Compact archive February 8, 2007

Prague Castle in more languages this year

Thursday 08 February 2007 14:52

Prague Castle, the most popular and visited monument in Prague, attracts thousands of tourists every day. Last year more than 2 million visitors paid to see many of the attractions of Prague Castle. The number of tourists just wandering in the Prague Castle complex is probably double.

As Prague Castle is visited by people coming from various countries of the world, Prague Castle Administration will place tags with interesting facts on significant objects of Prague Castle in 10 languages including Chinese and Japanese.

Prague Castle has also launched new websites on www.praha-hrad.cz with a virtual tour of Prague Castle complex. As the sites are visited by more than 1500 a day, the Prague Caste Administration has decided to create an English version soon.

Theme: Monuments

Scuba divers found pieces of a bridge which was before the Charles Bridge in Prague [February 5 2009, 15:49 PM]
Prague not penalizing itself for Charles Bridge reconstruction [January 26 2009, 15:33 PM]
The Charles Bridge Reconstruction Dispute probably ends in a draw [November 12 2008, 08:25 AM]
Charles Bridge reconstruction - bungled or not? [November 6 2008, 14:22 PM]
Problems of Charles Bridge reconstruction [November 5 2008, 09:07 AM]
Old Town Square: Enthusiasts want Historical Pillar to return, have 3 pieces of replica already made [November 4 2008, 10:36 AM]
Charles Bridge myth is soon going to be Busted ... or proven True. [September 19 2008, 16:43 PM]
Mayors have delivered a petition against closing of Masarykovo Nadrazi [September 3 2008, 17:58 PM]
List of Most Wanted of Tourist Prague [September 1 2008, 13:46 PM]
Charles Bridge was harmed by salt, water and thoughtless repair [August 14 2008, 13:31 PM]
Masarykovo nadrazi – 19th century railway station in Prague planned changes [August 6 2008, 16:01 PM]
Charles Bridge Reconstruction [July 15 2008, 09:49 AM]
Prague doesn't, but Melnik wants the gift from Sarkozy [June 20 2008, 11:55 AM]
Czechs Refused Palach Statue [June 13 2008, 11:46 AM]
Will The Old Town City Hall ever be Completed? [May 7 2008, 18:01 PM]
Radecky's Statue to come back to Little Quarter? [April 18 2008, 11:48 AM]
Charles Bridge damaged more than expected [March 17 2008, 09:31 AM]
Digitalized model of Prague soon ready [February 19 2008, 09:04 AM]
Spring Weather got Charles Bridge reconstruction back on track [February 8 2008, 15:31 PM]
Tyn church, vista point of Old Prague, gets New Bell [December 10 2007, 17:50 PM]
Statues came back on the Astronomical Clock [December 7 2007, 12:05 PM]
A Vandal at Prague Astronomical Clock [December 6 2007, 14:15 PM]
Freezing weather ended Charles Bridge repairs [November 30 2007, 17:53 PM]
Archaeologists finished exploration of Charles Bridge [November 19 2007, 14:01 PM]
Martinic Palace in Prague opens to the public [September 7 2007, 14:41 PM]
The building of the Old Town Hall will be finished at last [August 20 2007, 14:06 PM]
Charles Bridge is finally under reconstruction [August 20 2007, 09:06 AM]
More tourists in Prague monuments this year [July 20 2007, 10:45 AM]
Uknown Prague Castle [July 19 2007, 11:38 AM]
Hewbrew inscription is back on Charles Bridge [July 4 2007, 09:47 AM]
Schwarzenberg Palace will be open again for one day [June 28 2007, 09:59 AM]
The number of Prague monuments is limited for people in wheelchair [June 25 2007, 14:48 PM]
Prague Royal Route for blind people [June 19 2007, 11:36 AM]
Czech modern history in the Vitkov monument [June 8 2007, 10:56 AM]
Some Prague sights were 'out of order' this week [June 7 2007, 14:27 PM]
New camera system will monitor the statue of St Wenceslas [May 30 2007, 14:20 PM]
The reconstruction of Charles Bridge starts in summer [May 22 2007, 10:58 AM]
Kramar's villa will be open to the public [May 21 2007, 19:13 PM]
Big plans for Klementinum in Prague [April 26 2007, 15:51 PM]
Palace gardens under Prague Castle are more and more popular [April 24 2007, 16:41 PM]
