Australians have been battling devastating wildfires since September of last year. More than 13 million acres have burned across the country as firefighters and emergency responders continue to battle the blazes. The football club Bohemians Praha 1905 decided to support Australia. The club will collect the money during the home game against Slavia Prague on February, 16th. “We are also preparing special souvenirs that will be on sale at the fan shop”, explained club spokesman Jan Strýhal. “Furthermore, part of the sale from the magazines and game tickets will be donated”, he added. The football club from Vršovice is historically connected with Australia. In May 1927, Prague club AFK Vrsovice undertook a long tour of Australia, playing 19 matches in several states, winning 13 and drawing three. The Czech side drew many fans to its games and the tour became a huge success but only after promoters insisted the touring team be called ‘Bohemians’. At the end of the tour, the club was presented with two live kangaroos, which took home to Prague and donated to the city zoo. The visitors to Australia were so taken by the warmth of their hosts that they made the temporary ‘Bohemians’ nickname their official...
A butcher’s shop on Biskupska street, Prague 1-Nove Mesto, was used for the production and distribution of methamphetamine after hours. The State Veterinary Administration ordered the destruction of meat that could have been contaminated. The butchery also banned further operations.
Prague City Hall is preparing an amendment to the Gambling Decree, which would completely ban the operation of gaming machines in Prague.
2020 is off and running and we have another busy week ahead of us. This one is perfect for entertainment and my tips will come handy to all culture & cinema lovers as this week is packed with movie festivals. January 18 29th birthday of music club Rock Café Hip hop, jazz, brass and party all night long. Tickets: 274 CZK January 18 Czech Street Con winter pop-up Do you need a new pair of sneakers or a cool t-shirt? Then visit this streetwear market in Divadlo X10 this Saturday. Connected entertainment program with tombola and shows The-O and Forgena. Where: Charvátova 10, Prague 1 When: starting at 2 p.m. January 15 – January 19 ”Iránci” 2020 Prague Iranian film festival – the festival is focused on the best works of Iranian cinema. Where: Bio Oko, Světozor, Screenshot (all movies only with English subtitles) January 17 – January 18 Celebration of the Chinese New Year 2020 You can look forward to traditional Chinese crafts – such as Shu embroidery, bamboo weaving, sugar painting, calligraphy, ink painting, martial art demonstrations, music, and folk performances, costume shows and taste the Sze Chuan food. Where: Prague Congress centre When: 10 a.m. –...
The Prague Institute of Planning and Development (IPR) presented in cooperation with the architects, some new visualization of the upcoming Metro D, specifically the stations between Pankrác and Depo Písnice. Line D will consist of nine stations and connect the city center with the southeast neighborhoods. It will start from the existing station of Náměstí Míru. This station will be an interconnection hub for passengers. The route will be also linked with Line B at Olbrachtova station. The project will be carried out by Metrostav, the contractor that is specialized on the construction of metro lines and includes the erection of a train depot in the Písnice area. According to Petr Witowski, Line D will be served by the driverless trains. According to City Hall, the first section of Metro D between Pankrác to Nové Dvory, should be put into operation by the end of 2027. The Metro D line has faced numerous delays. Construction was originally supposed to start in 2010. There was a petition in 2016 to change the approved designs for the stations between Pankrác to Písnice because the designs are already outdated, and do not reflect current trends in mass transit. The completion of the metro...
Foreigners studying or doing business who have decided to plan their future in the capital of the Czech Republic now have an exceptional opportunity to make their adaptation to the new city much easier. Following the example of other European capital cities, the Expat Center will be available to them in Prague as well. The representatives of the Prague City municipality presented the project on Wednesday 15 January 2020 at the grand opening. Valuable information, contacts, educational events, consultations and assistance to counter the diverse situations and problems that life in a new country brings – all this can be found in the Expat Center of Prague. The project also offers the opportunity to meet and exchange experiences with other foreigners who are already living in Prague. All for free. “Probably anyone who has ever studied or worked abroad knows how difficult the first steps in an unfamiliar environment are and how valuable any help is. That’s why there are Expat centers. I am very happy that Prague now has one of its own. Let this unique project also be a friendly guide, and support that will make foreigners feel at home,” said Vít Šimral, City Councilor of Prague. On...
The second Sisters Bistro focuses on delicious open sandwiches and offers a variety of traditional but innovative recipes.
A new year has started and we have a pleasure to announce a new collaboration with Foreigners.
Real pork lovers are worth to visit the Czech traditional meat celebration Vinohradská zabíjačka. January 23, the Vinohradský Parlament Restaurant will host annual pork festival, together with famous butcher Honza Bartoň. Late January and early February are the meatiest months in the Czech Republic. According to the medieval tradition, at this period, Czech and Moravian farmers slaughter the adult piglets and prepare various meat dishes. Mass pig slaughter is a cultural festival in many Slavic countries. In the Czech Republic, it calls Zabijačka. Why in the winter season? Historically, Zabijačka was arranged 1-2 weeks before Christmas or after the New Year. The main rule is to finish ere the start of the 40 days Fast (Great Lent). However, eating meat before Lent is not the only reason for winter slaughter. In the old days, villagers didn’t have freezers for long-term food storage. Therefore, the winter period was considered the most relevant for the longer meat preservation. This tradition was not only of practical importance but also a manifestation of respect. Slaughtering a pig was allowed only by a qualified butcher. Right after cutting the carcass, women started to prepare dishes trying to use all edible parts of the animal. The...
The Old Town Hall, with its medieval tower and Astronomical clock, has been dominant in the Old Town Square for centuries. Hundreds of people are standing below the Astronomical clock every hour to watch the moving marionettes. However, I would take you inside the hall that is hiding several gems to discover. The Astronomical Clock All year round from 9 am until 9 pm, you can watch every hour a process of moving marionettes on the top of the Astronomical clock. This technical wonder of the Middle Age recently celebrated 600 years of its operation. The Clock was first installed in 1410, making it the oldest clock that is still operating. The marionettes that are appearing every hour in small windows are the Apostles. Beside the two small windows, pay attention to small figures below the windows. There is also skeleton pulling on the string, a Turk shaking its head, a figure of Vanity looking itself in the mirror, and a figure of Miserliness shaking a money bag. At the end of this small performance, a cock crows, and then the bells start to strike the hour. The Clock was restored several times, lastly, in 2018. According to a...
Prague 6 is planning to erect a statue in honor of the 18th century Habsburg empress Maria Theresa, who was also the queen of Bohemia.
Prague’s Old Town Market (Staroměstská tržnice) is one of the city’s most historic indoor marketplaces, currently housing a supermarket and shoe repair shop it gives a rather underwhelming impression. “We calculated that repairs should cost CZK 300 million, but it is already clear that the actual price will be about 100 million higher,” said Prague Councillor Jan Chabr. The renovation of Prague’s Old Town Market would see the premises return to its original function as a farmers’ market. Some 50 stalls on the lower would sell fresh produce and seasonal goods and could be rented on either a short or long-term basis. While farmers’ markets have become an increasingly popular destination throughout Prague, the city center lacks its own version. Who specifically will reconstruct and run the location is set to be decided in a public tender that the city will announce later this year. Both local players (like Manifesto) and foreign companies are interested in Prague’s Old Town Market. One of those interested in revamping the location is Ondřej Kobza, who already runs a web of public spaces in Prague including several cafes as well as the iconic Lucerna Palace’s rooftop area. He says he would like to make...
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