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Remembering Prince Philip’s visit to Prague, 1996

On: April 11, 2021

The deal with Žižkov Tower

On: April 11, 2021

Single parents cut food supplies to survive COVID-19 pandemic

On: April 8, 2021

Jobspin Virtual Job Fair Czech Republic 2021, best place for multilingual recruitment

On: April 8, 2021

Blatný removed from cabinet: is it because he was opposing Sputnik V?

On: April 7, 2021

Milan Kundera: Czech writer whose works were banned during Communism

On: April 7, 2021

Zoos will open from April 12; other stores and services might open soon as well

On: April 6, 2021
In: Features, News, Prague / Czech Local News
Tagged: pandemic

Three must-see Czech monuments

On: April 6, 2021
In: Features, Fun Things to Do in Prague
Tagged: national, prague

Minister of interior gives latest guess on when things can be normal again

On: April 5, 2021
In: Features, News, Prague / Czech Local News
Tagged: news, pandemic

How did Communism change Czech beer?

On: April 5, 2021
In: Features, Prague Bars, Pubs, Beers & Spirits
Tagged: beer, history of beer
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News

The deal with Žižkov Tower

By: Alex Richardson
On: April 11, 2021
In: Features, Fun Things to Do in Prague
Tagged: Žižkov Tower

In case you’ve ever looked at the Prague skyline and wondered how and why the Žižkov Tower got there, here’s the deal. The Žižkov Tower was completed in 1992, designed by

Jobspin Virtual Job Fair Czech Republic 2021, best place for multilingual recruitment

By: PragueLife!
On: April 8, 2021
In: Features, Jobs and Employment
Tagged: employment, jobs

Milan Kundera: Czech writer whose works were banned during Communism

By: Sofia Chesnokova
On: April 7, 2021
In: Arts, Features
Tagged: kundera

Three must-see Czech monuments

By: Sofia Chesnokova
On: April 6, 2021
In: Features, Fun Things to Do in Prague
Tagged: national, prague

How did Communism change Czech beer?

By: Joey Petrila
On: April 5, 2021
In: Features, Prague Bars, Pubs, Beers & Spirits
Tagged: beer, history of beer

Three hidden green spaces in Prague you should visit NOW!

By: Diana Bocco
On: April 1, 2021
In: Features, Fun Things to Do in Prague
Tagged: prague
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Lifestyle

Spring traditions in the Czech Republic: Part I

By: Diana Bocco
On: March 15, 2021
In: Activities and Lifestyles, Features
Tagged: czech traditions

After one of the coldest winters of the decade, spring is finally on its way. And while many festivals and celebrations might need to be cancelled this year because of the pandemic, spring is still a great time to learn about colorful Czech traditions and myths. Easter The Czech Republic might be a non-religious country, but that doesn’t mean Easter is ignored. In fact, there’s plenty of traditional Czech Easter traditions to enjoy over the four-day holiday (this year, Easter Monday falls on April 4th). Prague is famous for its Easter Markets, which may or may not operate this year depending on the lifting of restrictions. During “normal” years, the markets are a great place to pick up painted wooden

Vienna a decade ago: part II

By: Andrew Giarelli
On: February 4, 2021
In: Activities and Lifestyles, Arts, Features, Travel
Tagged: europe, memories of vienna, travel

Autokino Strahov: safe way to spend time with great films

By: Irina Nikolaeva
On: February 1, 2021
In: Activities and Lifestyles, Arts, Features, Movies
Tagged: autokino, pandemic

Prague events: February 1st – 7th

By: Joey Petrila
On: January 31, 2021
In: Activities and Lifestyles, Events, Features, Fun Things to Do in Prague
Tagged: virtual events, what to do
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PragueLifeTV

  • Czech Banking and the Future of the European Economy

    By: PragueLife!
    On: December 17, 2020
    In: Business and Entrepreneurs, Features, PragueLife TV, VIDEO: What's up Prague
    Tagged: banks
  • Top 5 Beer Places Locals Go for a Beer in Prague

    By: PragueLife!
    On: September 18, 2020
    In: PragueLife TV, VIDEO: What's up Prague
    Tagged: Anna, prague
  • #TeaTime 2, Jamie Marshall: Getting to the Top

