Chicken restaurant chain Popeyes has confirmed plans to open six new restaurants in Czechia: the first ones in Prague, and Brno. The popular American fast food chain is set to open in the Czech Republic in the next few months and has big aspirations. Louisiana is recognized for its jazz and blues music scenes, as well as its vast swampland. However, for many, Louisiana is best recognized as the birthplace of Popeyes, one of the most prominent fast food franchises serving fried chicken specialties. Popeyes first opened in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1972. Popeyes already has 350 branches in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Overall it has 3,800 restaurants in 25 countries. The first restaurant will open between August and September this year, right on Wenceslas Square in Prague, where it will occupy an area of around seven hundred square metres on two floors. Similarly, Marko Blaevi, who is in charge of expanding the Popeyes brand in Central and Eastern Europe, did not reveal the additional two sites set to open in the Czech Republic. “We have a lot of other projects in mind, but working on a single location can take two to three years, so opening our first restaurants...
In response to heavy rain and the fear of flooding, Prague has locked its river embankments and the gates of the Čertovka canal. The decision was made after consulting with meteorologists and flood-prevention officials. The goal is to keep the Vltava River level from rising if the flow rate surpasses 450 cubic meters per second. This would set off the initial stage of flood activity. Since Friday, the city has been in communication with the Vltava River Basin, the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, and other relevant organizations. The situation is being closely followed, and precautions have been made to protect the lives and property of the city’s citizens. There are concerns that downpours could occur in the coming days. The Vltava River’s flow rate is projected to climb around 8 p.m. on the day of the closure. Before the precautionary measures were implemented, the river’s water level was around 400 cubic meters per second. It has been more than 20 years since the devastating floods that took property and lives and caused tens of billions in damage in August 2002. “We expect that the current level of the Vltava will be maintained until the end of this week, after which it...
On April 16, right-wing populist political party PRO (Právo Respekt Odbornost) organized a gathering in Prague’s Wenceslas square, serving as a continuation of the party’s newest campaign: the Czech Republic Against Poverty. The campaign was launched on March 11 and seeks to spur action from the government in several different sectors, including freedom of speech, energy policy, and foreign policy. The PRO is a right wing party formed in June of last year as a reaction to vaccine mandates issued by the government. Its leader, Jindřich Rajchl, was a former member of the Tricolour citizens’ movement, a fiscally conservative national-conservative citizens coalition which advocates for a unilateral and ubiquitous Czech-first policy. The gathering on April 16 was the culmination of a series of rallies and demonstrations: for the past two months, the far-right populist party has been hosting demonstrations in smaller towns across the Czech Republic. Between the protest on March 11 and the protest on April 16, PRO has held 15 demonstrations, typically in more rural areas of the country, such as Litoměřice, Teplice, Otrokovice, and Žďár nad Sázavou. Startingat 14:00, the crowd steadily grew, with thousands of protesters. The protesters, many from smaller villages across the Czech republic, emphasised the economic issues facing the Czech Republic. “I have worked for...
This year’s Open House Prague Festival, an annual celebration of Prague architecture, takes place May 15–21, 2023. The 9th edition of the festival is going to open more than 100 buildings and spaces around Prague on the weekend for free. Starting May 15, there is also going to be an accompanying program with walking tours, lectures, and discussions. Several buildings in the program also offer tours in English. Anniversary Triplet: Prager – Machoninová – Barvitius With this year’s program, the organizers are commemorating Karel Prager, one of the eminent Czech architects of the 2nd half of the 20th century, born 100 years ago this summer.For the first time during the festival, visitors can enter the former branch of Komerční banka in Smíchov, explore the university campus in Jinonice from the 1990s, or see the backstage of the New Stage of the National Theater, opened 40 years ago. Another important architect of the 20th century is Věra Machoninová, who celebrates a milestone birthday this September. Her work in the style of brutalism is represented in the program by the administration building of Teplotechna Praha and DBK Shopping Center, which is considered one of the peak works of post-war architecture in the...
Václav Havel Airport Prague will soon offer passengers several new gastronomic choices. These include, for example, the Natoo concept, with its healthier version of fast food, including fresh juices and salads, and a stand of the world-famous Lavazza Italian brand, specialised in the sale of coffee and small snacks. Bageterie Boulevard will not be missing among the local brands, combining French pastry with typical European gastronomic delicacies, which passengers can look forward to enjoying at Prague Airport this coming autumn. Lagardère Travel Retail, which won the Prague Airport concession procedure, will manage all the gastronomic establishments. It will operate a total of 14 business units, representing 11 gastronomic concepts. New Food Court The new establishments will include, for example, the recently created PRG Take off Bar, which will be located during the upcoming summer season at the end of Pier C and will provide passengers with a unique view of the apron. The next addition is the Bottega Prosecco Bar & Restaurant, located in Pier D of Terminal 2, ideal for passengers who want to enjoy their food in an exclusive way, even at the airport. The Italian-inspired boutique bistro will launch operations at the turn of the year and...
