The Czech flag today celebrates 100 years. The red-white-blue flag was created as the state symbol of the Czechoslovak Republic, established in 1918. After its split in 1993, the Czech Republic kept the original flag, while Slovakia chose another one. The designer is generally accepted to have been Jaroslav Kursa, an employee at the Interior Ministry’s archives and the most active member of a Ministry commission set up to create the new flag. The flag was officially approved by the National Assembly of Czechoslovakia on 30 March 1920 and since then, it has been in continuous use, with the exception of the German occupation of Czechoslovakia during World War II. Additionally, during a short period following the Velvet Revolution, between 1990 and 1992, the Czech part of the Czechoslovak federated state adopted the previous red and white flag. The first two colours Kursa picked were white and red – the traditional colors of Bohemia, representing the sky and the bloodshed for the freedom of the country. But because this flag would have been almost identical with the Polish flag and had the same colors as the Austrian flag Kursa added a blue wedge on the right-hand side. Blue is the traditional colour of Slovakia, but it...
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis on Sunday called on U.S. President Donald Trump to introduce mandatory wearing of the mask in public to help curb COVID-19 spreading. Babis, in a tweet message, asked President Trump to try to tackle the pandemic the “Czech way.” “Wearing a simple cloth mask decreases the spread of the virus by 80 percent! Czech Republic has made it OBLIGATORY for its citizens to wear a mask in the public,” he tweeted. He also shared with Trump a video shot under the slogan Masks4All (masks for all) explaining the reasons for wearing masks. The video encourages everyone to spread it to other countries where people do not use masks in the pandemic. In another tweet message, the prime minister said that he had sent a video to most European presidents and prime ministers calling on people to wear masks. The Czech Republic put into effect of the measure of obligatory wearing a face mask in public ten days ago. dir=”ltr”>Mr. President @realDonaldTrump, try tackling virus the Czech way. Wearing a simple cloth mask, decreases the spread of the virus by 80 %! Czech Republic has made it OBLIGATORY for its citizens to wear a mask in...
The founder of the online food retailer Rohlík, Tomáš Čupr, has recently launched the internet platform NakupBezpecne.cz, designed for small shops that don’t have their own. In the first phase, the platform will focus on grocery stores, pharmacies, and drugstores. Simply put: a store adds its assortment, and customers can shop online from home. They can also choose a time slot, in which they then pick up the purchase in the store and avoid queues at the cashdesk. “We have two goals: to get people out of the queues in the stores and to help the smaller shops who are suffering now,” explains Čupr. “In the first phase, the service will focus mainly on small shops all over the country, and hopefully I will convince the chains to get involved,” he added, recalling that the current capacity of online supermarkets such as Rohlík.cz, Košík.cz or iTesco is not sufficient. In addition, the platform should soon be connected with volunteer groups that bring the purchase to seniors. The project is also supported by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Union of Commerce and Tourism. “Online shopping is strongly recommended, and is now absolutely crucial under the current emergency regime,”...
The growth of coronavirus cases has “flattened” in the Czech Republic ever since the country’s government has made masks compulsory, claimed data scientist Jeremy Howard. In the Czech Republic, the growth of news is low whereas in other parts of Europe the pandemic is largely out of control. This occurred after the government announced it was compulsory to wear something covering a part of your mouth and nose when leaving your residences – such as a home-made mask or a scarf on March 18. Howard claimed that “one of the key reasons for the decrease in the growth of the cases is a massive country-wide community initiative to create and wear home-made masks.” In just 10 days, the country went from no mask usage to nearly 100 percent usage, with nearly all the masks made at home with easily accessible materials, like old t-shirts. As many as nine people have died from the infection that originated in China. Howard claimed that in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan as theses countries are using masks to prevent the spread of the disease. “In South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan there is no lock-down. Yet COVID-19 is being controlled in these countries. How has...
Landmarks all over the capital, including Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, and the Žižkov TV tower, will be going dark between 8:30 and 9:30 pm, to call attention to the looming threat of climate change. Over a decade later, Earth Hour has become one of the world’s largest grassroots movements focused on saving the environment, celebrated every year on 28 March. Last year, 10 million people took part in Earth Hour, raising awareness and money for climate and nature initiatives around the world. Cities and towns in 150 countries will be switching off their lights, and Prague is helping to lead the way. Though the movements of many are limited this year due to recent developments in the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we can all still take part by switching the lights off at home or wherever we are. The initiative, which was started by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), took root as a lights-out event in Sydney back in 2007. Since then, however, it has grown into one of the world’s largest grassroots environment-focused movements, with millions of people engaging every year. “Natural systems are vital for all our futures – and yet, the rate...
