By the end of this year, Prague City Hall will lay off 7% of its approximately 2,300 employees, about 160 people. Another 3% will be cut in 2022. The layoffs are considered a last-resort option by the city, which faces a financial crisis brought on by the new coronavirus pandemic. The office expects to save up to CZK 180 million per year. The Prague deputies are still discussing the document approved by the council. Mr. Hřib said that the layoffs are related to the loss of income caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the state tax package. In May, Mayor Hřib said that the reduction should be related to improving internal processes, which will simplify the implementation of common plans through digitization. According to the document approved by the councilors, there is now a 30-day deadline when measures are taken to reduce jobs and when everything is discussed with the unions. After the expiration of the specified period, the mayor’s office will begin specific layoffs of the relevant employees in connection with staff reduction. The dismissed employees will be paid severance pay, which for some will reach seven salaries. The organizational structure of Prague City Hall, including the names of the organizational units...
Even though we can spend the summer in cinema halls, an outside alternative with a unique atmosphere certainly won’t offend. Which places in Prague are worthy of a visit? Kasárna Karlín This year, you can expect a truly packed program in the courtyards of former barracks. June will begin with a choice of short films from the competition section in Pragueshorts. The first Saturday of the month will then belong to the Polish film Corpus Christi; later, viewers will have the chance to see the sci-fi 12 topic, the film Karel, me and you (Kartel, já a ty), and the big premiere of Welcome to Czech Republic (Vítejte v Česku), which will be shown the 17th of June. Welcome to the Czech Republic is a collection of three short films that explore the Czech identity from a variety of different viewpoints. Next in line is Tarantino, Another Round (Chlast), and other blockbusters. Tickets will be available for CZK 80. Letní kino Lihovar MeetFactory continues with the trend of films in the fresh air, and that in cooperation with ČRo Vltava. This time, MeetFactory has moved to a former distillery. Every Wednesday from 9:30, it will show one chosen film for...
You would never believe that a place like this could be hidden right in the middle of the city centre. Skautský Institut is situated in the very centre next to the clock on Old Town Square and if you didn’t know that it’s there, you would probably never find it by accident. If you happen to be somewhere close and you want to run away from the big crowds and unaffordable prices, it is the right place for you to go. Skautský Institut is a coffee place, snack bar, reading room, and a lovely place for hanging out with your friends, but it hides away bigger ideas behind it than just this. People behind the bar are scouts, of course. They are chilled out and friendly, like the atmosphere in the café. It got its name from organizing many scout-oriented workshops, discussions, exhibitions, and other activities for adults and children about diverse topics, but they are also focusing on the history and position of scouts and the impact of totalitarian regimes on the community. If you feel like organizing your own public or private workshop about anything you have in mind but don’t have the right place for it, you’ve found...
In April, researchers from the Institute of Physics at the Czech Academy of Sciences collected around 500 surface and air samples onboard buses, trams, trains, and in metro stations operated by the Prague Public Transit Company using ad hoc biosensors and air sampling systems. The presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been tested using swabs from surfaces that people regularly touch such as poles, grips, seats, push-buttons, contact-free ticket terminals as well as control buttons in elevators, escalator handrails, escalator retaining system in metro stations, or street furniture on platforms such as benches or info panels. All 558 samples taken were negative, announced the representative of the Institute Alexandr Dejneka. Czech researchers took 154 samples in buses, 160 in trams, 126 in the metro trains, and 52 in metro entrance halls. In addition, 66 air samples were taken directly in the cabins of buses, trams, trains, and at metro stations. The swabs in metro carriages were taken immediately after passengers get off and the train is taken to the metro depot because the time a train spends in the terminal station navigating to the opposite travel direction was not long enough for the researchers to take the samples. For buses,...
