The Estonian startup Bolt, which is known mainly for operating an alternative taxi service, will launch a new service in the Czech Republic. Bolt Market will start delivering food and hygiene products within fifteen minutes of ordering. “We are going to launch it in the coming months not only in the Czech Republic but also in other Central European countries,” said Jakub Dvořák, the company’s country manager. “We will have several warehouses located in the city and we will use the current courier network to be able to deliver it within 15 minutes from the moment you click the order button. We see that there is a great demand for this service not only in the Czech Republic but in the world,” he adds. Delivery will be provided by existing couriers and drivers using Bolt applications. This could be a problem for the new service, as the entire segment has been experiencing a shortage of drivers in recent months, leading to higher prices due to growing demand for the release of pandemic measures. In recent months, Bolt has been attracting new drivers to a 25,000 entry bonus. Bolt Market will focus mainly on groceries and basic hygiene needs, “but we do not...
Modern Prague Map is a finely crafted guide that celebrates 20th-century buildings across the city. Written by Prague-based architectural historian and writer Adam Štěch, and beautifully shot by photographer Tomáš Souček, this modernist architecture map is a visual feast – as well as a useful tool – about exploring the beautiful European city of Prague. Published by Blue Crow Media, Modern Prague Map, released this month, celebrates 20th-century architecture in the Czech Republic capital. The travel guide is a two-sided and bilingual print that includes a map of the city, as well as an introductory essay and information on fifty notable buildings – all of which are marked on the map. The rich selection of buildings spans the 20th century, including work by architects such as Vlastislav Hofman, Adolf Loos, Věra Machoninová and her husband Vladimír Machonín – and many more. The featured buildings offer a wide range of typologies and scales, from large-scale works, such as multi-family housing to department stores, to more boutique designs, such as homes or urban furniture. Highlights include Emil Králíček’s Cubist lamp post, the Modernist Baba Housing Estate, Martin Rainer’s apartment building and the New Stage of the National Theatre by Prager, the artist S. Libenský and the sculptor J. Brychtová. ‘Important historical events...
If you’re old enough to remember playing games at the local video arcade, then you know there’s nothing like crowding around a machine and pounding those buttons with all your might. You probably spent your childhood dreaming of having one of those arcade game machines in your home, and now that you’re an adult, you can make it a reality. In fact, Gamecity recently entered the Czech market, opening a new location in the center of Prague in Hamleys (Na Příkopě street) And dreaming about opening an even bigger version, Gamestate, in the future! From retro Pac-man and air-hockey to dance dance revolution, Gamestate\Gamecity is the place to entertain all the family with a healthy dose of competition. On an area of 350 m2, Gamecity offers you more than 20 arcade games – from Mario Kart, through Jurassic Park, Airhockey, Moto GP, Nerf, and many more! “We are really excited to bring our futuristic arcade & concept to Prague and give the people here a whole new experience,” says Leroy Dijkstra, marketing director, and manager of operations of Gamestate and Gamecity. ‘Winners only’ is the credo of this arcade chain and there are tons of redeemable tickets that you can...
Prague saw one of the warmest June since records began back in 1775, the Czech Hydro-Meteorological Institute reported on its website on Wednesday. The oldest Czech meteorological station at Prague’s Klementinum recorded an average temperature of 22.4 degrees Celsius. In the last 247 years, it was warmer only in 1811. Meteorologists measured the same monthly average as this year in June 2003. This year’s June in Prague was 3.6 degrees warmer than the average, based on data from 1981 to 2010. It means it places this month between the 3rd and 4th spot in a total of 247 measurements. The warmest day was Sunday, June 20, with an average daily temperature of 29.3 degrees Celsius. A week earlier, the daily average reached only 15.6 degrees. The warmest June since 1775 was recorded in 2019, when the monthly average reached 24.5 degrees Celsius. It was two degrees lower in 1811 and even 0.1 degrees colder was the same in 2003 and this year. This June was the third warmest in the Czech Republic since the start of monitoring in 1961. The average June temperature of 18.8 degrees Celsius was three degrees higher than the national average. In Moravia, which is traditionally...