    By: PragueLife!
    On: August 28, 2020
    In: PragueLife TV, Tea Time
    Tagged: interview
  • Hana Kulhankova: Prague Pride, Rights of LGBTQ+ in Prague and the Upcoming Festival

    By: PragueLife!
    On: August 7, 2020
    In: PragueLife TV, Tea Time
    Tagged: czechrepublic, lgbt
  • Skypeisode 5: Anna and Marina Chat About the Publishing Industry

    By: PragueLife!
    On: July 31, 2020
    In: PragueLife TV, Skypeisode
    Tagged: expats, Skypeisode
  • VIDEO: How do you manage a football team during lockdown, Zach of the Prague Lions tells CitySpyTV

    By: Kenny Phipps
    On: April 21, 2020
    In: American Football, Features, Prague / Czech Local News, PragueLife TV, Sports, Zoomisodes
    Tagged: #COVID19, American, harrod, prague, zach
  • Skypeisode 4: Anna schools Kenny on the myths around COVID19, debunking the common misunderstood points.

    By: Kenny Phipps
    On: April 14, 2020
    In: Health and Wellness, Info, PragueLife TV, PragueLife!, Skypeisode, VIDEO: What's up Prague
  • Skypeisode 3: Anna and Kenny talk #Lockdown Learning, talking tools, exercise and ways to look after your mental health

    By: Kenny Phipps
    On: April 6, 2020
    In: Activities and Lifestyles, Features, Health and Wellness, HowTos, Technology, VIDEO: What's up Prague
  • Skypeisode 2: The latest on COVID19, keeping safe & sane, updates on support available & the word from Spain

    By: Kenny Phipps
    On: March 30, 2020
    In: Features, Prague / Czech Local News, PragueLife TV, PragueLife!, VIDEO: What's up Prague
    Tagged: #COVID19, Anna, cityspy tv, prague, praguetv, WhatsUpPrague
  • Skypeisode 1 of a slightly different What’s up Prague // Anna & Kenny talk COVID19 survival tactics

    By: Kenny Phipps
    On: March 22, 2020
    In: Expat Resources, Features, Health and Wellness, Info, Networking, Prague / Czech Local News, PragueLife TV, PragueLife!, VIDEO: What's up Prague
    Tagged: Anna, cityspytv, kenny, WhatsUpPrague
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Quick Updates

  • Remembering Prince Philip’s visit to Prague, 1996 April 11, 2021
  • The deal with Žižkov Tower April 11, 2021
  • Single parents cut food supplies to survive COVID-19 pandemic April 8, 2021
  • Jobspin Virtual Job Fair Czech Republic 2021, best place for multilingual recruitment April 8, 2021
  • Blatný removed from cabinet: is it because he was opposing Sputnik V? April 7, 2021
  • Milan Kundera: Czech writer whose works were banned during Communism April 7, 2021
  • Zoos will open from April 12; other stores and services might open soon as well April 6, 2021
  • Three must-see Czech monuments April 6, 2021
  • Minister of interior gives latest guess on when things can be normal again April 5, 2021
  • How did Communism change Czech beer? April 5, 2021

Finance

Czech Salary Calculator

By: PragueLife!
On: February 5, 2021
Tagged: expat, payslip

Czech Salary is a net salary calculator in English reflecting the the 2021 Amendment of the Czech Income Tax Act. Starting from the salary period of January 2021, all employees will find a higher net salary in their next pay slip. Czech Salary provides a calculation with explanations of all salary deductions and possible tax credits. Soon the creators are planning to add a Calculator of Net Income of Trade licensors and other helpful information with regards to the Czech taxation. You can access the calculator here.

State Deficit For 2020 Is CZK 367 Billion, Worst In History

By: Alex Richardson
On: January 6, 2021
In: Features, FinanceTV, Jobs and Employment, Lifestyle Finances
Tagged: Czech, finance

PragueLifeTV Shows

What’s up Prague:

  • 5 TOP BEER places LOCALS go in Prague (What’s up Prague)
  • 5 Great Places in the Old Town (What’s Up Prague)
  • Le Pizze di Frankie (WHAT’S UP PRAGUE)

American Barber in Prague:

  • The American Barber Resists Temptation at Prague Burger Bar Bejzment
  • Get Fit in Prague! The American Barber Tries Project 90
  • CitySpy Presents The American Barber Christmas Show in Prague

Health & Wellness

Next phase of restrictions begins, ban on movement likely to remain

By: Alex Richardson
On: March 18, 2021
In: Features, Health and Wellness
Tagged: news, restrictions

What will COVID-19 vaccine passport look like?

