Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The visit comes amid Russia’s announcement of a 72-hour ceasefire next week in Ukraine to mark WWII Victory Day Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player PRAGUE -- Lemi Berhanu Hayle of Ethiopia won the Prague international marathon for the second straight year on Sunday while his compatriot Bertukan Welde claimed the women's race pulled away from Felix Kipkoech of Kenya before the 30-kilometer mark and cruised unchallenged to clock 2 hours He became the first runner to defend his title in the 30 editions of the race Tetsuya Yoroizaka of Japan was third in 2:09:10 detailed wage report from the Information and Statistics on Average Earnings System (ISPV) reveals sharp differences in pay across Czechia—not only between private and public sectors While overall salaries grew last year, certain professions and locations continue to earn significantly more than others, underscoring persistent inequality in the national labor market Managers remain the top earners across both public and private sectors company executives earned an average of CZK 89,280 (gross) per month while their counterparts in the public sector brought in a median of CZK 74,210 senior managers in Prague reported gross monthly earnings of CZK 167,460 Healthcare and social care workers saw a significant wage bump of 10 percent bringing their median to just over CZK 41,000 Public sector teachers and civil servants earned a median between CZK 43,000 and CZK 45,000 saw a higher average salary growth (7.9 percent) than the public sector (3.4 percent) the gender gap persisted: men in private firms earned a median of CZK 44,064 Salary differences between regions remain stark Workers in Prague continue to lead national earnings The median wage in the capital stood at CZK 49,142 while the average wage reached CZK 63,106—56 percent higher than in Karlovy Vary the region with the lowest private-sector pay Numerous different job professions underscore this a salesperson in Prague earns just shy of CZK 35,000 monthly salespeople in South Bohemia have the lowest salaries in the whole country A general administrative assistant can expect the highest salary in Prague Take the case of a senior computer technician this role fetches CZK 90,207 monthly on average whereas in Pardubice—the lowest-paid region for this job—under CZK 52,000 some professions pay more outside of Prague than in the capital can expect to earn CZK 31,518 on average in Prague—over in Karlovy Vary truck drivers earn around CZK 34,000 in the capital—this rises to almost CZK 38,000 in Moravia-Silesia Cleaners get paid the most in the South Moravia region (CZK 27,000) In 2025, wages are set to increase across the board Economists expect wages to rise by 5.5 to 6 percent on average in 2025 and according to a survey by the ČSOB Company Expectations Index four in 10 small- and medium-sized businesses intend to increase salaries in Czechia this year The fastest wage growth is occurring in sectors like IT and manufacturing are seeing slower wage growth.  Your morning coffee deserves a great companion. 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The transportation network is dense, with most destinations lying within a few hours of Prague. If you’re driving your own car, most long-distance stretches are connected by a four-lane highway, though roads get crowded over weekends and during the summer travel season. Parking in bigger cities, such as Prague and Brno Arrange parking in advance through your hotel the seat of power for Bohemian rulers for more than 1000 years There’s not another 3km (1.9-mile) stretch quite like it in all of Europe Karlín or Holešovice – to discover local life away from the throngs of visitors but the good news is you no longer need to be wealthy to indulge Buy your own spouted ceramic drinking cup to sample the springs then climb into the verdant hills around the town and admire the wedding-cake buildings from above on its way to some of the country’s most important wine-growing regions Wine tastings are held within the Valtice chateau itself the largest single baroque sculpture in Central Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site Part of the medieval town walls are still standing and rise above parkland that’s perfect for peaceful walks Prices have risen rapidly in recent years but remain lower than more expensive continental destinations like Germany, France or Italy. Take advantage of daily lunch specials at restaurants or multi-person “family” admissions at museums to cut costs. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted – and are becoming more the norm rather than cash. Note that Czechia uses the Czech crown (Kč), not the euro. Some sample local prices: Double room at a top hotel in Prague: 6000Kč (US$270) Double room at a budget hotel: 2500Kč (US$114) Glass of (good) domestic wine at a bar or restaurant: from 160Kč (US$7.25) Coffee at a trendy Prague cafe: from 80Kč (US$3.65) Lunch in Prague (two courses without drinks): from 300Kč (US$13.60) Dinner out (three courses without drinks): from 600Kč (US$27) Taxi from Prague airport to the center: 600Kč (US$27) English is widely spoken in Prague and other big cities and by anyone in contact – at hotels, restaurants and tourist offices – with international visitors. Czech, a Slavic language, is considered very difficult to learn. That said, memorizing a couple words goes a long way toward generating a few smiles. Dobrý den (doh’·bri den) – "good day" – is a standard greeting. Děkuji (dye’·ku·yi) means “thank you.” For travel to Prague, reserve your hotel as far in advance as possible – especially if you’re planning on going over the peak summer season or during popular holidays, such as New Year’s or Easter. Rooms are not as tight outside of Prague, but advance bookings are a good idea over weekends or national holidays. Book popular restaurants a week in advance to secure a table. If you don’t have reservations, try showing up outside traditional mealtimes. Yes, the country is safe with a very low crime rate. That said, visitors should be wary of a few classic (relatively rare) tourist scams. When obtaining local currency, don’t go to private exchange booths that charge exorbitant conversion fees. Use bank ATMs instead. Never change money on the black market (always a scam). Unscrupulous taxi drivers occasionally overcharge for rides. Use popular ride-share apps, like Uber or Bolt, where the risk of being ripped off is minimal. the document was signed by Oleksiy Chernyshov Vice Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity of Ukraine First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of the Czech Republic The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala Zelensky is currently on a two-day visit to Prague While citing and using any materials on the Internet links to the website ukrinform.net not lower than the first paragraph are mandatory citing the translated materials of foreign media outlets is possible only if there is a link to the website ukrinform.net and the website of a foreign media outlet Materials marked as "Advertisement" or with a disclaimer reading "The material has been posted in accordance with Part 3 of Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine "On Advertising" No 1996 and the Law of Ukraine "On the Media" No 2023 and on the basis of an agreement/invoice Online media entity; Media identifier - R40-01421 American singer-songwriter Mark Ambor made his debut in Prague at Roxy last Thursday night The line to get in was outside and around the block still 30 minutes after doors opened with fans excited to welcome Ambor and his opener Isabel Dumaa to Prague for the first time.  American pop singer Isabel Dumaa took the stage in a classy black dress immediately bringing an air of calm to the venue pure voice radiated out from the stage as she glided through songs like “Enough For You” and her most recent hit single “Quarter Life Crisis.” She also took the time to play some unreleased songs treating the audience to a sneak peek of what’s to come in her musical journey She also included an absolutely breathtaking cover of Billie Eilish’s hit “BIRDS OF A FEATHER.”  