August 12 celebrated the 40th anniversary of Prague’s A-Line. To commemorate the event, the metro is deploying the historic metro tram, the 81-71 series. The 81-71 series was specially designed to conquer steep sections of track, like those found on the A-Line. Although the A-Line’s celebration lasted just one day, its original run from 1978-2009, meaning the trip was conducted for 31 years. The Soviet-made 81-71 series was nicknamed the briquette by its operating staff. Briquette is a coal-based fuel, condensed into a block-like shape. The celebratory metro ride followed the Dejvická-Skalka-Dejvická route, which was first put into operation in July 1990. The trains’ operating staffs were also dressed in the traditional attire. The event lasted from 10:17-15:00, completing five trips in both directions. Author: red
The 8th annual Prague Pride took place from August 6 to August 12. The week-long festival celebrating the LGBT community had a record attendance of 90,000 people. Five thousand more people took part in the celebrations compared to last year. Around 40,000 people watched Saturday’s parade which set off from Wenceslas Square and ended at Prague’s Letná plain, where a concert is held. This was the sixth annual parade, the first one in 2011 had some 7,000 participants. Some Czech political parties also had a big presence in the parade. The Greens and the Pirates both had contingents behind banners and carried signs showing support of LGBT issues and rights. Festival organizers rented an area of 35,00 square meters on Letná, where they placed three large podiums, information stands for various non-profit organizations and an HIV testing booth. The main focus of this year’s LGBT festival was on a bill, due to be debated in Parliament in the autumn, that would allow gays and lesbians to enter into regular marriages, which would give them the same rights as heterosexuals. LGBTI people still cannot adopt or foster children, and registered partners have no right to joint property and widow’s or widower’s pension, the organizers said....
About 9 percent of vehicles in Prague with the highest emissions produce 60 percent of the air pollution particles, according to results of a Czech Technical University (ČVUT) study. The study confirmed that the most important source of air pollution in Prague is road transport and associated emissions from fuel combustion. Most problematic are the ultra-fine particles from diesel-powered vehicles that contain cancer-causing substances. The most polluting vehicles were found to lack particle filters or have inoperative filters. Drivers with engine trouble often bypass the filter rather than fix the main problem with the engine. Read the full article here (via Prague.TV)
Private companies own almost half the total area of Prague, while the city only owns 30%. Deputy Mayor, Petra Kolinska, says that private companies own too much of the city, and this is inhibiting progressive development. “Prague should buy, not sell,” said Kolinska about its land usage issue. Privately owned companies are a critical aspect to development, providing business opportunities and funding for public projects. The more money in circulation, the more money there is available for development. However, this is a simple and limited view on public development. While private ownership promotes development, this approach ultimately leads to private entities owning a significant portion of Prague. Significant private ownership limits the city’s ability to develop. “Land ownership gives the city the possibility to actively develop these areas – the possibility of placing specific public buildings, reserving areas for schools, hospitals, parks or afforestation. Land owned by the city is one of the important prerequisites for the development and construction of the necessary public infrastructure,” according to a press release by the city of Prague. While being pro-business generates money, minimal funding goes towards public goods, such as schools and hospitals. If the city does not own the land, it’s severely...
18 marks the ninth year of Prague’s Lunchmeat festival, an event dedicated to showcasing fresh electronic music and new media art. The festival gained a significant momentum since its first edition in 2010 and annually attracts lovers of audiovisual experiences both domestically and from abroad. This year, the event will take place between October 4th and 6th in the atmospheric concrete underground of National Gallery’s Trade Fair Palace (Veletržní palác) and will bring over 25 carefully selected genre-crossing performers to its stages. The earlier hours of each day will see live audiovisual acts, combining concerts with visual performances, while the nighttime line-up promises raves with the accompaniment of internationally accomplished music producers and DJs. Read the full article here (via Prague.TV)
For many years, Prague 1 has been struggling with an unbearable noise level in a number of its residential districts. The most critical situation with noise is in the Old Town, in the streets of Dlouhá, V Kolkovně, Kozí, and Masná. By the end of August, the first noise level meters will be installed mostly at the main locations in Prague 1. Prague’s City Hall receives several complaints from residents regarding the noise levels especially at night. These new noise level meters will primarily serve and signal the City Police once the number exceeds 64 decibels. A similar meter is already in the Steampunk bar in V Kolkovne Street, where it is currently running its test operation, but for measuring the interior noise. The meter also records the number of people in the bar. According to Ivan Solil of Prague 1 Counselor for Security, the first test screens will mainly be installed on camera poles in the streets of Kolkovna, Kozí, Masná and Dlouha. The devices will first work in the test mode, which will evaluate the data received weekly and monthly. On the pillar, in the middle of the chosen square, there will be placed three meters with metal displays, each pointing...
