From December 10, 2018, the parking zone system is in more streets of Prague 6. New streets that are included are in Břevnov, Hanspaulka, Ořechovka, Petynce, Podbaba, Veleslavín and Na Větrník. Most spaces are reserved for residents in particular. The reason why the zones are new in other places is …
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Metro lines can in future lead to Petrovice, Modřany and Žižkov
The individual proposals first and foremost undergo a complex examination of how much their creation would relieve the surface transport, and whether the multi-billion investment would ever pay off. “We will not wait for metro D to be finished. The Institute for Planning and Development of Prague (IPR) will be …
Read More »The government has approved the possibility of canceling money exchange at the exchange office
There will be a period of up to two hours people when people should be able to withdraw from the transaction after exchanging money in an exchange office. The motion against rogue bureaucrats with unfavorable rates on Wednesday was approved by the government in resignation. Some time ago, the cabinet …
Read More »The CNB has closed the Chequepoint exchange office, which paid 15 CZK for a Euro in the center of Prague
The Czech National Bank has decided to withdraw the authorization of Chequepoint for bailiff activity. She also ordered her to pay a fine of 1.2 million crowns. The reason was a repeated violation of the legal obligations related to the execution of the exchange activity, the CNB said on Monday. …
Read More »Drivers of hybrids in Prague park in blue zones for one hundred a year
Owners of hybrid cars will be able to park in paid areas in Prague for 100 crowns a year, as is the case with electromobiles. The reason is the city’s efforts to improve air quality. Cars will have to meet three conditions, including the maximum age of the car. It …
Read More »The Czech Republic is the 21st happiest country in the world, for the first time the happiness of the immigrants was rated as well
Finland is the happiest country in the world. It is stated in a report that is made by UN every year. In the chart, rating 156 countries in the world according to a so-called index of happiness Finland has claimed the first position that belonged to Norway last year. The …
Read More »15 CZK for 1 Euro? Governmental amendment wants to prevent the ripping off of tourists in money exchange offices
For quite some time it has been known how the exchange offices in downtown Prague rip off tourists. Sometimes they get as little as 15 Czech crowns for 1 euro. The political movement STAN wants to prevent such practices. They prepared an amendment to the law on exchange activities that …
Read More »The Old Town Hall has a new clock with the original baroque look restored
At noon last Friday, the clock of Old Town Hall struck again. The face of the clock has a brand new look. Or an old look, considering your perspective, since the old baroque one from 1787 was restored. A part of the ongoing reconstruction of the main tower of the …
Read More »Prague’s Alcron restaurant lost its Michelin star
The newest edition of the famous Michelin Main Cities of Europe 2018 guide has dealt a blow to the Czech gastronomy scene. Not only did Prague not receive any new Michelin stars, the city also lost one. The restaurant in question is Alcron, with Roman Paulus as its leading chef. …
Read More »Prague wants to limit alcohol in other places in the center of Prague
Prague 1 wants to add more locations in the city center to a list of places where, according to the current Decree, alcohol can not be drunk on the street. The intention was approved this week by the City Council. According to the resolution of the councilors, which must still …
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