The railway line between Prague’s Smíchov and Řepy is rightly considered the most beautiful on the capital territory. The trains have run since 1872, and because of its profile and the surrounding natural sceneries, the railway soon earned the sign of Prague Semmering, according to the Austrian mountain railways registered on the UNESCO list. Leading it to be protected as a cultural monument. You can either ride between the Praha-Smíchov and Hostivice stations or enjoy a sightseeing tour from Smíchov to Smíchov on April 6, May 11, June 2 and October 19. From the Smíchov railway station, the train goes to the Prokop Valley. The canyon in it reaches depths of up to 70 meters and it was created by erosion during the last million of years. Up to the station of Rudná u Prahy, we go on the track nicknamed “Humpbacked”. From Hostivice to Smíchov, the train runs along the route of the former Buštěhrad line which exceeds altitude difference of 150 meters. Thanks to its profile, the surrounding natural scenery, and two historical viaducts, the track has earned the name “Prague Semmering” according to the well-known Austrian mountain railway. The final section of the journey allows you to admire the legendary...
The Czech Finance Ministry plans to raise the excise tax on tobacco and cigarettes by 10 percent in 2020, aiming to raise up to an additional 7.7 billion crowns in state budget revenue, it said in a proposal on the government’s website on Friday. The tax rise is expected to increase budget revenue more in 2021, by up to 9.2 billion crowns, the proposal said, as effects of pre-stocking of lower-taxed products wane. The ministry also proposed higher taxes on spirits and gambling, which should boost budget revenue by 1.3 billion crowns in 2020, it said. The proposal must win the parliament’s backing to take effect. The government has been seeking to boost revenue to fund hikes in pensions and public sector wages as economic growth cools down. Author: red
On April 6 the 21st edition of the Sportisimo Prague Half Marathon, an IAAF Gold Label Road Race, will feature the strongest field of professional runners and the largest field of amateur entrants in its storied history. When the Prague half marathon started on March 13, 1999, it probably seemed unlikely to anyone other than Carlo Capalbo, the President of the RunCzech organizing committee, that the race would grow into an event that would attract thousands of runners from all over the world and produce World Record performances. The race starts at 10 am CET from Jan Palach Square and will be broadcast live and is expected to last three hours. The fastest runners are expected to finish in an hour and a half. The capacity of the 20th Sportisimo Prague Half Marathon has been filled since the end of January. The registrations for other RunCzech races 2018, including the Volkswagen Prague Marathon are still available at www.runczech.com Because the international Sportisimo ½ Marathon Prague 2019 is taking place on Saturday, the 6th of April 2019, the operation of trams and buses in the central part of Prague undergoes a certain number of restrictions. Transport in the centre is mainly provided by metro lines, the operation of which may be increased in accordance with transportation demands. Here you can find all the information. Author: red
CENTRAL GROUP company announced an open call for participation in a workshop for the residence complex New Žižkov Centre. The aim of the announcer is to create a residential complex of approximately 1,200-1,300 dwellings with variable commercial spaces in the parterre in the streets of Olšanská and Jan Želivský and further, according to the concluded contract with Prague 3, the establishment of kindergarten, which subsequently the investor free of charge transfers into the ownership of the city district. The announcer emphasizes the creation of a valuable public space with greenery next to the intersection of the Olšanská and Jan Želivský streets and park green in the street of Jan Želivský and on the south side of the site (towards the cemetery). Together with other foreign and domestic architects, they are competing for the design of buildings that will be the on the site of the former headquarters of Telecom in Žižkov. The winner will be announced this spring. “We want to create harmony and contrasts, linking tradition with the future, and nature with architecture,” Japanese architect Fujimoto describing his project. Two weeks ago he received the Mipim Awards at the Cannes Real Estate Fair for his design of the Thousand Trees Complex,...
The Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) will install terminals for payment of the ticket by card in all its buses. On Friday the company started installing terminals in trams where they had not yet been. They will start working by the end of April. A selection procedure shall be issued for the operation of terminals on DPP buses. The card can now be used in Prague in trams on lines 18 and 22. “We want to introduce contactless payment into all DPP buses. I assume that we will announce a contract for this service this year,” said Petr Witowski, CEO of the company. At the end of last year, the company introduced a non-cash payment of the fare on suburban bus lines it operates. By the end of April, all the trams will be equipped with payment terminals. Contactless payment will be possible at the middle door. On tram models 14T, known colloquially as Porsche, there will be two devices since the tram does not have a middle door. The device will print a ticket for the passenger, which like other transit tickets can be used on other public transport links up until its time limit expires. Last year, the company...
The Czech vocabulary-building app Vocabulary Miner by Czech SKOUMAL Studio helps you memorize vocabulary that you really need. The new Word lists labeled as #speakmoreapp are tailored to the needs of expats and travelers specifically and are available in 12 languages. Users can effectively learn Czech, Serbian, German, English, and other languages through Flashcards. Zuzana Pápayová, the project coordinator, explains the rationale behind the idea of focusing on expats and travelers: “Anyone who has ever been to a foreign country knows how confusing it can be without knowing a single word of the local language. You want to say more but you just cannot. Learning just basic vocabulary already helps overcome the fear of speaking and prevents misunderstandings. You´ll easily fill in forms, explain the pain at the doctor’s, and you’ll be free from shopping with Google Translate.” An issue that is quite familiar and common for many foreigners living in Prague. Just recently in our Prague Morning ‘Expats in Prague’ Community, a lot of users expressed frustration at what more could be done to make public services/offices more accessible to expats. Though this isn’t a direct solution, it is a direct method in taking better control and action of...
