainty and anxiety as families grapple with getting the basics done all while keeping their loved ones safe and healthy. Widespread misinformation about the virus puts everyone at risk and adds to the stress of having to filter fact from fiction. While research into the COVID-19 virus is ongoing, we know the virus is transmitted through direct contact with respiratory droplets of an infected person (through coughing and sneezing), and touching surfaces contaminated with the virus. The virus may survive on surfaces for a few hours up to several days. The Deputy Health Minister, Roman Prymula suggests that “you should store the disinfected food in the fridge for two days before eating it, and when the two days have passed, do everything you can to avoid touching the food packaging,” he added. Prymula points out that “the most important thing is to avoid contact with the surface of the package so that I don’t really touch something that I then bring into the mouth – like a spoon -, because it can be contaminated,” he explains....
The film commission in the Czech Republic announced Thursday that film and TV shoots can resume production immediately in Prague now that the government has lifted restrictions and provided safety guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “Three-quarters of audiovisual productions in the Czech Republic stopped in March. In full compliance with the Ministry of Health, filmmakers are no longer affected by measures restricting cultural and sporting events and large gatherings. We, therefore, consider audiovisual production to be resumed,” Helena Bezděk Fraňková, director of the Czech Film Fund, said in a statement. The Czech Republic was the first country in Europe to develop self-regulatory guidelines as protection against the spread of COVID-19 during filming. “Adherence to these recommendations, including testing actors every 14 days during production and, of course, maintaining sanitation standards on location and in studios, will reduce the possibility of infection to an absolute minimum,” Czech film commissioner Pavlina Žipková said. Shows such as Marvel’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” were shooting in the country before production was shuttered there. And Amazon also had productions prepped for the latest season of “Carnival Row” with Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne and the first season of “Wheel of...
May 8 is, as in several European countries, a national holiday in the Czech Republic for the observance of the anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe; it was on this day in 1945 when Germany’s formal surrender was signed in Berlin. On May 8, with Allied troops approaching from west and east, the Czechs negotiated a cease-fire with the Germans. That afternoon, an agreement was signed in Prague between the com-mander of the Czech National Army and the German commander. All fighting would cease at 8 p.m. that evening. All German army units, SS troops and German State organizations would begin to leave Prague and its surroundings. The Czechs had liberated their capital. Entering Prague in the wake of its self-liberation, the First Ukrainian Army, commanded by Marshal Konev, acquired the prize that Stalin had so desired. A previous agreement between American and Russian forces stated that the Red Army would be the one to liberate Prague; however, some American Army forces had come as far as the suburbs of Prague, and some negotiators persuaded General Toussaint, commander in charge of the German forces, to agree to the cease-fire. The American tanks that had entered...
Airbnb is laying off about 25% of its workforce as the coronavirus pandemic upends the travel industry and threatens the company’s core business. On Tuesday, the short-term rental startup said nearly 1,900 employees will be let go worldwide, out of 7,500. This is one of the largest layoffs that we’ve seen out of Silicon Valley due to the effect of the coronavirus outbreak. In a message to employees, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky said, “Some very sad news. Today, I must confirm that we are reducing the size of the Airbnb workforce.” Chesky then advised his employees that he will be transparent and offer details, so that everyone is fully aware of what’s happening. He added that Airbnb’s business has been “hit hard” and revenue this year is expected to be less than half of what the company earned in 2019. Airbnb has also reportedly delayed plans for a Wall Street debut this year. Chesky said departing employees will receive at least 14 weeks of their base pay. U.S. employees will continue to receive health care coverage for a year; in other countries, employees will keep their health coverage through the end of this year.
