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...
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,...
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