December 9, 2008

On 6th October, the Czech TV networks took further steps towards digitization of the television signal. The antenna on the Zizkov tower had to be replaced by a more up-to–date model. The new antenna weighs about nine tons, so in order to move it safely, it had to be separated into two parts and a special...  

The Zizkov Television Tower has, in many ways, become a symbol of the whole quarter. Not that it would fit in with its architecture, it does fit in with its essence: it’s very high (216 meters) and plain, somewhat arrogant and reckless. And it’s also humorous, since David Černý placed those bizarre...  

Finally, the new criminal code dealing with football hooligans can be passed. It means, Czech football could be more safe, as the well known brawlers won’t be allowed to the stadiums for the time of up to 10 years. Instead of ripping of benches, they would sit at a police station, waiting for the match...  

The European Union have agreed on the gradual ban of selling classical lightbulbs. The alternative, which is was put through are the economic fluorescent tubes, which are able to shine at the same intensity using less energy. On agreeing of the appropriate regulation, experts from member countries associated...  

And here it is. The Czech political scene is going to have a brand new, right-wing political party. “It is a question of days” says the close fellow-worker of Vaclav Klaus, Petr Mach. He has the ambition to be came the new party head. And, after the ODS congress ended, it seems that the foundation-stones...  

"a spectacular lightning storm rolled across the city" a entry by Imelda and Kris from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. We arrived in Prague mid-afternoon and decided to get straight into the Czech nightlife with a good old pubcrawl. We caught the tram into the centre of the...  

a review of Meduzzy Restaurace - Bar, a place to eat in Prague, Czech Republic. I really try hard to stay away from the mainstream, overpriced eateries. Pavel recommended that we walk opposite of the center of town in Mala Strana and this is where we ran into Meduzzy. I ordered vegetable...  

a review of Paul Rehak Flat, a place to stay in Prague, Czech Republic. I found Paul (Pavel) online after searching for an economical place ($42 per night for 2 people). The flat was in the middle of it all- Prague castle, Old Town, New Town, etc. Pavel was also very helpful and gave us a...