The Minister of Health Adam Vojtěch during today’s press conference said that “if the situation continues to develop favorably, the obligatory wearing of face masks will be lifted in mid-June.” Masks use will be compulsory only in closed spaces, public transport, and shopping malls. The wearing of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic has received varying recommendations from different public health agencies and governments. The topic has been a subject of debate, with various public health agencies and governments disagreeing on a protocol for wearing face masks. As of early May, 88% of the world’s population lives in countries that recommend or mandate the usage of masks in public and 75+ countries have mandated the use of masks. From March 19th in the entire Czech Republic until further notice, it is mandatory to wear face/surgical masks (or at least scarves or bandannas) fully covering the nose and mouth when going out in public. The Czech Republic had 7,979 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection by Thursday morning. So far 4,214 people have recovered and 263 people have died. dir=”ltr”>V případě zachování příznivé epidemiologické situace bychom mohli roušky ve venkovních prostorech odložit od poloviny června. Shodl se na tom náš tým epidemiologů pro řízené uvolňování karantény. Povinnost...
The Czech Republic is not only the land of beer. In East Moravia, there are other alcoholic beverages with a centuries-long tradition: fruit brandies, especially those made with plums. The most famous fruit distillery is that of Rudolf Jelínek in Vizovice, which has roots dating back to the 16th century, though the company was not officially founded until 1894. The company is famed in particular for its production of fruit spirits, above all Slivovice produced in several variants (white, gold, Jubilee, Kosher). Rudolf Jelínek has recently opened the Slivovice Museum in Prague, which includes an interactive exhibition of fruit distillates, a tasting bar, and a shop. You can look forward to projections, exhibits, and an exclusive 5D experience with virtual reality. During the interactive exhibition, you will get acquainted with the main principles of production, history, and tradition of the company, as a major Czech producer and exporter in the production of fruit spirits and other alcoholic beverages. Tastings are possible during the tour for visitors 18 years and older. Distillery Land also includes a shop where you can purchase the whole line of R. Jelínek products. In 2003, the company started planting its own plum orchards on the southern...
On May 7th, freshly arrived Wehrmacht and Waffen SS units started attacking from the North and east of Prague.
The Czech Republic and the United States have signed a joint declaration Wednesday for cooperating on security of 5G technology.
Bolt on Wednesday launched its own electric scooter model and said it aims to launch the scooter service in more than 45 cities this summer. “Beating the traffic is a big issue and a lot of trips are much more efficiently covered with an electric scooter rather than a car with a driver,” says Markus Villig, CEO and co-founder of Bolt. Bolt said its model’s design and engineering are focused around modularity, which makes it easily repairable and lowers the cost of maintenance for the ride-sharing service. The new scooter weighs 17kg, which makes it the lightest model used in scooter sharing. This reduced weight is achieved through the scooter being made of 90% aluminium. The scooter features inflatable tires that help ensure better grip and smoother, safer rides. It can go for more than 40km on a single charge. Its maximum speed is 25km/h. But this is obviously limited according to local regulations. The scooter also features front and rear lights, as well as front and side reflectors to help maintain riders’ safety during dark hours. Scooters come with built-in GPS trackers to provide data on pick-up and drop-off locations. Currently, you can rent a Bolt scooter in Portugal,...
Dozens of paving stones made from Jewish headstones have been found during redevelopment work in Wenceslas Square
Manifesto Markets will reopen for dining-in experiences, two long months after its original opening date due to the coronavirus lockdown. Following a ghost kitchen model, takeaway, and unique delivery aimed to substitute some level of the market’s normal operations for the past two months, people will finally be able to relax and enjoy freshly cooked meals and draught beer. “It’s a first step into better times after the heavy, once-in-a-century crisis threatening Manifesto’s existence,” states Manifesto’s Founder Martin Barry who mobilized creativity and innovative projects to allow the markets and their vendors to overcome the shock. “After two months of isolation, we can be a place for people to get together safely in an open-air environment to have some fun, some food and lots of drinks while respecting a few necessary limitations.” Now is also the moment when Manifesto’s cashless operations show its biggest advantage – hygiene. Safe relish, with horse length distance “We can tell Czech people are very disciplined and they have learnt the routine of how to protect themselves and others. But the desire is in the air to get back to social life and reconvene the life that has been paused for over two months. We...
Don’t have an account? Register
[swpm_registration_form level=”6″]
Already have an account? Log In
How Would You Like to Promote Your Business? PR ArticleDisplay bannersVideo productionNewsletter adsJob ListingsInfluencer Marketing
Your Email
We will come back to you within 24 hours with our proporsal
