If you’ve travelled through some of the more historical office and government buildings in Prague, you might have come across a dangerous-looking elevator that doesn’t have a door, nor does it stop at each floor as it passes by. That would be the paternoster, which moves in a continual loop as passengers brave enough to step onto the doorless cubicle can board once the platform is within stepping range, and disembark when it brings them to their floor. Here’s one of Prague’s paternoster elevators at work, located at the Lucerna passage off of Wenceslas Square: It certainly looks dangerous, in any event, when one imagines the kind of carnage that might befall a stray limb should it get caught between the lift and a floor. But most paternosters are equipped with security features that should prevent that from happening. The individual parts of the elevator give way should anything become trapped in them, and immediately stop the lift from continuing its journey. If you don’t make it off the elevator by the time it reaches the top floor, don’t worry – you won’t actually be crushed to death in the gears as the lift makes its way back around....
The world-famous company IBM has opened a new center in Prague for the research and development of artificial intelligence and data processing. Whilst they have opened this new centre here in Prague, they have also opened two IBM Client Engineering centres in Moscow and Warsaw- which will be extremely valuable to the company in the near future. The Czech Republic ranks first in Europe in terms of the implementation and demonstration of artificial intelligence. Artificial Intelligence is proven to be popular in the Czech Republic, as 40 percent of Czech companies use elements of this technology compared to the rest in Europe which sits at an average of 25%. This is due to the high volume and density of online stores which use this technology to communicate with customers. This is also popular in the telecommunications and banking industries, and any industry where chatbots are used frequently to communicate with customers. These centres will provide sustainable and comprehensive customer service, with a high level of technical skills and speed. This will create jobs for data scientists and security experts, as well as developers. “IBM is a business incubator which will allow clients to achieve their goals much faster- we want...
Nestled in the borough of Prague 5, you will find the bustling and colourful El Arriero – a vibrant Latin American restaurant and bar which specialises in authentic Colombian cuisine. From the moment you enter – you will be transported to a Colombian haven, surrounded by bright and original artwork- and met with a friendly welcome from staff and visitors. This family-run restaurant offers a wide menu that will cater to everyone’s taste buds. Whether you’re in the mood to try out some authentic Colombian food, or sit down to a steak, or sample their drinks menu – you will find something truly remarkable to rave to your friends about. We especially loved their arepas, empanadas and patacones which were incredibly delicious and gave an insight into the vibrant flavours of Colombian food. At El Arriero– they offer a special daily menu which changes weekly to give you a taste of the best of everything they have to offer. This menu is a set price and includes many dishes which can be enjoyed on your own, with friends or with family. The chefs here handcraft each dish, making each thing on the menu desirable. Not only does El Arriero have...
The Prague Transport Company (DPP) has obtained a valid joint permit for the electrification of bus line, 119 from Veleslavín to Václav Havel Airport. They will now look for a construction company in a tender process. The construction of contact wires should begin at the end of this year. The costs are tentatively estimated at 300 million crowns. DPP spokeswoman Aneta Řehková announced on Monday. The company is now preparing to electrify other bus lines as well. “Now it is necessary to complete the property settlement of the construction and announce a public contract for its contractor. I firmly believe that we will be able to start construction at the end of this year or early next year. The construction of the entire infrastructure should take about ten to 12 months,” said DPP Technical Director Jan Šurovský. DPP will build almost 12 kilometers of overhead lines and four new substations; two of which will be at the final stops, the third will be used for trolleybus and trams to Dědina, and the last will be in the garages of Řepy. The overhead contact line will cover half of it, the rest will run on battery trolleybuses. DPP is now completing...
The Prague City Hall will have to deal with the ban of horse-drawn carriages in the city center and are setting up an expert group to assess whether these will be banned permanently in the future. This has been ongoing in the town council since last December- and there are regulations which will be introduced at the beginning of 2023 which abolish all horse-drawn carriages in the Old Town Square. This decision was criticised by opposition representatives. They criticised the way in which the councilors approved of the change- they did this by changing the market rules which bypassed the termination of the agreement to the fiakrists. Ondřej Prokop, on the opposition, said “a two-year notice period should apply first before a ban is implemented.” The opposition also said that the document which was in favour of the ban was originally submitted directly to the council without prior discussion or deliberation- meaning that it was not done fairly. Jiří Pospíšil, an MEP, coalition representative and chairman of Prague’s TOP 09 is in favour of the ban. He explains that the ban could be for good as it is an ethical issue the city is facing “I am convinced that this...
