The Czech health minister has confirmed the first three cases of coronavirus infection in the Czech Republic.
The organization Million Moments will hold a protest in defense of democratic institutions on Sunday, March 1st, in Prague. The event starts today at 4 p.m. with a march from Hradčanska to the Old Town Square, which will be followed by a demonstration. The demonstration is in response to the election of Stanislav Krecek to the Public Defender of Rights. Křeček defeated the Senate’s candidate, Vít Alexander Schorm, who serves as the Czech Government’s representative before the European Court of Human Rights. Attorney Jan Matys was also proposed by the Senate and lost during the first round. “The Prague event will not be primarily a protest against Stanislav Krecek. The election of S. Krecek by the is ‘just’ blatant example of how government and major institutions are systematically and intentionally torn down and politically privatized step by step. KSČM and the Castle, with the assistance of a part of the CSSD, are gradually and systematically tearing down prestigious democratic institutions that are supposed to control the rules and serve all citizens, not just select politicians,” said Million Moments. The movement is concerned that the Czech Republic is headed in the same direction as Poland and Hungary, where the consolidation of media...
Macklemore fans, brace yourselves. The “Thrift Shop” rapper will come to Prague to perform at Metronome Festival. In 2017, Macklemore came out with “Gemini,” his first solo effort in 12 years. The album included platinum-certified singles “Glorious” (featuring Skylar Grey) and “Good Old Days” (featuring Kesha), and the gold-certified “Marmalade” (featuring Lil Yachty). Macklemore is one of only two rappers to have a diamond-certified single (“Thrift Shop”). He received four Grammy awards six years ago with producer Ryan Lewis for his debut album The Heist and single Thrift Shop. Macklemore performed in the Czech Republic in 2018 at the closing day of the Aerodrome festival in Panenský Týnec. About Metronome Festival Metronome Festival Prague is a three-day music festival held in the Výstaviště exhibition grounds. Establishing itself as the Czechian capital’s most revered multi-genre music festival, Metronome Festival Prague continues to produce eclectic, impressive lineups year-upon-year, showcasing a diverse roster of artists ranging from budding talents to legendary icons; recent years have seen the likes of Kraftwerk, The Chemical Brothers, Liam Gallagher, and Iggy Pop all perform, with British dance icons Underworld taking the headliner mantle in 2020. The first foreign headliner announced for this year is Underworld! “It will be...
On Saturday, March 28, the University of New York in Prague will bring together some of the brightest minds to share creative discussion at the fifth TEDxUNYP event. TEDxUNYP is an independently organized, officially licensed TEDx event, and the largest English-language TEDx event in the Czech Republic. This year the event will be moving to a new theater seating nearly 400 guests and boasts 13 brilliant speakers, including the well-known songster, Mikolas Josef. TEDxUNYP brings together a diverse group of expert speakers in fields that include communication, psychology, digital marketing, entertainment, HR, technology, sports, philanthropy, music, and dance. This year’s talks cover an amazing range of topics, from the development of innovation “kindergartens” in big organizations, through the issue of racism in artificial intelligence, to perspectives on the search for authenticity in pop music and digital marketing, and the future of Esports. While the talks are the highlight of TEDxUNYP 2020, attendees will also have the opportunity to network and participate in activities such as TED Circles and the VR and Esports zones. “For this year’s TEDxUNYP, we have brought together our best line-up yet. This unique group of speakers – including academics and CEOs, artists, and athletes – will...
There’s an extra day at play this weekend thanks to the leap year, so let’s make the most out of it. Amazing photo exhibition “Dechem” will start on Monday and you can also look forward to the documentary film festival “One World”. Prague is packed with events as always. Find out my tips on what’s on in Prague in the following week. February 29 African market in Prague. Come to taste and buy fresh exotic fruit from Africa such as jack fruit or fresh cocoa beans. When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Holešovice, Přístavní 7 February 29 Closing of the ice-skating ring at Letná. This weekend you have the last chance to enjoy ice-skating for free at Letná. February 29 Weekend tour at Toulcův dvůr. Ideal for families with children. When: 2 p.m – 3:30 p.m. Where: Toulcův dvůr, Kubatova 32 March 3 – March 31 Photo exhibition “Dechem” of the world-famous photographer @martinstranka Martin Stranka. You have a chance to meet him and talk to him as he will be present every day of the exhibition. Where: Galerie Mánes March 5 Grand opening 2020. The opening ceremony of the new exhibition season of the National Gallery Prague. Where:...
After a winter break, Prague’s Manifesto Markets are getting ready to reopen. Manifesto Florenc will reopen on Friday, March 13th and Manifesto Smichov will open on the following day, March 14th. Both markets will stay at their known locations. New this year, the markets will change their look and menus with each season. On the cultural side, Manifesto will continue to host events to create happy memories, including summer cinema, music nights and more frequent live cooking and bar shows. Manifesto, known for its strong vision of sustainability, earned a nomination for the prestigious Hamburg’s Internorga Future Award 2020, the winner of which will be announced the night before our reopening, on March 12th in Hamburg. The trophy celebrates trendsetting and forward-thinking companies. “As a young company, this is an enormous honor for us. Since the beginning, sustainability has been a core value for us. We work tirelessly to provide a tech-enabled and unique experience for our visitors combining gastronomy, culture, and design. We care deeply about reducing our impact while inspiring our guests to understand how they can reduce theirs. We are insistent in building a healthy and innovative market ecosystem supported by data-driven decisions and technology. This, in...