Few things can spoil the urban landscape like improperly placed advertisements. This is especially valid for a historical city like Prague, whose beauty has few rivals in Europe. New adverts have to be in accordance with the “Manual for a Cultivated Prague“. The document, which stresses that “Prague is not Disneyland”, also offers guidance on how to obtain the required advertising permits, navigate the approval process and access a consultation. Entrepreneurs will be able to ask for financial assistance from 15-19 July, September 2021. The subsidy will be paid for the already present advertising signs within the following year. “Money can be used for work relating to graphic design, creation, and installation. This can include for example a signboard, a company sign, display cases, menu, and boards or changes to the shop windows,” describes Prague spokesman Vit Hofman. The guide covers the acceptable sizes, materials and positioning of shop advertisements and highlights both good and poor examples. For example, the city urges businesses not to cover shop windows with photographs or stickers. “The center of Prague is advertising for the entire country, but for a long time, it hasn’t been a particularly attractive sight. Flashy advertising, the legendary plastic of trdelnik,...
Located in Holešovice, Prague 7, the former site of the Park Hotel, Mama Shelter have unleashed their technicolor magic on this formerly dreary and dated hotel, bringing it not only up-to-date but adding a much-needed injection of enthusiasm. More than a simple hotel It is much more than just a hotel, with giant beds, TVs and free high-speed wifi. It’s an oasis of hospitality, tied to the energy of the city and its unique, diverse characters. The MAMA SHELTER has 238 rooms of four types (Medium, Large, XXL, and Penthouse) that provide the comforts of home and the convenience of the modern digital world. Leave your worries at the door and immerse yourself in our roomy double and twin options, or the flawlessly-prepped Prague penthouse. Rooms are as comfy as they are clever, with Mama Skin organic toiletries, free movies, and intelligent screens designed by Jalil Amor. Enjoy life at Mama… Mama Shelter is not just a place to relax. It is a space where people can meet, eat, drink, shop, dance, and celebrate. The hotel’s two restaurants offer guests and Prague-residents alike authentic home-style cuisine. The Mama restaurant allows for communal dining at large wooden tables or quiet and...
US electric car maker Tesla has opened its first brand center in the Czech Republic in Průhonice, outside of Prague. The branch will provide sales and deliveries of new cars and their service in one place. There are several hundred Tesla owners in the Czech Republic. Market experts say the opening of an official Tesla sales point is unlikely to significantly increase their numbers. The US carmaker wants to further strengthen its foothold in Eastern Europe, with plans to open stores in Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, and other countries in the region. Tesla also announced the opening of three new fast-charging stations in Lovosice, Pilsen and Kamenný Újezd. From January to the end of May this year, the American carmaker sold 88 new cars in the Czech Republic. Tesla currently offers four vehicles for sale: Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X. The Silicon Valley company late Thursday marked the delivery of a souped-up version of its luxury sedan. Mr. Musk, Tesla’s chief executive, has billed it as the quickest production car on the market. T The vehicle, dubbed Model S Plaid, can accelerate from zero to 60 miles an hour in less than two seconds, Tesla says on its...
This past year most of us haven’t strayed far from the street where we live, what with Covid-19 lockdowns, stay-at-home orders and travel bans. But whether you’re daydreaming about international travel, or just excited to branch out of your neighborhood into the city center, Time Out has some inspiration fodder ready. The global media brand has rounded up what it calls the world’s coolest streets, as selected by some 27,000 city residents from across the globe. “What makes a street cool (especially in 2021)? To put it in a nutshell: food and fun, culture and community – and a rooftop bar doesn’t hurt either, ”writes the magazine. The result is the following ranking of the 30 coolest streets in the world. Topping the list is Smith Street in Melbourne, Australia, a buzzy thoroughfare known for its independent stores, gay bars, live music venues and great restaurant scene. The list comes as a separate global ranking of the world’s most liveable cities, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit this week, named Adelaide as the best Australian city to live in. Křižíkova street in Prague has been described as: “It may have suffered years of neglect and flooding, but today Křižíkova feels...
