Jan Čižinský of Praha sobě, received the most preferential votes in the city of Prague. In talks to form the government in Prague are three groups: the citizen’s movement Praha sobě, the Pirates and the Spojené síly alliance (TOP 09, STAN and others). The parties are in negotiations and looking at how to align their agendas. The City hall is split, with the ODS having 14 seats, ANO who was last, having 12, and the rest having 13 each. Now the main point of contention is the post of mayor: Jan Čižinský of Praha sobě, should be the leader due to the largest share of preferential votes he received. Although ANO scored in 11 big cities, its loss in the Czech capital has soured the party’s victory. Meanwhile, both the Social Democrats and the Communists – for the first time since 1990 – failed to win a seat to the assembly. In an interview with Czech Radio, political scientist Jiří Pehe said: “I think that Andrej Babiš is deeply unhappy with the results because he spent CZK 130m, which is almost four times more than some other parties did. And he spent CZK 50m only in Prague, which is CZK 5m more than the Civic...
British rock band The Cure are the first confirmed headlining act to perform at the Colours of Ostrava 2019 international music festival. “We couldn’t have wished for a better or more famous band for our eighteenth music festival (i.e. our ‘coming of age’ show)” says Zlata Holušová, director of the festival. “It is a tremendous honour. The Cure are legends of world music and have influenced several generations of musicians and bands. Although they are celebrating forty years of their career this year, their music will never get old.” The Cure was founded by singer and guitarist Robert Smith in Crawley, England. They had their very first performance in 1978 and have since had over 1500 concerts. Over the course of their career, the Cure have released thirteen studio albums, several concert movies, live albums and soundtracks, more than forty chart-topping singles, a few books, and a selection of their biggest hits. The band has gone through a total of thirteen different members, and currently, in addition to Smith, we have the bassist Simon Gallup, drummer Jason Cooper, keyboardist Roger O’Donnell, and guitarist Reeves Gabrels. The 18th edition of the Colours of Ostrava Festival will take place from July 17th...
U Kruhu Price of a pint: 47 Kč Located in the heart of Wenceslas Square, U Kruhu is a cozy, cave-like pub with renowned Pilsner on tap. Despite the location in a tourist hub, this is a place for locals. With indoor and outdoor seating and classic finger foods like gooey camembert and crackers, this spot has everything for a relaxing night with friends. Lokál Price of a pint: 52 Kč With a draughting school and multiple locations, the knowledge and expertise at this establishment give them a leg up on the beer scene. A double winner of the Pilsner Urquell Master Bartender competition, Lukáš Svoboda, supervises the quality of beer in all of the locations. U Kašpárka Price of a pint: 46 Kč From the red curtains to the passed-down recipes, to the actual family that runs the location, there is certainly a homey feel at U Kašpárka. Just a short walk from Strašnická metro, U Kašpárka provides a chill escape from the city in either the outdoor patio with a blooming garden or in the house-style restaurant. U Bansethů Price of a pint: 44 Kč U Bansethů is timeless. While the beer and bar make it an inviting...
This year’s potato harvest is expected to be one of the poorest in decades. Due to the prolonged period of drought, the total potato harvest this season will be around 20 percent lower than in the previous year. Last year, Czech farmers harvested some 820,000 tons of potatoes, while this year, the yield is expected to stop at 645,000 tons, says the Czech Association of Potato Growers. The lowest harvest over the past ten years was that of 2016 when the yield dropped to 604,000 tons. The total area of potato fields in the Czech Republic has gone down this year by around 2.3 percent, but the poor yield was mainly due to the unusually hot and dry season. Adverse weather conditions have also resulted in lower potato harvests in all of Europe’s main potato-growing countries, including Great Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. These countries are facing a 30-percent drop in production. Agrarian specialist Petr Havel says the price of potatoes is likely to double as a result of the poor harvest. Author: red
The people of Prague might have to get used to new names for some metro stations and tram stops. This follows on from a concept proposed by the MHD for the development of public transportation in the city for the coming years, which has already been approved by the council. According to MHD, between 2019 and 2029, there will be a change in connections and intervals, and new tram lines will be created. The concept envisions the possible renaming of about two dozen tram stops and several metro stations. Malostranská, for example, would become Klárov or Malá Strana, Národní třída would become Perštýnem, and Pražského povstání would become Náměstím hrdinů (Heroes Square). According to a document released by MHD, the changed names of tram stops will supposedly make the destinations clearer to passengers. “Most of Prague’s inhabitants know where Bohnice is located, so it is better to call the stop “Bohnice Policlinikum” than the current name “Mazurská Policlinic” which is only known by those who attend the local polyclinic” the document states. “The material has already been approved on the condition that any renaming has to be agreed on by the board. I personally opposed the renaming of subway stations,...
The Bohnice psychiatric hospital was, at the time of its conception, the second largest and most modern facility of its kind in central Europe. The complex, in which most buildings are designed by Czech architect Václav Roštlapil, gained UNESCO world heritage status in 1954. The unique urban complex and its surroundings, which have been preserved to almost original form, have been described as one of the “safest places in Prague” by Tomáš Řepa of the National Monument Institute. “There are many myths around the complex. For example, many people think it is closed to the public, which is not true. At the same time, I think it is one of the safest places in Prague that tourists do not know about.” Tomáš Řepa says. They decided to build this extensive and modern psychiatric institute in 1903. The first pavilion was designed three years later by architect Václav Roštlapil in the fields of Bohnice village, which became part of Prague in 1924. The area, which occupies 64 hectares, is dominated by the Art Nouveau church of St. Wenceslas with its 55-meter-high tower, which was built in 1911 and also designed by Václav Roštlapil. Roštlapil is also responsible for the design of...