By: Sofia Chesnokova
On: March 15, 2021
In: Features, Health and Wellness
Tagged: covid passport, vaccine

Government Planning A System Where You Can’t Go Into Pubs Without Vaccine Or Negative Test

By: Alex Richardson
On: January 6, 2021
In: Business and Entrepreneurs, Features, Health and Wellness, Prague / Czech Local News
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Sport

Lawyers trying to ban Slavia Prague from UEFA over racist comment

By: Alex Richardson
On: March 22, 2021
In: Features, Sports
Tagged: news, sport

Following Slavia Prague player Ondřej Kúdela’s alleged racist comment towards a black player from the Scottish Rangers team, lawyers have now mobilized with the intent of kicking the Czech team out of the UEFA league. Aamer Anwar, the lawyer representing Glen Kamara who accuses Kúdela of calling him a “f*cking monkey” during a scuffle on the field, wants Slavia Prague to be banned from UEFA for at least 2 years.  In an interview with Talksport, Anwar notes that Slavia Prague officials were forced to condemn their fans for posting a photo of themselves holding a banner that deployed racist and derogatory comments towards Kamara, but that it wasn’t enough to merely condemn it. “Glen wants action to be taken and

Jaromír Jágr: Czech hockey star’s road to success

By: Sofia Chesnokova
On: March 4, 2021
In: Features, Sports
Tagged: hockey, sport
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Jobs

Jobspin Virtual Job Fair Czech Republic 2021, best place for multilingual recruitment

By: PragueLife!
On: April 8, 2021
In: Features, Jobs and Employment
Tagged: employment, jobs

Charging stations that find your car

By: PragueLife!
On: February 10, 2021
In: Business and Entrepreneurs, Features, Jobs and Employment, Motoring
Tagged: electric cars, motoring

Sberbank uses 40 percent more robots year-on-year

By: PragueLife!
On: January 20, 2021
In: Business and Entrepreneurs, Features, Jobs and Employment
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Opinion

REVEALED: the world’s biggest beauty trends

By: The Body Shop
On: February 1, 2021
In: Arts, Features, Opinions and Editorials
Tagged: beauty, body shop, press release

Google Search Data Shows How the Biggest Beauty Trends in Europe Compare to the Rest of the World  The origins of skincare and cosmetics can be traced back thousands of years to Ancient Egypt, and throughout the centuries that have since passed, beauty trends have continued to evolve. From winged eyeliner and beehive hairdos to ultra-thin eyebrows and brown lipstick, some have yo-yoed in and out of the beauty scene over the years, while others remain firmly on the agenda – in fact, false lashes have been en vogue since 18991. But what are some of the biggest beauty crazes today, and how do they compare around the world?  To find out, The Body Shop analyzed online search data from 64 countries

Vienna a decade ago, part I

By: Andrew Giarelli
On: January 28, 2021
In: Activities and Lifestyles, Features, Opinions and Editorials
Tagged: trip

Google Search by Country: What Did Central Europeans Search for Most in 2020?

By: Anna Zhadan
On: December 28, 2020
In: Activities and Lifestyles, Expat Resources, Features, Opinions and Editorials, Politics
Tagged: #praguelifepodcast, google, prague, praguelifepodcast
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From the Prague Monitor

  • New Minister of Health proposes another ban on mass gatherings
  • All you need to know about Google Pay
  • Pepper de Callier: things to think about
  • Remembering Prince Philip’s visit to Prague, 1996
  • The deal with Žižkov Tower

Expats Resources

Must-have apps if you live in Prague

By: Diana Bocco
On: March 2, 2021
In: Expat Resources, Features
Tagged: czech apps, czech resources

