An open international architecture and urban design contest is being held for a new urban quarter in Jindřichův Hradec The two-stage competition – organised by the Centre for Central European Architecture (CCEA MOBA) on behalf of the town of Jindřichův Hradec – will select a design team to create a new mixed-use development featuring housing commercial uses and public spaces on the fringes of the historic settlement The ‘Zbuzany’ project will transform a large former agricultural site located next to Jindřichův Hradec’s main station New pedestrian and cycle infrastructure to encourage ‘barrier-free and comfortable movement for all groups of residents’ is also planned According to the brief: ‘The competition aims to create a high-quality urban design concept for a new quarter of Jindřichův Hradec that sensitively relates to the city's urban structure and offers a sustainable and functional space for living and community life ‘The design should reflect the context of the surrounding development which includes terraced and detached houses and a garden colony and create a harmonious connection between older and new development ‘An important aspect is the quality of the public spaces which should support the residential function and create an attractive space for residents to meet.’ Jindřichův Hradec is a small town of around 21,000 inhabitants located in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic Local landmarks include Jindřichův Hradec Castle Míru Square and the town museum which features the largest mechanical nativity scene in the world The latest contest comes just months after international competitions were announced for the €244 million upgrade of flood defences in Olomouc and to transform the disused Hotel Strojař in nearby Přerov Key aims of the phased project include delivering a ‘well-thought-out’ new development which serves as an ‘integrated and functional’ extension of the settlement and lively neighbourhood’ – Zbuzany will feature a mix of housing types along with high-quality public spaces and active travel options founder of Austrian practice sk stadtplanung; Pavel Kvintus founder of A800 architekti in Prague; and Eliška Málková Submissions will be judged on urban design The overall winner will receive a £17,000 (CZK 500,000) prize while a second prize of £10,200 (CZK 300,000) third prize of £6,800 (CZK 200,000) and a fourth and fifth prize each worth £4,200 (CZK 125,000) will also be awarded Hutchison Ports is recruiting a design team for its new £9 million… An open international contest is being held for a major €27.5 million… An international design and build contest is being held for 25 new… The UK Research and Innovation Science and Technology Facilities Council (UKRI-STFC) has… PRAGUE (2010 FIBA World Championship for Women) – The Czech Republic National Team have begun the second phase of their preparations ahead of the FIBA World Championship for Women.\r\n\r\nLubor Blazek’s team is training in Jindrichuv Hradec where they will play two preparation games against Poland on 17th and 18th August (both games at 18:00 ... Lubor Blazek’s team is training in Jindrichuv Hradec where they will play two preparation games against Poland on 17th and 18th August (both games at 18:00 .. By 2024-09-15T05:00:00+01:00 CZECH REPUBLIC: Passenger services have restarted on part of the narrow gauge network centred on Jindřichův Hradec following financial problems at operator JHMD an agreement has been reached for operation of the Osoblaha line to be transferred from national operator ČD to a group of local authorities The 760 mm gauge lines from Jindřichův Hradec to Nová Bystřice (33 km) and Obrataň (44 km) were transferred from ČD to JHMD in February 1998 Subsidised passenger services and steam-hauled tourist trains had been carrying around 400 000 passengers annually in recent years but operations were suspended on October 2 2022 after JHMD accumulated debts of over KC160m and had disagreements with the Vysočina and Jihočeský regional authorities which funded PSO services On August 10 this year a limited tourist-focused service of four trains per day returned to the 5·5 km Nová Bystřice – Hůrky section of line in the scenic ‘Czech Canada’ area using steam haulage from Thursday to Saturday and diesel at other times This is operated on a commercial basis by the Good Thing subsidiary of WTT a rail freight operator which is owned by wood-processing company 1 Písecká Lesní a Dřevařská A limited safety certificate enabling the restart of services was granted by state transport authority DÚ on August 3 to Správa Úzkokolejných Drah which hopes to resume services on the whole of the network A recovery plan pushed through by three main creditors and approved by a regional court proposes that JHMD’s assets be purchased by a private investor The assets would then be transferred to municipalities along the lines which would repay infrastructure station and rolling stock costs in the long term The two regional authorities have confirmed that they are willing to subsidise PSO passenger operations Good Thing as a strategic investor would buy part of the assets and a 100% stake in SÚD from JHMD Brno-based operator Gepard Express is to take over the year-round operation of PSO services while commercially run steam tourist trains would be operated by Good Thing Swietelsky Rail CZ will maintain the infrastructure on July 15 ČD and the Moravskoslezský region reached an agreement for six local authorities to take over the operation of subsidised