Under the statue of St. Wenceslas on Prague’s Wenceslas Square, a canvas construction depicting a whale skeleton was installed on Monday. It’s the same skeleton that has been hung up in the National Museum for over a hundred years. It will be displayed in the city center for about two weeks. “The main visual motif of the art piece is the whale skeleton, which is divided into three topological visual fields and interconnected by nerve fibers and special cables” explained the artist Jiří David. The art project, which is called “Do you miss the whale?” is based on the concept that the museum’s whale skeleton has not been seen by the public since 2011 when the building began renovations. According to the artist, the installation has two forms. During the day, only the skeleton of the whale is able to be seen on the canvas, but at night, the marine mammal will appear to move. “In the evening, the diode wall illuminates in the middle, and mirrors are placed in such a way that it creates the illusion that the whale’s fins are moving,” David explained. The work was inspired by the whale skeleton which has been suspended for 125...
Quick: Paris is the capital of which country? You probably said, “France.” However, technically, it’s “the French Republic.” But who says that? Only a petulant Frenchman. Now try this: what’s the name of the country that drinks more beer per capita than any other country? If you’re feeling petulant, it’s the Czech Republic. If you want to be cool, it’s Czechia. Peruse the CIA’s Factbook and you’ll find that most countries have a long-form name and a short-form name. The People’s Republic of China is the long-form name, while China is its short-form name. The United States of America is also a mouthful, which is why there are popular alternatives: America (which many Latin Americans object to), the USA, the US, the States or Gringoland. For the last 100 years, the Czechs have been unable to come up with an easy name for English speakers to call their country. In 1918, when they first formed their country, the Czechs called their country Czechoslovakia. That tongue-twister was ridiculed by National Geographic, which called the new country’s name “awful” and an “unfair handicap for the young state.” Read the full article here
The Czech prime minister’s ANO emerged the strongest party in nationwide municipal elections on Saturday, winning in all regional capitals except two including Prague. It was the first popular test for the minority government formed in July. The quadrennial municipal vote may carry more weight this time as local budgets have helped to keep the overall Czech fiscal balance in surplus in the past two years. “When we look at the regional big cities, in 2014, we had nine victories and now we may have 11. As for the districts, in 2014 we had 13 wins and now we have 17,” Babiš told the news server Seznam. “I think our citizens see that the Ano movement is moving our country forward. To the top of Europe.” With 60 percent of the votes counted, the ANO of Andrej Babis came in third with 15.9 percent in Prague, where it won four years ago. ANO’s coalition partner in the minority government, the Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD), looked on course to have no member on the Prague city assembly for the first time ever as the oldest Czech party fared poorly across the country. Author: red
A highly venomous green mamba that bit a woman and went into hiding wreaked havoc on a Prague district —before it was caught on a tree yesterday. The mamba bit its breeder, a 30-year-old woman, on Monday, police and media said. The woman, who had no breeding licence, remains in hospital in an induced coma, after being given anti-venom. Police evacuated her house in the Hlubočepy district in southern Prague while a nearby kindergarten banned children from leaving the premises. Herpetologists said the snake was unlikely to leave the house given the cold weather outside, but the reptile was found on a tree about 200 metres from its home. The green mamba’s venom consists of both neurotoxins and cardiotoxins, it spreads fast and is often fatal. Unless the patient gets immediate help the poison will damage various organs and the person will eventually die of suffocation resulting from paralysis of the respiratory muscles. Author: red
The rent of an average apartment in the capital city could cost you more than the average monthly salary. Problems with high rental prices are experienced not only by students but also young families with children, who are additionally hindered by landlord’s unwillingness to rent property to young families. In addition, landlords take advantage of the high demand associated with the beginning of the university semesters. Young people coming to study in the capital desperately need a place to live, and are then subject to extremely high rental prices, often exceeding 12,000 CZK for a room. Students often prefer to share an apartment as it saves money. Likewise, a student of barely twenty-years of age hardly earns enough to pay rent in the city. Demand exceeds supply here, and people are often so desperate that they don’t even take into consideration the price. And if you want to live for less, you’re out of luck. On a social networking site, one twenty-year-old girl who was looking for a home with her partner stated that she did not want the monthly rent to exceed 11,000 CZK. Scroll down, and in response, many had commented on how “ridiculous” this request was, and...
Are you an expat in Prague looking for an exercise class to join, or perhaps an interesting new hobby? Why not try something completely different? Krav Maga is an exciting, up-and-coming martial art that you can learn right here in Prague. This Israeli mixed-martial art is designed in a way that is accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender, and physical strength. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, and Aikido, this hybrid martial art is highly effective and highly adaptable. Despite being Israeli in origin, Krav Maga actually has roots in former Czechoslovakia. Derived from the street-fighting experiences of Imi Lichtenfeld, Krav Maga is more martial than art. Lichtenfeld, who grew up in Bratislava, was a proficient athlete and wrestler. During the mid-to-late 1930s, Lichtenfeld made use of his training as a wrestler as he helped defend the Jewish quarter against Fascist groups in the city. In order to effectively defend himself and the Jewish community, Lichtenfeld used his knowledge of combined martial arts and put emphasis on attacks that quickly disabled and neutralized a threat. In the late 1940s, following his move to Israel, Lichtenfeld started to give lessons on combat training in the Israeli Army....
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