This year, the Prague Exhibition Centre together with the Industrial Palace celebrates 130 years since its opening. When architect Bedřich Münzberg was tasked with building the Industrial Palace, he wanted to take the traditional bricks and plasterwork approach. But his plans were thwarted by the young architects who had just come back from Paris, brimming with ideas. In 1889 Paris hosted the World Fair, and there they had just seen the impressive Eiffel Tower for the first time. This was such an inspiration that they badgered Münzberg to implement a similar concept. And that’s how the building came to be a half-iron, half traditional construction. This was quite unprecedented at the time. Grand opening in 1891 The Prague Exhibition Centre construction itself was certainly not plain and simple. It had to contend with a tragic flood and workers’ strikes. Despite these obstacles, it finally opened its doors in 1891. This event was preceded by the Jubilee Territorial Exhibition, which was very much a success. More than 2 million people came to see it, with some celebrities of the time making sure they would be there, too – for example, Prince Jiří Lobkowicz and Archduke Karel Ludvík. The Jubilee Exhibition became a landmark moment on the...
Another four metro stations in Prague now have mobile coverage, Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib announced on Friday. They are the Vysočanská, Kolbenova, and Hloubětín stations on the B line and Kobylisy on the C line of the Prague underground. As of today, 50 stations out of 61 are covered with LTE services. The remaining stations should be covered by the end of the year with the exception of Jiřího z Poděbrad which will be undergoing extensive renovation. According to the previous plan, the entire metro should be covered with a mobile signal by early 2022. To provide complete 4G LTE coverage in its metro tunnels, DPP has installed a radiating cable (approximately 5 cm diameter) type network. The only exception to this is in the newest section of Metro Line A – Bořislavka, Nádraží Veleslavín, Petřiny and Nemocnice Motol – where an LTE network, providing phone and high-speed data connectivity, was installed as part of the initial construction. The costs of covering the Prague metro stations and the tunnels amount to CZK 12 million and CZK 18 million, respectively. The Prague metro began operation in 1974 and now has three lines with 61 stations. It currently has a transit network 65.2 kilometers long. This...
Prices for some tickets on the Prague Integrated Transit (PID) system will increase on August 1, but the annual pass will remain the same. Tickets for 30 minutes on the city’s buses, trams and metro in Prague system will increase in price from CZK 24 to CZK 30. Ninety-minute tickets will go up from the current CZK 32 to CZK 40. Tickets obtained by text message will also go up in price. “If we want to maintain and further develop the public transport system of Prague and the Central Bohemian Region, it is necessary to agree on common prices for at least one-time tickets. The annual pass will continue to cost CZK 10 per day,” said the Deputy Mayor of Prague Adam Scheinherr (PRAHASOBĚ). At the same time, special tariffs will be introduced for low-income citizens. They will be able to buy a monthly pass for CZK 165 and a quarter pass for CZK 444. According to city authorities, around 5,500 people in Prague live a difficult financial situation. “Compared to twenty years ago, Prague City increased passengers’ comfort, but if we want to continue offering a better service, as the construction of the new metro D or new tram lines, we...
Paying fines for fare-dodging in Prague has become easier. Prague Public Transport (DPP) introduced a new possibility of paying a fine online via their official e-shop. If a passenger does not have a ticket, he/she has the opportunity to pay the reduced amount of CZK 800 through the e-shop within 5 working days. If you don’t have a valid ticket, the basic fine is CZK 1,500, which is reduced to CZK 800, if you pay immediately or within 15 calendar days of the ticket inspection. In 2019, DPP inspectors checked 6.8 million passengers and imposed over 247,000 fines, 5.6 percent more year-on-year. From 2019, the fine can also be paid by card during the inspection. The “Fine for Half” (Pokuta za půlku) measure has been in place since 23 October 2017. How to pay a fine online? Log in to the DPP e-shop. Select the Fines (Pokuty) option in the menu. Then fill in the number from the Record of the performed transport inspection (ZOPPK) and click on Search. If you had purchased a valid coupon at the time of the transport inspection (so, you only forgot it), or if you purchased an annual full coupon as part of the...
