Compact archive February 26, 2007

The difference between Czech salaries rises

Monday 26 February 2007 16:56

According to the statistics made by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the difference between the highest and lowest salaries in the Czech Republic has risen, but still the Czech Republic belongs to OECD countries with the smallest wage inequality.

The Gini coefficient, that measures the rate of wage inequality, is for the Czech Republic 26, while the average rate for all OECD countries is 31. The higher the number is, the larger is the difference between the salaries. Lower coefficient is only in Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands and Austria.

The low coefficient for the Czech Republic is caused by a generous social system and social equality supported by eight years of the governance of Social Democrats. Economists predict that the number will grow due to expected tax reforms.

Theme: Statistics

Tourism of the first quarter of the year – quite good, actually [May 21 2008, 14:52 PM]
Prague Shopping Malls Retrospective [April 25 2008, 08:10 AM]
Survey: The Czech Republic is among full democratic states [September 5 2007, 16:36 PM]
Most Czech people like their job [September 4 2007, 13:16 PM]
Prague attracts IT companies [September 3 2007, 13:48 PM]
Czech roads are the sixth dangerous in Europe [July 31 2007, 11:48 AM]
Prague is a good place to find a job [July 27 2007, 14:21 PM]
How honest are Prague people? [July 25 2007, 15:59 PM]
The standard of living in the Czech Republic grows [June 29 2007, 11:28 AM]
The Czech Republic has more than 10.3 million inhabitants [June 21 2007, 14:00 PM]
Prague is more expensive than Miami [June 19 2007, 16:10 PM]
The Czech Republic is a peaceful country [June 1 2007, 13:03 PM]
Popular babies' names in Prague [May 2 2007, 14:38 PM]
Czech people like Tony Blair and the Slovaks [April 25 2007, 17:45 PM]
Czech men are the second fattest in Europe [April 23 2007, 12:36 PM]
The most expensive offices are in the centre of Prague [April 5 2007, 17:16 PM]
Prague is the third best place to live in the Czech Republic [March 21 2007, 15:03 PM]
Czech most popular names are Tereza and Jan [March 15 2007, 16:32 PM]
Are Czech people religious? [March 8 2007, 16:12 PM]
Prague is the most expensive city in Central Europe [March 7 2007, 11:34 AM]
Czech people are not extremely happy [February 27 2007, 12:46 PM]
The difference between Czech salaries rises [February 26 2007, 15:56 PM]
Prague among the richest regions in the EU [February 20 2007, 11:36 AM]
Most tourists come from Germany [February 15 2007, 12:58 PM]
2007 Index of Economic Freedom [February 13 2007, 12:59 PM]
Half of Prague citizens have a car [February 5 2007, 10:43 AM]
Czech people fear international organized crime [January 30 2007, 12:50 PM]
High revenues from Prague's hotel rooms [January 25 2007, 14:50 PM]
67 Czech marriages out of 100 get divorced [January 10 2007, 10:56 AM]
Prague has good development prospects [January 4 2007, 12:22 PM]
Survey 14 years after the split of Czechoslovakia [January 3 2007, 12:32 PM]
Working and living in Prague in numbers [December 12 2006, 11:00 AM]
The extend of corruption in the Czech Republic [December 11 2006, 13:43 PM]
Czech people in statistics [December 6 2006, 12:28 PM]
Average salary in the Czech Republic [November 30 2006, 10:27 AM]
Prague among the most competitive regions [November 27 2006, 10:50 AM]
Widespread corruption in the Czech Republic [November 7 2006, 15:02 PM]
2006 International Privacy Survey [November 3 2006, 14:17 PM]
Prestigious occupations in the Czech Republic [November 2 2006, 12:31 PM]
Prague people are satisfied with the capital [October 19 2006, 16:31 PM]
Good business conditions in Prague [September 29 2006, 16:05 PM]
The number of HIV positive people is growing in Czech Republic [August 18 2006, 13:18 PM]
Citizens of Prague has the most cars in Europe [August 17 2006, 14:27 PM]
Raising number of Prague tourist guides [August 14 2006, 09:27 AM]
Change in the driving habits? [August 2 2006, 14:13 PM]
Prague - destination not only for tourists but also for future employees [July 26 2006, 10:48 AM]
Most popular Prague attractions [July 14 2006, 15:32 PM]
How is Prague loud? [June 28 2006, 13:27 PM]
Prague is 50th most expensive city in the world [June 27 2006, 12:29 PM]
Number of car crashes is raising [June 23 2006, 15:11 PM]
Police control at night Prague arterial [June 22 2006, 11:09 AM]
Czech Republic has dangerous railways [June 14 2006, 20:20 PM]
Prague in the eyes of foreigners [May 5 2006, 15:32 PM]
Czech Republic has most stealers in Europe [April 25 2006, 11:49 AM]
Prague is second most beautiful city [April 20 2006, 16:01 PM]
Tourists left in Prague 90 billions last year [April 13 2006, 15:47 PM]
More tourist in Prague hotels [April 12 2006, 14:33 PM]
Czech economy is rising [April 5 2006, 08:54 AM]
Prague attracts more tourists [February 20 2006, 10:17 AM]