her camaraderie with her bandmates was a joy to watch Her keyboardist rarely stopped smiling and she and her guitarist shared a silly moment when she accidentally popped the cord out of the instrument as she walked across the stage Her interactions with the crowd were no less genuine as she regularly reached out to take people’s hands and even grabbed a fan’s camcorder and brought it up on stage to capture what must’ve been some amazing video footage.  the stage was dressed up to look almost like a campground or an outdoor patio complete with string lights a vintage speaker containing the Rockwood logo and a large banner saying “Rockwood” hanging at the back When Mark Ambor took the stage, he was met with enthusiastic cheers from the crowd. He opened with hit songs “I Hope It All Works Out” and “Academy Street,” both from his debut album Rockwood released last fall His energy was infectious as he crossed the stage from side to side encouraging fans to sing and move along with him.  Ambor’s signature wide smile never left his face easily spreading to the audience and forming a more personal connection with the fans He also took some time to explain the name Rockwood noting Rockwood Park in his hometown as a significant place for him when he was growing up in Pleasantville Ambor also treated the crowd to some unreleased songs including “Our Song” and “Who Knows,” the highly anticipated single to be released on May 9th was when he stepped off the stage and into the crowd with his guitar to play a few songs including his own hit “Hate That I Still Love You” and a cover of Coldplay’s “Yellow.” He performed these tracks without a microphone but his voice carried throughout the crowded venue as the atmosphere became even more intimate.  he sat down at the piano to play a few songs Ambor also demonstrated his talent as a multi-instrumentalist throughout his set switching back and forth between his guitar The end of his set consisted of “Rockwood,” and “Good To Be,” his cheery energy permeating throughout the room at every opportunity.  When he sauntered offstage giving the crowd a thumbs up We didn’t have to wait long – he quickly returned and was almost immediately handed yet another Czech flag (he already had two on stage with him) from the audience with this one saying “U and Prague Belong Together.” He showed the flag to the crowd as he joked that he didn’t know where to put all these flags on stage with him.  He then launched into an encore performance of “My Love!” followed by perhaps his most famous song “Belong Together,” meeting thunderous applause from the audience he stood on stage looking out at the crowd with that genuine smile on his face and Ambor looked around at his bandmates almost in disbelief as he started to tear up.  he paused after what should have been the end of the set before announcing that he wasn’t ready to leave yet Spontaneously wanting to extend the moment he pulled his bandmates to the front of the stage and sat down They quickly decided which song they would play next and launched into an improvised acoustic rendition of “Good To Be,” much to the crowd’s delight This felt like a special treat – an intimate closer performance of the hit song meant just for this specific crowd.  So much joy and love were in the air that night radiating both from the excited and loyal fans and from Mark Ambor himself who was clearly having the time of his life up on that stage His debut performance in Prague was certainly a success and we hope to welcome him back again very soon If you haven’t caught the Rockwood Tour yet, it’s not too late – Mark Ambor and Isabel Dumaa still have a few dates left on the European leg of this tour, which wraps up in Madrid on May 15. Tickets are available here Independent and fueled by love and dedication Donate to fuel us figuratively and literally Mention "☕️" or "coffee" and $5 of your donation will go to a random staff member to keep them energized was thwarted from reaching its final destination after pro-abortion activists formed a blockade According to The Czech News Agency (ČTK), the march was organized by the group Movement for Life and pro-lifers then gathered at Hradčanské Square with the intent of marching to Wenceslas Square That attempt was halted when several hundred pro-abortion protesters formed a blockade Police arrested around 30 of those counter-protesters Movement for Life posted about the incident on its Facebook page the right to assemble several thousand participants of the March for Life was grossly violated Mostly families with children faced hate speech and intimidation in downtown Prague The gathering was subsequently blocked in the narrow streets by extremist groups Police of the Czech Republic has limited itself to formal steps without any real effort to clear the way which actually enabled and encouraged unlawful and violent behavior We are considering next steps — complaints to the Minister of the Interior the Police President and other responsible institutions we will defend ourselves legally and demand that the courts decide whether it is permissible for citizens to be intimidated and attacked if they want to express their opinions freely READ: She had no fertility issues, but chose to ‘buy sperm’ and create embryos through IVF anyway A statement from the Archdiocese of Prague noted that the March for Life was “ended prematurely” due to the protesters 15,000 preborn lives were lost due to abortion ČTK reports that abortion advocates are fighting to expand the country’s laws and abortion access even further claiming there is still considerable abortion opposition within the country Live Action News publishes pro-life news and commentary from a pro-life perspective.  Learn More With so many of Planned Parenthood’s legitimate health care services plummeting over the past.. ProPublica has ramped up its biased attack on pro-life states in no less than.. Live Action founder and president Lila Rose penned an email in.. Live Action News is pro-life news and commentary from a pro-life perspective. Learn More Contact editor@liveaction.org for questions or if you are seeking permission to reprint any Live Action News content would you sign the petition to help end taxpayer funding of the nation’s largest abortion provider Planned Parenthood performs almost 900 abortions a day According to Ukrinform, Zelensky posted this on Facebook “Thank you for the interesting conversation and important questions to the students of Charles University in Prague. We discussed the motivation of Ukrainians to return home after the war, business development in Ukraine and the support of our citizens by the Czech Republic,” Zelensky said Video: Zelensky/Official channel it is important for Europe to understand that it is necessary to help Ukraine the safer the lives of all Europeans will be And I believe that the new generation will be able to protect the true values of our countries Europe and the world,” Zelensky emphasized According to the President's Office government and people of the Czech Republic for their very warm attitude towards Ukrainian citizens and added that he always enjoys communicating with young people “Our children are much stronger than all of us I am absolutely confident in this generation I am sure that they will protect the true values of our countries And they will bring only development,” he emphasized The meeting also focused on adapting the conditions for business development in Ukraine to bring back relocated businesses and create new ones Ukraine's future membership in the EU will be an important factor in making positive decisions about large investments “The main thing is that business and enterprises have remained in Ukraine They made it possible to strengthen the army There is no state or economy without small and medium-sized businesses Then there is no army to support on a daily basis,” Zelensky said As Ukrinform reported, Zelensky met with President of the Senate of the Czech Parliament Miloš Vystřcil An 86-year-old woman died Wednesday after her car was swept away by high water was pronounced dead at the scene by the Prague Fire Department Her body was transported to the Oklahoma City office of the state Medical Examiner But Sanders went under the surface of the water and did not resurface Destini Pittman is a digital content producer at News 9 She joined the team in June 2024 after graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in Professional Media and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox Jitka Michal sets sights on reinventing work culture a United States Army veteran studying at Arizona State University online from the Czech Republic connected with a Holocaust survivor for a class project she walked away with a new perspective on leadership.  