The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world where sites are vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled urban development Our Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information This cultural landscape has been shaped for centuries by the living tradition of cultivating and trading the world’s most renowned hop variety The property includes particularly fertile hop fields near the river Ohře that have been farmed continuously for hundreds of years as well as historic villages and buildings used for processing hops The urban component of the property is represented by the medieval centre of Žatec with its southern extension known as the “Prague Suburb” (Pražské předměstí) including numerous specific 19th to 20th-century industrial structures these illustrate the evolution of the agro-industrial processes and socio-economic system of growing and trading hops from the Late Middle Ages to the present Ce paysage culturel a été façonné par des siècles de tradition vivante de la culture et du commerce de la variété de houblon la plus réputée au monde utilisée à l’échelle planétaire dans la production de la bière Ce bien comprend des champs de houblon particulièrement fertiles près de la rivière Ohře qui sont cultivés sans interruption depuis des siècles ainsi que des villages historiques et des bâtiments liés à la transformation du houblon L´élément urbain du bien est representé par le centre médiéval de Žatec et son extension sud dénommée « faubourg pragois » (Pražské předměstí) qui comprend de nombreuses structures industrielles spécifiques des XIXe et XXe siècles L’ensemble illustre le développement des processus agro-industriels et du système socio-économique de la culture de la certification et du commerce du houblon Žatec and the Landscape of Saaz Hops is situated in the north-western part of Czechia in a location that provides ideal conditions for growing hops a central aromatic ingredient in beer production It consists of two component parts that together illustrate the entire cycle of cultivating processing and trading the world’s most renowned variety of hops Component part 1 - Saaz Hop Landscape - consists of rural hop fields and the small villages of Stekník and Trnovany and component part 2 - Žatec - consists of the historic urban centre of the town of Žatec (Saaz in German) along with its 19th century industrial suburb Both component parts are geographically close This evolved and continuing cultural landscape and its built heritage associated with hop growing and processing is testimony to a tradition that has been practiced here for more than 700 years and still continues to this day despite tremendous demographic changes at various points in its history The features of this striking landscape range from traditional hop fields to buildings used for drying to parts of the historic transportation network of roads These also include supporting administrative with specific buildings and structures linked to hop production demonstrates close interactions between the rural hop growing landscape and its urban base Criterion (iii): Žatec and the Landscape of Saaz Hops bears exceptional testimony to a strong centuries-long cultural tradition of growing and processing the world’s most renown hops variety Evidence of this testimony is found in the spatial configurations urban patterns and buildings of this evolved and continuing cultural landscape The town of Žatec became a globally recognised centre of hops in the 19th century as a result of innovations in hop production and flourishing global trade undertaken by local Czech The exceptional testimony of this cultural landscape is expressed in its traditional hop fields and buildings used for drying Criterion (iv): Žatec and the Landscape of Saaz Hops is an outstanding example of a monoculture landscape Associated with hop growing and processing in both rural and urban environments over a period of more than 700 years the property includes outstanding examples of agricultural landscapes These examples illustrate various methods of hop breeding packaging and quality certification that were developed here since the Late Middle Ages and climaxed in the 19th and early 20th century The rural landscape is particularly defined by hop fields with their typical trellises of poles and wires It also includes rural settlements with preserved farm buildings and barns where hops were dried and stored and the former residence of the local landlord which is a dominant landmark in the landscape as it rises above the still-used historic hop fields The urban centre of this hop-growing landscape is the town of Žatec and hop packaging and certification facilities The town’s exceptional skyline is accentuated by the vertical dominants of the hop-drying kilns and the tall chimneys of the sulphuring chambers Criterion (v): Žatec and the Landscape of Saaz Hops is an outstanding example of a traditional agricultural landscape and traditional human settlements related to growing a crop with very special requirements for climate It illustrates continual interactions between people and their environment over a very long period of time in a well-preserved example of the cultural tradition of hop breeding The technical knowhow and skills developed and refined here are well demonstrated by the hop fields with their characteristic trellises drying kilns and other hop-related facilities that were built in the rural area The processing of the hops grown here had a defining influence on the town of Žatec and its Prague Suburb where very specific typologies of industrial facilities were created by communities associated with the hop processing business educational and religious institutions and amenity centres needed to support this agro-industrial system The