Masses of people queue in front of St Vitus Cathedral [April 17 2007, 13:10 PM]
Restoration of the Statue of Jan Hus will take longer [April 12 2007, 11:24 AM]
Electronic fence along Charles Bridge in Prague [April 10 2007, 14:06 PM]
New security cameras watch Charles Bridge from today [April 6 2007, 09:03 AM]
Entrance to the crypt and the tower of St Vitus Cathedral for free [April 5 2007, 09:59 AM]
Statue of Jan Hus in Old Town Square in Prague is under reconstruction [April 3 2007, 11:51 AM]
Finally St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle for free [April 2 2007, 17:22 PM]
Many Prague attractions will open in April [March 30 2007, 14:10 PM]
Charles Bridge in the year 2007 [March 26 2007, 16:45 PM]
Prague will celebrate the anniversary of Charles Bridge [March 21 2007, 16:34 PM]
Entrance fee to several monuments in Prague more expensive [March 19 2007, 18:27 PM]
Old Town Bridge Tower will be closed for two days [March 16 2007, 15:57 PM]
10 new cameras on Charles Bridge in Prague [March 12 2007, 13:44 PM]
Dramatic discussions about St Vitus Cathedral in Prague [March 9 2007, 14:06 PM]
No entrance fee to St Vitus Cathedral from this Wednesday? [March 5 2007, 10:00 AM]
Municipal House will be more open to the public [February 28 2007, 09:50 AM]
Scuba divers found more fragments from the statues [February 21 2007, 11:28 AM]
No entrance fee at St Vitus Cathedral again soon [February 19 2007, 12:11 PM]
Richter Villa will be open to the public for the first time [February 12 2007, 12:11 PM]
New services and exhibitions at Prague Castle [February 9 2007, 14:13 PM]
Prague Castle in more languages this year [February 8 2007, 14:52 PM]
Entrance to Muller Villa is 50% cheaper [February 8 2007, 12:36 PM]
Precious inscription on Charles Bridge has been removed [February 7 2007, 11:36 AM]
Prague Vitkov Memorial will turn into a modern museum [February 6 2007, 12:37 PM]
Valuable inscription lay under the Charles Bridge [February 2 2007, 11:08 AM]
Reconstruction of Vysehrad continues [January 30 2007, 12:03 PM]
Will vandalism change Charles Bridge? [January 30 2007, 10:49 AM]
Historically significant inscription on Charles Bridge destroyed [January 29 2007, 10:54 AM]
Reconstructions in Prague in 2007 [January 8 2007, 10:46 AM]
Charles Bridge will be restored at last [December 29 2006, 11:04 AM]
Charles Bridge Museum [December 19 2006, 10:39 AM]
Charles Bridge on a virtual CD [December 13 2006, 11:35 AM]
More Czech monuments on the UNESCO World Heritage List? [December 5 2006, 11:07 AM]
Changes at Charles Bridge [November 8 2006, 15:02 PM]
Changing of the statues on Old Town Bridge Tower [November 3 2006, 12:21 PM]
The Old Town Hall finished after years? [October 5 2006, 11:45 AM]
Vysehrad opens its most valuable part [October 4 2006, 11:45 AM]
Ruin Baba in Prague illuminated [October 2 2006, 15:49 PM]
Memorial at Vitkov hill will be closed [September 14 2006, 16:05 PM]
St. Vitus Cathedral belongs to Church, changes appears [September 7 2006, 10:56 AM]
Tip to trip: Zbraslav chateau [August 21 2006, 14:41 PM]
Petrin tower has 115 years [August 21 2006, 09:54 AM]
New type of light at Charles Bridge [August 15 2006, 14:48 PM]
Astronomical Clock and Jewish Quarter [August 9 2006, 10:23 AM]
Trip to castle in Prague [August 2 2006, 14:38 PM]
Prague's architectonic landmarks in need of restoration [July 31 2006, 15:28 PM]
Brevnov monastery in Prague [June 30 2006, 21:06 PM]
Prague St.Vitus Cathedral belong to the Church [June 16 2006, 13:59 PM]
New Royal garden will be renewed and opened [June 6 2006, 14:23 PM]
Repair of Charles Bridge starts in autumn [May 23 2006, 11:13 AM]
National theatre will be repaired [April 13 2006, 16:22 PM]

Recruitment campaign for Prague police officers

Thursday 08 February 2007 13:36

At the end of this year there should be about 1000 city police officers in Prague. To get this number of employees, the administration of city police decided to launch a big recruitment campaign to attract more people. Short films in the style of action movies will show up soon on TV or in the cinemas.