The Parliamentary Petition Committee has backed a petition calling for the restoration of horse-drawn carriages to Prague’s Old Town Square and Stromovka. Last year, Prague councillors approved a change to the market laws that ban horse-drawn carriages beginning this year. The committee’s 11 members unanimously approved a resolution suggesting that the city council examine the petitioners’ request and provide. The campaign “A horse is not a machine” states that horses are sensitive to loud noises and run away when they feel at risk. Thus, it is not difficult to understand why a busy capital city can be a stressful and dangerous environment for them. In addition to the loud noises, exhaust fumes also pose a threat to the animals’ health; that is, they cause significant damage to the horses’ lungs and respiratory systems. Finally, it is crucial to note that while people shield themselves from the scorching heat in the summer, the horses are forced to work. Similarly, they must continue to entertain tourists during the freezing winters. The petition claims that the carriages weigh between 500 and 550 kilos. They point out that a horse may weigh up to three times its own weight on a flat terrain, and a fully loaded carriage will not weigh...
Prague is hosting the first-ever edition of the Restaurant Week. From April 12 to April 23, the festival provide premium gourmet experiences at renowned restaurants. Restaurant Week has been taking place all over Europe since 1992. It is held annually in New York, Chicago, London and other European cities. This year, it finally made its way to Prague. Its aim is to celebrate unique gastronomic experiences, this year under the motto: #JidloNevychaziZMody The inaugural Czech edition features 25 outstanding Prague eateries. There are historic Czech restaurants, foreign restaurants, and new fashionable bistros among them. All restaurants will prepare the finest of their food to provide tourists with a wonderful dining experience. Participants may already select from a choice of menus on the website, which include appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. The aim is to make the special menus that the restaurateurs prepare for the event available to the general public. This is also reflected in the price: 790 CZK per person. What you can taste… The spring menu at Alcron restaurant includes lamb with herbs, asparagus, and apples, as well as glazed carrots, rhubarb crudités, and celery. The lamb was also given special attention by Sanduga restaurant, which stayed true to its...
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The festival will present both classic coffee preparation and various alternative ways or even coffee rituals. There will also be the much-loved cold brew and much more. You can look forward to a wide range of dishes that will satisfy even the most demanding gourmets. The Brownies concert will be held at 13:30, and DJ Hlava will play for you all day long. There will also be a rich accompanying program and thematic workshops for children and adults. Find more information on Facebook
The Orthodox Church of St. Michael in the Kinský Garden in Prague 5 will be reconstructed more than two years after the fire. Over 1.9 million CZK have been publicly gathered towards its rebuilding. The full income of 1,904,454 CZK will be utilized to equip the inside of the new church. According to a press statement from the City of Prague, the construction would cost between 30 and 40 million CZK. However, the exact cost has yet to be established. The so-called Carpathian little church burned down in October 2020 during the coronavirus crisis. However, even that did not stop generous donors. “The two million crowns demonstrates how much people care about the restoration of this unique sacred monument, which is valuable for its architecture and place of origin. I sincerely appreciate every single donor. Thanks to their generous contributions, Prague can finally start rebuilding it after more than two years,” thanked Jiří Pospíšil (TOP 09), Deputy Mayor for Culture, Tourism, and Heritage Conservation. The measures for getting a construction permit for the building’s refurbishment are being taken. The planning for the contractor’s selection is also ongoing. However, development cannot begin until next year. The reason for this is carpentry processes...
The Respect Festival is an annual two-day and evening musical and multicultural event, and this year kicks off with a ceremonial and meditative tone. Rangamatir Baul, led by Rina Das, from West Bengal, India, begins the outdoor gathering on Saturday afternoon, June 17 th . Rina Das is considered the “Queen” of Baul music and Baul music is called the “soul of Bengal” meaning it is needed to have a good society – it is not a religious music, but a spiritual music taught to the musicians by their gurus, and at its heart, the music is a celebration of humanity; it is said to be about “self-discovery,” so knowing yourself is the essence of Baul music. With or without the yoga mats, this could become a transcendental meditation experience for all. Headlining Saturday is Adedeji, delivering a healthy dose of Afrobeat, the trademark sound of Nigeria, in the tradition of the late Fela Kuti, though “he” lives on via his sons Femi and Seun. Afrobeat is a get-up-and-dance music bringing together West African traditional music and its rhythms with influences of jazz and soul, especially James Brown, plus a strong political punch. Another notable group on Saturday is Al Bilali Soudan from Timbuktu, Mali. This is...
Starting in 2024, new restrictions will apply to some powerful types of electric scooters, requiring them to carry liability insurance and registration plates. This is in accordance with the European Parliament and Council Motor Directive 2021/2118. According to a Czech Insurance Association poll, 63% of Czechs would welcome registration plates. The new law will apply to electric scooters having an electric motor capable of exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, weighing more than 25 kilograms, and traveling faster than 14 kilometers per hour. “We believe it is very appropriate to define the obligation on powerful electric scooters with performance comparable to small motorcycles,” said Jan Matouek, Executive Director of the Insurance Association. The goal is to establish compensation procedures in the case of accidents with robust electric scooters, which can have serious effects for property and health. Paris ban All shared e-scooters will come to a stop in Paris as of 1 September. The electric vehicles were voted out in a city-wide referendum by a minority with very clear ideas: only 8 per cent of Parisians cast their ballot on 2 April, but 89% of them agreed that it was time to outlaw ‘les trottinettes’ (e-scooters in French). New rules in Brussels Last summer, Brussels imposed new rules, including a 20 km/h speed limit on roads, an eight km/h limit on pedestrian areas, as well as...
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