Prague's festival full of magic

Monday 26 February 2007 14:51

Magic will occur in Prague thanks to the XVII Interfestival Magie 2007 & XI Magic Cup Prague 2007, held in Salesian Theatre in Prague-Kobylisy from 9th to 11th March.

The festival will offer illusions of talented magicians who will compete and show their art in two competitive days. The festival will culminate at the Gala-show presenting Czech and foreign magicians. The best magician will be awarded. Visitors can inspire themselves at a magic market and on Sunday at a magic bazaar.

The Salesian Theatre is situated only fifty meters from metro station Kobylisy. Information about the entrance fees as well as contact information can be found here.

Theme: Festivals others

Prague Wine Week festival started yesterday [January 13 2009, 10:06 AM]
Czech Christmas Eve [December 23 2008, 13:33 PM]
Christmas in Prague – Selected Events [November 27 2008, 13:44 PM]
The Christmas tree arrived to Old Town Square in Prague [November 26 2008, 09:45 AM]
Czech Military parade on 28th October [October 23 2008, 15:49 PM]
Comics master of underground perversion Crumb in Prague [October 7 2008, 15:24 PM]
Prague celebrations in Historical way – mead, lutes [September 30 2008, 11:49 AM]
Strings of Autumn – Music festival in Prague comes nearer [September 26 2008, 11:51 AM]
Tip for your day – Letni Letna Festival in Prague [August 26 2008, 08:08 AM]
The Best Circus in Prague Starts today [August 20 2008, 15:39 PM]
Prague prepares for its first festival of graffiti and street art [August 12 2008, 09:51 AM]
Summer of Love Dance Music festival [August 6 2008, 17:55 PM]
Three day festival of street theatre Started [July 17 2008, 17:45 PM]
Jugglig Festival in Prague [July 7 2008, 08:54 AM]
The Street Art Festival of Prague [July 3 2008, 11:52 AM]
The jubilee 15th Year of Mystic Sk8 Cup in Prague [July 1 2008, 17:42 PM]
Prague Beer Days this Week Already [May 26 2008, 11:49 AM]
Jizni Mesto of Prague Street Art Festival [May 15 2008, 13:48 PM]
United Islands of Prague [May 14 2008, 13:55 PM]
The Marionette Festival Prague [May 13 2008, 11:55 AM]
Bohemian Carnevale in Prague [January 28 2008, 14:05 PM]
Zizkov Carnival – Zizkovsky Masopust [January 22 2008, 13:55 PM]
Prague International Book Fair [January 21 2008, 09:39 AM]
Marriage Festival at Prague Vystaviste [January 11 2008, 15:45 PM]
Prague Mayor lighting up the Christmas tree [December 3 2007, 12:03 PM]
Prague Castle Exhibition of Christmas Cribs [November 20 2007, 10:50 AM]
Krivoklani 2007 – A medieval festival train leaves from Prague [October 8 2007, 12:02 PM]
Prague Vintage Festival Reportage [October 2 2007, 16:06 PM]
Prague Vintage Festival Starts Today 21.9.2007 [September 21 2007, 18:09 PM]
Vestiges of Industry 2007 [September 18 2007, 17:01 PM]
Prague's vintage festival 2007 [September 12 2007, 09:51 AM]
Sport festival JoyRide in Prague [September 6 2007, 11:25 AM]
International folklore festival in Prague [August 23 2007, 11:28 AM]
Modern architecture in Prague's festival [August 17 2007, 15:08 PM]
Summer Shakespeare Festival will finish with Othello [August 16 2007, 16:26 PM]
Festival of Spanish culture Iberica also in Prague [August 15 2007, 14:43 PM]
Prague Food Festival 2007 in September [August 8 2007, 13:08 PM]
Watermelon Festival in Prague [August 2 2007, 11:40 AM]
Happy Beer Days in Prague [July 11 2007, 10:03 AM]
Festival of Argentine tango in Prague [June 20 2007, 16:10 PM]
Police festival Festpol 2007 in Prague [June 8 2007, 09:30 AM]
Festival of Jewish Culture Nine Gates soon [May 31 2007, 11:15 AM]
17th Prague Writer's Festival this Sunday [May 30 2007, 11:32 AM]
Festival Farm 2007 in Prague [May 28 2007, 11:02 AM]
9th International Tattoo Convention Prague [May 25 2007, 11:04 AM]
16th festival 'Mezi ploty' in Prague this weekend [May 23 2007, 16:54 PM]
Tickets for The Summer Shakespeare Festival 2007 on sale [May 16 2007, 09:59 AM]
Reading marathon of German language books today [April 26 2007, 10:06 AM]
Many theatre and music performances in Prague's metro [April 24 2007, 18:19 PM]
Big student festival Majales is coming soon [April 13 2007, 11:52 AM]
Festival of contemporary dance in Prague [April 6 2007, 11:46 AM]
6th Salsa Festival Prague 2007 [April 5 2007, 11:07 AM]
Prague Fashion Week Spring 2007 [March 21 2007, 11:06 AM]
Festival Creative Africa starts this Sunday [March 2 2007, 14:12 PM]
Prague's festival full of magic [February 26 2007, 13:51 PM]
Festival against totalitarianism in Prague next week [February 13 2007, 11:19 AM]
Dadaism at Prague Writer's Festival [February 2 2007, 12:47 PM]
Prague Fashion Week [November 14 2006, 09:47 AM]
Madrid is dancing in Prague [November 3 2006, 14:59 PM]
Prague full of comics [October 20 2006, 16:19 PM]
The Night of Adeaters in Prague [October 20 2006, 14:53 PM]
Urban art festival Move [October 3 2006, 16:05 PM]
Letni Letna festival will end the holidays [August 11 2006, 12:00 PM]
The Summer Shakespeare Festival adds an additional performance [August 9 2006, 12:14 PM]
Festival of Celtic music and dance [August 4 2006, 11:09 AM]
Czech pantomime celebrates a jubilee [August 1 2006, 14:31 PM]