Michal says it was a defining experience while earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in organizational leadership from the School of Applied Professional Studies in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts via ASU Online an honor recognizing students who display exemplary academic achievement and use their skills to positively impact others Michal grew up in Prague and spent years in Lincoln Park, Chicago. She calls both places home. A Yellow Ribbon Program participant, Michal balanced her studies from abroad while working full time as a delivery project manager for IBM During a course called OGL 350 Diversity and Organizations something clicked — a learning breakthrough “I had the invaluable opportunity to interview Mr a Holocaust survivor who spent his early childhood in hiding in Poland,” Michal said “It helped me recognize how social connections and a willingness to listen while being mindful of biases and prejudices That conversation brought historical context to her belief that leadership must be grounded in empathy and inclusion It formed a bridge between theory and practice lessons she now aims to embody throughout her career the insights I gained from this class were transformative,” she said Reflecting on Michal's performance, Teaching Professor Jessica Hirshorn “Jitka went above and beyond the standard curriculum requirements,” Hirshorn said “She enriched her classmates’ learning with her global perspective and her experience at IBM and in the U.S Michal’s journey to ASU was inspired by a military mentor and the legacy of Pat Tillman, an ASU and NFL football player who enlisted in the Army after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Tillman, who was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan in 2004, was the spark for ASU's Pat Tillman Veterans Center “I was resolute in my ambition to become a leader capable of instigating positive change,” she said.  Despite being out of school for eight years in order to advance her career Michal maintained a 4.0 GPA while balancing IBM projects across time zones particularly in organizational transformation empowered her to question traditional corporate models that she felt too often ignore the human side of work I discovered that it is possible to reinvent organizations to align with positive change Jitka will continue her education at ASU in CISA’s accelerated master’s degree program in organizational leadership and will focus on the future of work.  “I intend to collaborate with organizations that seek to maximize human potential through strategic reinvention,” she said aligning with inner rightness and pursuing what genuinely matters to you Question: Why did you choose to study organizational leadership Answer: My interest in organizational leadership has deepened throughout my career where I discovered the immense value of effective leadership I gained a deep appreciation for the fundamental skills of responsibility which have continued to influence my leadership performance significantly I bolstered leadership skills in each organization I have also realized that every company and its organizational paradigms have drawbacks these drawbacks fail to fully employ human potential and may result in separating leaders from followers and I decided to become a student to find solutions to the drawbacks of organizational paradigms A: ASU's program aligned perfectly with my objectives and I also had the opportunity to learn from exceptional professors The university resonated with my military background and aligned perfectly with the degree I wished to pursue I discovered more about Arizona State University's exceptional reputation and my interactions with several alumni and professors deepened my enthusiasm for attending Q: What’s something you learned while at ASU that changed your perspective A: After completing the OGL 365: Reinventing Organizations class I realized that many organizational paradigms foster distrust among frontline employees and limit self-management practices by focusing exclusively on revenue This approach often contributes to a sense of disconnection between corporations and their employees I became acutely aware that this disconnection creates a perception of employees as mere components of a mechanical system I began to wonder how many individuals experience a lack of vibrancy or aliveness in their work Such change not only harnesses the full potential of human resources but also establishes a higher purpose that benefits everyone involved Chantel Woodard is graduating with a master’s degree in forensic science from Arizona State University’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences and has been honored with the prestigious… College of Health Solutions Outstanding Graduate Student Emily Dow has grown into a highly accomplished doctoral student completing her PhD in exercise and nutritional sciences in just three… Medical studies graduate Mia Tarditi aims to support others across a variety of contexts from the club she established as a student, Pre-Health on Poly A proposed 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States floated by President Donald Trump over the weekend has rattled the global film industry—but in the Czech Republic key players say the impact would be significant Considering the types of foreign productions that have filmed in Czechia in recent years the region may also be better prepared for potential tariffs than other popular destinations “No final decisions on foreign film tariffs have been made,” a White House spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter on Monday slightly walking back Trump’s Sunday night announcement the administration insists it is exploring options to “safeguard our national and economic security while Making Hollywood Great Again.” That hasn’t stopped the film world from reacting with confusion and alarm, especially in countries like the Czech Republic, where American productions form a large part of the industry’s income. Speaking to Czech News Agency on Monday chairman of the Czech Audiovisual Producers’ Association estimated that American projects make up roughly half of all foreign productions in the country but it wouldn’t be devastating,” Šlajer said He pointed to the adaptability of Czech producers who endured the 2023 Hollywood strikes and continue to attract European and non-Western productions “We’re not dependent on just one type of client.” Trump’s announcement has raised difficult questions for an industry deeply integrated across borders Would the tariff apply to streaming productions like those from Netflix which often shoot in Prague but are headquartered globally Would international co-productions be exempt What qualifies as an “American” film in a post-studio Šlajer noted that 70–80% of current productions are for internet and television platforms “They don’t create content solely in the U.S.