Tuesday 28 August 2018

MONUMENT OF YANU GUSU IN PRAGUE IN OLD PREMIER SQUARE

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In the northern part of the Old Town Square is a monument to Jan Hus, at the foot of which rest after long walks tourists, using the lower ledges as a bench. A large monument symbolizes national unity.

Jan Hus, philosopher, preacher and reformer who fought for the freedom of the Czechs, was recognized as a heretic in 1414, and a year later was sentenced by the Catholic Church to be executed through burning.

The consequences of this brutal execution were provoked by the Hussite wars, in which on one side were the Hussites - the followers of Jan Hus, and the second - the Roman Catholic Church. The war was remembered in history as the first war in Europe, where hand-held firearms were used and where the Hussite infantry inflicted significant damage on stronger opponents.

Five centuries after the execution of Jan Hus, in 1915 a bronze monument was erected in the center of the Old Town, according to the sketches of the architect and artist Ladislav Shaloon in the Art Nouveau style. In the center of the elliptical pedestal, Ian Hus is depicted, the rest of the sculptural group is divided into two "camps" - Hussites and emigrants who left Bohemia after the war on the White Mountain of 1620, just as there is a young mother - a symbol of the people's revival.

Looking closely you can find and carved inscriptions, one of them - a quotation by J. Hus and says this: "Everyone wants love and truth." Also here are excerpts from the chant "Who are the soldiers of God" and carved in 1926 an inscription in honor of the independence of Czechoslovakia - "We believe that the government will turn to you again, the Czech people."

After the burning of Huss, the Hussite wars continued for another 20 years, but they did not lead to drastic changes. The only thing the Hussites have achieved is the right to Communion. Later, a community of followers of Jan Hus will be formed - a community of Moravian brothers who will contribute to the history of the church.

Saturday 11 August 2018

Kovozoo - a unique zoo in the Czech Republic

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In Novy Meste near Uherske-Gradishte, there is a unique zoo with a concept that you will not find in any other European city. "Do not feed the animals!" - threateningly warns the sign at the entrance to Kovozoo ... a fun open-air museum where all the "animals" are exhibits from old mechanisms and metal! In total there are more than 170 exhibits, which were created by artists from all over the Czech Republic.

Experts still note that food will soon rise in price again.

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The growth of consumer prices slowed in July and amounted to 2.3%. Compared with last July, housing and fuel prices in the Czech Republic went up most, clothes and telecommunications became cheaper. Such data was provided by the Statistical Committee of the Czech Republic. In the future, analysts predict a 2.2% rise in inflation.

Fuel prices, compared with July of 2017, rose by 12.6%. The reason for this was the increase in world oil prices as a result of the limitation of oil production by OPEC and Russia. If last year Brent crude oil was worth 48.48 dollars per barrel, in July this year it was sold for 71-80 dollars.

Prices for rented accommodation increased by 3.2%. This was due to the rise in price of utilities, especially electricity: prices for it increased by more than 5%. In addition, because of the large demand for housing prices have risen and the real estate itself.

Due to the increased demand for tourist services, tours abroad went up: the price increase was 12.6%. According to experts, the increased demand is the result of increased income of the Czechs: this year they are ready to spend more on their vacation.

At the same time in the Czech Republic, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages decreased slightly, as well as for communication services. In the latter case, the reason could be the settlement of the cost of calls within the EU.

Pavel Sobishek, chief economist at Unicredit Bank, noted that the inter-annual price cuts for foodstuffs occurred for the first time since October 2016. Vegetables (12%) fell, vegetables (4.7%), cheeses and cottage cheese (1.7%), sugar (9.8%). At the same time, oil prices rose: it went up by 4.2%.

Pavel Sobishek also drew attention to the fact that in the next months the situation should change. Due to the long heat, the harvest will be less and the prices for food will grow again.

Source: ihned.cz

Vegan Burger Fest

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And on the street of vegans this year there will be a holiday: in Prague for the first time there will be a gastronomic festival Vegan Burger Fest.
Visitors are expected to taste a variety of vegan burgers, as well as other dishes and delicacies. Organizers thereby want to clearly demonstrate how varied and tasty can be vegan cuisine.