Sulphuric acid on Prague streets

Monday 26 February 2007 13:23

For the second time in several days a street in Prague was contaminated by sulphuric acid. More than a thousand liters of this dangerous chemical spilled from transport barrels loaded on a truck.

The accident happened in Kutnohorska street in the east of Prague on Saturday night. The fire fighters had to neutralize the chemical with lime. Similar accident happened in Prague-Hostivar last Thursday. The two accidents were caused by the same company that transports the chemical.

Prague’s fire fighters had to intervene once more yesterday. An unknown substance made a large mark on the Vltava river near Charles Bridge. It was probably oil. The source of the leakage is not known yet.

Theme: On The Streets of Prague

Czech Communists gathered to protest against Radar [February 2 2009, 15:57 PM]
Peace Oasis at Prague Islands at construction [January 26 2009, 17:18 PM]
Viselec returned to Prague [January 22 2009, 15:33 PM]
Illuminated Sculptures in the Streets of Prague [January 8 2009, 13:55 PM]
Some gambling houses to disappear from Prague [January 5 2009, 11:41 AM]
The Royal Route in Prague renowned [November 28 2008, 15:12 PM]
Copa Centre on Narodni Trida – Offices, Flats, Shopping.... [November 12 2008, 12:45 PM]
Narodi Trida in Prague closes in summer 2009 [November 11 2008, 16:33 PM]
Neo-nazis wanted to march through Prague, weren't allowed [November 11 2008, 12:51 PM]
Kocka's burial: 3 pairs of horses [October 22 2008, 10:23 AM]
Bronze paving stones – little Jew monuments in Prague [October 9 2008, 09:39 AM]
Zizkov Tower Upgrade This Monday [October 3 2008, 11:41 AM]
Narodni Trida Station is going to be Closed [September 23 2008, 09:39 AM]
Video: Tourist trip to Prague – fun, happy [September 12 2008, 12:50 PM]
Destination Unknown Prague, Czech Republic [August 15 2008, 17:54 PM]
Art Phone = Phone boots with an attitude [July 24 2008, 09:35 AM]
Prague charity project - buy a brick, help to build [July 9 2008, 08:35 AM]
In the end the Sausages from Wenceslas square have to go [July 3 2008, 15:22 PM]
Prague Bans Public Drinking ... Soon ... ? [June 12 2008, 09:46 AM]
Olympic Day Run in Prague [June 10 2008, 17:31 PM]
Czechs cheering – Football team beaten Switzerland [June 9 2008, 11:45 AM]
The famous Zizkov Tower will get an upgrade [June 6 2008, 14:16 PM]
Caricatures of Prophet Mohamed appeared in Prague [May 30 2008, 09:21 AM]
Five Thousand Contestants Participe Prague Marathon [May 12 2008, 09:48 AM]
1st May and Neo-nazi gathering [May 5 2008, 12:02 PM]
1st May in Prague Was Non-violent [May 5 2008, 10:02 AM]
Over 1000 Police Officers ready for 1st May [April 30 2008, 09:55 AM]
1st May in Prague – 56 Events! [April 29 2008, 17:44 PM]
Surprising Concert of Lenny Kravitz took place [April 28 2008, 09:15 AM]
Czech Nacionalists prepared 'corridor of shame' for Communists [April 22 2008, 11:45 AM]
First Prague Parade in 2008 – Techno [April 14 2008, 13:45 PM]
Neo-Nazi March in Prague Video Footage in English [April 9 2008, 11:54 AM]
This Wednesday in Prague, at 18:00, Come to Support Tibet [March 18 2008, 17:51 PM]
Kosovo Independence Protesters Gather in Prague [February 25 2008, 10:05 AM]
Metropolis centre had the looks of a bright carnival parade. [February 4 2008, 16:59 PM]
Sausages kiosks stay at Wenceslas Square... for now. [January 25 2008, 15:23 PM]
Neo-nazi demonstration in Pilsen results [January 21 2008, 11:58 AM]
Snow for Prague Castle - preparations for Tour de Ski [December 28 2007, 13:53 PM]