The director David Ondricek wants to show in the films the image of police work in Prague. Two police officers jump from one roof to another, ride a motorcycle or exercise in the gym. The film is supposed to be a kind of hyperbole. Apart from the film, there will be posters and advertisements as well.

A city police officer is Prague is responsible for a certain Prague district that he/she knows the best. New city police officers will mainly patrol in public transport and the city centre.

Theme: Police work

Traffic guards in Prague on horses [September 25 2007, 11:59 AM]
New device to reduce stolen cars in Prague [September 10 2007, 16:41 PM]
Police conference in Prague against pickpocketing [September 4 2007, 10:04 AM]
67% people are satisfied with Prague police [July 31 2007, 16:08 PM]
Who to ask the way in Prague? [July 4 2007, 16:53 PM]
GPS for policemen in the centre of Prague [July 2 2007, 09:50 AM]
Action against pickpockets and prostitutues in Prague [June 6 2007, 11:26 AM]
Prague police accused of ill-treatment of demonstrators [May 4 2007, 18:05 PM]
Police officer shot a pedestrian in Prague by accident [April 23 2007, 13:57 PM]
Police swoop at the Ministry of Defense [March 28 2007, 09:59 AM]
Prague lacks police officers [February 28 2007, 11:10 AM]
Recruitment campaign for Prague police officers [February 8 2007, 13:36 PM]
Safer Prague with more police officers [September 27 2006, 10:23 AM]
Pyrotechnists strikes [September 12 2006, 17:20 PM]
Prague has second drunken car [July 13 2006, 17:16 PM]
Policemen will keep an eye on zebra crossings [June 27 2006, 09:17 AM]
Prague police arrested international drug dealers [June 23 2006, 16:19 PM]
Drunk car transported 1000 people [June 9 2006, 12:13 PM]
Street policeman as a hero [June 8 2006, 11:08 AM]
Fines of smokers: 750 000 CZK [June 7 2006, 12:21 PM]
Police cleaned children playgrounds [June 2 2006, 11:37 AM]
Drug dealers has been arrested [May 31 2006, 10:42 AM]
Police on two wheels is training [May 10 2006, 11:20 AM]
A woman was beaten by policeman [May 2 2006, 18:26 PM]
Students help policemen [April 26 2006, 15:47 PM]
Centre will be protected by more policemen [April 21 2006, 17:00 PM]
End of criminals on Wenceslas square [December 20 2005, 15:51 PM]

Entrance to Muller Villa is 50% cheaper

Thursday 08 February 2007 12:36

The Museum of the City of Prague announced that visitors of Muller Villa in Prague, one of the monuments applying to be in the precious UNESCO list, pay 50 % less on the entrance fee from 1st February to 11th March 2007.

Muller Villa in Prague is a good example of Functionalist style designed by Adolf Loos and Karel Lhota in 1928 – 1930. The rooms inside are not designed traditionally but according to their functions. Entrance is possible by prior arrangement only.

The villa will be closed for technical reasons from 12th March to 23rd March.