—it’s done in Europe It’s not clear how tariffs would even apply.” pointing out the legal and logistical complexities “Platforms are not territorially separated She added that companies like Netflix and Disney have their European headquarters in Amsterdam and Paris “It’s roughly 40% more expensive to film in the U.S The Czech Ministry of Culture said it is monitoring the situation and will analyze any potential impact on the country’s audiovisual sector “It’s premature to speculate about concrete consequences,” ministry spokesperson Jana Malíková told Czech News Agency noting that support for the film industry remains a government priority Recent amendments to Czech law have increased local film incentives to 25% for general productions and up to 35% for animation and post-production Circumstances within the Czech film industry may have inadvertently prepared it for Trump’s proposed tariffs which specifically refer to movies as opposed to TV or streaming content which tie revenue to advertising and subscription fees may be more difficult to tax than theatrical productions whose earnings are more easily countable from box office receipts The contemporary spy series Ride or Die, starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham while a new Netflix adaptation of The Age of Innocence is expected to film in the Czech capital later this year Germany and Slovakia in attracting these foreign shoots Czech officials are proceeding with cautious optimism—and a sense of realism “We expect American filmmakers themselves to push back hard on this.” “Consider the rich tradition of U.S. studios filming in Europe since the 1950s, which has always been enriching for both sides of the ocean,” Pavlína Žipková from the Czech Film Commission told Variety on Monday “[Trump’s] statement raises more questions than answers Lead photo: Behind the scenes of Nosferatu (2024) courtesy Focus Features / Aidan Monaghan and website in this browser for the next time I comment About | Contact | Terms | Privacy © 2005-2023 The Prague Reporter. All rights reserved. ​CategoriesCategoriesEnglishGENERALKing Philippe receives ceremonial welcome in Czech Republic5 May 2025 King Philippe was greeted with a red carpet welcome and a military ceremony in Prague on Monday The King is visiting the Czech Republic to take part in a ceremony commemorating the liberation of the city of Pilsen the King was greeted by Czech president Petr Pavel and dozens of Czech soldiers at a formal reception at Prague Castle a monumental palace complex that overlooks the city from a hilltop which was closed to tourists for the occasion is also the official residence and workplace of the Czech president which included the national anthems of both countries was followed by talks between the two leaders The King was also presented with a framed photograph of his meeting with Vaclav Havel the country's first president after the fall of the communist regime Philippe travelled to the Czech Republic to take part in a ceremony commemorating the liberation of the city of Pilsen Tuesday marks 80 years since a Belgian battalion helped drive Nazi troops out of the city It is the first time that a Belgian and a Czech head of state will attend the commemoration of this event together The city was liberated on 6 May 1945 by the American army with the assistance of the 17th Belgian Fusilier Battalion This battalion consisted of volunteers from the province of Liège all former members of the Secret Army resistance group Pilsen is one of the few Czech cities not liberated by Soviet troops at the end of the Second World War following the Velvet Revolution that ended communist rule in the former Czechoslovakia that the liberation began to be celebrated but family members of the 17th Battalion veterans are expected to attend the commemoration in Pilsen on Tuesday King Philippe's visit partly coincides with a two-day visit by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to the Czech Republic the Ukrainian flag at Prague Castle had to be replaced by the Belgian flag shortly before 14.00 on Monday King Philippe and Czech president Petr Pavel in Prague Copy linkGet updates in your mailboxYour email addressSubscribeBy clicking "Subscribe" I confirm I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy rapid and high-quality information 24 hours a day from Belgium and abroad to all Belgian media not to mention entertainment and lifestyle our journalists and press photographers produce hundreds of photos and news stories Since the end of March 2022 English has been added as a language businesses and various organisations that need reliable information Belga News Agency also offers a comprehensive range of corporate services to meet all their communication needs www.belganewsagency.eu (02-May) -- Andrew Colley arrived in Prague yesterday from North Carolina a little tired  The 2024 Manchester Road Race champion is ready to wave goodbye to his current marathon personal best of 2:11:22 and knock as many minutes off as possible at Sunday's ORLEN Prague Marathon  His training the last two months in Blowing Rock and included a 20-mile cut-down run which started at 5:50 per mile pace and finished at 4:45  He knows he's definitely got a lot more potential than 2:11."The marathon is the one event that.. I've under-performed pretty heavily," Colley told Race Results Weekly in a telephone interview from his hotel in Prague last night  It might be a little conservative with how training's going  That's my goal: to still run 2:07 pace through 20 and see how much I can take off in the last 10-K."Colley who is the senior member of the ZAP Endurance program under coaches Pete Rea and Ryan Warrenburg has had Prague on his calendar since last December reached out to the event and Colley got an early acceptance  That allowed the 3:58 miler and his coaches to set up his training and racing program so he could satisfy several other goals and still be in peak marathon shape for Prague  He ran a 1:00:47 half-marathon personal best in Houston on January 19 set a new course record of 13:33 at the Armagh Road Race 5-K in Northern Ireland on February 13 and took fifth at the USATF Half-Marathon Championships in Atlanta on March 3 where he ran 1:01:09 on a hilly course  Each of those races was aligned with his Prague preparations."We knew we wanted to go for the fast half," said Colley who ended up getting sick in December but recovered enough to run well in Houston  He continued: "We knew we wanted to do a couple of fast halfs and a marathon a little later it still worked out that I got the pieces of the puzzle put into place for today  Even though they weren't the perfect days for me they were still part of the ticket to here."And what about that 5-K where he won in a sprint finish?"With Armagh.. it was really about proving that my close is still there from Manchester," said Colley who won that Thanksgiving Day road race with a powerful long-sprint against Mexico's Eduardo Herrera  "From Pete and Ryan's standpoint they just wanted me to know you should know after this you can kick with anyone."Colley put in most of his miles with ZAP teammate Ryan Ford  The fact that the two athletes were preparing for marathons which were two weeks apart actually worked out well for Colley because Ford is more a natural distance runner where the duo focused on getting down as many carbohydrates as possible was key."We overlapped quite a bit," said Colley of his training with Ford who finished tenth (third American) at Boston in a personal best 2:08:00  "I was just kind of two weeks behind him at all points so we kind of had that be the focus of this build  I've been over-fueling and getting my stomach as strong as possible for Sunday."Of course Colley was inspired by Ford's performance at Boston but also by the 2:26:39 recorded by his wife and instead of following the race on television he decided to track Ford and Tristin's progress on the race's mobile phone app from his home."I had the tracking app open and I was meticulously checking every two or three minutes while pacing around our apartment following Tristin and Ryan  "I should have been watching the feed but I was a little too stressed to watch it."  