passenger services on the 20 km Line 298 from Třemešná ve Slezsku to Osoblaha which is the only narrow gauge line still owned by national infrastructure manager SŽ From December 15 services will be operated by public interest company Osoblažská Úzkorozchodná Dráha which has been formed by the Osoblaha They have been seeking to take over the line since 2022 with a view to improving the current service of just four trains per day Trains will be hauled by two recently-modernised 760 mm gauge diesel locos which will be leased from ČD ITALY: Reginal operator Ferrovie della Calabria has awarded Stadler a firm order to supply and maintain a further three 950 mm gauge hydrogen multiple-units The order announced on January 18 has been placed under a June 2023 framework agreement awarded jointly by FdC and Sardinian transport .. BULGARIA: National railway BDZ now offers bicycle and ski vans on the 760 mm line between Septemvri and Dobrinishte Two vans are available on weekends from November 4 They have been converted from parcels vans ITALY: Regional transport operator EAV has awarded Stadler a framework contract for the supply of up to 60 electric multiple-units for the 950 mm gauge Circumvesuviana lines south and east of Napoli A firm order for an initial 16 sets and five years of maintenance has .. Site powered by Webvision Cloud cities across Czechia have decided to adopt quieter ways to celebrate the arrival of 2025 Many municipalities have chosen to replace traditional fireworks with drones responding to concerns about noise pollution and the environment Prague City Hall has decided once again not to hold fireworks or pyrotechnic displays in the city center The decision highlights the importance of protecting animals and preserving historical sites The ban covers pyrotechnics in the city center For those seeking official fireworks displays cities and towns surrounding Prague offer alternatives and Nymburk in Central Bohemia will continue with traditional fireworks will debut a drone show with animations and music on Jan the region will feature one of the few remaining traditional fireworks shows Hradec Králové will present a musical show instead of fireworks The shift away from fireworks is most noticeable in the Karlovy Vary region where most cities stopped organizing firework displays years ago private firecracker sales by visitors from Germany have made fireworks more of a nuisance with many setting off their own displays outside the city The Pilsen region will offer a mix of fireworks with cities like Pilsen and Přeštice planning quieter versions of their usual displays towns like Jindřichův Hradec are preparing "pyromusicals"—fireworks paired with music that are gentler on the ears Strakonice will hold a traditional fireworks show several towns are resuming fireworks after a break the displays will be more modest than in previous years The Pardubice region will feature quieter pyrotechnics in towns like Chrudim and Ústí nad Orlicí while Přelouč will continue its traditional fireworks only Znojmo and Břeclav will host fireworks New Year's fireworks will be extended by five minutes with part of the display using silent pyrotechnics for the first time Karviná and Nový Jičín will host traditional fireworks Your morning coffee deserves a great companion. 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The College of Health and Human Services is proud to congratulate Magaly Cabrera-Ortiz on receiving a Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in the Czech Republic Cabrera-Ortiz graduates in May 2022 with her Bachelor of Science in Global and Community Health Each year, a select group of students are chosen from thousands of applicants for this prestigious honor to conduct research, pursue graduate studies, or serve as English Teaching Assistants in one of the 140 countries that partner with the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. “The Fulbright experience is a good use of a gap year while I apply to medical school,” said Cabrera-Ortiz I always want to go further and pave the way for other students It’s going to be a good experience because I’ve never been to Europe.” For her specific program, Cabrera-Ortiz will be working as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) at Nursing School Jindrichuv Hradec in the Czech Republic In addition to exceptional academic performance Fulbright Scholars are students who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and a desire to use this experience for the betterment of their communities she plans to draw upon her experience as the president of Patriots for Health Assistance and a program organizer of the Honors College Recruitment Team; working at the Athletic and Fitness Center; and being an AVID Tutor and an assistant cross-country coach at a local high school “I enjoy working with high schoolers because I remember being in their shoes,” Cabrera-Ortiz said “Being the individual that can remind students of their potential and be a cheerleader in that regard supporting their growth.” She plans to use this experience while working with nursing students in the Czech Republic Cabrera-Ortiz encourages her peers to take risks and reach outside their comfort zone and do not automatically eliminate yourself from the opportunity without even having strived for it.” Mason’s Bachelor of Science in Global and Community Health prepares students with the knowledge and understanding of community and public health systems issues and policies related to health promotion and health