Rows of concrete roadblocks have been installed in Wenceslas Square and náměstí Republiky to protect the place from a terrorist attack by car. The barriers have been widely criticized for their unappealing appearance. Others have been questioning the effectiveness of the roadblocks against the force of large vehicles coming at high speed. The main focus is on the city’s Christmas markets, shopping malls, airports, railway stations and public transport. Concrete roadblocks will stand until January 9 – end of the Christmas holidays. “Just like last year, we are installing roadblocks in Wenceslas Square, and Náměstí Republiky for this year’s Advent time. These measures complement the existing barriers that have been in Old Town Square for several weeks,” said city spokesman Vít Hofman. The purchase of the roadblocks cost Prague several tens of thousands of crowns. Author: red
On the first Advent Sunday, which falls on December 2nd this year, the Christmas tree on St. George’s Square at Prague Castle (behind the Cathedral of St. Vitus) will be illuminated at 16:30. The 21st annual charity fundraiser for vulnerable children run by SOS Children’s Villages will be launched at the same time. The fundraiser will last until January 6th. The ceremony will be attended by the wife of the President of the Czech Republic Ivana Zemanová, and will be accompanied by the music of the Castle Guard, and singer Petr Kutheil will also perform with Coro Piccolo Children’s Choir. The program will be moderated by Klára Doležalová and Karel Voříšek. “This year’s visitors to Prague Castle can contribute to and support our social services charity,” says SOS Children’s Village director Jindra Salatova. “We work with families who are threatened with having their children taken away. Our social workers help parents overcome their problems in life and get back on their feet. They also support them in gaining better parental skills. This year, we have been helping hundreds of families in five regions of the country, and last year, thanks to our services, 851 children were able to stay with...
Prague has chosen the new design for Vítězné náměstí, which will be dominated by a tall obelisk in the centre. The winning proposal moves the tram from the centre of the square to the edge, and the roundabout will be hidden by an alley of trees. The Architectural competition of the Institute of Planning and Development of the City of Prague (IPR) was won by Pavel Hnilička Architects. The revitalisation of the square is based on Antonín Engel’s original urban plans in the 1920s, in which Engel counted on the location of the monument being in the centre of the square. “I am pleased that we managed to choose a design that continues to reference urban architect Antonín Engel and offers more possibilities for citizens. Especially a more pleasant movement of pedestrians across the square,” said Petra Kolínská, Deputy Mayor. The new design envisions the installation of a new open space in front of the Faculty of Engineering at CTU. Farmers’ Markets and other events will likely move to the centre of the square, and according to the approved proposal, the trams will be moved to the western edge of the square. According to the IPR, the proposed transport solution...
Virtual reality becomes real reality. The Prague Public Transport Company has teamed up with the studio Anna Marešová designers to create a sightseeing tram for Prague called the T3 Coupé. Whereas visitors to last year’s edition of Designblok could take a virtual ride in the tram, this year they get the real thing. After two years – from idea to completed vehicle – the public will see firsthand this unique tram inspired by the legendary T3 trams of Czechoslovakia. Prague and the T3 tram form an inseparable pair. In collaboration with Anna Marešová designers, the Prague Public Transport Company has created a new pleasure-tram concept based on the tradition of the legendary Tatra T3 tram. The opening of the rear section of the vehicle and use of original components combined with modern technologies has given rise to an old-timer that demonstrates the ability of the transport company to offer some real luxury. Not only does the tram offer passengers the enjoyment of riding through the city in a semi-open vehicle, it lets them do so in style. ‘Sightseeing trams have a certain tradition in Prague. In 1913, after all, the legendary 500 open-top tram was produced. Today, it’s the pride...
As seen in Klíčov, Kačerov, and also in the city centre, some buses and trams have been spotted sporting handsome moustaches in recent days. “According to traffic information, there are fifteen buses and fifteen trams” says the Ropid transport organiser on Facebook. Since November 1st, the public transport company has been involved in the “Movember” project. In Prague, as well as twelve other cities in the Czech Republic, buses and trams have been decorated with moustaches in support of the cause. “We want to promote Movember and help raise awareness for men’s health. The aim is to be seen by as many people as possible in the city streets,” the press department representative of the transport company stated, adding that this is another joint project under the patronage of the Association of Transport Companies of the Czech Republic. The gentlemanly means of transport are very popular with the people of Prague. According to social media, some people have not hesitated to venture to the complete other side of the city simply to see the moustached trams and buses. Some people wish that the metros were taking part as well. “It is a shame that the front metro cars are not...
Some hotel and restaurant owners have decided to prohibit the entrance of children under a certain age. In doing so, however, they are risking receiving heavy fines for “discrimination”. One Prague restaurant that decided to restrict entrance to everyone under the age of 18 is currently facing this very problem. The Stodola House restaurant in the south of Prague has a large sign on the board next to the door stating that children under the age of 18 are prohibited from entering. Because of this decision, the owner might be taken to court. According to the Czech Trade Inspection Authority (CTI), prohibiting the entrance of children violates the law as it is considered “age discrimination”. “This is unacceptable discriminatory behaviour, not only against persons under the age of 18, but also against persons over eighteen years of age, such as parents…” it said in the statement that the owner of Stodola House, David Salomon, received after the Czech Trade Inspection. They had received a complaint about children being forbidden from coming in. “We have run this restaurant for 27 years, so we know exactly what our customers want and don’t want, and they certainly do not want kids running around.”...
