Czechs are the second-heaviest drinkers, tied with France, in both the European Union and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), according to OECD health statistics released recently. Lithuania was first in both cases. But health officials warn that this achievement is a warning sign and that alcohol is a significant burden on the Czech healthcare system. Czechs drank 11.7 liters of alcohol, compared to Lithuania’s 13.2 liters. The analysis counted the amount of pure alcohol in spirits, wine, beer and other beverages with higher than 0.5 percent content consumed by people 15 years old and higher, using figures from 2016. Read the full article here (via Prague.TV)
Part of Alfons Mucha’s Slav Epic goes on display at Obecní dům from today July 19, 2018, to January 13, 2019. Due to size limitations, only the smaller ones will be shown. The remaining larger canvases are currently on display in Brno at the Brno Exhibition Center (BVV) until December 31, 2018. Mucha worked on the Slav Epic in 1910 – 1928. In 1913, Mucha already publicly announced that the work would be donated to the city of Prague, with the condition that the city place the paintings in a special pavilion built at its own expense. Mucha painted the cycle for almost 18 years starting in 1910. It is comprised of 20 large paintings inspired by Slav mythology and the Czech nation’s history. Until 2011, the paintings were on display at the Moravsky Krumlov Chateau, south Moravia. In 2010 they were entered in the list of national heritage. In September of 1928, Mucha gave his work to the mayor of the city of Prague, and the Epic was exhibited in the Veletržní palác on the occasion of the celebration of ten years of independence of the Czechoslovak state. Veletržní palác is one of the places being suggested for permanent exhibition after...
Carsharing has been recently growing in the Czech Republic. The following is a list of three car-sharing companies that we can rely on in Prague. 1. Car4way – Car4way has the largest number of cars out of all the carshare companies. They also offer electric cars and the possibility to have free parking in some of the areas in Prague, including those in the residential areas. Apps on the phone: Book cars, make reservation changes, and show maps with all available cars. Where to pick up a car: Areas in Prague, the nearest car can be found using the application. Transmission type: manual and automatic. Electric cars available: Yes 2. Autonapůl – The first Czech carsharing Autonapůl was launched in 2003 with the ambition of connecting all major cities in the Czech Republic. You can use shared vehicles in Prague, Brno, Pilsen, Liberec, Ostrava, Pardubice, Hradec Králové, Olomouc and České Budějovice. Apps on the phone: Not available. The car opens with the card you will receive when signing the contract Where to pick up a car: Prague 1, 4, 6, 7, and 10. In the booking system, you will see a map with the exact address where the car is...
The market organizing firm Taiko is offering a reward of Kč 10,000 for a tip leading to a suitable Christmas tree. On the night of November 27–28, the organizers will install it on Old Town Square. Proposals can be sent to this website until September 15th. The ideal tree can be found on private land or in public areas in all the Czech Republic, but the place must be easily accessible for heavy machinery. Taiko looks for trees that are in danger of being cut down in the near future. This way, the impact of cutting down the tree is minimal as it was already destined to come down. The Christmas market at Old Town Square starts relatively late this year, on December 1st, due to the late start of events, and runs until Jan. 6, which is Three Kings Day, when Christmas is celebrated on the Orthodox calendar. The start of events changes every year and is the fourth Sunday before Christmas. The market in Old Town Square traditionally opens the day before. Author: red
Two floors collapsed on Tuesday morning in a building under reconstruction in Mikulandska street in the city center of Prague, with several people being buried. Firefighters have freed three people, including one seriously injured, two in moderate conditions, but the numbers of those who may still be stuck under the ruins are not known yet. Prague police spokesman Jan Rybansky said another four workers might be under the debris, while rescuers spoke about another two. The cause of the accident will be investigated after the rescue operation. Firefighters built a provisional protection against another collapse. However, they say this risk still exists. The cause of the accident will be investigated after the rescue operation. The Metrostav company, which is reconstructing the building, ruled out that any work safety regulations were violated at the construction site. The accident happened around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning. All the three injured were rescued during the first hours of the rescuer’s intervention and treated by an emergency service staff. Author: red
Beer bikes are fun for tourists while it gives further complications to Prague citizens. Beer bikes can hold up to twelve people plus a bartender and a main driver (sober). The pedal bar has been a source of complaints for the past few months. Prague police officers have said that beer bikes have been increasingly affecting other people. They have uncovered a total of 11 violations of the city’s law injunctions on banned places. The operation of beer bikes has been a trend not just in Prague, but in another European metropolis too. In Amsterdam, for example, their operation was banned in November last year. The City Council has now figured out how to remove beer bikes in Prague completely. According to the Act on Road Traffic, beer bikes classify as non-motorized. According to Jan Wolf of City Council, “at the moment, one of the possible solutions seems to me to ban this mode of operation in places where there is a ban on alcohol consumption in public areas. This solution would be accompanied by a simple enforcement by the Municipal Police”. Author: A.M.