education and disease prevention in populations of all sizes Cabrera-Ortiz plans to go to medical school and become an orthopedic surgeon Cabrera-Ortiz has a desire to serve her community “Being a doctor is more than giving a prescription,” she said Cabrera-Ortiz wants to be a role model for the youth in her hometown and work to lessen the health disparities among low socio-economic minorities my mission is to use my voice as a provider and advocate for our communities and treat each person as an individual.” congratulations to Cabrera-Ortiz on winning the Fulbright and we wish her the best of luck in all future endeavors This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page There is no better way to enjoy the lovely fall colors than on a road trip through South Bohemia which boasts some of the most stunning natural sceneries in all of Czechia We’ve plotted an ambitious seven-day itinerary that hits many of the country’s beloved landmarks – some of which are quite challenging to reach without a car – as well as a few overlooked gems that every local should have on their bucket list This article was written in association with ExxonMobil. See our partner content policies here. A number of Czech castles and chateaus remain open to visitors during the winter season But the first weeks of spring see a new wave of landmarks open their gates and ramparts to visitors The majority of castles officially open on Good Friday an ideal long weekend for exploring some of the country’s 2,000 castles many of which offer Easter markets and accompanying programs the National Heritage institute has announced the opening of several important castles this spring – a couple of them a bit earlier than planned (The institute recommends bundling up before visiting an unheated castle during the colder month.) In addition the previously inaccessible spaces of Prague Castle and Lány chateau will open to the public for the first time in March This majestic 13th-century Gothic stone castle is located near Benešov and overlooks the meanders of the Sázava river The castle grounds have recently undergone a sensitive reconstruction and the interiors are beautifully preserved and full of items to please history enthusiasts the gates of Šternberk Castle will open again and the 2023 visitor season will begin The first tours will commence on Saturdays throughout March 2023 (March 11 Jindřichův Hradec Castle, a vast Renaissance chateau in the country’s South Bohemia region is the third largest historical castle complex after Prague Castle and Český Krumlov While it usually opens its doors to visitors at the beginning of April this year the castle is opening over the last two weekends of March (March 18 and 19 and March 25 and 26) An 18th-century fire destroyed a significant part of its interiors and the castle languished for years until its importance was recognized in the 20th century and finally restored it to its original glory See the castle’s beautifully preserved Renaissance rooms and the Mannerist Rondel music pavilion Not far from Jindřichův Hradec, Landštejn is a Romanesque fortress embedded in the surrounding wilderness of Czech Canada opens it is possible to see Landštejn Castle again without scaffolding as part of a new castle and chapel circuit The castle opens April 15-16 and exceptionally on Tuesday The first written record of the castle is from 1231, at which time it was the largest Romanesque castle in the Czech lands. It is one of the oldest and best-preserved structures of its kind in Europe. You can also see a wonderful 3D tour here. will be available to foreign visitors.  The Baroque chateau in the village of Lány in the Křivoklát woods is the official summer residence of the presidents of the Czech Republic Prague Castle has long been Czechia’s top tourist attraction but for those who think they've explored every opulent corner of the world's largest castle complex several guided tours of previously inaccessible areas will start on March 1 Newly accessible areas include parts of the St Vitus cathedral that have special heritage protection More recent history can be glimpsed along a new route that allows visitors into the south wing of Prague Castle’s New Royal Palace. Tours of the Royal Garden and several of its buildings give the history of the Stag Moat and show the view from the terrace of the Riding School This webpage uses Cookies and JavaScript in order to work properly We strongly recommend to enable those technologies in yur browser In case of wrongly displayed content you can request necessary information at e-mail address wwwadmin@mzv.cz A Work in the Brutalist Style by the Pioneer of Czechoslovak Modern Architecture Karel Filsak Karel Filsak came from the family of builder Josef Filsak he was imprisoned in the Sachsenhausen concentration camp he worked as a designer in the studio of Josef Gočár and studied architecture at the Czech Technical University in Prague after the war He led a group of architects in the 1960s who opposed the politically imposed socialist realism and promoted genuine modern architecture in Czechoslovakia known for its use of rough concrete surfaces is considered the Czechoslovak equivalent of brutalism The decision to build the embassy in Beijing was made in 1957 due to developing relations with the People's Republic of China and decided to build its own facilities for more dignified representation A nearly three-hectare plot was chosen for the complex in a prestigious part of Beijing in the emerging international