He continued: "I just stuck to the tracking app and was stressed for two and a half hours."The success of his teammates has helped lift Colley's confidence  Tristin ran the #2 time of her career despite dealing with stomach distress from 14 miles to the finish  Ford was only in 22nd place at halfway (1:03:42) but trusted his plan and moved up 12 places in the second half."Wow what a smart race he ran," Colley marveled  "I think he had the sixth-fastest second half." (Fact check: he did.)Conditions are looking good for Prague on Sunday where warm temperatures today will be replaced by much cooler conditions for Sunday after thunderstorms on Saturday night Sunday's high will only be 58F/14C (even cooler at the start)  Colley is trying to get as much rest as possible even though his training taper is making him a little crazy."I kind of feel that with the marathon you get two weeks from your race and you've done all the work," he said and so I think the name of the game is getting to the starting line feeling great  I always feel like I could be doing more but I'm trying to embrace it."Regardless of what happens on Sunday the Colleys have a firm plan for what comes next even though their race plans for the second half of the year aren't fully formed  The couple got married last September but never took a honeymoon."We fly back from Prague on Monday then me and Tristin are flying to Hawaii for our honeymoon," he said  "That's the only thing we have planned so far."- - - - - -The 30th anniversary of the ORLEN Prague Marathon will be celebrated on Sunday and the race will start and finish at Old Town Square  The race will be broadcast LIVE in the USA on Flotrack with coverage beginning at 2:45 a.m  The course records are 2:05:09 by Alexander Mutiso Munyao of Kenya in 2023 for men and 2:19:46 by Lonah Chemtai Salpeter of Israel in 2019 for women  The race winners will receive EUR 15,000 in prize money and there are time bonuses up to EUR 30,000 for a men's winner under 2:05:00  The race is a World Athletics Elite Label Road Race Get the most important Track & Field stories delivered straight to your inbox Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced on Monday that his country will continue supplying artillery ammunition to Ukraine and broaden its training programme for Ukrainian pilots, following talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Prague. Zelenskyy was in Prague as part of stepped up efforts to rally European partners administration pushes for a ceasefire in the more than three-year-old war Ukraine’s Western allies are in discussions about supplying additional Patriot air defence systems to Kyiv and are aiming to reach an agreement before a NATO summit at the end of June according to a source familiar with the matter Ukraine is increasingly desperate to get more Patriots with President Zelenskyy telling CBS news last month his government was ready to buy 10 of the U.S.-made air defence systems that are vital for shooting down Russian ballistic missiles The Czechs have been strong backers of Kyiv spearheading a drive to source shells for Ukraine using financing from allies which delivered around 1.5 million rounds last year Fiala said on Monday that half a million shells had already been delivered since the start of 2025 Zelenskyy and Czech President Petr Pavel said on Sunday that 1.8 million rounds could come this year Fiala said a well-armed Ukraine was the best security guarantee in Europe He said the Czech Republic would expand training of Ukrainian pilots While the Czech Republic does not own F-16s it has supplied helicopter simulators to Ukraine Zelenskyy supported the efforts for a Ukrainian-Czech F-16 training school “We are ready to implement this project as soon as possible,” he said Zelenskyy said on Sunday at the start of his Prague visit that a ceasefire with Russia was possible at any moment He has called on allies to apply greater pressure on Russia President Donald Trump have agreed that a 30-day ceasefire was the correct first step towards ending the war PRAGUE, CZ / ACCESS Newswire / May 3, 2025 / The iconic Mucha Museum is proud to announce in the historic building of the Kaunický palác has moved & reopened in its new grand venue in the Kaunický palác Prague offering a transformation in payed of history of the celebration of Alfons Mucha one of the most influential of the Art Nouveau artists and a symbol of national identity to the Czech people Originally opened to the public in 1998, the museum is the first in the world entirely dedicated to the works of the much-acclaimed Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha - the collection includes everything from canvases to photographs, illustrations, designs, living, invocative documents, and much more. Citizens of Prague are very proud of this museum formerly housed in a small and quaint setting which offers a dramatically expanded and re-imagined experience "This new home for the Mucha Museum at Kaunický palác is more than a move - it is a bold redefinition of how we present Mucha's legacy to future generations," said a museum spokesperson "It reflects the scale and spirit of the man whose work shaped not only an artistic era but a national identity." the Kaunický palác offers a graceful and historic backdrop for the appreciation of Mucha's visionary work visitors can explore all new galleries with original works of art and engaging interactive exhibits showing the artist and the world he inhabited World Premiere of Its Kind: The only one in the world dedicated solely to Alfons Mucha now with improved facilities and curatorial capacities Experience an Immersive Storytelling: Delve into Mucha's life from his Moravian childhood to becoming an international art nouveau sensation in Paris and return to the Czech lands as personification of the nation Czech History in Focus: Mucha's art offers an inspiring visual story of the Czech nation's cultural awakening and quest for national identity - an intricate and inseparable part of his work Digital Discovery: The museum's official website, Mucha.cz you can visit as one of the first in a foreign language exhibition and the online gift shop with exclusive prints and collectible items Alfons Mucha (1860-1939) is known for his masterful art nouveau iconic poster designs that capture the essence of beauty advertising products - it's probably some of the most exquisite examples of advertising art ever seen His paintings were an expression of culture and national pride as well as a medium of political sentiment; nowhere is this more apparent than in The Slav Epic a collection of large canvases that document the spiritual development of the Slav race With the introduction of this beautiful setting within the confines of the Kaunický palác visitors will be able to experience Mucha's work with greater intimacy and depth and also experience the city of Prague through the eyes of an artist who helped give it a soul About Mucha Museum - Mucha.cz is the official online platform for the Alfons Mucha Museum and legacy serving as the definitive source for Mucha enthusiasts worldwide Organisation: Muchovo muzeum s.r.o.Contact Person: Daniel TannerWebsite: mucha.cz/en/office@mucha.cz We’d like to share more about how we work and what drives our day-to-day business How we use your information depends on the product and service that you use and your relationship with us To learn more about how we handle and protect your data, visit our privacy center Read our editorial policy to learn more about our process This was reported by an Ukrinform correspondent The parties are expected to discuss all aspects of bilateral cooperation between the two countries including the Czech initiative to supply Ukraine with ammunition Zelensky will also meet with the leadership of Czech defense companies today the President of Ukraine has already met with