Zurich is the most expensive in the world for food, according to UBS Group AG’s Prices and Earnings report for 2018, a survey ranking global city prices, earning levels, purchasing power and working time to buy common goods. Prague has been placed 50th in the annual index. Switzerland’s Zurich is followed by Geneva, Oslo, Copenhagen and New York, while Kiev, Lagos and Cairo are the cheapest cities. The report showed that the average worker in Zurich needed to work 38.2 hours to earn enough to purchase an Apple iPhone. An average worker in Johannesburg needed to work 291.9 hours to earn enough to buy the same smartphone. First launched in 1971 and now in its 17th edition, the report compares 128 prices of various goods and services of a three-person European family. The final calculations also take into account the average earnings of 15 professions representing the average working population. All calculations are shown relative to New York, which is the reference city. Author: red
You are all invited to witness the Battle of Vítkov this Saturday 14 July, from 10 am to 8 pm on Prague 3’s Vítkov Hill. Over 100 performers, dressed in historical battle costumes, will remind audiences of the heroic defense of the Hussite garrison. The Hussites were a religious group, who fought for their religious and political beliefs. The group followed the teachings of Jan Hus, a Czech priest, who publicly preached his criticism of the Church for its nepotism, corruption, and violence. His attacks on the Church were received with hostility in Rome. He was arrested after a meeting with the Church Council of Constance, and sentenced to death as an incorrigible heretic. He died at the stake on July 6, 1415. His death today is commemorated as a national holiday. A realistic reconstruction of the famous battle is an annual event honoring the Battle of Vítkov Hill, the most famous battle of the Hussite Wars. On July 14, 1420, a handful of Hussites led by the general Jan Žižka from Trocnov, defeated the Austrian and Merssen Crusaders. The Hussites, though outnumbered by the Crusaders, thus forced Sigismund, the then King of Bohemia and Head of the Roman Empire, to stop his crusade....
Armin N., one of a group of Dutchmen who assaulted a waiter in Prague in April, expressed his apologies to both the waiter and the Netherlands in a letter. He wants to financially support the waiter until he is back on his feet, N. said to newspaper AD from his cell in Prague. N. was one of seven Dutch arrested for assaulting the waiter on April 23rd. Two, including a police officer from Amsterdam, were released a short time later. Three others were given conditional prison sentences and banned from entering the Czech Republic for five years. N. and his brother Arash are still in custody in the Czech Republic. The waiter, named only as Mirek, suffered a broken jaw, severe concussion and a damaged eye socket in the beating. The owner of Polpo, the restaurant where he worked, said he would be unable to return to work for several months. “I can’t deny it. I’m sorry and deeply ashamed, and I have apologized in a letter to the victim,” he told AD. “When I heard he had a child, it broke my heart. People are dependent on him, that’s the worst thing for me.” “I wish I could turn back time, but unfortunately it doesn’t work like that....
The Technical Administration of Communications began to place signs prohibiting cyclists in selected pedestrian zones, and its prohibition will last until the end of the month. The limitations of the bikes passed by the Prague 1 administration will be between 10:00 and 17:00 particularly around the lower part of Wenceslas Square, Náměstí Republiky, and the Old Town Square. They are also now working on major routes such as in the Jungmannova Street and Na Příkopě. “Then there will be yellow markings on the cyclist rails,” added Lišková. According to Prague 1, the plan made to increase the safety of pedestrians has been criticized. At the end of May, the court dismissed the application for interim measures, which would suspend the validity of the restriction. In response, the City Hall said it would leave the marker in place during this tourist season. The limitations include Na Příkopě, Jindřišská, Panská, Vodičková, Lazarská, and Národní třída. According to the original statements of Prague 1, the restriction was directed against the so-called motor scooters. But pedestrians and residents of Prague 1 also started complaining about cyclists. These restrictions were then approved by the city council. Author: A.M.
Are you hungry and going out to party? These 9 places in Prague will save you even at midnight! Here is a list of convenient food restaurants that are definitely affordable for your pockets: 1. Jídelna Marjánka – A dining room open for 24 hours. It’s a great place to stop by, especially after bars, clubs, and discos. 2. Žrasso Letná (Nonstop) – Formerly known as Nonstop, Žrasso is a coveted place perfect if you are looking for a meal around Letná. It is a fast food restaurant where you can find mainly burgers and other basic foods you’ll definitely crave after party! 3. Pizza Borsalino – This pizzeria located in Ostrovni Street is a legendary place to get your pizza cravings. Open from Monday-Sunday 11:00-5:00. 4. Pizza a gyros Pigy – Located in Spálené, right next to Burrito Loco. Their falafels and fried chicken are both definitely a must-try! Open 24 hours. 5. Yes Burger – Another great fast food restaurant that’s open for 24 hours. Their burgers can definitely save you from a bad hangover! Elvis Burger is a must-try! 6. Roma Uno Pizzeria – Located near Jiřáku at Žižkov area. Also open for 24 hours. Offers dining...
Prague police officers were mainly stationed in the historical center during the last prolonged weekend. Drunken visitors on the beer bike were fined due to violating the ban on drinking alcohol at selected locations. There was a total of 11 misdemeanors within three days. “On-site patrols imposed block fines totaling CZK 3,400,” Irena Seifertova, spokesman for the city police said. Prague prohibits alcohol consumption in some streets, including the vicinity of schools, parks, state institutions and public stops. Tourists complained to the police officers that no one had told them about the rules and violations. The beer bike company, however, refuted the tourists’ statement. “We respect all decrees and regulations. Our bartender informed the clients while driving and pointed them to places where alcohol is not allowed,” said Viktor Hübner, Prague-beer-bike executive, whose clients also received the fine. He added that in some places, conflicting situations might arise. In the future, the city police are planning additional random checks to beer-bike customers. Prague beer bikes have recently been filled with critics as they move slowly and delay the traffic. People also complain about the noise caused by drunk customers. The police cannot do much, however, as the actual driver of the beer-bike...
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