Prague Councillor Jan Chabr is preparing a press conference for Council deliberations to propose termination contracts to some city centre shops that do not benefit the metropolis. The crackdown comes on currency exchange and souvenir stores that trade unfairly. The proposal also mentions the first of the changes in Železná Street. “The capital has prepared a review of the contractual relations concluded by the municipal company Trade Centre Praha and has given instructions for the termination of selected rental contracts, the purpose of which is the establishment of a currency exchange office and the sale of souvenirs,” Jan Chabr, City Councillor, describes. He claims the shops do not benefit the city. The exact number of businesses to be affected has not been determined. Shops around Charles Bridge, for example, are filled with Russian military hats, stacking dolls and other imported items that have little to do with Prague, as well as sweatshirts and magnets with often inappropriate slogans. Not all such outlets are going to be affected, though. Some sell stylish goods, some promote young Czech artists, and some have kept a traditional range of goods, such as original Czech china, for decades. Lease contracts with such shops are not...
The Prague City Council approved the composition of a new commission led by a “night mayor” to regulate nightlife and deal with problems such as noises from bars and pubs. The new body will be chaired by Jan Štern and comprise representatives of the Prague 1 district in the historical centre and the municipal police. The major task is to deal with complaints about noises from bars, pubs, and restaurants and promote a safe and vibrant nightlife that benefits businesses and residents alike. Jan Štern, a co-founder, and operator of a cultural center, is one of the initiators of the idea of creating a team for nightlife. To fulfill their task, the team will work on a combination of immediate and long-term measures. The first step will be increasing the presence of police officers in the places where the Prague people cannot sleep properly. The next step will be a directive to enable the Prague districts to set closing times of establishments in selected localities. The commission will also engage in systematic communication with representatives of nightclubs and operators of major cultural events. The aim is, among other things, to strengthen their self-regulation, said the city council. Author: red
Residents across Europe will be treated to a lunar eclipse right before the moon sets late Sunday night, where the weather cooperates. The time when the moon will turn rusty orange or red, will be seen from Greece, western Ukraine, Belarus and points to the north and west. The moon will set before totality is over across Turkey and southwestern Russia. A clear sky should offer residents in the Czech Republic, northern Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg a perfect opportunity to view the eclipse. Sunday night’s total lunar eclipse will appear similar to those in the past but has been given the unofficial nickname of the “super blood wolf moon.” “Although it’s a bit of a silly-sounding name, it does have a basis in some real phenomena,” said Caleb Scharf, director of astrobiology at Columbia University. The term “blood moon” has emerged in recent years due to the color the moon turns during the height of a total lunar eclipse. “‘Blood Moon’ is not a term used in astronomy. It’s more of a popular phrase, perhaps because it sounds so dramatic. It simply refers to a total lunar eclipse,” according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac website. This eclipse also falls during the first supermoon of...
A Czech man set himself on fire in Wenceslas Square today, just days after the anniversary of student Jan Palach’s immolation in 1969 to protest at the occupation of Czechoslovakia, police said. “The man born in 1964 set himself on fire around 3 pm using a flammable substance,” Prague police said on Twitter, adding that passersby put out the flames. The flames were doused by passersby. He was taken to hospital minutes later. According to a witness, the man stood in front of St. Wenceslas statue with a sign with some inscriptions. According to early reports, the man suffered burns to 30 percent of his body. “In all likelihood the man did not want to commit suicide,” Prague’s police spokeswoman Eva Kropacova said. “He said it was a remembrance to Jan Palach.” January 19th 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of student Jan Palach’s death after self-immolation to protest about the invasion of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact troops. About half-past one on January 16th, Jan Palach doused himself in petrol and set himself on fire near the fountain at the National Museum in Wenceslas Square in Prague. After several minutes, those passing managed to extinguish the living torch. The seriously burnt student was taken to the Faculty Hospital in...
Prague is one of the world’s safest metropolises. Still, here we find places we prefer to avoid in the evening. We are lucky that our capital city is a relatively quiet and safe place compared to other world cities. So safe that it could be hard to imagine any monsters, or local gangsters lurking on street corners. However, it would be incredibly naive of us to imagine that they aren’t there at all. Like many of our readers, you may not personally come from Prague. Our personal feelings in regard to how we feel about the city may not be the best or wisest navigating method. It is important to showcase the best of Prague whilst being cautious and flagging up any areas we may feel are likely to be less safe or higher in crime than others. We are not saying the areas should be completely avoided but rather that after a certain to exercise caution. Centre of Prague A night walk through the centre of Prague at a certain point can have the blood pumping in your veins. Whether it’s the upper part of Wenceslas Square, Sherwood at Hlavák or some streets of the Old and New Towns –...
Prague’s Airport has continued to grow without interruption since 2013. In 2018, as per the latest operating results, it handled a total of 16,797,006 passengers, which represents a 9% year-on-year growth. Routes to Great Britain were the busiest last year with the greatest number of passengers traditionally heading to London. Barcelona recorded the highest year-on-year increase in the number of handled passengers on the route. Long-haul routes also significantly enhanced their performance, with nearly a quarter of a million more passengers compared to the previous year. Nearly 16.8 million passengers passed through the gates of Václav Havel Airport Prague in 2018, and a total of 155,530 take-offs and landings were performed. The positive trend has thus continued, with 9% more handled passengers and almost 5% more performed movements, a slightly slower growth rate than the former. “Last year meant additional growth in both the number of handled passengers and regular scheduled routes at Prague Airport. Three new air carriers launched their operations in 2018 and there were seven new destinations put on the map of connections from Prague. We were able to significantly enhance the long-haul segment by increasing both the number of frequencies and capacity, and by launching brand...