In Prague city centre, a new ultra-realistic sex doll brothel has started operating, the first of its kind in the Czech Republic. It will be open every day and give clients the choice between two erotic companions. Prague is anticipating a sexual revolution. While here it is considered a novelty, elsewhere, even in other European countries, this trend is widespread. In Barcelona, Amsterdam, and even in neighbouring cities in Germany, for some clients, these ultra-realistic silicone dolls have become more attractive to them than real women. Can these sex dolls save your marriage? Naughty Harbor is to become a haven for lonely souls, shy partners, or a solution to suppressed fantasies. For some couples, this may be seen as an acceptable form of infidelity and a way to save a failing marriage. The brothel is located in the city centre at Nekázanka 10, Prague 1. It will be open every day from 10 am to 10 pm. Naughty Harbor has two erotic companions, or “virgins” as the company likes to call them, for clients to choose from. Each companion has its own name, and they have different heights, hair colours, and body proportions. The client can choose between petite red-head...
All trams on Prague’s public transport network will be equipped with card payment terminals within the next six months. The transportation company (DPP) signed a four-year contract with Bankovní informační technologie, who will fit the devices into each tram. DPP will pay the company a commission of 1.99 percent of the ticket price. Bankovní informační technologie is owned by Czech bank ČSOB. Cards can already be used on line 18 and line 22. The pilot project for the purchase of tickets through a single contactless payment was launched in April 2016, when they fitted contactless self-service devices on the first two trams on line 22. A few months later, the project was extended to include line 18 as well. Based on the positive evaluation of the pilot project, it was decided that the card payment service would be expanded to the entire tram network. The device works in such a way that once the passenger has boarded and put the card on the device, the machine will call up the same type of ticket the passenger had previously purchased. Last year, about 5000 passengers a month used this method. The DPP plan to put the contactless payment devices in the...
Following the ban in Prague 2, Prague 1 are also calling on City Hall to enforce stricter rules on the electric scooters launched by US start-up Lime. The head of Prague 1 City Council also insisted that if the situation is not improved, the district would call for a ban on the scooters similar to that in Prague 2. Currently, scooters are banned from being left in the territory of the second district. Prague City Hall supports the concept of shared transportation and signed an agreement with the providers, under which the company ensured compliance with the legislation. It is stipulated in the terms of use that users must follow the local laws and not drive on the sidewalks or leave the scooters where they may cause an obstruction. These rules, however, have not been enforced and are generally ignored by the public. In response to criticisms, the company have said they would try to instruct clients on the rules of the road and how to drive safely. At the same time, however, the company have ignored the ban in Prague 2 and are still allowing scooters to operate in the district. Operating manager Ondřej Široký stated that the company...
The very first online beer bar, Peevo.cz, started up in Prague this autumn. It offers an express delivery service for freshly brewed beers from smaller Czech breweries. Peevo can then have these beers ordered and delivered directly to customers in Prague and surrounding areas. The online bar offers 6 to 8 different kinds of beers which change several times a week. Make an order simply by visiting the Peevo.cz website, selecting the quantity, and a glass or PET bottle. The beer is then poured with a special beaker which makes the fluid come into contact with the air so that the beer is fresh and will last in the bottle for up to a month. The beer is then delivered to the customer within 90 minutes of the order confirmation, or at any time selected. The courier brings the beer directly to your door, cooled to the ideal temperature and ready to serve. Peevo.cz was founded by Matúš Karaff and Marek Hotovčin, two childhood friends, originally from Košice, who have already collaborated on the Feedo.cz project, which has become the largest Czech e-shop for children’s goods. “Peevo is an online taproom which brings to you the best of smaller breweries....
Prague is the region with the highest number of problem drug users in the country, with around 16,200 estimated to be in the city. The nationwide estimate is 46,800. The trend of aging drug addicts persists, with the average age of clients in contact centres being around 35 to 36 years old. The number of drug users in the country has increased, but the number of Roma clients has decreased. The most common legal drugs are alcohol and nicotine. As for illegal substances, the most common are marijuana, opiates, and methamphetamine. Compared to other regions in the country, opiates are abused mostly in Prague. These results were shared in the Annual Report on Drug Policy for 2017, which was discussed today by the Prague city council. The situation is different in different parts of the city. The drug scene is most apparent in the city centre and areas around metro stations where there is usually a higher supply and demand for illicit drugs and there are frequent problems with their use in public. There is also a higher number of drug-related crime cases in Prague, especially in the form of minor crimes against property. In urban areas in the wider...
At the end of September, after several months, the reparation work on the Old Town Hall and the astronomical clock ended. The clock has been repainted and now has a new look. But according to iDNES.cz, the current version is historically inaccurate. This statement was confirmed by clock-master Petr Skala. The city hall disagrees with the resulting misconduct. According to the current clock-master, Petr Skala, the astronomical clock, specifically the dial and astrolabe, has been painted over several times in history and not always correctly. Skala eventually put forward a proposal that was approved by conservationists from the National Heritage Institute (NPU) and the city council. However, astronomers, including Antonin Vrba, said that the proposal did not correspond to the historical form of the astronomical clock and protested against it. The final draft was changed because of these protests. “I had to cancel the current horizon and change the right twilight threshold, both of which were wrong. I also had to return to and correct the position of the astronomical night that has been incorrect until now. This kind of painting is not good.” Skala told us, saying that the clock was repainted at the last minute. “I knew, and...
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