diplomatic district of Chaoyang which replaced the old development near the Forbidden City The team led by architect Karel Filsak was selected in the competition seeking a balance between traditional classicism evident especially in the interiors and the revival of a modern style inspired by the Chinese environment in scale and detail The buildings are asymmetrically arranged along two perpendicular axes with a generous garden and park The original project included office buildings and residential buildings for employees with facilities including a kitchen The construction had to withstand challenging climatic conditions and potential earthquakes hence the use of materials like jointed masonry and ceramic cladding instead of plaster After the division of Czechoslovakia in 1993 Slovakia took over the former trade department building while the Czech Republic retained the office building and two residential buildings.  The complex improved conditions for workers and facilitated the efficient operation of the office which proved especially valuable during the three-year lockdown in China during the Covid-19 pandemic Website: the handover of the operational task took place between the 5th and 6th Task Forces of the Czech Army Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Latvia Captain Jiří Pudil handed over command of the Czech contingent to a new commander Representatives of the Embassy could not attend the ceremony and therefore the command of the Czech contingent was invited to a short visit to the Embassy in Riga The state flag of the Czech Republic was symbolically handed to Lieutenant Martin Dřímalka on January 26 during a small ceremony at the military base in Adaži the Commander of the Latvian Mechanized Brigade was leading the ceremony and he thanked the members of the 5th Task Force for their work and wished them a happy reunion with their families he awarded some of the Czech soldiers with the Cross of Merit of the Latvian Armed Forces The Fifth Task Force was operating in Latvia under NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) for almost seven months the unit completed a number of exercises within the international eFP Battle Group which operates in Latvia under the leadership of Canada The Czech contingent in Latvia is co-responsible for artillery support of maneuver units While the 5th Task Force consisted mainly of soldiers of the 44th Light Motorized Battalion Jindřichův Hradec members of the 72nd Mechanized Battalion Přáslavice are now in charge of the mortar support The Embassy of the Czech Republic thanks the departing Captain Pudil and his team for their cooperation in the last months however it was complicated due to the pandemic situation we were able to organize several joint events and meet regularly to discuss current issues We look forward to further cooperation with the 6th Task Force ACR Latvia Czechia to Send New Ambassador to Lebanon "Czech Support to Ukraine Will Continue," Minister Lipavský Assured Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha World Press Freedom Day 2025 New Ambassadors to Jordan and Ukraine a ceremonial transfer of operational mission took place between units of 4th and 5th task force of the Czech Army operating within the Enhanced NATO Forward Presence (eFP) in Latvia which consists of members of the 44th company of Motorized Battalion from Jindřichův Hradec the contingent also includes members of the 131st Artillery Division 21st Tactical Air Force and 141st Logistical Support Battalion The contingent is part of the NATO multinational force at the Latvian military base in Ādaži about 45 km northeast from the capital city of Riga Captain David Jeníček handed over the operational mission to his successor Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Latvia Ms Jana Hynková Military Attaché in the Baltic States Colonel Romana Pešatová and Commander of the Latvian Mechanized Brigade Colonel Sandris Gaugers also took part in the ceremony NATO member states agreed for the Enhanced NATO Forward Presence in 2016 and Czech army have been part of the enhanced Alliance since the summer of 2018 Czech soldiers within the eFP operate in Latvia under Canadian leadership Sign up with your email address to receive news offers and more via email from the CEBL and its partners [email protected] | 289.649.1121 Newspapers for Prague and its surroundings by · 1 The National Gallery Prague is launching an exhibition of one of the most important Czech Baroque artists – Petr Brandl comprising 64 mainly large-format paintings by the artist will also feature newly discovered and previously unexhibited works but above all it will guide visitors through the rich life story of Petr Brandl The exhibition presents new findings about Brandl’s work which are the result of many years of research and builds on previous projects of both the National Gallery Prague and of the exhibition’s curator The inventive concept is based on telling two intertwining stories: the story of an exceptional oeuvre and of an equally exceptional life for which we have an unprecedented amount of archival evidence portraying Brandl as a man who rejected social and professional conventions and as an artist for whom creative and personal freedom was paramount The exhibition displays a wide range of Brandl’s works Visitors will have the opportunity to see monumental altarpieces on which dramatic scenes from the lives of saints and saintly people take place including that of one of the most controversial figure of Baroque