Activists concerned about Airbnb’s impact on rental prices and disruption to neighborhoods have called for a two-day protest in Prague called Stop Airbnb. These activists say that Airbnb turns Prague into an empty space devoid of culture, makes housing more expensive, and disrupts neighborly relations. They now want action taken against the huge pool of short-term apartment rentals available through Airbnb, which is a move that other cities like Berlin have already, including with legislation that puts strict limits on holiday apartments. The organizers of the protest chose one of the Airbnb apartments whose owner is from Israel, so he could not interfere with the protest. The address of the protest event was secret until the very last moment. Shortly after it started on Friday afternoon, the small Airbnb apartment was so full of participants that many were forced to stand in the hallway. Protesters also brought banners naming companies that provide Airbnb in Prague or the solutions of other cities dealing with the negative effects of Airbnb. Many of the protesters participating in the Stop Airbnb campaign have had experiences with living in a neighborhood offering short-term rental apartments. In addition to tourists being loud at night, they also...
Gingerbread hearts were given to passengers on a bus line in Brno last Friday. Bus driver Tomáš Giertli baked, decorated and packed 177 gingerbread for Valentine’s Day. He loves his work and the people he drives, and he is always trying to make their journey more pleasant. “This is the smell of the fireplace so that passengers have a pleasant smell to make them feel good here,” says thirty-six-year-old driver Tomáš Giertli. Originally from Slovakia, this bus driver took care to make the bus smell like gingerbread, and hang red paper hearts he made himself on the upper handles and bars. “My attitude and view of the world as a bus driver is different. And my colleagues took me from the beginning like I’m crazy. They were joking because I drive around the Psychiatric Hospital. But then they realized I was just such a positive person who likes to please people,” says the smiling driver as he sits in his cabin. Gingerbread with wishes A red pocket hangs off of the ticket kiosk. It is decorated with gingerbread hearts, each wrapped in a cellophane bag. “There are 177 of them, but I have already given a few of them, so...
The Czech-Russian Pop-up Lunch will take place on February 29, 2020, in the Prague hotel Ambassador Zlata Husa. Two Russian Chefs Sergey Ternov and Andrey Moiseev will be demonstrating their outstanding culinary skills, joined by the rising star of the Czech culinary scene Vojtech Petrzela. Lunch will consist of seven courses, among which both Czech and Russian culinary classics. Vojtech Petrzela will cook the main Czech dish – corn sous-vide chicken with skin crumble, cabbage dumplings with baked pork side, yellow carrot puree with vanilla, wild broccoli, pickled cabbage with Madeira sauce. The main dish of the Lunch, presented by the Russian culinary specialists, will be a traditional Russian cake of kulebyak with muscovy duck meat, cream puree from cauliflower and prune stew. And because lunch will be held on one of the last days of Maslenitsa, Russian chefs will begin this gourmet celebration with crispy buckwheat pancake with smoked Altai grayling and sauce made from cucumbers and mustard. Sergey Ternov is a member of the national guild of cooks, the brand chef of the Altay resort hotel chain, the winner of the TV show Battle of Chefs, the captain of the Altai team, the winner of the 2018 Chef a la Russe cooking contest. Andrey Moiseev is...
Prague College art students and teachers have come together to present and sell their unique works of art to the public to aid Australia’s native wildlife and the Aboriginal community of Mogo, both badly affected by the recent bushfires. On offer will be paintings, sculpture, poster art, calendars and live on-the-spot portraits. This evening event will be particularly special as it will feature: a performance by award-winning Didgeridoo player Ondrej Smeykal a silent auction for selected pieces of art speakers from Extintion Rebellion & Czech Australian New Zealand Association DJ playing Hip Hop, R&B and Groove a Juggling performance a live mural project for visitors to add their artistic talents to beer, wine, and light snacks will be available for sale Entry is 100czk per person, families (2 adults & 2 kids) are 200czk. The price includes a welcome drink. All profits raised will be split between Waminda & Two Thumbs Wildlife Trust Since its establishment in 2004, Prague College has become one of the most successful universities in Central Europe, offering degrees in Business, Art & Design, Creative Media Production & IT, as well as a variety of professional qualifications including ACCA & CIMA. The College is located in...
Whether you are simply a yoga virgin or have been a yoga addict for some time, I believe you will get the best experience when you discover a yoga studio you feel great in. When I was new to yoga, finding the ideal studio in Prague took me some considerable time. Not that in Prague you do not have enough yoga studios – actually the opposite. But simply because I realized you don’t have enough pretty studios when you can calm down and relax. I don’t know about you, but I found it very hard to switch off in a not pretty looking studio. Your practice environment should motivate you towards your goals and having a calm atmosphere is one of the keys. To me, the color scheme is very important – a mix of neutral colors. Another key element is lighting – natural lightning is the best, but if you practice in the evening, soft light or candles are good options to set a good atmosphere. Mirrors on the wall are important to be able to check yourself while practicing various poses. Last but not least, green plants – not just make studio greener, but to help achieve a good...
Czech police started an investigation over several Czech shops that sell titles such as The Poisonous Mushroom, which openly promote anti-Jewish topics.