Theme: Monuments

Scuba divers found pieces of a bridge which was before the Charles Bridge in Prague [February 5 2009, 15:49 PM]
Prague not penalizing itself for Charles Bridge reconstruction [January 26 2009, 15:33 PM]
The Charles Bridge Reconstruction Dispute probably ends in a draw [November 12 2008, 08:25 AM]
Charles Bridge reconstruction - bungled or not? [November 6 2008, 14:22 PM]
Problems of Charles Bridge reconstruction [November 5 2008, 09:07 AM]
Old Town Square: Enthusiasts want Historical Pillar to return, have 3 pieces of replica already made [November 4 2008, 10:36 AM]
Charles Bridge myth is soon going to be Busted ... or proven True. [September 19 2008, 16:43 PM]
Mayors have delivered a petition against closing of Masarykovo Nadrazi [September 3 2008, 17:58 PM]
List of Most Wanted of Tourist Prague [September 1 2008, 13:46 PM]
Charles Bridge was harmed by salt, water and thoughtless repair [August 14 2008, 13:31 PM]
Masarykovo nadrazi – 19th century railway station in Prague planned changes [August 6 2008, 16:01 PM]
Charles Bridge Reconstruction [July 15 2008, 09:49 AM]
Prague doesn't, but Melnik wants the gift from Sarkozy [June 20 2008, 11:55 AM]
Czechs Refused Palach Statue [June 13 2008, 11:46 AM]
Will The Old Town City Hall ever be Completed? [May 7 2008, 18:01 PM]
Radecky's Statue to come back to Little Quarter? [April 18 2008, 11:48 AM]
Charles Bridge damaged more than expected [March 17 2008, 09:31 AM]
Digitalized model of Prague soon ready [February 19 2008, 09:04 AM]
Spring Weather got Charles Bridge reconstruction back on track [February 8 2008, 15:31 PM]
Tyn church, vista point of Old Prague, gets New Bell [December 10 2007, 17:50 PM]
Statues came back on the Astronomical Clock [December 7 2007, 12:05 PM]
A Vandal at Prague Astronomical Clock [December 6 2007, 14:15 PM]
Freezing weather ended Charles Bridge repairs [November 30 2007, 17:53 PM]
Archaeologists finished exploration of Charles Bridge [November 19 2007, 14:01 PM]
Martinic Palace in Prague opens to the public [September 7 2007, 14:41 PM]
The building of the Old Town Hall will be finished at last [August 20 2007, 14:06 PM]
Charles Bridge is finally under reconstruction [August 20 2007, 09:06 AM]
More tourists in Prague monuments this year [July 20 2007, 10:45 AM]
Uknown Prague Castle [July 19 2007, 11:38 AM]
Hewbrew inscription is back on Charles Bridge [July 4 2007, 09:47 AM]
Schwarzenberg Palace will be open again for one day [June 28 2007, 09:59 AM]
The number of Prague monuments is limited for people in wheelchair [June 25 2007, 14:48 PM]
Prague Royal Route for blind people [June 19 2007, 11:36 AM]
Czech modern history in the Vitkov monument [June 8 2007, 10:56 AM]
Some Prague sights were 'out of order' this week [June 7 2007, 14:27 PM]
New camera system will monitor the statue of St Wenceslas [May 30 2007, 14:20 PM]
The reconstruction of Charles Bridge starts in summer [May 22 2007, 10:58 AM]
Kramar's villa will be open to the public [May 21 2007, 19:13 PM]
Big plans for Klementinum in Prague [April 26 2007, 15:51 PM]
Palace gardens under Prague Castle are more and more popular [April 24 2007, 16:41 PM]
Masses of people queue in front of St Vitus Cathedral [April 17 2007, 13:10 PM]
Restoration of the Statue of Jan Hus will take longer [April 12 2007, 11:24 AM]
Electronic fence along Charles Bridge in Prague [April 10 2007, 14:06 PM]