Watching what happens at Prague Airport live has never been easier. A unique project has recently been launched: a new live stream from a high-resolution web-camera that captures what is happening on Runway 06/24. The broadcast is accompanied by updates on arrivals and departures and the airport will also show a visual representation of historic aircraft landing on its social media platforms. The live stream can be seen on Mall.tv and on Prague Airport’s YouTube channel. “I am very happy that together with Mall.tv we have been able to improve the quality of streaming from Runway 06/24. Live streaming has been very popular among viewers and I believe that high-quality videos will raise general interest in air traffic and in how the airport works,” says Ondrej Svoboda, Marketing and Corporate Identity Manager at Prague Airport. The camera for live streaming from main Runway 06/24 was originally located almost two kilometres from the runway. Now it stands closer to the runway (as the crow flies, it is about 520 metres) and the video is transmitted in Full HD. This makes it possible to show greater detail and provide a higher-quality livestream. Bad weather is no longer a complication, as the webcam comes with lens wipers that...
Czech artist David Černý has started a collaboration for a new project and designed a giant locomotive bridge for Eugen Roden, owner of SEN Development. The sculpture is inspired by an 1895 train accident at the Montparnasse station. The bridge will connect two houses in Prague’s Lihovarska Street near the former ČKD Kolbenka factory. “I think the construction will be complete in about two years. The wreck will connect the two opposite houses, so it will be possible to cross it from one side to the other,” said artist David Černý, who co-founded the architectural studio Black n’ Arch. Černý worked with his colleague, architect Tomáš Císař, on the construction of the wreck. The two high-rise buildings, which will be connected by the train, were designed by Jiran and Partner Architects. The whole project is backed by SEN Development, which leases several other properties in Lihovarská. The owner of the property development company, Eugen Roden, plans to set up apartments and offices in the two buildings. Thanks to Cerny’s art sculpture, it will be possible to walk between the two houses and enjoy the view of Kolbenka. “I wished it was not just ordinary houses, somehow I wanted to recall...
Petr Procházka guides you through one of the most stressful events in your life: moving “Even though Gosselin are quite the experts at it, moving is never a piece of cake,” explains Petr Procházka. A veteran expat himself, he has worked and lived abroad many times. “Taking all your stuff and making the transition to a completely different place can be a huge hassle. Moving involves a lot of stress, time and money. With everything else you have going on, the last thing you want to deal with is inefficient moving services. This is where I come in and save the day! Quite literally sometimes (laughs), because I do show up at people’s doors. Clients in Prague can always book a pre-move survey, free of charge. Determining the volume of the goods is key for a swift-moving process.” What if I want to move abroad with just two suitcases and a TV? “Our main clientèle are corporations, top executives and diplomats that move entire households across the border, sometimes including vehicles, instruments or goods subject to specific customs regulations. We also take pride in handling fragile objects: in March, we will move artworks by Goya from Madrid to Prague. This...
The Prague Municipality will create a so-called “municipal furniture bank” (Nábytkové banky), which will collect furniture for socially disadvantaged segments of the population and those who suddenly find themselves in a difficult situation financially. People will be able to donate to the bank functional furniture and appliances they want to get rid of. The city will then provide them to people who cannot afford to buy their own. Councilors have already approved a contribution of 200,000 CZK to the organization R-Bridges, which operates the furniture bank. “The plan we have would be based on the fact that many of us have different furniture or household items that we do not need,” said councilor Milena Johnová (Praha Sobě). A warehouse is being found “The Municipality is now looking for a warehouse to protect selected household equipment.” The councilor said that they had previously selected a warehouse, but it turned out to not be the right fit for their needs. Now officials are examining another two. Once the city finds a suitable location, they will invite residents to contribute to the furniture bank. According to Johnová, the bank will open this year. “It depends on the choice of location, but I believe...
The Prague City Council decided to name an alley not far from the Russian embassy after Anna Politkovskaya, an anti-Kremlin journalist who was murdered in 2006.
The 14th year of the International Festival against totalitarianism Mene Tekel will be held from February 24 till March 1, 2020. Exhibitions, concerts, film screenings, literary meetings, specialized colloquia, meetings with eyewitnesses, autograph sessions, interactive programs for school children, commemoration gatherings and the reconstruction of political trials – all this is being offered by the Mene Tekel. It provides a forum for a variety of interest, social and generational groups, and the festival is attended by leading personalities from all over the world, such as political prisoners, and the initiators and founders of various museums and memorials. The project, in cooperation with professional and memory institutions, provides evidence of the illegality of totalitarian regimes. It focuses mainly on recalling the legacy of the victims of Nazism and Communism. Each year of the festival has its own specific theme, which resonates with the social climate. The George Orwell‘s Memento is the theme of the 2020 year. The name Mene Tekel refers to the Bible and prophecy about the responsibility of each persons’ responsibility for their actions. Annually the festival takes place during the week around the historical date of February 25, when the Communist Party took over in Czechoslovakia in 1948. The festival is organized by the civic association Art Without Barriers, the Czech Institute for the Study of Totalitarian regimes and the...
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