Prague Airport wants to be carbon neutral by 2030 with the help of new technologies, more economical engines, sustainable fuels, and hydrogen or electric propulsion of aircraft. Therefore, Prague Airport has joined the International Association of Airports’ (ACI) Net Zero initiative. ACI associates more than 200 airports committed to achieving Net Carbon Neutrality. The Net Zero initiative aims to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2050 at the latest. However, Prague Airport, through particular steps, has been targeting a 2030 deadline. In the context of the Covid-19 crisis, this is an ambitious goal. The airport has been actively reducing CO2 emissions since 2010 when it joined the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. Level 3, which requires third-party engagement in carbon footprint reduction, has been reached. In addition, the amount of emissions released is reviewed by an independent certification company on a yearly basis. “Since 2010, we have managed to continuously reduce emissions by an average of three to five thousand tons of CO2 a year, thanks to replacing conventional light sourceswith energy-saving LEDs. We have implemented night cycle operation of air handling and lighting units in terminal buildings, replaced absorption cooling units, boilers, burners, and used waste heat at the wastewater treatment...
In a world of globalization, people who do not share the same language meet more often every day. Being able to deal with these multilingual practices in an effective way can give you an advantage in your daily life and work. While we couldn’t highlight every great foreign language program in Prague, there is one we think stands out from the crowd, offering students a chance to immerse themselves in a new culture and language. Slovanské gymnázium a jazyková škola is a language school based in Prague, and they offer various courses to improve individuals’ linguistic skills. The school offers a variety of programs, tailored to different needs and desired goals. They have individual and group courses in the following languages: Chinese, Czech, English, German, Italian, and Russian. Moreover, the school provides a special course in the Czech language which is state-accredited, and this ultimately helps individuals pass the state exams for residence or citizenship. It’s a preparation course. On top of that, the school provides state exams for the Czech, English, and Spanish languages. Additionally, the dynamic language school also provides a summer camp for studying the English language. This program is eligible for children from 7 to 11...
Although traditional Czech cuisine is perceived as one of the heaviest one in Europe, while visiting Prague you can easily find some healthy food as well! 1) Jiná Krajina A restaurant that mainly serves vegetarian dishes made with fresh ingredients, some of them grown in their own greenhouse. Their lunch menu usually contains a vegetarian option and the prices here are more affordable than in the city centre. Kodaňská 5, Vršovice +420 271 742 541 http://kodanska.jinakrajina.cz 2) Mezi Srnky The cafe’s name roughly translates as ‘Among the Deers’ – a play on words dreamt up by the owners, who like to experiment with natural decorations. A trendy hangout with communal seating to promote interaction. The staff have good taste in music, speak good English, and serve excellent coffee and brunches. Sázavská 19, Vinohrady +420 732 238 833 3) Cobra Bar Only the paint on the walls offers a sense of this hip place’s past life as a dodgy rave bar. Back then, there was no Asian-inspired lunch menu, no filling vegetarian soups or DJ lounge in the evenings. Fortunately, a group of friends got fed up with having to always make the trek downtown to enjoy this and opened...
The new retail network HalfPrice from the Polish group CCC is entering the Czech Republic. It offers a wide range of products from well-known brands and the first store will open at the end of September at the Harfa Gallery. In May, CCC decided to open the new retail chain HalfPrice, which offers, among others, clothes, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, toys, and elements of home equipment and decoration. “The decision to open HaflPrice after another protracted lockdown was a jump into the deep water, for which we were well prepared. Since May 4, we have been visited by over half a million customers. During that time, we opened 13 stores all over Poland. There will be 60 of them by the end of the year, and in the fall we are starting online sales, which shows how dynamically we are developing the new brand, and at the same time how large this logistics project is”, says Adam Holewa, President of the HalfPrice Management Board. “Our plans are ambitious, but we are convinced that we will be able to implement them also thanks to the attractive locations that we have chosen together with partners on the side of shopping centers. HalfPrice stores...
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