New security cameras watch Charles Bridge from today [April 6 2007, 09:03 AM]
Entrance to the crypt and the tower of St Vitus Cathedral for free [April 5 2007, 09:59 AM]
Statue of Jan Hus in Old Town Square in Prague is under reconstruction [April 3 2007, 11:51 AM]
Finally St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle for free [April 2 2007, 17:22 PM]
Many Prague attractions will open in April [March 30 2007, 14:10 PM]
Charles Bridge in the year 2007 [March 26 2007, 16:45 PM]
Prague will celebrate the anniversary of Charles Bridge [March 21 2007, 16:34 PM]
Entrance fee to several monuments in Prague more expensive [March 19 2007, 18:27 PM]
Old Town Bridge Tower will be closed for two days [March 16 2007, 15:57 PM]
10 new cameras on Charles Bridge in Prague [March 12 2007, 13:44 PM]
Dramatic discussions about St Vitus Cathedral in Prague [March 9 2007, 14:06 PM]
No entrance fee to St Vitus Cathedral from this Wednesday? [March 5 2007, 10:00 AM]
Municipal House will be more open to the public [February 28 2007, 09:50 AM]
Scuba divers found more fragments from the statues [February 21 2007, 11:28 AM]
No entrance fee at St Vitus Cathedral again soon [February 19 2007, 12:11 PM]
Richter Villa will be open to the public for the first time [February 12 2007, 12:11 PM]
New services and exhibitions at Prague Castle [February 9 2007, 14:13 PM]
Prague Castle in more languages this year [February 8 2007, 14:52 PM]
Entrance to Muller Villa is 50% cheaper [February 8 2007, 12:36 PM]
Precious inscription on Charles Bridge has been removed [February 7 2007, 11:36 AM]
Prague Vitkov Memorial will turn into a modern museum [February 6 2007, 12:37 PM]
Valuable inscription lay under the Charles Bridge [February 2 2007, 11:08 AM]
Reconstruction of Vysehrad continues [January 30 2007, 12:03 PM]
Will vandalism change Charles Bridge? [January 30 2007, 10:49 AM]
Historically significant inscription on Charles Bridge destroyed [January 29 2007, 10:54 AM]
Reconstructions in Prague in 2007 [January 8 2007, 10:46 AM]
Charles Bridge will be restored at last [December 29 2006, 11:04 AM]
Charles Bridge Museum [December 19 2006, 10:39 AM]
Charles Bridge on a virtual CD [December 13 2006, 11:35 AM]
More Czech monuments on the UNESCO World Heritage List? [December 5 2006, 11:07 AM]
Changes at Charles Bridge [November 8 2006, 15:02 PM]
Changing of the statues on Old Town Bridge Tower [November 3 2006, 12:21 PM]
The Old Town Hall finished after years? [October 5 2006, 11:45 AM]
Vysehrad opens its most valuable part [October 4 2006, 11:45 AM]
Ruin Baba in Prague illuminated [October 2 2006, 15:49 PM]
Memorial at Vitkov hill will be closed [September 14 2006, 16:05 PM]
St. Vitus Cathedral belongs to Church, changes appears [September 7 2006, 10:56 AM]
Tip to trip: Zbraslav chateau [August 21 2006, 14:41 PM]
Petrin tower has 115 years [August 21 2006, 09:54 AM]
New type of light at Charles Bridge [August 15 2006, 14:48 PM]
Astronomical Clock and Jewish Quarter [August 9 2006, 10:23 AM]
Trip to castle in Prague [August 2 2006, 14:38 PM]
Prague's architectonic landmarks in need of restoration [July 31 2006, 15:28 PM]
Brevnov monastery in Prague [June 30 2006, 21:06 PM]
Prague St.Vitus Cathedral belong to the Church [June 16 2006, 13:59 PM]
New Royal garden will be renewed and opened [June 6 2006, 14:23 PM]
Repair of Charles Bridge starts in autumn [May 23 2006, 11:13 AM]
National theatre will be repaired [April 13 2006, 16:22 PM]