While there are many apps for tourists wanting to navigate the city, you should be happy to know there are also special ones for those who call Prague home. Whether you’re looking for help to feel safer, explore the surroundings or save money, this list has got you covered. MAPY Sure, there’s always Google Maps, but Mapy offers several advantages if you’re a local. For example, Mapy gives an outdoor map option, which shows hiking routes, must-sees along the way, and plenty of suggestions if you’re looking for an outdoor adventure. The app can even show you the weather along the planned route and will record things like speed, distance traveled and elevation while you’re on the way.  ZACHRANKA The

Detrimental effects of COVID-19 on mental health of expats in Prague and hopes for better future with Prague Integration

By: Sofia Chesnokova
On: March 1, 2021
In: Expat Resources, Features
Tagged: health, pandemic
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Three hidden green spaces in Prague you should visit NOW!⠀
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1. Břevnov Monastery⠀
The secluded park that surrounds the High Baroque style monastery offers water features, plenty of green spaces and peaceful hidden corners that anybody can explore. There are even guided tours of the gardens (and monastery) for those who want to understand the place better.⠀
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2. Cibulka⠀
Located in the Košíře area of Prague 5, Cibulka is a massive forested park (over 62 ha) with plenty to offer. There are hills, lots of trails, streams, some ruins and a few very unique sculptures to discover. Part of a large yellow hiking trail crosses through the forest, so if you get on it you can actually connect to other nearby green areas even as you exit Cibulka. ⠀
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3. Vrtba Garden⠀
This beautiful green oasis sits perfectly hidden among the backstreets of Mala Strana. In fact, unless you know where you’re going, you won’t find this UNESCO listed garden, tucked away on the popular Petřín slope. ⠀
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Originally designed in 1720, this Baroque garden features plenty of frescoes, sculptures and well-manicured greenery. Plus, it boasts a stunning view of St. Nicolas church down below. Finding it can be a little tricky, since it hides behind an unassuming door on Karmelitska Street – but we promise, it’s well worth the effort.⠀
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The Czech Republic is no short of famous artists. But do you really know them all?⠀
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1. Jiří Votruba⠀
Jiří Votruba is one of the most well-known Czech artists, but he is also an illustrator and a graphic designer. Despite having a degree in civil engineering and architecture, he dedicated his life to the art industry.⠀
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2. Alena Kupčíková⠀
One of the contemporary artists who became famous for her works globally is Alena Kupčíková. Her masterpieces are presented not only in the National Gallery in Prague (NGP) and but also in Europe, in the US, and Switzerland. ⠀
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3. František Janák⠀
Janák’s works are unique for a peculiar reason: he uses glass to create art. Janák started his career as a glass designer before founding his own studio. Today, he is a glass cutting faculty leader in the Secondary School of Glassmaking in Kamenický Šenov (the oldest glass school in the world!). ⠀
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4. Vladimír Boudník⠀
Czech post-war art is still looked at with a serious amount of respect for the change it so vividly depicted. One of the artists of the time was a photographer and graphic designer Vladimír Boudník, who represented the ‘explosionism’ movement, which was popular in the country back in the 1940s.⠀
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#czechart #art #prague #czechrepublic #praha #travel #czech #europe #travelgram #Europe #love #praga #instagood #instatravel #city #prag #picoftheday #pragueworld #topEuropePhoto #instaprague #прага #чехия #mood #praguearchitect
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Virtual tour to Lobkowicz Palace: manuscripts of Mozart to be shared with the world.⠀
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The gorgeous Lobkowicz Palace opens its doors for a forty-five-minute live stream tour conducted by William Rudolf Lobkowicz. The owner of the family house since the 17th century will personally introduce the greatest collection of world-famous paintings and religious objects, the unique music archive and the finest private manuscripts collected by Lobkowiczs throughout the last seven centuries.⠀
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One of the oldest Czech and Bohemian noble families – Lobkowicz, were patrons and collectors of arts for centuries. Their private collection has over 1500 remarkable paintings, including masterpieces by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Velasquez, Rubens, Veronese, and others.⠀
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The collection also keeps decorative and sacred art objects, dating through the 13th to the 20th century. Furthermore, there are armours and hundreds of hunting trophies that date to the 18th century. The collection also has an archive that keeps documents detailing the social history, politics, diplomacy, arts, and family correspondences dating back to the Middles Ages.⠀
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The next virtual tour to Lobkowicz Palace is scheduled for Sunday 4/4/2021, at 6 PM Prague time. ⠀