the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic Marketa Pekárová Adamová and is scheduled to meet with the Speaker of the Senate Zelensky will talk to students of Charles University and the Ukrainian community the Ukrainian leader's program includes a meeting with representatives of the ANO opposition movement parliamentary elections will be held in the Czech Republic in the fall have a high chance of winning the support of a large number of voters the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska will speak at the international conference “Global Health Initiative for Ukraine” on assistance to the Ukrainian healthcare system As reported, the day before, on May 4, the President of Ukraine met with Czech President Petr Pavel This is Zelensky's second visit to Prague having previously visited the Czech capital in July 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Sunday that a ceasefire with Russia could happen at any time he urged Ukraine's allies to exert more pressure on Moscow to make it happen Speaking at a press conference in Prague with Czech President Petr Pavel Zelensky emphasised that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not take any meaningful action to end the ongoing conflict without this increased pressure.  “We believe that without increased pressure Today marks the 54th day that Russia has ignored even the American proposal to completely cease fire,” Zelensky said to reporters “We believe that a ceasefire is possible at any moment and should last at least 30 days to give diplomacy a real chance.” Putin announced a three-day ceasefire from May 8-10 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II Zelensky dismissed this as ineffective and instead called for an unconditional ceasefire lasting at least 30 days The Czech government has been a firm supporter of Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in 2022 and has taken a leading role in providing Ukraine with large-calibre ammunition.  The Ukrainian president stated that instead of showcasing tanks at the May 9 victory parade Putin should be focusing “on how to actually end his war.” “Three things are needed and a significant increase in defence cooperation across Europe,” he expressed “Russia must know that Europeans will defend themselves.” Moscow has stated that it expects a clear and direct response from Zelensky regarding its three-day proposal Pavel noted that Russia has not yet shown any real sign of wanting to take steps toward ending the war “If someone has all the cards in their hand to end the war who can do it with a single decision,” Pavel informed reporters the Czech Republic has leveraged its diplomatic ties and industrial know-how to source and deliver large-calibre ammunition to Ukraine with financial backing from NATO countries Czech President Pavel mentioned in February that Ukraine had received 1.6 million rounds over the past year President Zelensky expressed hope that Ukraine would receive 1.8 million shells through the same initiative in 2025 Zelensky called the programme “effective” and added that further collaboration would focus on military aviation and strengthening Ukraine’s F-16 fleet is visiting the Czech Republic and is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Monday One of the key topics on their agenda is the Czech-led initiative to supply ammunition Zelensky shared on X that he is preparing for several diplomatic meetings to pressure Russia into agreeing to a ceasefire He also mentioned that during Pope Francis’ funeral on April 26 at the Vatican and both discussed sanctions against Russia and air defence systems Both leaders agreed that a 30-day ceasefire would be essential to ending the conflict MyIndMakers is a New Age Media Company established in 2015 to enable the exchange of Global Ideas and Solutions Join our mailing list to stay up to date 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The head of state stated this during a joint press conference with Czech President Petr Pavel following their meeting in Prague Eva Pavelova (spouse of the Czech President - ed.) a large-scale conference ‘Healthcare Initiative for Ukraine’ will kick off in Prague We are grateful for the joint work with the Czech Republic on our Ukrainian restoration," Zelensky said He separately noted the Czech Republic's initiative on the reconstruction of Ukrainian medical facilities "The restoration of hospitals is a priority for us hundreds of hospitals have been destroyed or damaged by this war it is necessary to restore virtually the entire healthcare network It is necessary to modernize medical facilities in other regions of Ukraine as well," the president said Health Minister Viktor Lyashko said that the Czech Republic would invest EUR 100 million in the renovation of hospitals within the Ukraine Facility President Petr Pavel and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy held talks in Prague yesterday to discuss the development of the situation in Ukraine and the possibilities of post-war reconstruction in which the Czech Republic wants to participate Pavel told at a joint press conference after their meeting said he appreciated the Czech Republic for its efforts to stop Russian aggression and that the Czech munitions initiative is working excellently Zelenskiy said that Ukraine greatly appreciates the Czech Republic’s support for its European efforts He expressed regret that some European leaders are blocking the process and suggested they are only doing so to get a better seat on the Red Square tribune Pavel stated that if Russia succeeded in the war it would have direct negative consequences for the Czechs If Russia were rewarded for its aggression this would confirm that the Kremlin’s manner of pursuing its foreign policy objectives is correct He stressed that it was in the Czech Republic’s immediate interest that the outcome of the peace negotiations which will hopefully begin in the near future should not be that the aggressor is rewarded and the victim He said the Czech Republic would support Ukraine in its ambitions to become a member of the European Union and NATO He also pledged further support for Ukraine through the supply of ammunition Zelenskiy said Ukraine needs more sanctions against Russia and also a tangible increase in mutual defence cooperation across Europe He also noted that reconstruction of hospitals is a high priority for the embattled country with hundreds of them damaged as a result of Russian attacks it will be necessary to build an entirely new medical network The two presidents also spoke yesterday about efforts to create a Ukrainian training centre for F-16 fighter pilots we cannot set up such a training centre on the territory of Ukraine because Russian attacks continue every day,” said Zelenskiy “We are working with our partners to do everything possible to establish such a training center outside Ukraine.”  