Online check-in with EasyJet

Thursday 08 February 2007 11:49

EasyJet launched a new service for its customers at the beginning of February. EasyJet is the only low-cost carrier that enables travellers to check-in online. This services is available for those customers who will only travel with hand luggage.

Travellers can book and buy an electrical ticket on internet. At that moment the reservation is in the system of the company. The travellers can check-in online and print their boarding ticket at home. At the airport they go straight to the security checking and do not have to wait in a queue in front of the check-in desk. Passengers are still required to come at least 25 minutes before departure.

Passengers of EasyJet can choose their seats on the plane and therefore they do not have to search for the number of their seats. The means the who comes first can also choose the best place to sit.

Online check-in is possible also with Air France, British Airways, KLM, SN Brussels and SWISS.

Theme: Flights to Prague and from Prague

Prague Airport Privatization: Deputies Fighting over Influence [June 23 2008, 15:55 PM]
The Prague Airport brings in Fast Track service [October 10 2007, 14:04 PM]
New connection Prague-Dublin with Ryanair [August 16 2007, 11:49 AM]
EasyJet to charge passengers for checked luggage [August 7 2007, 15:06 PM]
Czech Airlines awarded [August 3 2007, 11:39 AM]
Main runway in Ruzyne to be closed [August 1 2007, 11:39 AM]
Overpriced restaurants at Prague airport [July 19 2007, 13:12 PM]
Online check-in for 70% of Prague travellers [July 9 2007, 16:51 PM]
Ryanair will fly to Prague soon [June 25 2007, 10:52 AM]
Come to see backstage of the Ruzyne Airport in Prague [June 21 2007, 18:15 PM]
New airport for Prague? [June 21 2007, 09:43 AM]
American man with tuberculosis travelled from Prague [May 31 2007, 09:53 AM]
Cheap flights to Prague from Kuala Lumpur [May 23 2007, 15:21 PM]
New online flight schedule provided by Prague's airport [May 3 2007, 14:28 PM]
Prague airport to close the main runway [April 13 2007, 15:27 PM]
Prague airport Ruzyne wants to build the world's largest mosaic [April 4 2007, 11:48 AM]
New air carrier flying from Barcelona to Prague [February 20 2007, 14:37 PM]
Higher security measures at the airport were cancelled [February 19 2007, 13:38 PM]
Lufthansa opens a new route Prague - Stuttgart [February 15 2007, 14:06 PM]
Online check-in with EasyJet [February 8 2007, 11:49 AM]
Prague's airport opened a hotel in duty-free zone [January 26 2007, 15:20 PM]
Prague's international airport Ruzyne is closed due to snow [January 24 2007, 13:22 PM]
Prague's airport Ruzyne is breaking records [January 23 2007, 12:43 PM]
More flights to Basel with Swiss International Air Lines [January 22 2007, 12:44 PM]
Double taxes on flights leaving Great Britain [January 10 2007, 14:04 PM]
CSA keeps long-distance flights [January 5 2007, 12:17 PM]
Cheap flights to Brussels and Mediterranean countries [December 15 2006, 11:57 AM]
Prague airport served 11 million travellers [December 14 2006, 10:44 AM]
Prague airport launches websites in German language [December 11 2006, 11:28 AM]
Low-budget airlines to Russia [December 8 2006, 11:47 AM]
New flights to Prague with Thomsonfly [November 13 2006, 14:45 PM]
More flights from Prague in winter season [October 19 2006, 09:53 AM]
Stricter security precautions in EU airports [October 18 2006, 12:36 PM]
New flights Prague - Atlanta [October 12 2006, 10:55 AM]
More flights from Prague to Geneva [October 12 2006, 08:15 AM]
Stricter safety measures in Prague airport [October 5 2006, 09:52 AM]
Prague airport can have third runway [September 15 2006, 17:42 PM]
Czech airlines needs money from Czech Republic [August 23 2006, 09:31 AM]
Boeing 747-400 Jumbo in Prague [August 7 2006, 14:14 PM]
Prague Ruzyne Airport introduces new modern services [August 4 2006, 08:48 AM]
Letnany airport checks out first passengers [July 24 2006, 09:46 AM]
Ruzyne Airport Expansion Encounters Problems [July 19 2006, 12:25 PM]
Self check-in counters at Ruzyne airport [July 10 2006, 17:07 PM]
New record of Ruzyne airport [June 27 2006, 14:45 PM]
Czech Airlines has almost 500 miliards loss [June 6 2006, 12:45 PM]
Europort at Ruzyne airpot [June 1 2006, 17:01 PM]
War low-cost airlines continues [May 25 2006, 12:54 PM]
Czech Airlines transported a million passengers [May 4 2006, 08:28 AM]
Air tickets almost for free [May 2 2006, 14:38 PM]
Czech Airlines has new planes [April 4 2006, 13:05 PM]
New airport terminal in Prague [January 18 2006, 08:30 AM]

Flu epidemic came to the Czech Republic

Thursday 08 February 2007 10:46

About 800 000 children and adults in the Czech Republic are down with the flu. The number will probably rise to 1 million. Flu epidemic that started in Moravia three weeks ago has already spread to the whole country.

There is an average of 2322 ill people per 100 000 inhabitants in the Czech Republic. Epidemic starts when there is more than 2000 ill people per 100 000 inhabitants.

The worst situation is in the regions of Karlovy Vary, Liberec and Pardubice. In Prague there is 1759 ill people per 100 000 inhabitants. The situation might get worse because of the high concentration of people in the public transport.