The Prague Transport Authority called the behavior “unacceptable” after a clip from inside the driver’s cab was posted on the LowCost Race’s website. It shows the pair take selfies in the cab before climbing into the driver’s seat. One woman excitedly pushes a button, making the passenger train move, while the driver stands alongside her. Her friend then sits in his seat while and appears to use a lever to control the speed of the locomotive. The race takes two-member teams with a limited budget across Europe with the winner traveling the furthest. The pair involved in the incident in Prague faced a challenge to “drive something unusual” as the race started on Friday. Prague Transport Authority spokeswoman Aneta Řehková says it was a failure of the driver and a serious breach of working rules. The driver now faces an unspecified punishment. Race spokesman Miky Skoda said he is happy nothing serious happened and claimed the organizers did not encourage the racers to drive the subway train. Prague police spokesman Jan Danek said the incident is being investigated. Author: red
Two Dutch who assaulted a waiter in Prague in April, may face longer prison sentences. The Public Prosecutor in the Czech Republic is charging them with attempted murder, which means they can face up to 18 years in prison. The charges have been toughed up because medical reports give a better picture of the injuries the man suffered when he was set upon by the group. The two Dutch brothers were initially charged with inflicting serious bodily harm. The brothers were part of a group of seven Dutch arrested for assaulting the waiter in Prague on April 21st. Two, including a police officer from Amsterdam, were released shortly after their arrest. Three others were given suspended prison sentences and banned from entering the Czech Republic for five years. The men, who were on a stag weekend, reportedly attacked the waiter after he told them they could not drink their own alcohol on the café terrace. The entire incident was captured on surveillance cameras. One of the two Dutch still in custody recently wrote a letter apologizing to the waiter in question and the Netherlands. Author: red
Due to some faults on the wiring, all 60 new air-conditioned buses from SOR Libchavy were shut down by the Prague Transport Company this weekend. “On the basis of the damage to the alternator buses in SOR NB 18 EURO VI Step C buses, the DPP decided to shut down the vehicle of this type for safety reasons,” DPP spokeswoman Aneta Řehková confirmed. According to Řehková, the defect was applied to the manufacturer. “Ensured immediate control of all these buses. As a result of the manufacturer’s statement, the vehicle was re-released on Monday. Seven pieces remain weaned until the defects discovered, which are dealt with by the manufacturer in the framework of the provided guarantees,” said spokesman Řehková. Prague Public Transit Company bought a total of 150 machines from SOR Libchavy for one billion crowns. These are some of the first buses in Prague that are equipped with full air-conditioning. However, due to the defects that have occurred, DPP will file a complaint with the manufacturer. Bus passengers at Václav Havel Airport would have to wait for a few more days for comfortable traveling. DPP began to deploy new air conditioning buses on line 119 from Nádraží Veleslavin to the airport. “Novel air-conditioned buses are gradually being used on line 119. Currently, five air-conditioned...
From the viewpoint, visitors can see the statue of Jan Žižka, Karlín, Žižkov, Petřín, Hradčany, the National Museum, Letenské sady, Masarykovo nádraží, Florenc, etc. After the reconstruction, the National Agricultural Museum (NZM) opened its roof for the summer. People can climb the stairs to the green roof garden and take the elevator. It offers a unique view of Prague, a picnic lawn where you can go through a bosque, a flower show. “We also have beehive hives and space for panel exposition. The Czech Nature Photo exhibition is currently on display,” says Lenka Martinková from NZM. Children enjoy themselves by watching trains departing from the tunnel near the main station. From the end of August, the roof of the Lucerna Palace will open for viewing. The rooftop will include Café Ondřej Kobza, film showings, and people will be able to host home-based lectures, as well as dawn or yoga concerts accompanied by Bach’s cello music. The well-known Prague café also plans to build a community garden. “There’s a great thirty-six-degree view across Prague. From August 28 to open the roof for two weeks in a row, then we should be open regularly every Sunday,” says Kobza. The view from Malá Strana roofs combined with top...
New research has revealed the top 15 cities worldwide that are best for remote working and Prague is on top. Inspired by the top 15 cities listed in InterNation’s Expat City Ranking Report, Powwownow analysed the cost of living, average monthly salary, internet speed, price of coffee, and cost of public transport in different places across the world. Cities were individually scored on each factor and ranked by the total number of points, to calculate the top 15 cities around the world. Calculating an overall ranking for each city, Prague was revealed to be the best city worldwide for remote workers. Zurich was revealed as the city where people earn the highest wages, at £4,430 average monthly net salary. Jason Downes, MD of www.powwownow.co.uk said: “Since 2014, businesses have seen a significant increase in employees working remotely. This means people have been able to change the way they work to fit better with their lifestyles and aspirations. The 9-5 isn’t as rigid as it once used to be, which means people are working from different cities around the world.” “In order for companies to stay competitive and source the most talented workers, they need to make sure they allow their employees...
Three Czech NATO soldiers were killed and one U.S. service member was injured Sunday morning during a suicide attack in Afghanistan, according to multiple reports. The Czech military has confirmed that the three killed were its service members. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš took to Twitter to remember the fallen soldiers as “heroes,” per the BBC. “Their sacrifice will endure in both our hearts and history, and further strengthen our resolve,” U.S. Army Gen. John Nicholson, Resolute Support and U.S. Forces-Afghanistan commander, added in a written statement. Local officials said the blast happened in the Khalazai area of Charikar, capital of Parwan province. Wahida Shahkar, spokeswoman for the Parwan provincial governor, said the suicide bomber targeted foreign forces who were on a routine foot patrol. The Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack as militants are fighting for the restoration of strict Islamic law, a spokesman told Reuters. Author: red
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