Ukraine is asking its partners to increase pressure on Russia because without such pressure it will not take any steps to end the war but it should last at least 30 days to provide a realistic chance for diplomacy Zelenskiy has a number of meetings scheduled in Prague today including with opposition politicians and representatives of the Chamber of Deputies as he would like to convey to representatives of the Czech Parliament that the security of Ukraine and the Czech Republic is also a guarantee of the security of Europe Pavel aso said the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine is out of the question until a peace agreement is reached economic and military guarantees could be enough to guarantee peace for Ukraine once an agreement is reached “At the moment there are no specific negotiations on what troops what units could possibly be deployed in Ukraine We are really still far from that,” said Pavel He argued that there was no point in announcing a ceasefire for one as “it is impossible to start peace talks in such a short period of time.” If anyone had expressed a will for a 30-day ceasefire “We need to remember that if anyone really holds all the cards to end the war But so far he has shown no such real will,” Pavel said Advertise with us Privacy Policy Brno Daily is a Czech media outlet for expats Our partners A 10-year-old boy was killed and a 12-year-old girl critically injured in a utility terrain vehicle crash Thursday evening near Prague Troopers said the crash happened shortly after 7 p.m near the intersection of County Roads 3570 and 1070 Investigators said the UTV was traveling south on County Road 3570 at an unsafe speed when it left the roadway rolled into a ditch and ejected the driver The 10-year-old male driver was pronounced dead at the scene A 12-year-old girl was flown by MediFlight to OU Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City in critical condition A 3-year-old boy who was also in the vehicle was not injured >>> Oklahoma UTV safety tips: How to ride and drive side-by-sides safely Brooke Cox is a Digital Producer at News On 6 where she has been part of the team since August 2024 >>> Oklahoma UTV safety tips: How to ride and drive side-by-sides safely Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a visit to Prague on Sunday that a ceasefire in the war with Russia He urged Ukraine’s allies to increase pressure on Moscow to help bring the measure into effect speaking at a joint news conference in Prague alongside Czech President Petr Pavel said that unless increased pressure were applied Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin would take no real steps to end the conflict “We believe that without increased pressure Russia will not take real practical steps to end the war Today marks the 54th day that Russia has ignored even the American proposal to completely cease fire,” Zelenskyy told reporters “We believe that a ceasefire is possible at any moment and should last at least 30 days to give diplomacy a real chance.” Putin last week declared a three-day ceasefire over May 8-10 to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies over Nazi Germany in World War Two Zelenskyy said such a measure is pointless and has called instead for an unconditional ceasefire over at least 30 days in line with a U.S The Czech government has been a strong backer of Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and has led an initiative to supply Ukraine with large-calibre ammunition The Ukrainian president said that rather than putting tanks on display at a May 9 victory parade Putin should be thinking “about how to actually end his war” and a significant increase in defence cooperation across Europe,” he said “Russia must know that Europeans will defend themselves.” Moscow has said it wants an unambiguous reply from Zelenskyy to its three-day offer Pavel said Russia had yet to show any indication it wanted to proceed with measures to end the war “If someone has all the cards in their hand to end the war then it is President Putin who can do it with a single decision,” he told reporters “But so far the will has not appeared.” business and industrial expertise to find large-calibre ammunition around the world and ship it to Ukraine with funding from NATO allies Pavel said in February that Ukraine had received 1.6 million rounds of large-calibre ammunition in the past year Zelenskyy said Ukraine hoped to receive 1.8 million shells under the programme initiative in 2025 Zelenskyy praised the initiative as “effective” and said cooperation would also be pursued in military aviation and supporting Ukraine’s fleet of F-16 aircraft who is accompanied on the trip by first lady Olena Zelenska meets Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Monday with the Czech ammunition drive among the topics on the agenda The Ukrainian leader said on X social media site on Saturday he was preparing for upcoming foreign policy meetings focusing on helping push Russia into a ceasefire He also said he discussed air defence systems and sanctions on Russia with U.S President Donald Trump on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican on April 26 The two agreed a 30-day ceasefire was the correct first step towards ending the war Living in Prague comes with plenty of perks – great cafes a rich cultural life – but it often means making do with limited living space Residents may find themselves without basements Christmas decorations compete with coats in the hallway and moving boxes live permanently in plain sight But increasingly, Prague locals are turning to a simple solution: self storage The idea of renting a storage unit used to be associated with big moves or major life transitions more people are using storage to reclaim their homes and avoid the stress (and cost) of upsizing has tapped into this need with four modern The company offers rental terms for as short as 30 days making units ideal for both short-term projects and long-haul living and size flexibility are top priorities when 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Units can be reserved online and the contract comes with a personal access code for secure entry You can bring your own padlock or buy one on-site Staff at each location can walk you through options based on what you’re storing and you can always upgrade or downsize later if your needs change Choose between an indefinite or a fixed contract (though the average rental period is several months long units can be rented for as little as 30 days) A 30-day notice period is required for cancellation Unsure how much space you’ll need? The Less Mess team can help you identify the unit size that best suits your needs you can move into a bigger or smaller unit later.   To learn more about what Less Mess can offer you, visit its website to find all the information needed to rent a perfect storage space in Prague.  By Diane Swenson April 22, 2025 Twenty two senior Business Fellows traveled to Prague pitching Czech voice tech firm Phonexia on a U.S 22 Martha and Spencer Love School of Business Fellows exchanged the classroom for Phonexia’s Prague headquarters market‑entry strategy they had spent the semester building from the ground up market‑entry plan for Phonexia made everything we’d studied feel real,” said Nathaniel Lerman ’25 mapped potential partners and showed how their voice‑tech could fit government security needs back home.” Late‑night rehearsals brought every work stream together The finance team built three‑year projections from limited data while others refined competitive analysis and slides and finally came up with a story to pull it all together that’s when I started to feel confident in our strategy,” said Ava Fitzgerald ’25 a marketing and international business major from Haddonfield “We practiced the presentation countless times and I got feedback from my peers and our instructor The pace was demanding 12‑hour sessions fueled by fast food and four years of knowing exactly who could handle which task when pressure spiked it felt like we were pushing a square rock up a hill,” said Eli Gould ’25 “Once we started writing and applying solid research the square became a circle and everything moved.” the Fellows traded laptops for local culture A Mozart dinner in Prague’s historic district introduced many to opera for the first time while Easter‑market stalls and the Jewish Quarter offered souvenirs and quiet reflection a wave of accomplishment washed over me,” Gould said “We’d finished a tough project and grown closer as friends.” Tagged: Lincoln Financial Professor and Professor of Economics Elon University Professor of History Michael Matthews explores the romantic and sexual lives of Mexico City’s poor and working class during the rule of Porfirio Diaz The 6th annual Maker Takeover featured students’ experiments business and creative works to showcase the hard work taking place in Elon University’s Maker Hub Nia James says when doctors weren’t taking her pain seriously her athletic trainer and Elon alum John Lavender ’94 was her lifesaving advocate The graduate of Elon