Enjoy winter in Prague and go skating! Until the end of February 2019, you can use the ice skating rink in Letná for free! Letná Ice Rink was visited by nearly 44,000 Praguers and 230 school groups in December. The public ice rink can be used by people up until 24 February for free. The ice rink in Letná is the largest in Prague and is already very popular this year. “Already 44,000 people visited it in the first month of the rink, which is an 11% increase compared to 2017. A great interest is also from school,” the council chief said. Compared to last winter, the ice rink was extended to open until February 24th, and thanks to the latest technology, it is possible to keep the ice rink up to 15° C above zero. On the skating rink, there are multiple facilities and services such as rental of skates and their grinding, skate instructors, and a heated tent. In Prague 6 (Vypich) you can also find a skiing track: the aim of the project is to promote cross-country skiing and lure the locals to exercise in the fresh air. Using the track will be free of charge. Admission is...
Tram 23 is a brilliant opportunity to see all the important areas in Prague. The public transportation company calls it Nostalgic line No. 23 and it’s not without a reason. This line is served by the T3 tram which is the most produced tram type in the World and it served Prague for about 50 years since early ’60s. The tram goes from Vinohrady, crossing one of the Prague’s main traffic hubs I.P.Pavlova, down to Karlovo Náměstí within walking distance from Dancing house, continues to Národni Třída and National Theatre, where you can get the wonderful view across the river to the Prague Castle and Petřín tower. Then it crosses the river to Újezd and Malostranské náměstí, where you can sit on Pražské židle, or decide whether you wanna go to the Charles Bridge, walk up to the Prague castle or continue to the Prague castle by the tram where it terminates. The best thing about this line is that you don’t pay more than for the classic public transportation. So whether you buy a day ticket or regular ticket, you can always use it for line 23 as well as metro. I take the tram mostly by accident: it...
Prague residents over the Christmas holidays donates a record eight tonnes of cat and dog food, both dried and canned, plus snacks to a well-known animal shelter in Troja, the Municipal police confirmed on Sunday. On December 23 and 24, some 15,000 people visited, the police said in a press release. According to the shelter, several dogs were adopted. Around 3,000 dogs and 1,700 cats arrive at the shelter annually; most of the dogs are successfully returned to their owners, the shelter said. In addition to food, citizens also offered warm blankets, bowls, leashes, and toys. The canines are housed in Troja, while the felines are placed at a facility in Dolních Měcholupy across the city. Author: red
Visitors who want to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Old Town Square can expect a seven-hour show with performances of domestic and world hits from the 1950s to the present, market organizer Taiko announced in a press release. Hits of U2, REM, Beatles, Oasis, Sting will be performed by the band So Fine with its charismatic leader from Liverpool, Ged Maloney. Further on, DJ Mikael van Dikeen and Party Leaders have prepared for you a mix of the best hits from 50´s till nowadays. It will be the 3rd New Year of this DJ in Prague and this year he is going to present his extended DJ set called #BeGlamorous #BePrague. The première of the single which is called in the same way is also due to take place during this event. Programme New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2018 17.00 – 18.00 So Fine – Czech and international hits 18.30 – 19.15 DJ Mikael van Dikeen 19.15 – 19.45 Party Leaders – 1950’s, rock ‘n‘ roll 19.45 – 20.30 DJ Mikael van Dikeen 20.30 – 21.00 Party Leades – 1960’s and 1970’s 21.00 – 21.45 DJ Mikael van Dikeen 21.45 – 22.15 Party Leaders – 1990’s till nowadays 22.15 – 23.00 DJ Mikael van Dikeen 23.00...
Public transport in the Czech Republic will be greatly reduced on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. On 31st December 2018, metro runs a normal service, extended until 02:30 with the interval of 10 minutes. Trams run a normal service during the day until 20:00. From 20:00-07:00 night trams run in 20-minute intervals. The Funicular Railway at Petrin operates 09:00-22:00. On January 1st, 2019, metro and trams run a Sunday service: metro trains in 6-8 minute intervals plus regular trams. The Funicular Railway at Petrin operates a normal service. From 4 pm to 6.30 pm following roads will be closed for cars: Dvořákovo nábř. in the section Štefánikův most – nám. Jana Palacha nábř. Edvarda Beneše in the section Klárov – Štefánikův most Čechův most, Mánesův most, Štefánikův most, most Legií Pařížská in the section ul. Bílkova – nám. Curieových 17. listopadu in the section nám. Jana Palacha – nám. Curieových Tram service on Mánesův and Čechův most, and right-hand traffic from the National Theater to náměstí Curieových, will be interrupted at 5:30 pm. Author: red
Yesterday Cardinal Dominik Duka welcomed people who are homeless, impoverished, isolated and refugees to the Archbishop’s Palace for a traditional Christmas lunch. Shared seating for 300 guests at the Christmas Day lunch was organized for the 20th year in a row by the lay Catholic movement Community of Sant’Egidio; the community organized Christmas lunches in 70 countries worldwide yesterday for a total of 260 000 impoverished and isolated people. The menu included beef stock with liver dumplings, roast duck and beef in cream sauce, and Christmas cookies. Each guest received a Christmas present such as a coat, socks, or a warm scarf and everyone received personal hygiene supplies. He clinked a glass of champagne with the guests and shook hands with all of them. “I wish you quiet and peace in soul, inner calm and reconciliation. If there is need, look for help in order to feel parts of society that should think more of you and help you,” Duka said. Author: red
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