Prague Public Notice: Prostitutes, out from streets! [December 27 2007, 13:47 PM]
“Daylight” in Prague Streets [December 13 2007, 15:23 PM]
News from Wenceslas Square [December 5 2007, 14:05 PM]
Wenceslas Square in Prague shakes off Communist Reconstruction [November 26 2007, 16:49 PM]
Snow for Prague Tour de Ski competition will be ready soon [November 23 2007, 11:02 AM]
Events prepared for this Saturday 17th November 2007 [November 15 2007, 14:08 PM]
Prague in Danger of Violence Again [November 13 2007, 18:21 PM]
Results of Prague Neo-Nazi march [November 12 2007, 16:27 PM]
Saturday – Radicals from abroad and 1400 Police officers in Prague [November 7 2007, 09:52 AM]
Right–wing radicals do not give up their Prague march [November 5 2007, 13:47 PM]
Come to Prague to see Tour de Ski competition [November 2 2007, 17:00 PM]
We will resist, say Prague Jews [October 25 2007, 12:00 PM]
Prague neo-nazis still want to March [October 24 2007, 11:40 AM]
Prague Legendary Architecture Hidden [October 10 2007, 15:55 PM]
Watch Charles Bridge Online [September 19 2007, 12:00 PM]
Prague maps for blind people [August 28 2007, 10:02 AM]
Woodrow Wilson statue will stand in Prague again [August 24 2007, 11:45 AM]
Attractive science in the streets of Prague [June 19 2007, 14:20 PM]
Prostitutes leave the streets of Prague [June 18 2007, 16:16 PM]
Demonstrations during the visit of George W. Bush in Prague [June 4 2007, 10:01 AM]
Million Marihuana March in Prague [May 7 2007, 10:03 AM]
Prague will be full of cyclists today [April 19 2007, 09:59 AM]
Narodni trida in Prague will change its face [April 18 2007, 16:43 PM]
More gas lamps in the centre of Prague [April 13 2007, 09:08 AM]
Extraordinary traffic lights in Prague [April 11 2007, 10:01 AM]
Small "flood" in Prague district Vysocany [March 29 2007, 11:55 AM]
Prague expects football hooligans [March 22 2007, 10:02 AM]
New tourist information centre in Prague [March 1 2007, 16:43 PM]
Sulphuric acid on Prague streets [February 26 2007, 12:23 PM]
Enjoy Sunday in Prague city centre [February 23 2007, 16:09 PM]
Prague suffers from too much light [February 22 2007, 12:36 PM]
New face of namesti Republiky [February 22 2007, 11:12 AM]
Nicer Wenceslas Square? [November 13 2006, 11:32 AM]
The city centre without cars [October 11 2006, 11:36 AM]
Sprayers want more legal places [August 28 2006, 16:45 PM]
Prague 2 fights against sprayers [August 24 2006, 09:43 AM]
Prague has street of Karel Kryl [August 22 2006, 09:29 AM]
Exchange office robbery in Prague centre [August 21 2006, 11:33 AM]
Prague coastguard has a new station [August 15 2006, 09:12 AM]
Prague centre may be cleared of illegal posters [August 10 2006, 10:58 AM]
Mozart in front of the Estates Theatre [August 7 2006, 09:57 AM]
Greenpeace and their "direct dialogue" [August 3 2006, 09:38 AM]
Three demonstrations expressing support for Israel planned for today [August 2 2006, 09:30 AM]
Another open-air cinema in Prague [July 31 2006, 14:06 PM]
Faster driving in Prague [July 25 2006, 09:38 AM]
Velotrixi are not wanted in the city centre [July 24 2006, 14:19 PM]
A blast in Hvezda park [July 3 2006, 09:05 AM]
Not all fountains in Prague are good for drinking [June 27 2006, 13:58 PM]
Car accident in Prague center [June 16 2006, 09:45 AM]
Watch out, woman pickpockets about! [June 15 2006, 09:56 AM]
The week of poster calm [June 5 2006, 12:29 PM]
Illegal posters in Prague [May 31 2006, 09:45 AM]
Mercury in metro [May 2 2006, 10:25 AM]
City hall versus sprayers [April 12 2006, 10:41 AM]