On Sunday, March 31, 2019, the summer schedule comes into effect at Václav Havel Airport Prague. For the duration of the season, a total of 69 airlines will be operating regular scheduled direct flights from Prague, heading to 162 destinations in 54 countries. There will also be direct flights to 16 long-haul destinations, which is the largest number in the airport’s modern history. “As part of the summer timetable, a total of four new airlines will be launching services from Václav Havel Airport Prague, two of them on long-haul routes. This proves our long-term success in motivating an ever-increasing number of airlines to open new routes from Prague, which ultimately means a wider choice of flights for our passengers,” says Vaclav Rehor, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Prague Airport. In comparison with the previous summer season, the total number of airlines running direct flights from Prague this summer will increase by two. Four new airlines, Air Arabia, SCAT Airlines, SunExpress, and United Airlines, will be operating their flights from Prague for the first time. “The forthcoming summer timetable also confirms our long-term success in implementing a strategy to develop long-haul routes. During the summer, direct flights will be available from...
Have you ever wondered what lies behind the walls of Tyršův dům? Do you want to see Nádraží Praha-Bubny from a different angle? Are you up for an adventure in the middle of the city you thought you knew? Then Prague Open House festival is for you! Open House Prague festival will open the gates of 80 buildings. During the weekend of May 18–19, 2019, people will be able to see architecturally valuable spaces of historic palaces and representative villas, feast their eyes on office spaces designed in a modern style, or enjoy unforgettable views over the city offered by the rooftops of high buildings, all for free. The aim of the festival is to give the lay public some insight into the different historical eras of Prague’s architecture. “Exploring buildings, their architecture, and stories, is the first step for us to evoke people’s interest in the city and its public space,” says Andrea Šenkyříková, director of the festival. The event is being held with the help of over 300 volunteers. Regular and new participating buildings Aside from buildings that have participated in the past and have become very popular among visitors (e.g. Invalidovna, Hotel International, or the Central Telecommunication Building), 38 buildings will...
The Prague Transport Company (DPP) is preparing another extension of the mobile signal in the metro. Another two dozen stations should be covered at the beginning of next year. Now people are able to call or connect to the Internet between Museum and Roztyly on line C and between Dejvicka and Motol Hospital on line A. The metro is due to be completely covered with mobile signal until 2022. According to the implementation schedule, these stations will be put into trial operation during the first quarter of 2020. In the spring of next year, it will be possible to surf the Internet in 28 stations and related metro tunnels,” said DPP spokesperson Aneta Řehková. The pilot operation has been on metro line C between Museum and Roztyly since last year. “The trial operation is still in progress and so far there have been no problems that would prevent the planned approval”. The DPP Supervisory Board approved a contract with a consortium of operators for 20 years, wherein the first ten years operators pay out CZK 120 million to the DPP. Currently, all 61 metro stations are covered by a mobile signal, some of which, for example, Depo Hostivař, use the signal...
According to the Henley Passport Index, which periodically ranks the world’s passports in order of the number of countries that its holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to, three Asian countries – Japan, Singapore, and South Korea – jointly occupy the first position with access to 189 countries. Germany is in close second position with visa-free/ visa-on-arrival to 188 countries, thanks to a recent visa agreement with Uzbekistan. This dynamic rating has seen a major shift over the last few years. For example, in 2015, the United Kingdom and the United States of America jointly held the first position. The Henley Passport Index is based on authoritative data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and bases its rankings on how many countries a passport entitles a traveller to enter without having to pre-apply for a visa. Dr. Christian H. Kälin, group chairman of Henley & Partners, says despite rising isolationist sentiment in some parts of the world, most countries remain committed to collaboration and mutually beneficial agreements. “Historical data from the Henley Passport Index over the past 14 years shows an overwhelming global tendency towards visa openness,” he said in a release. “In 2006, a citizen, on average, could...
The Ikea furniture point in the center of Prague will close after a year. “Ikea Point will be open to customers till the end of August 2019,” the operator said. The so-called Ikea Point was the first attempt of the Swedish company for an unusual selling format in the Czech Republic. It opened in September 2018 as part of a trial to bring the Ikea home furnishing range and expertise closer to more customers. “Within a year, the concept will change and if it meets the goals, we may change the location,” said project manager Petr Tichý during the opening of Ikea Point. Lease agreement – Ikea is in the center of the city in the hotel Pytloun, which in the same building Golden Wheat is located on the floors above it – was signed for two years, with the possibility of extension. “Another use of space from September 2019 is on the landlord Pytloun Boutique Hotel Prague,” Ikea said in a press release. About 1,000 visitors go through Ikea Point every day, which Ikea planned as a success. They would, however, welcome the extension of the services as well as the dispensing point for the e-shop and the sale of...
An Islamic preacher has come under severe criticism after telling Muslims they should equip themselves with weapons following the Christchurch attack in New Zealand. Imam Leonid Kushnarenko, chairman of the Prague Muslim Community, posted the call for Muslims to arm themselves on Facebook a few days after the fatal shooting which saw 50 people killed in two mosques in Christchurch, Le Figaro reports. “In the light of recent tragic events, I inform all our members, especially men, all who want to … arm themselves to protect their health and property. Contact me and I will help you. Salam Alaikum,” the Ukraine-born imam said. “It’s a question of prevention. I said it to prevent fools from going to a mosque and doing bad things,” he later claimed. Pushback against the call came from members of the Czech Muslim community themselves, with the Prague Muslim Community stating that “any statement or act by chairman Kushnarenko is his private activity and does not represent the opinion of Muslims living in Prague or the Czech Republic” on Facebook. They also added that they would be investigating how Kushnarenko had become the chairman of the group as well. Muneeb Hassan Alrawi, head of the Czech Muslim Communities Centre, also commented on the statement, saying that he...
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