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How to stay safe in Prague
Despite the fact that crime rates in Prague are comparatively low, this is a big city, and travellers should exercise the common precautions.
1) Pick-pocketing is really the worst danger. We recommend you keep valuables in a hotel safe. Do not take large amounts of cash with you as you can always use cash machines which are on every corner. Be careful in touristy areas, like Charles Bridge, Karlova St. on Old Town Square, on trams 22 and 23, on the metro during peak hours and in busy stores.
2) ‘Unsafe' Locations - Wenceslas Square at night can be risky if you get close to prostitutes or even drug dealers who operate there. Some foreigners have been robbed of all their money. The final locations to avoid are Prague's main train station at night and the nearby park.
Other concern which might spoil your romantic feel of the city are stag parties comprised of rowdy beer-addled lads which can appear anywhere around city centre, especially at night.
3) Taking a taxi is another problem. Always call a reputable company in order to avoid been overcharged.
Natural Hazards in the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is in a zone where earthquakes are virtually unknown and tornadoes are very rare. The only natural disaster which appears in the Czech Republic is local flooding. Concerning natural hazards, it is one of the very safe countries.
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Prague Taxi Card Scam
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Legal Issues – Arrest
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- December 22, 2010
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If during your stay you are arrested, you should know that as a foreigner you have the right to the presence of an interpreter during any interrogation. Immediately after your arrest, the police on your behalf will notify your embassy, and you might choose also to notify one of your relatives over the phone about your arrest.
Inspectors of Prague Public Transport Scares Foreign Travellers
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- December 15, 2010
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The good reputation of Prague is not only harmed by dishonest taxi drivers and pickpocket gangs, but surprisingly also by ticket controllers on public transport. Quite often visitors to Prague are forced to pay an extra ‘tourist tax’ because of their lack of knowledge of local rules in public transport.
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- July 21, 2010
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- July 15, 2009
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- April 12, 2008
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- February 12, 2008
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- July 6, 2007
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