Just as last year, Prague City Hall will support the restart of tourism with the ‘At Home in Prague’ initiative. The metropolis will be attracting visitors from home and abroad with free admission to selected museums, galleries, or zoos. This year, visitors can look forward to a number of innovations – live cultural events and a sightseeing tourist tram. ‘Last summer season, we managed to attract over 70 thousand visitors with the ‘At Home in Prague’ initiative, and at least partially offset the drastic effects of the coronavirus crisis. This year, we have allocated CZK 60 million to support tourism and cultural institutions that are involved in the At Home in Prague program. I believe that this will kick-start the approaching tourist season and hasten the return of visitors to the metropolis’ says Hana Třeštíková, Councillor for Culture and Tourism. The program was prepared by City Hall in cooperation with Prague City Tourism. Visitors can take advantage of the benefits on offer from the start of July until the end of August. The principle is the same as last year. For each night spent in a participating hotel or group accommodation facility in Prague, the visitor receives a voucher. This can...
Whether you’re moving to a different flat, or upgrading your current furniture, Prague has many home decor and antique stores from which to choose. Nanovo – Online Warehouse If you’re in the market for vintage furniture, the Nanovo team specializes in finding and refurbishing high-end furniture from the 1950s-2000, with an emphasis on Czechoslovak-made pieces. For those that are handier with tools, their “before renovation” section has items that may need a bit of love first. New items go up for sale all the time, so be sure to check in often. Nostalgic – Online Store Feeling nostalgic? This online store buys and sells mid-century modern home decor items. Instead of traveling to the edge of the city for build-it-yourself furniture identical to your neighbor’s, take advantage of Nostalgic’s delivery options. By salvaging lost parts of the past and giving them a new life, their inventory is always rotating and a unique piece is sure to catch your eye and be the center of attention in your home. KARE If you’re looking for higher-end items, you may want to take a look here. Couches, beds, screens, mirrors, lamps, clocks, rugs, wall decorations, bookcases, fireplaces, and more are available here. The...
Prague City wants to enrich its architecture with a new building for the Czech Philharmonic and Prague Symphony Orchestra. This August, Prague will hold an international architecture competition for the building which will house the Czech Philharmonic and Prague Symphony Orchestra. After the contest begins in August, the jury will evaluate the candidates and select those who will work on proposals in October. Three separate halls are envisioned for the building: a concert hall that will accommodate an audience of 1,800 people, a smaller hall for 700 spectators, and a multi-purpose hall with a 500-seat capacity. Representative of the capital Jan Čižinský commented on the project, noting that it will completely transform the area. Furthermore, he stressed how crucial it is for designs to take the surroundings into consideration. In other words, designs must ensure that the building is easily accessible to pedestrians and is connected to both urban and suburban public transport. Discussing the upcoming architecture competition, Mayor of Prague Zdeněk Hřib shared: “The world’s leading studios will be approached and important Czech architectural studios will also get a chance to get involved […] The interest in competing was preliminarily confirmed by 23 foreign studios as well as a number of domestic...
Can you spare some change, like a few hundred? I’d like to buy some gold from a vending machine. It sounds like a tacky casino attraction, but a gold vending machine that’s been set up at Nový Smíchov shopping mall real thing. The gold vending machine dispenses bars and coins, making it the first place to boast a permanent ATM for bullion. Called “Au-tomat”, it is owned by Gold.plus and offers small bars of one, ten, or 31.1 grams (troy ounce) locally. The firm plans to create a whole network of such devices. “The vending machine is really unique. Several retailers around the world have tried something similar, for example in Dubai, but have never achieved our technological qualities and user comfort,” says Gold.plus director Martin Stránský. “With the Gold.plus application, users will be able to manage their assets in gold on their mobile phones and at the same time have the precious metal sent to them by post,” he added. Users navigate menu choices via a 19-inch touch screen and can pay for their gold with cash or credit card. Security features include a camera and an ID scanner to prevent money laundering. The company says the prices are...
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