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The European League of American Football Begins Sunday

The European League of American Football begins Sunday. For the first time ever, the Czech Republic will be represented. The third edition of the European equivalent of the overseas National Football League (NFL) starts this Sunday, June 4th. Since last year, 6 teams have joined the league meaning 17 teams will compete in the 2023 season. A Netflix crew is following the action and a documentary is in the works. The popularity of American football in Europe is growing every year, as evidenced by the creation of the European Professional Football League (ELF). The ELF has a worldwide reach of over half a billion households who are anxiously watching to see which team will be this year’s winner. “This is a great opportunity for our players to play at the highest European level and show that we have what it takes,” says Prague Lions head coach Zach Harrod. In the first year of the league, only 8 teams participated – six from Germany and one each from Poland and Spain. But in two years, the eight teams have grown to seventeen, each vying for the European Championship title. The Prague Lions themselves will make their first appearance at the FK...

 by Prague Morning May 30, 2023

Metronome Prague Accompanying Program: Podcasts, Escape Game, Observation Wheel and Workshops

Metronome Prague, happening at the Prague Exhibition Grounds from 21 to 24 June, will traditionally offer more than just great music. The sixth edition also features a rich accompanying programme, the Metronome Fair, with this year’s theme being COURAGE. Broadcasted directly from Metronome Prague, podcasts will make an exciting addition, there will be a variety of workshops, the festival also gives space to non-profit organizations and award-winning artists, and does not forget about children and teenagers. All those who like to have fun will meet in one place, where stars such as Jamiroquai, ZAZ, Moderat, Aurora, M83, Editors, ToveLo, J.I.D, White Lies, Jana Kirschner and others reign supreme. Bargain-priced tickets are nearly sold out, with the next edition going for full price. For example, you can play an escape game, explore virtual reality, see the festival from above from the observation wheel, practice heart massage, start fighting stress, search for brand new caches and try hip hop dance. Festival of podcasts The organizers of Metronome, together with other Czech art institutions, have prepared extraordinary outdoor expositions, there will be interesting film productions and also a new exciting addition: podcasts recorded live from the Prague Exhibition Grounds – Čestmír Strakatý with Prostor X, Pastoral Brothers, Dobrovský & Šídlo, We Children with Courage, etc. Visitors...

 by Prague Morning May 30, 2023

New Permanent Exhibition of Over 300 Artworks Opened at the National Gallery

The new collection covers an entire floor of the Trade Fair Palace, with 300 works purely from the collections of the National Gallery and a cross-section of domestic work spanning eight decades. The new permanent exhibition entitled 1939-2021: The End of the Black and White Era, aims to show visitors how the perception of artistic quality in the Czech Republic has changed over time. Within the collection, several types of creative expression exist side by side illustrating that art serves primarily as a testimony to the times. The exhibition begins in 1939, drawing the visitor into the wartime art of Emil Filla, Jan Kotík, Josef Čapek, Karel Kotrba, and the artists of Group 42. The collection continues through the equally dark period of totalitarianism, in which a number of artistic movements flourished despite the suppression of the creative spirit. “The title, ‘The End of the Black and White Era’ can carry many connotations. It is also a slogan summing up our approach. We try to go beyond simple evaluation criteria based on opposites. The period after 1939 is still artistically alive and has a direct influence on the present,” says Michal Novotný, Director of the Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art and curator of the new exhibition. The works on display...

 by Prague Morning May 29, 2023

Prague to Invest 29 Million Crowns in Safer Crossings

The Prague City Technology Company (THMP) has recently finished constructing the first new set of crossing lights, with a total of fifty-three planned for completion this year. Fifteen districts in the city will gradually receive these new crossing lights. According to a press release, the initial installations have been completed in Ústřední and Archimédova Street in Prague 15. The city’s decision to implement this project stems from the fact that improved illumination of crosswalks allows drivers to spot pedestrians in a timely manner. Zdeněk Hřib (Piráti), Deputy Mayor of Prague for Transport, stated, that “to navigate safely in traffic, it is crucial to see and, most importantly, be seen. By illuminating crosswalks, we enhance conditions for both pedestrians and drivers, enabling the latter to identify crossings earlier and avoid unnecessary collisions.” The enhancement of crossing lights will be carried out across most districts in the city. They will be installed at various locations, including the entrance to Letenské sady, near ČVUT, Jiřího z Poděbrad Square, and other busy streets with tram traffic, such as Francouzská, Seifertova, and Střešovická Street. The newly installed luminaires feature flat glass and directional optics to minimize nighttime light pollution. The LED light sources have an...

