100,000 Visitors Expected in Prague for New Year’s Eve
Prague is gearing up for the New Year’s Eve celebration, with an estimated 100,000 tourists arriving from the Czech Republic and abroad. In response, hundreds of police officers, paramedics, and firefighters will be on duty to ensure public safety and maintain order during the festivities. Heightened Security Across the City Police forces from various departments will patrol the streets, focusing on enforcing regulations and preventing disturbances. Officers will particularly monitor compliance with local decrees that ban the use of pyrotechnics in specific areas, such as the city center, embankments, parks, hospitals, the zoo, and shelters. Violators face fines of up to CZK 10,000 on the spot, or as high as CZK 100,000 through administrative proceedings. The use of sky lanterns is prohibited across the capital. Eva Kropáčová, a police spokesperson, emphasized the importance of adhering to these restrictions: “Officers will be on the lookout for violations in restricted areas to ensure a safe environment for all residents and visitors.” Police have assured the public that, while there are no known security threats, patrols will be visible in areas with large crowds and so-called “soft targets.” Emergency Services on High Alert From 3 p.m., medical personnel will be stationed at key...