Hundreds of Czechs massed in Prague’s Wenceslas Square on Sunday, waving flags and chanting slogans against COVID-19 restrictions, even as infections surge. Protesters mainly objected to harsher restrictions for the unvaccinated, including a ban on eating in restaurants. “The state should listen to the people’s demands. The arrangements and restrictions lead us on the road to hell,” Zuzana Vozabova who banged a drum through the protest, said. The Czech Republic reported its highest daily tally of cases on Wednesday – 54,689, and the numbers on other recent days have ranked among the highest since the start of the epidemic. Despite the soaring numbers, the government scrapped a decree last week making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for key professionals and over-60s to avoid “deepening fissures” in society. The centre-right ruling coalition of Prime Minister Petr Fiala has shortened quarantine and isolation times as it braced for the Omicron variant, while launching mandatory testing of employees at companies. Hospitalizations stood at 1,989 as of Saturday, far below the numbers of around 7,000 reported during the previous peak at the turn of last November and December. New measures As of Monday people with a positive test for Covid will not need to test again...
Last year, Prague City Tourism introduced the Stay in Prague campaign which encouraged foreign tourists to visit the city. This was done by running digital advertising which was displayed online and in various social media channels. This ran in Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram, and even Youtube and received in total 790 million impressions during its running. This ended up generating 8 million visitors to the campaign website. Michaela Henčlová, Brand Management Director of Prague City Tourism said “We targeted thirteen countries for this campaign, mostly in Europe – and data from this campaign show that the trend for those searching for Prague is significantly higher than it was in 2019.” There was an immediate spike in interest for foreigners visiting the city after the campaign started running in October- flight searches to Prague increased by a total of 36% (49% compared to 19% in 2019.) This led Prague to become a more popular search in flights compared to Vienna and Berlin. Henčlová also mentioned how tourists’ habits have changed as a result of Covid-19. For example, foreigners are booking accommodation closer to the date they expect to arrive, they buy plane tickets closer to departure and they are more likely...
Live Nation and The Comedy Store today announce a series of shows taking place across the European continent including stopovers in Paris, Amsterdam, Prague, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Helsinki. Described as the birthplace of alternative comedy in the UK, The Comedy Store has been a launchpad for the careers of countless stand-up stars with the likes of Michael McIntyre, Eddie Izzard, and Jimmy Carr all performing on their world-famous stage. The UK’s best-known comedy brand is now coming to Europe in a big way, bringing dazzling shows to cities around the Continent, showcasing the brightest stars of the UK stand-up scene. Fans can expect a night of pure, unfiltered comedy from the very best of the British and now European comedy circuit. Don Ward, CEO of the Comedy Store says, “After a delayed start to our European adventures, we are excited to be finally taking The Comedy Store across the Continent. These international shows will be a great addition to our existing comedy venues in Manchester and London as well as our existing UK theatre residencies.” With nearly 40 years of experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for...
The Prague City Hall will increase the charge of rent for filmmakers filming in public spaces at the start of next year.
Zličín will have a new metro station. Its appearance will be decided through an architectural competition. Prague, in cooperation with Czechdesign, are organising this competition. The results will be evaluated by a jury and should be decided by April this year. Although, the construction of the winning project is not scheduled to start until 2026. Depo Zličín will be a surface metro station. The task of the winning architect will be to create a balance between functionality and aesthetic expression. They should cooperate with artists and designers typical for the Prague metro. However, for the competition, it will not only be the design of the depot building that will be judged. It will also include the surrounding area where a P+R parking lot with 500 parking spaces is due to be built before construction begins. The Depo Zličín station will then enable passengers to transfer to public transport. The architectural firms invited to participate in the competition are; BOD architekti, DKarchitekti, IDHEA/dh architekti, Ivan Kroupa architekti, LASOVSKY JOHANSSON ARCHITECTS and PETR STOLÍN ARCHITEKT. They were selected based on previous successful projects. Among the experts evaluating the competition, will be Jan Skřivánek, artic critic and chief curator of the Museum Kampa,...
A common request on Facebook pages for foreigners is that of childcare. Newcomers to Prague often have no idea where to turn when they need someone to watch their children for an afternoon, an evening, or longer. The following is a list of some babysitting services in Prague. Susie’s Babysitting Prague This website offers babysitting services by (as the menu states) Senior, Junior, and Regular babysitters. Languages spoken include English, Czech, Slovak, French, German, and Spanish. The babysitters can take care of your children at your home or at a social event, such as a wedding. All babysitters undergo a background check. The babysitters can provide one-time or regular babysitting. The website is in English only. BIBO Agency This is one company that works nationwide – Prague, Brno, Olomouc, Ostrava, and various other locations. Babysitting is provided at the client’s home, the babysitter’s home, or at a social event. The company even babysits newborn babies. Children can be taken to and from school and to other locations (e.g., to the doctor for a checkup). Tutoring in language, music, and other subjects is also offered. Babysitting is provided in different languages. The website is in Czech and English. Imimi Babysitting Babysitting...
On January 16, 1969, Jan Palach set himself on fire in Prague in protest against the August 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact troops. The 20-year-old university student died of his burns three days later. Palach’s funeral turned into a mass demonstration of opposition against the Soviet Union’s crushing of the liberal reforms of the Prague Spring. His act of protest inspired two other Czechs — Jan Zajic and Evzen Plocek — to commit suicide by self-immolation in the following months, followed by similar acts by protesters in other communist countries.
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