Compact archive November 6, 2007

Czechs shouldn't need visa to go to USA

Tuesday 06 November 2007 17:17

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No visa needed?

The American ambassador in the Czech Republic Richard Gaber informed development in this matter is very positive, as the number of denied visa requests went down from 9,5% to 6,7%. Czechs so fulfilled one of the main criteria of visa requirement. The marginal percentage, under which it is possible to negotiate the visa abolishment, is ten percent.

Expectations for visa abolishment were expressed also by the Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Karel Schwarzenberg: “We have taken all the necessary steps for it, now it is up to the US administrative, and we hope, the Czech Republic will be in the no-visa list.”

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The Biggest Exhibition in Prague

Tuesday 06 November 2007 15:50

wallenstein The next week starts one of the most interesting exhibitions of the year. Its name is Albrecht z Valdstejna a jeho doba and the organizers have prepared six hundred exhibits, linked with the person of the aristocrat. For example clothing of the 16th century.

“It will be the biggest exhibition of Albrecht von Wallenstein that has ever took place.” says the producer of the exhibition. It starts 15th November in Prague Wallenstein Garden, and right now the last exhibits are being delivered from Czech castles and museums.

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein
Was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years’ War to Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered.

A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor’s treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger.

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Prague hotels almost booked for the New Year's Eve

Tuesday 06 November 2007 12:03

New Year's Eve massive parties in Prague Prague hotels announced they are almost full for the New Year’s Eve. That means, from the total number of 87 000 beds, about 86 000 has already been booked. Some of the hotels have been receiving reservations since April.

Overextended terms are traditionally the start of the advent, especially the first weekends in December. On Christmas time, Prague is usually occupied by people form Greece, Netherlands and Turkey. During the New Year’s Eve the countries with most tourists in Prague are Italy, Spain, Great Britain and Germany. Czechs do not appear on the hotels guestlists very often that days. The expected number of visitors in Prague at the New Year’s Eve 2008 is about 100 000.

The Whiskey Avengers, SKA concert in Prague

Tuesday 06 November 2007 10:47

whiskey avengers comming to prague 2night Do you feel like dancing on some ska rhythms tonight? You can hear one US ska group in Cross Club Prague. If you haven’t been there yet, the club is anything but ordinary. A favorite meeting point of foreigners and Czechs alike, usually of those, who like non-conformity and interiors that look like the inside of a huge sci-fi robotic whale.

The Whiskey Avengers describe themselves like this:

Northern California natives the Whiskey Avengers have been spilling their infectious music out of the local dives and on to the streets since early 2006. This young group is held together by a band of six seasoned players and performers with a total of four music degrees and a decade of touring. This allegiance of musical madmen has brought together a unique blend of every style you can shake a butt at.

Avengers has vowed to stand the musical tests of time by harboring a diverse repertoire that can cater to many different audiences ranging from young to old. By Offering the simple catchy anthems of reggae, the rhythms of traditional ska, the urban edge of underground hip-hop, the intensity of punk, and authenticity of folk music they promise a few tears and a laugh before they drink you under the table.

Cross Club, Plynarni 23, Prague 7
How to get there – Metro C Holesovice

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Moser Glass Exhibition Prague

Tuesday 06 November 2007 10:01

The exhibition of the 150th anniversary of the Moser foundation is held in Prague at the Museum of Applied Arts from September 13th till November 18th 2007.

Moser presents its production from the last decade, including the anniversary collection. The basis of the exhibition consists of traditional drinking sets which, thanks to their elegant style and perfect shape, decorate elite festive tables.

The important part of the exhibition are vases, decorated with elaborately executed engravings, often inspired by artworks of world painting.

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