Prague is one of the most enchanting cities in Europe. However, architecture, picturesque nooks, and breathtaking panoramas are far from being everything that the city has to offer. More and more people from all over the world are coming to the city for culture or due to study or work obligations, for example. Relocating to another country is not a simple matter and the clash with a new environment often induces culture shock. However, you can substantially simplify the entire process if you prepare for it in advance. How is life in Prague, what are expats’ most common complaints and what should you definitely prepare for before you move to Prague? Eight things to prepare for before moving to Prague Prague isn’t called the “City of a Hundred Spires” for nothing. The city boasts numerous architectural monuments, the most prominent of which is Prague Castle. This symbol of the city is entered in the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest historical castle and today serves as the seat of the head of state, the president of the Czech Republic. But what is Prague really like? 1. Housing Housing is probably one of the first issues that you will probably...
A new survey shows that a majority of Czechs remain optimistic despite coronavirus, unconditionally support medical workers, give high marks to the Czech government for its handling of the crisis, and approve of a return to border checks even after the crisis is over. The news is reported by Seznam Spravy The STEM agency, in an investigation into how Czechs were managing with the problems associated with the quarantine and the coronavirus epidemic, released its findings at the beginning of the week. The survey showed that Czechs exceptionally agree on the almost unconditional support they express to health professionals. Most expect the epidemic to turn for the better in a few weeks. Although the number of patients infected with the new coronavirus has been rising for more than three weeks in Czechia and the government has introduced severe restrictions on everyday life, Czechs are coping well. In the STEM survey, 62 percent of the more than 1,000 adults surveyed responded that they are managing the anti-coronavirus measures “fairly well”. Another 33 percent admitted “minor problems”. Permanent border control in the Czech Republic? Czechs also seem to have embraced border controls in the country. When asked about the future of border closures due to...
The Czech Republic will start testing the new “smart quarantine system” to track the movements of infected citizens in South Moravia.
After several months, the pendulum designed in 1991 by sculptor Vratislav Novák has returned.
People all across Prague and the Czech Republic are following expert advice and staying home to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Restaurants are doing their part by offering a number of deals and freebies on take-out orders to help keep people at home. But as we are officially entering the 12th day of the quarantine, you may be a little tired of cooking or trying to avoid putting a dent in your grocery stash. Eating healthy is becoming more challenging than usual. A new meal replacement on the market could be the answer, the company H.E.A.L. has taken meal replacements to a whole new level. H.E.A.L, is a holistic optimized meal replacement – without any compromises. It contains everything you need and even more. Apart from containing healthy fats, proteins and carbohydrates it also contains vitamins and minerals extracted from organic superfoods. H.E.A.L, which stands for Holistic Eating and Living, contains 34 different vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts, herbs, spices, and probiotics. It includes nutrient-rich superfood such as goji berries, blueberries, broccoli, kale, oats, almonds and much more. The formula is rich in antioxidants, that help to give your body protection and as well it is loaded with...
According to PM Babis, the State of Emergency in the Czech Republic will be extended by 30 days.
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has halted the city’s restaurant industry. With sit-down dining no longer an option, many places have turned their focus to offering delivery and curbside pickup. Some are throwing in extra discounts and incentives for ordering while others are featuring special family-style meals. In this time of crisis and uncertainty, we all look forward to treating ourselves with comfort food and fatty pleasures. Ristorantino da Matteo in Letna has developed a guilt-free food delivery that will brighten your spirit. At this well-known Roman restaurant, you can really breathe a real Italian atmosphere. Matteo Brogi, owner and chef, creates a tasty menu that is different every day. Portions are small so you can sample 6 courses: 5 meat or fish courses plus one dessert. The price is tasty too… 490 CZK including packaging and delivery to your door. “We decided to do something different from the others, offering to our customers a more creative lunch by creating these “lunch menu boxes”. There are six small portions of Italian food, including dessert,” said the restaurant owner and chef Matteo Brogi. The menu is published on the restaurant Facebook page and personal profile Matteo Brogi on Instagram. How does it work?...
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