culture – Count František Antonín Špork The lesser-known pieces include Brandl’s genre paintings on loan from the chateau in Jindřichův Hradec underwent a thorough restoration prior to the exhibition The comprehensive restoration of the works took almost two years and was carried out in collaboration with the National Gallery Prague’s team of restorers The restoration of the painting The History of Joseph of Egypt was co-funded by the Czech National Heritage Institute A dedicated section of the exhibition focuses on paintings where Brandl ostentatiously demonstrates his original painting technique which was completely unconventional and modern in its time almost sculptural conception of painting marks his works with a unique style The exhibition also features the art of Brandl’s collaborator and close friend the well-known sculptor Matthias Bernard Braun with the phenomenal sculptural decoration of the Kuks castle and hospital complex The exhibition also presents work by Brandl’s official teacher and those of his contemporaries and followers (including Jan Kupecký The uniqueness of Brandl’s art and life is underlined by an inventive installation design by architect Roman Brychta Visitors will be guided through the exhibition by a creative audio guide (created by René Levínský and directed by Johana Ožvold) while young audiences can enjoy educational animated videos exploring the life and work of Petr Brandl in a playful way (created by Tomáš Zach Two time-lapse video documentaries directed by Jan Strejcovský show the restoration process of Brandl’s greatest work The exhibition will be accompanied by a comprehensive catalogue and a publication for children and young audiences from the National Gallery Prague’s well-established Pocket Paintings edition The project’s rich accompanying programme features various thematic guided tours For further information on the life and work of Petr Brandl, visit our online database: www.petrbrandl.eu. Petr Brandl: The Story of a BohemianWallenstein Riding School The National Gallery Prague would like to thank the Senate of the Czech Republic for hosting the exhibition in Wallenstein Riding School and the Czech National Heritage Institute for providing subsidies for the restoration work Details can be found on the ngprague.cz website Tags: Other contacts Our colleagues, Dr. Réka Kovács, Edina László-Kovács and Ágnes Makai on behalf of our institute, the Semmelweis University Health Services Management Training Centre Lead Partner team of the DIGI4Care Project participated in the first peer-visit event hosted by our partners in the Czech Republic Partners from all participating countries visited three long-term social care facilities in the Vysočina region where innovative digital tools – including a social robot and a remote monitoring device – are being tested as part of a pilot activity this pilot aims to revolutionize the care of individuals with dementia-related conditions providing innovative solutions to address the growing challenges of an aging society the Prague University of Economics and Business hosted a tour of their facility in the scenic city of Jindřichův Hradec and facilitated a workshop where key observations from the site visits were evaluated using the SWOT analysis method Pilot teams in Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina are currently testing these tools in social care facilities The results of these activities will be documented A key focus of the assessment will be the acceptance of the technologies by the health and social care workforce The digital shift is driven by people – and we are proud to be part of this consortium filled with visionary thinkers and trusted experts Our thanks go to our Czech partners for organizing such an inspiring and fruitful series of events The next peer visit will take place in Budapest at various pilot sites mars starter kvinnelandslagets pre camp før A-VM i Tsjekkia Hockeyjentenes siste VM-forberedelser starter i byen Bruck an der Leitha i Østerrike april møter de Slovakia til den første av pre campens to treningskamper april reiser laget videre til Tsjekkia og VM-byen Ceské Budejovice og dagen etter ankomst venter en treningskamp mot Ungarn Denne spilles i Jan Marek Ice Rink i Jindřichův Hradec Årets VM-turnering avholdes fra 9.-20 og Norge deltar i gruppe B sammen med Japan Ungarn og Sverige. Norges kamper i gruppespillet Tirsdag 15/4 kl 11:00 - NOR v SWEVM-kampene føres på IIHFs turneringsside her.Uttak Björklöven (SWE).Marthe Kongstorp Johansen Färjestad (SWE).Thea Reiermark Jørgensen Frölunda (SWE).Josefine Biseth Engmann (USA).Forfall fra Nora Haugerud Morset (Lillehammer) Inn kommer Oda Austefjord (Stavanger Oilers) Pope Francis appointed a new bishop for the diocese of České Budějovice – Msgr České Budějovice: The Apostolic Nunciature in the Czech Republic has announced that on the solemnity of St new bishop of the diocese of České Budějovice The new pastor of the South Bohemian diocese was born on 10th May 1961 in Brno He studied philosophy and theology at the Pontifical Lateran University (1988–1993) and specialized in the patristic theology during his postgraduate studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University (1993–1996) In 2008 he finished his doctoral studies at the Catholic University in Ružomberok He was ordained priest on 16th July 1994 for the diocese of České Budějovice and served subsequently in Jindřichův Hradec and later in Veselí nad Lužnicí; 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