Celebrations of the centenary of the foundation of Czechoslovakia are due to culminate next weekend Video mapping titled “The Witness to History” will be projected onto the National Museum, which is being ceremonially reopened on Saturday after major renovations, and the National Theatre. The video mapping show will start at 8.00 p.m. From October 28th till December 31st the museum will be open to visitors for free and there will be a Czech-Slovak exhibition focussing on our common history. The historical building underwent a major reconstruction and will re-open on 28 October 2018 — the day of the 100th anniversary of the Czechoslovak Republic. The renovations cost amounted to 2.3 billion crowns. The restoration of the building, which has included repairs of damage dating back to WWII, has been coordinated with the extensive input from local architectural conservationists. Author: red
French President Emmanuel Macron will come to the Czech Republic on October 27th following his visit to Slovakia. The French head of state will meet with Czech President Miloš Zeman and Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. The day before, Macron will be in Bratislava meeting with their Slovakian counterparts Andrej Kiska and Peter Pellegrini. Macron will arrive in Prague on the same weekend as the conclusion of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Czechoslovakia. On Saturday, October 27th, the historic National museum will officially be reopened and the Slovak-Czech exhibition will be launched. Babiš has invited a number of statesmen, but a list of confirmed names has not yet been published by the Czech government. The Czech Army have previously stated that on Sunday, October 28th, there will be a gala parade attended by US Secretary of Defence James Mattis at Vítkov Kiska. The AFP notes that the Czech Republic and Slovakia together with Poland and Hungary are creating the so-called “Visegrad Four” (V4), which is against the EU’s stance on receiving refugees. The French President has not yet visited Poland and Hungary. Author: Holly Webb
Childrens’ birthday parties have been held in McDonald’s for years and have become quite iconic and typical of the fast-food chain. However, McDonald’s Eden restaurant in Prague hosted a rather unusual birthday party this week. The birthday they were celebrating was that of the oldest employee of their restaurant and of all the restaurants in the country, 90-year-old Jindřich Kochrda. For Kochrda, this year’s celebrations were doubled. Besides the very special birthday, he was also celebrating ten years working under the golden arches. Like many others, he is employed part-time at the Eden restaurant. Jindřich has worked his entire life. “I’ve always worked, and I’m used to it. It’s different today though, even here at McDonald’s. I’m a bit concerned about the employee turnover. There are very few elderly workers like me, and it’s a shame.” Commented Jindřich Kochrda, who was born in 1928. After a lifetime of work, Kochrda wants to devote more time to his wife, home and garden, and will, therefore, go into full retirement on December 31st of this year. Author: Holly Webb Photo: McDonald’s
On Sunday, October 28, the Open House Praha will be held at Klementinum. Free tours will start every 15 minutes from 09:00 to 16:30. The tour takes about 50 minutes and is always guided, with a maximum of 22 people per tour. Visitors will see the richly decorated Křižovnická corridor, the main reading room, the famous Mirror chapel – with its richly designed interior and unique installation of mirrors where classical music concerts take place regularly – and other historical rooms. The organizers are paying special attention to the Mathematical Hall, which has been under reconstruction for a long time. The extensive grounds of the Clementinum, one of the largest building complexes in Europe, were built from the mid-16th century to the mid-18th century, originally as a Jesuit dormitory. In its Astronomical Tower, meteorological measurements have been collected since 1775. Klementinum is situated next to the Charles Bridge, right in the historical center of Prague. Klementinum, built on an area of 2 hectares, is one of the largest building complexes in Europe. Address: Mariánské náměstí 5, Prague 1- Staré Město Author: red
Activist Aneta Petani disrupted the Mass on Tuesday, which Cardinal Dominik Duka was serving in St. Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle. Petani was only wearing a bra, black trousers, and a crown of thorns on her head. She was protesting against recent statements by Catholic priest Petr Pit’ha about homosexuals and women. The Duke stood up for Pit’ha, which Petani also criticised. Petani knelt in front of the altar during the Mass. On her body was written “Why did you put a crown of thorns on them?” and the statement “Love of Truth”. A security guard escorted her out of the back entrance of the cathedral. The Mass was being held for the 40th anniversary of the election of John Paul II as Pope. Petani said that she was peaceful throughout the protest. She was completely silent during the mass and did not cry out. “I was simply waiting for a reaction. My protest was always supposed to be peaceful and silent, even though the representatives of the Catholic Church would consider it controversial. But it was never aggressive or something that would disturb the Mass. I wanted to express my deep disagreement with the Czech Catholic Church’s attitude towards...