 by Prague Morning May 29, 2023

Prague Plans to Acquire Up to 100 Electric Buses

The Prague Public Transport Authority (DPP) is set to acquire a fleet of up to 100 low-floor electric buses over the next few years. DPP has recently launched a public tender, with an estimated total value of CZK 1.5 billion, to identify the supplier for these buses. The winner of the tender is expected to be announced by the end of this year, after which the DPP will enter into a five-year framework contract. Zdeněk Hřib, Deputy Mayor of Prague Transport, emphasized the significance of this purchase. “By acquiring up to 100 new electric buses, we are not only fulfilling the Climate Plan of the Capital City of Prague, but also meeting our commitments at the national and European levels to reduce energy consumption, emissions, and noise pollution in public bus transport. If DPP would decommission an equal number of diesel buses, we would save approximately 2.4 million liters of diesel fuel per year and prevent the emission of around 6,438 tonnes of carbon dioxide in Prague.” Energy management will enable the control and adjustment of the charging speed based on the actual duration of the charging break. This will reduce the demands on the energy load of the charging...

 by Prague Morning May 29, 2023

Expat Next Door: Kilo Blimp

Julien Mikton is a full-time painter living in Prague, better known as Kilo Blimp.

 by Ana Lešković May 28, 2023

The Best Parks in Prague to Picnic This Summer

With summer around the corner, it is time to enjoy picnicking. Here are some Prague parks that are worth visiting. Spring weather and warmer days full of sunshine are the perfect reason to enjoy a picnic. If you spend most of your time in Prague, don’t despair, the capital city offers many green spaces to sit with friends or a good book and enjoy the sun. You can have a picnic in Prague almost anywhere. Just bring a picnic blanket, a basket with food and drinks and invite your friends. If you are not going to set up in a designated place with a fireplace or portable grill, you have even more options. Most parks in Prague are perfect for setting up a blanket. Letenské sady, Letná, Prague 7 The Letná park is a place where people in Prague love to go for jogging, roller-blade skating, riding bikes or simply having a cup of beer in the local beer garden. The whole park becomes alive with the first spring days, and stays that way until the fall. The park is a place that makes you realize there’s more life in Prague than just the centre, and may invite you to explore some other districts, including the...

 by Prague Morning May 28, 2023

From the Historic Center of Disneyland: Cannabis and Absinthe Shops on Every Corner

Amongst the historical architecture and cobblestone streets, cannabis and absinthe shops dot every corner in Prague. Although a business in Prague 1 district has to go through two rounds of selection procedures, the number of cannabis shops with the distinctive green cross sign are growing. The City Council tries to favor entrepreneurs who can successfully promote their services and products, but the locals complain. Tenants are therefore obliged to comply with the City Council’s manual for the appearance and signage of establishments, set in 2020. Others are dealt with by the state authorities, preservationists, or the trade licensing office. Cannabis shops decorated with signs beckoning customers to try their products have come to dominate the historic center of Prague in recent years. But, only technical cannabis is allowed to be sold which can confuse tourists unfamiliar with Czech law. According to Government Regulation No. 463/2013 Coll. on addictive substances, technical cannabis is defined as a registered variety in which the psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) does not exceed 1% of the dry weight of the plant. However, since even technical hemp contains a small amount of THC, vendors must not encourage their customers to consume it otherwise sellers could be accused of spreading addiction. For this reason, cannabis products are often labeled as collectibles in...