Czech Miss 2007 will travel all over the world

Monday 26 February 2007 12:12

Prague Top Hotel was crowded on Saturday on the occasion of voting the most beautiful Czech lady of the year 2007. The crown of the Czech Miss 2007 was given to Lucie Hadasova (20) from Straznice who studies applied law at university. Together with the crown, she won a car, a contract for one million Czech crown, and a world tour. Click here to see some pictures.

The crown was handed over by the Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera-Mendoza from Puerto Rico. The members of the jury were, among others, topmodel Tereza Maxova, American entrepreneur of Czech origin Ivana Trump, and athlete Roman Sebrle.

Czech Miss 2007 is one out of two beauty contests in the Czech Republic that choses the most beautiful girl. The winner of Czech Miss 2007, that is known since yesterday, will compete in Miss Universe. The competitive event Miss Czech Republic 2007, which will be held in April, sends the winner to Miss World. Last year Miss of the Czech Republic Tatana Kucharova won the prestigious title.

Fata Morgana is closed this week

Monday 26 February 2007 10:49

The greenhouse Fata Morgana in Botanical Garden in Prague-Troja hosted a very popular exhibition of orchids that finished yesterday. The exhibition was visited by more than 17.000 people. Mata Morgana is now closed to the public.

The greenhouse will be closed till this Friday, 2nd March, due to regular maintenance. The workers of Botanical Garden prepare the greenhouse for the summer season that starts on 1st April.

Nevertheless, visitors of Botanical Garden in Prague can see all outdoor displays for free until 1st April. Soon they can visit exhibitions The Wood of the Deserts, that will be held from 10th to 25th March in Fata Morgana, and an exhibition of exotic butterflies from 7th to 29th April.

Theme: Botanical Garden

Weather is nice... which Prague park is worth relaxing? [June 18 2008, 08:08 AM]
Prague Baroque Jewel to Open for People [May 16 2008, 17:15 PM]
Zimbambwian sculptor in action in Prague [August 23 2007, 14:41 PM]
Fata Morgana greenhouse will be closed for 12 days [August 16 2007, 13:14 PM]
Unique exhibition of lilies in Prague Botanical Garden [July 2 2007, 16:48 PM]
Japanese bonsai in the Prague Botanical Garden [May 7 2007, 16:05 PM]
Exhibition of exotic butterflies in Prague's Botanical Garden [April 3 2007, 13:56 PM]
'The wood of deserts' exhibition in Prague Botanical Garden [March 9 2007, 16:00 PM]
Fata Morgana is closed this week [February 26 2007, 09:49 AM]
Palm Days in Prague's Botanical Garden [January 23 2007, 14:50 PM]
Exotic fruits and carnival costumes in Prague Botanical Garden [December 5 2006, 11:45 AM]
Gingerbread Days exhibition [November 24 2006, 12:56 PM]