Although the Czech language can be difficult to learn, we still recommend trying to learn a few phrases. The Czechs will welcome your effort and will be all the more willing to help you. Here are 5 fun phrases that will surprise and inspire. To je jiné kafe Translation: A different kind of coffee Meaning: This is what you say when you’re telling somebody that “it’s apples and oranges.” Mít knedlík v krku Translation: To have a dumpling in your throat Meaning: A fun way to say you’re speechless or when someone is so nervous they can barely swallow. Dumplings are a major part of Czech cuisine and are often served as a side dish with meat. Snesl bych ti modré z nebe Translation: I would take the blue from the sky for you Meaning: A very poetic way of saying you would do anything for somebody. Bez peněz do hospody nelez Translation: Never go to a pub without money Meaning: Technically, don’t go unprepared anywhere, especially when it’s obvious you should be prepared. Malé ryby taky ryby Translation: Even small fish are fish Meaning: Czechs have a knack for appreciating the small things in life. This expression means that even the smaller...
Ryanair claims to have launched ‘rescue fares’ on seven routes to accommodate passengers hit by Wizz Air’s decision to suspend all routes to and from Odesa until June and the cancellation of its flights from London Luton to Prague and Oslo in May. Its cheapest flights from London to Prague start at 655 CZK, although these operate from Stansted, not Luton. The “rescue fares” are on sale now until midnight Sunday (16 Feb), only on the Ryanair.com website. In a statement issued today, Wizz said: “Wizz Air’s London Luton-Prague and London Luton-Oslo routes will be discontinued from May, as the routes did not perform in line with our expectations. London has been one of the most popular destinations for passengers traveling from Prague Airport. Last year, 1.35 million people traveled to “The Swinging City”. “The capacity will be allocated to other routes in the upcoming period, as we are always assessing new opportunities that can best meet our customers’ needs. “Passengers with bookings affected by this change are being informed and automatically offered an alternative flight schedule, provided full refunds, or offered 120% of the original fare in airline reservation credit. “Wizz Air apologizes for any inconvenience these changes might...
The Vagina Monologues, an episodic play written by Eve Ensler, will be performed in Prague at Kasárna Karlín on the 21st and 28th of February. The main topics are the relationship to one’s own body, childbirth, sexuality, and gender-based violence. The proceedings from the performance will go to the Czech non-profit organization Konsent, which has been dealing with these topics for a long time and educating the broad society about them. The Vagina Monologues is based on interviews with over 200 women about their sexual experiences, relationships and gender-based violence. Eve Ensler first introduced the play in 1996 and since then has been regularly editing and updating the script. The aim of the production is to present a wide range of voices and stories. A recurring theme throughout the is the vagina as a tool of empowerment, and the ultimate embodiment of individuality. The performance also includes a final discussion with the audience, The Vagina Dialogues. The production is directly linked to fundraising for non-profit and non-governmental organizations that primarily deal with gender-based violence and female sexuality. It is, for this reason, the non-profit organization Konsent, dedicated to the prevention of sexual harassment and rape, is cooperating with the Prague...
The prime minister Andrej Babiš was halfway through an interview last March when he was told somebody had officially changed the name of his country to Czechia. “Who changed it? You changed it?”, Babiš said to his aides, swinging around in his chair. One of the aides stepped forward and quietly explained that the U.N. had acceded to a proposal to recognize the Czech Republic under the new name. “I didn’t know this. I don’t like it at all,” he said, in the interview with The Wall Street Journal. “It’s because then you will confuse Czechia, Chechnya, I don’t know. I don’t like this. We are Czech Republic. We are Czechs. And I don’t know who came with such a stupid idea. Crazy.” President Zeman prefers Czechia, a centuries-old name that he said sounds nicer, and more evocative. “I am strongly against,” said Mr. Babiš, the prime minister, whose stationery retains the name Czech Republic. Mr. Babiš heads the government and constitutionally holds more power than President Zeman. “The prime minister has a different opinion than the president. This is freedom and democracy. That is all,” said the president’s spokesman Jiří Ovčáček. The United Nations officially calls the country Czechia, as does...
The organization Million Moments will hold a protest in defense of democratic institutions on Sunday, March 1st, in Prague.
The Bombing of Prague occurred during the end of World War II (February 14, 1945) when the US Army Air Forces carried out an air raid over Prague. The city was the capital of Czechoslovakia and (since the Nazi occupation in 1939) the main city of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. According to American pilots, it was the result of a navigation mistake—at the same time, a massive bombing of Dresden was underway, 120 km north from Prague. At precisely 12:35 p.m., forty B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 8th American Air Force dropped about 152 of high explosives rained down on the central city and two suburbs, destroying around a hundred houses and many historical monuments. The raid killed 701 civilians and injured 1,184. 11,000 people were left homeless. All the people killed were civilians and none of the buildings were factories that might have been used by the Germans. The carpet-bombing hit Vyšehrad, Zlíchov, Karlovo náměstí, Nusle, Vinohrady, Vršovice and Pankrác. About a hundred houses and historical sites were totally destroyed and another two hundred were heavily damaged. Two buildings became symbols of the bombing. The first one was the largest synagogue in Prague located in Vinohrady. The...
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