 by Prague Morning May 28, 2023

Tomorrow at Karlín: Traditional Children’s Day

On Sunday, 28 May, the traditional Children’s Day will take place at Karlínské náměstí. Families and kids can look forward to a bouncy castle, trampolines, fairy tales, food and drink. This year’s edition will be in the spirit of various experiments. Children will become pupils of the Mad Institute of Science and participate in explaining various physical and chemical experiments. Those who master all the stations will receive a diploma and a scientific degree. However, children can also play sports, watch theatrical stories or performances by Irish dance troupes. The volunteer firefighters from Prague 8 will also take part in the event. The event is free of charge. Find all the info here

 by Prague Morning May 27, 2023

June 1: Children’s Day Celebrations at Holešovice Market Hall

All children and the young at heart are invited to the Holešovice Market Hall for Children’s Day on June 1st from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The second edition of the celebration promises a packed program expanded with a gastro zone, artistic workshops, creative and sports activities, theater performances and even the PokéTour featuring your favorite Pokémon characters. The musical group Bombarďák rounds out the line-up. The over thirty vendors, workshops, and artistic groups will ensure that everyone has fun this Children’s Day. Building on the success of last year’s event, organizers are preparing creative workshops, experiments, games, and other experiences for you and your children. Architecture, upcycling, physics and chemistry experiments, board games, DIY workshops, didactic puppet theater, book publishing, art workshops, and physical activities all await children. Over thirty carefully selected participants including Czech brands, lecturers, experienced professionals, and artistic enthusiasts are involved in the program. At Children’s Day, anyone can hold a saw in their hands for the first time, discover the hidden stenographer in them, start juggling, or do their first physics experiment. “In addition, the various forms of creation often delight adults as well, so Children’s Day at the Market is not just fun for children, but rather a celebration of family and friendship. Family and friends...

 by Prague Morning May 25, 2023

Prague Gears Up for Summer Season and Launches Marketing Campaigns

Prague City Tourism is launching its summer marketing campaigns. The CZK 15.4 million budget is being financed for the second time from the tourist taxes paid by visitors as an accommodation charge. The Enjoy Respect Prague and Stay in Prague campaigns are primarily aimed at an international audience, individual 35+ travellers, and families with children. Domestic tourism, which has been on the rise in the capital over the last two years, will be promoted by the At Home in Prague campaign. Recent figures show that domestic tourists make up a quarter of all visitors to the capital, which was one of the most popular domestic destinations for Czechs last year. “The summer season is one of the busiest times of the year for tourism. The newly launched marketing campaigns will serve as a springboard to welcome domestic and international guests to Prague, with visitor numbers increasing all the time,” said deputy culture and tourism minister Jiří Pospíšil. “Our systematic marketing campaigns help to shape tourism in the capital in a way that we can control. The campaigns are clearly designed to motivate tourists to visit Prague who will spend more money, explore sites beyond the centre, and take a deeper interest in the city,”...

 by Prague Morning May 24, 2023

Prague Through a Middle Eastern Lens

As a half Yemeni and half Czech student, I find myself craving traditional Arabic comfort food all the time. Growing up, dishes like Hulba (حلبة), a frothed fenugreek paste made from fenugreek powder, were a household staple. In a non diverse city not particularly known for middle eastern cuisine, I’ve hunted out small treasures that bring back a taste of home. Situated in Vinohrady, Layla is an authentic Lebanese restaurant. They offer traditional food like makloubeh (مقلوبة), a rice dish served with meat and fried vegetables, and Fatteh (فتّة ), toasted flatbread with a range of toppings from chickpeas to toasted nuts. Their Knafeh (كنافة), a dessert made with spun pastry called kataifi, cheese and rose water, is something I look forward to every time. In the summer, their outdoor seating adds to the experience of such a peaceful neighborhood. Every time I go something is always offered complimentary as a thank you for supporting their business, showing the generous Arab spirit I know and love.    Habibi Cafe is a spot I love to get green tea and shisha. Their high quality, intricate design shishas and beautifully crafted silver tea pots are just like they would be in Morocco...

 by Miriam Quhali May 24, 2023

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