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#LobkowiczPalace #Lobkowicz #palace #czechrepublic #Lobkowiczfamily #czechcrown #prague #bohemia #instahistory #history #virtualtour #tour
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Olga Hepnarová – the last woman executed by the Czechoslovakian government.⠀
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Olga Hepnarová, the last woman to ever be executed by the Czechoslovakian government, was put to death for killing 8 people with a truck on July 10th, 1973.⠀
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She then went to the tram stop near Strossmayer Square in Prague 7, a spot she had scouted out beforehand. When the time was right, she drove over a crowd of people waiting for their tram, killing 3 instantly, causing 5 to die later in hospital and injuring 12 more. ⠀
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When police arrived, Olga was just sitting behind the wheel waiting to go to jail with her luggage. Earlier in the day, she had mailed a letter explaining what she had done.⠀
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“I am a destroyed human. A human destroyed by people. I had to choose: kill myself or kill others. I am choosing this, to give payback to my haters. If I left as an unknown suicide victim then it wouldn’t matter enough for you. I, Olga Hepnarová, the victim of your savagery, sentence you to death by running you over and I am stating that for my life, killing X number of people is not enough. Acta non verba (Actions, not words).⠀
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During her trial, Olga confirmed she committed the murder completely on purpose, and stated that it wasn’t because of her mental illness, it was because society left her with no voice. Her lawyer kept trying to say that she was schizophrenic but she kept denying it and the argument went nowhere. ⠀
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On April 6th, Olga Hepnarová was convicted of her crimes, and on the 12th of March, 1975, she was hanged in Pankrac Prison.⠀
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Anna Chromý: sculptures of the soul.⠀
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Despite being a modern-day artist, Chromý is known for the variety of ancient themes in her work. Classical myths and philosophies from Greece and Rome are combined with her childhood experiences. Through this, Chromý creates art that is both a contemporary and personal take on ancient ideas.⠀
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As an adult, Chromý traveled to Paris, where she became more entrenched in art history. She concluded that her future was in art, and enrolled in l’Académie de la Grande Chaumière.⠀
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Later in her successful career, Chromý was in a tragic accident that kept her from being able to paint. At this point, she began sculpting, which her mentors had encouraged her to attempt years earlier. Her home in the Côte d’Azur and time in Italy invigorated many of the ideals present in her art today. From then on, her success has only grown, with achievements such as being the first woman artist to receive the annual award for sculpture, the Premio Michelangelo.⠀
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#art #czechart #chromy #annachromy #prague #czechrepublic🇨🇿
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Legends of the Astronomical clock ⏱️⠀
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1. Tragic fate of Master Hanuš⠀
According to the legend, Hanuš was chosen by Prague’s councilors to design a device that would serve as a clock but have additional valuable features. Hanuš presented his work to the councilors and they thought the machine was a true piece of art. However, they got scared that he’ll replicate the clock, stripping it off its uniqueness. That is why the councilors decided that the only way to preserve the authenticity and irreplicability of the clock was to get rid of its creator’s abilities. One night, a group of people came to Hanuš’s house, tied him to a chair, and blinded him with a piece of glowing iron. ⠀
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2. Skeleton of the astronomical clock⠀
Based on the myth, the Astronomical clock will stop running when the Czech nation is about to encounter challenging times. The skeleton, in its turn, would nod its head to confirm this fact as it has a power of telling the future. The only one to save Czechs from the disaster would be a boy born on the New Year’s night.⠀
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3. A free sparrow⠀
When looking at the astronomical clock, you might notice two small windows at the top. These windows were leading to the prison, previously used for aristocrats. One knight was imprisoned there, awaiting his execution. He was looking out of the window, and when the clock began to strike, he noticed a sparrow fly by the skeleton. When the skeleton shut its jaws, it captured the little bird inside.⠀
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The knight thought that the poor bird will spent the rest of its life there, repeating his own fate. The sparrow had to wait one hour until the clock started moving again, and the skeleton opened its teeth. The bird was free again! When the knight saw that, he took it as a sign that he would escape his prison, as well, and was eventually pardoned.⠀
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#czechlegend #astronomicalclock #clock #prague #czech #czechrepublic #instagood #instatravel
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