University’s human services studies program works on policy advocacy in Washington in a prestigious fellowship with the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Get more Elon news delivered to your inbox © 2025 Elon University | All Rights Reserved The 30th anniversary edition of the ORLEN Prague Marathon was dominated by Ethiopian long-distance runners in both elite categories successfully defended his title in the race that started and finished at Old Town Square while the women’s race was won by his compatriot Lemi Berhanu Hayle broke away from the last of his competitors around the two-thirds mark and completed a solo run to the finish line with an impressive time of 2:05:14 — just five seconds shy of the race record Kenyan runner Felix Kipkoech finished second followed by Japan’s Tetsuya Yoroizaka in third The decisive move in the women’s race came just before the 30-kilometer mark who ran a significant portion of the course alongside some of the top Czech athletes claimed victory with a (provisional) time of 2:20:55 Yann Havlena was crowned Czech national marathon champion for the first time in his career who earned his 38th medal from national championships Tereza Hrochová was the best Czech with 2:34:04 Within minutes of becoming China's trailblazing world snooker champion Zhao Xintong was draped in his country's flag as he started to take in the enormity of his achievement Around 16,000 people took to the city streets for the 2025 AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run on Sunday 4 May as the Midlands’ biggest running event saw thousands set off to see the sights of Birmingham,.. 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Catch the English-language premiere of Agatha Christie's Black Coffee featuring the debut of Hercule Poirot on stage courtesy of The Mad and the Merry Man theatre group The whodunit unfolds at Rock Café on May 5 and 7 Monday - Friday 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm GMT + 1 All financial news and data tailored to specific country editions Poland will hold presidential elections on May 18 as the country faces key debates over social policy and national security that could shape its political trajectory The annual report said Russia is using aggressive tactics such as unauthorized airspace incursions and close encounters with NATO ships and aircraft including Iranian-designed Shahed-type drones located about 70 kilometers northwest of Donetsk remains one of the most fiercely contested sectors of the front where Russia has concentrated its main offensive efforts since March  (Updated:  May 6, 2025 11:41 am)Ukraine's drones target Moscow second night in a row, Russian official claims, ahead of Victory Day parade. Debris from one of the drones reportedly fell on the Kashirskoye Highway The reported attack comes just days before Russia's Victory Day parade and three-day "truce." Vice President Mike Pence said Putin "only understands power." About 800 million euros ($905 million) will be allocated for the acquisition and installation of anti-tank mines to deter potential aggression  (Updated:  May 6, 2025 9:36 am)War analysisFrance is sending Ukraine more AASM Hammer bombs — here's what they can do Polish President Andrzej Duda said the United States has tools that can effectively influence the Kremlin arguing that only President Donald Trump has real leverage over Russian President Vladimir Putin The number includes 1,430 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day "To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause: The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement" by Benjamin Nathans which covers dissent in the Soviet Union and Russia today Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on May 5 announced they had facilitated Russian journalist Ekaterina Barabash's escape from Russia to France after she fled house arrest on April 21 by Ray Baseley, Dmytro BasmatCzech President Petr Pavel welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the first courtyard of the Prague castle during Zelensky's official visit on May 4 (Ray Baseley/The Kyiv Independent)The Czech ammunition initiative will deliver up to 1.8 million artillery shells to Ukraine by the end of 2025 according to a Kyiv Independent journalist on the ground The announcement represents an additional 300,000 shells committed to Kyiv over what was announced by Prague earlier this year Czech Defense Minister Jana Cernochova previously said that the country supplied 1.5 million rounds of various calibers in 2024 and had enough funds to continue at the same pace until this fall The initiative, backed by contributions from Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark, and other countries, has significantly boosted Ukraine's artillery improving the shell ratio from 1-to-10 in Russia's favor to 1-to-2 The initiative was launched last year amid Ukrainian shell shortages, primarily caused by delays in U.S Ukraine received 400,000 high-caliber rounds through the initiative Pavel said that Prague intends to deliver additional shells next year but that decisions depends on the results of this year's parliamentary elections said in January that it aims to suspend the initiative if it wins the parliamentary elections in October 2025 President Volodymyr Zelensky, who arrived in the Czech Republic on May 4 for an official visit is slated to meet with Czechia opposition members on May 5 in an attempt to bridge relations according to a Kyiv Independent journalist present at the official visit Today's visit to Prague marks Zelensky's first visit to the country since July 2023 In additional to additional shell production the two leaders are also set to speak on additional areas of cooperation to support Kyiv's fleet of F-16 fighter jets Czech Health Minister Vlastimil Valek also announced the Czechia and Ukraine will also sign a memorandum on mental health cooperation that will include human resources in experience-sharing as well as an undisclosed investment to support mental health assistance for Ukraine Prague has been a strong supporter of Ukraine, supplying military aid, leading EU efforts to secure weapons, and hosting hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees Daily Weather Report Powered By: Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Stories you've missed since your last login: Recommended stories based on your interests: the man has peacefully climbed down from the statue following successful police negotiation Charles Bridge has reopened to pedestrian traffic A man climbed to the top of a statue on Prague's iconic Charles Bridge Saturday afternoon the bridge was closed to all pedestrian traffic as police attempted negotiation part of a historical group of sculptures near Křižovnické náměstí authorities swiftly closed the bridge to traffic and a specialized police negotiation team was dispatched to the scene “Charles Bridge is currently closed due to the intervention of emergency services because of a man sitting on a statue," Police wrote on X at 4:26 p.m. confirming the bridge's closure due to an ongoing intervention lined the bridge as authorities assessed the situation Police shared video of the intervention to their X account Karlův most je v tuto chvíli uzavÅ™en z důvodu zásahu složek IZS kvůli muži, který sedí na soÅ¡e. Na místÄ› s ním komunikují vyjednavači. pic.twitter.com/tMJEkeuxWT disclosing the reason behind the man’s actions: "The reason the man is standing on the statue is that he intends to commit suicide A police spokesperson reported that the individual was initially holding a utility knife but had since discarded it maritime police were stationed on the Vltava River to monitor the situation from the water Authorities are proceeding cautiously to prevent further escalation some filming the unfolding events on their phones the man peacefully climbed down from the statue following police negotiation The bridge reopened to pedestrian traffic shortly thereafter.