serial property includes all the elements necessary to express its Outstanding Universal Value Its boundaries adequately ensure the complete representation of the entire cycle of growing The two component parts contribute to the Outstanding Universal Value of the site as a whole Among the most distinctive attributes of component part 1 are the hop fields around the small villages of Stekník and Trnovany These illustrate the growing and initial processing of hops The village of Stekník features well-preserved typical brick buildings surrounding a central village square A transportation network based on historic roads railways and water streams enabled access to the hop fields and facilitated the export of hops This landscape has changed little over the centuries and its current use reflects its historical use the historic centre of the town of Žatec and its industrial Prague Suburb This urban environment includes all the elements needed to illustrate the last stages of the industrialised “hop cycle,” as well as the administrative and socio-cultural infrastructure that testifies to the specific societal contexts of hop production in Žatec Traditional knowledge of hop growing and processing developed over the centuries can be considered an intangible attribute The property does not suffer unduly from adverse effects of development and/or neglect Žatec and the Landscape of Saaz Hops is authentic in terms of its locations and setting setting and function of the hop-growing rural landscape in component part 1 have been fully preserved The locations of hop fields have not changed nor has the presence of watercourses and historic communication networks Rural settlements that served as bases for the farmed fields have largely preserved their forms The built environment has a high degree of authenticity the former estate of the local landlord (Stekník Chateau) and the large Baroque granary at Stekník which was later converted into a hop drying kiln The buildings in the historic centre of Žatec (component part 2) display authentic signs of an older traditional method of drying hops in lofts The authentic forms of the buildings are closely monitored during all refurbishment and restoration projects Even more recent hop-related buildings with unique functions concentrated in a small area of the Prague Suburb have mostly been preserved Some of them no longer serve their original function but remain in a relatively stable condition authentic in form and materials and with many specific details preserved They are expected to undergo sympathetic conversion Both component parts of the property are protected under the National Act no in combination with other protective regimes stemming from this Act the cultural values are administratively protected by Land Use Plans of the village of Zálužice and the town of Žatec a Landscape Heritage Zone has been outlined for designation and declared by the Measure of General Nature N The cultural values of Žatec in component part 2 are fully protected by two decrees of the Ministry of Culture which The hop fields located in the property and its buffer zone are also protected under Act no on Protection of Hops and safeguarded under a Designation of Origin appellation both of which regulate the quality and processing of the hops Management is the responsibility of the Municipal Office of Žatec through a steering group the core team of which was established at the municipal level in 2013 The steering group includes the key stakeholders active in the property and is assisted by working groups focused on specific areas of the management plan A management plan sets out goals and measures for the effective protection of the property’s tangible and intangible heritage for the period 2020-2030 No major changes are envisaged for component part 1 or the urban structure of component part 2 A key issue that will require long-term attention is finding appropriate uses for historic hop processing buildings that have been left vacant or underutilised in the wake of evolving processes The studio is committed to an architecture that pays attention to detail and is well conceived with a careful yet optimistic project methodology The practice puts the relationship between space and program in the foreground The studio's work covers different sectors and scales Archive Competitions For travel to the United States on a temporary basis For foreign citizens who want to live permanently in the United States The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries* to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less Outside of Czech Republic: +420-257-022-000 or from U.S Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S that you will not find anywhere else in the world Find the closest American Space in Czech Republic where you can connect with the U.S government agencies work with Czech Republic Ambassador King visited the hops capital of the Czech Republic – Zatec – where he spoke to 300 students from the local gymnazium and obchodni akademie in honor of International Education Week school directors and teachers and our American Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Zatec The Ambassador told the students to continue working hard in school because a thriving democracy requires an educated populace government academic exchange programs like FLEX and Fulbright or to work with our EducationUSA advisers to learn more about studying in the United States he toured the town square and the beautiful hops museum By | 22 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News | Tags: We use cookies to make our website work better and improve your experience If you're unhappy with your product in any way Simply email us at shop@goodbeerhunting.com SHIPPINGAll orders will be processed and shipped in about a week's to ten days time This isn't always perfect (we're not Amazon) so if you have a rush please email us ahead at shop@goodbeerhunting.com to make sure we can pull it off in time Your email or personal information will never be shared or sold to anyone Longreads and photographic journeys documenting our ongoing worldwide adventures in beer The largest hop growing region in Czech is where the famous Noble hop That's the Germanic version of the word — in the Bohemia region of Czech the name of the town where the annual hop harvest hosts thousands of people as they celebrate their heritage.  