Five Czech servicemen, who were on a border security mission near the US Bagram air base in eastern Afghanistan, were injured by a car bomb blast, the Czech General Staff stated. “The attack on the Czech patrol occurred on Wednesday around 1220 GMT near the Bagram base in the Parwan province,” the ministry said in a statement. The five soldiers were injured when a civilian vehicle loaded with explosives was blown up near an armored vehicle which then rolled over, it added. Czech media have reported, citing sources in the Defense Ministry, that a Czech unit had killed one of the organizers of the attack on a Czech patrol in August, which left three NATO servicemen killed, including two Czech personnel. Thirteen Czech soldiers have been killed in NATO missions in Afghanistan. Author: red
The centenary of Czechoslovakia’s foundation will culminate with a number of public events, exhibitions, concerts, a military parade and a firework in Prague at the weekend of October 27-28, organisers told journalists today. Fireworks on Letna will begin symbolically at 19:18. Prague bridges – most Legií, Čechův most, Mánesův most, Charles Bridge or embankments – Smetanovo nábřeží, Dvořákovo nábřeží are the best for watching, as well as Petřín hill and Letná itself. Outside the center a popular place is the hillside in Rieger’s Orchards or the hill in Vítkov. What are the events people should not miss? On October 28th there will be the official re-opening of the National Museum with video-mapping on the façade of the building. There will be all-day concerts taking place simultaneously on several stages in Prague. Another big focus of interest will be in Evropská street and Dejvická street where people will be able to see a military parade, there will be a stage on Náměstí republiky with festivities organized by the Czech Tourists Club, a pop music concert on Old Town Square featuring Czech and Slovak musicians and there will also be a stage on Wenceslas Square where there will be a video-mapping. Author: red
There are currently no museums dedicated solely to film in the Czech Republic. But this will change soon – the NaFilM Film Museum will welcome its first visitors in December. The museum will be located in the centre of Prague in the historic Mozarteum building. Tickets are now available for purchase at Hithit.com. After many successful interactive shows, NaFilM proved to everyone that a film museum can entertain and educate visitors of all generations. Following this, the team of young curators were able to find space for a permanent exhibition. The museum’s doors will open on to Jungmannova Street in the unique historic building designed by architect Jana Kotěry. A visit to the museum promises a unique experience The NaFilM museum will not be a museum in the classical sense of the word. The intention is that visitors will not only learn something new about film, but will also experience it. A team of young curators, architects and inventors have created unique and playful installations that inspire creativity and the use of imagination. NaFilM will transport visitors into the past, where they can try and use an old-fashioned style projector. They’ll also transport you into the future through virtual reality...
Feel good about spending money by shopping at one of Prague’s second-hand charities. Get a new outfit, help out some organizations, save the environment and save money. Here are the best second-hand shops in the capital city to shop ’til you drop. Thrift Store Hours: Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Dukelský hrdinů 21, Praha 7 & Budečská 893/13, Praha 3* *This location opens at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays The oldest and most famous second-hand shop in Prague, Thrift Store has been in operation since 2010. The shop focuses on helping three social groups: mothers with children, homeless people and the environment. Some proceeds go to organizations helping these groups of people. This place has everything—if you’re willing to search. From sporting and camping gear to electronics and computers, to accessories, to baby equipment, to all sorts of clothing with top brand names from around the world. Honestly, block out an entire day of time to spend time here. Comeback Hours: Monday to Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Rokycanova 923/10, Praha 3 Comeback is the new kid on the block that has an increasing amount of popularity. Head...
30% of Czech people are dissatisfied with their work because of the length of their commute, which is 7% more than last year. With the increasing number of job opportunities in the city, the willingness to commute to work is decreasing. According to a survey by Grafton Recruitment, even if the job offer was much more interesting or offered higher wages, two-thirds of Czech people say that they would not want to work further away from home because of the commute. This survey was carried out by Behaviolabs.com with 1123 respondents. “As the number of job vacancies has increased and the fact that we have the lowest unemployment rates in the EU, naturally, Czech people are now far less willing to commute or move for work. Time spent travelling to work is becoming an increasingly important factor when considering employment,” said Grafton Recruitment marketing manager Jitka Součková. Czechs would prefer to travel for a maximum of 30 minutes, and only one-fifth of survey respondents said they were willing to have a longer commute. Employers looking for new workers should be targeting this group, as these are the people who are most open to change if they receive an adequate job...
Last Sunday, October 14, turned out to be abnormally warm in the Czech Republic. On Saturday, record temperatures were seen at 28 stations that have been in operation for 30 years or more. The highest temperature, 25.1 degrees Celsius, was registered in Husinec, in the outskirts of Prague. According to the forecast of meteorologists, the warm and sunny weather will last in the Czech Republic until the end of this week. The average temperature in the Czech Republic in October (Oct 8-Nov 4) between 1981 and 2010 was 7.5 °C. The lowest average temperature, reported in 1997, was 4.2 °C, and the highest was 10.4 °C in 2000. Temperatures are only expected to drop towards the end of October. Precipitation for the whole-four-week period should not exceed the long-time average. The period from April to the end of September was the warmest since 1775, with an average temperature of 20.1 degrees Celsius. Author: red
One of the most famous murals in the world, the John Lennon Wall, certainly floods Instagram feeds for Praguers and travelers, alike. The wall is a retaliation against communist rule, where expressing ideas and even listening to The Beatles were banned. The Lennonists (an artist group) combatted the oppression with free artistic expression, and the groups’ most well-known creation is The Lennon Wall. While some murals in Prague do not have the same political appeal, there are plenty of other famous street art pieces to marvel at or to take pictures in front of. Here are the top 5 “secret” murals in Prague. Tesnov Constantly changing, Tesnov is one of the legal graffiti walls in Prague. Armed with spray paint, artists constantly come to leave a mark on Prague and show off skills. Just steps from the Florence metro stop, Tesnov is a functioning parking lot, so the best time to go is early in the morning or on weekends so cars aren’t in the way. Vitězné Náměsti “Choose to be Happy” Inspired by Michelangelo’s fresco in the Sistine Chapel, Pasta Oner plays on the idea of the “divine touch” in the Vitězné Náměsti metro area. “Choose to be...
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