This particular Saaz farm contracts hops primarily for Pilsner Urquell and Czech residents still soak up 90% of their production an astoniching number when you consider how often you see Pilsner Urquell around the world and no other producer claims to make a pilsner at all The production of hops in Czech has a long rich history for a society that's still largely rooted in agrarian culture Similar to the farming history of the region this particular farm employed both young and old there were no children alongside their mothers in the bine yards which was a traditional practice for hundreds of years.  you'll also see a few hills (rows) of EcoStone variant an organic strain the farm is experimenting with working hard to increase their yields and fight diseases that the more industrialized hops and pesticides are adept at avoiding Stay tuned for more incredible stories coming out of Czech This was only one stop on an amazing adventure.  Mark Dredge and the entire team for their generosity in helping make this trip possible and Publications that’ll drive you to drink The Spanish firms MACH (Laia Gelonch Llongarrium Marc Subirana Ribera) + IDEA (Carlos Maristany Ortiz Eduardo Palao Valverde) have placed first in the competition for new sport facilities in Žatec a town in the Louny District of the Ústo nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic their winning scheme nestles the program under a four-pitched timber roof drawing inspiration from rural architecture The building tries to generate domestic atmospheres in a large-scale project by defining small and medium interstitial spaces between exterior and interior Construction is scheduled to begin in 2023 there arent any match using your search terms On 3 April 2014 they announced they had entered into an agreement to acquire 51 percent of Zatecky Pivovar (“Zatec Brewery”) in the Czech Republic for an undisclosed sum It certainly was not a multi-billion deal as Zatec only produces 34,000 hl beer (2013) Zatec’s claim to fame is that it is located in the town of Zatec which is in the heart of the famous Zatec (Saaz) hops growing region and that it purports to uphold Czech brewing traditions Carlsberg say that premium Czech beer represents a growing segment across key markets in Europe although one would have thought that Pilsner Urquell and Budweiser Budvar have that segment cornered already The Zatec Brewery also produces the gluten-free beer brand Celia which preserves the typical taste of Czech lager and makes it possible for consumers who suffer from celiac disease to enjoy a beer Zatec Brewery was revived by a Brit of Norwegian origin in 2001 a “serial entrepreneur” with interests in hotels Although Mr Munding seems to operate his various businesses from his base in Cornwall he appears to have been closely involved in Zatec Brauwelt International approached Zatec’s Commercial Director Radek Vincík with some questions BWI: How much gluten-free beer did you brew in 2013 RV: The sale of this beer is growing every year and in 2013 we produced about 74 percent more than in 2012 RV: We exported 14 percent of our annual production BWI: This is below the 18.1 percent average in the country for 2013 RV: We exported our products to many countries in the world but our major export destinations are Sweden BWI: Will you add the CZHO (geographic indication) mark to Zatec beer in the future This mark requires 80 percent of the malt come from specific types of spring barley and 30 percent of the hops be of the Zatec type RV: We used to have the mark “Èeské pivo” on the beers because of the too wide definition of this category BWI: Will Carlsberg taking a majority stake result in any management changes at Zatec RV: We do not expect any management changes at the brewery BWI: Will Carlsberg take control of export activities for Zatec RV: I would rather say that it will be a close cooperation in the export of Zatec beers BWI: Does the coming of Carlsberg change Mr Munding’s role in the ownership and management of Zatec RV: Rolf Munding remains a member of the supervisory board as before BWI: Czech media say that Carlsberg would not this is one of the key points of the contract Czech Republic Newsletter archive and information The certificate of inscription was presented to Žatec Mayor Radim Laibl by Czech Minister of Culture Martin Baxa marking the culmination of a lengthy process that began more than 15 years ago Mayor Laibl expressed his optimism about the UNESCO listing emphasizing its potential to rejuvenate and restore Žatec's historical prominence he acknowledged the need to persuade some residents of the town about the importance of this prestigious recognition "We are targeting tourists who come for a longer period of time We need to sit down together and say who can do what in this regard," Laibl noted after receiving the UNESCO certificate of inscription adding that collective efforts are needed to combat poverty-related concerns and invest in the restoration of neglected buildings the UNESCO inscription is perceived and appreciated abroad more than at home We have to show that the UNESCO inscription will clearly be of benefit we will fight so that business with poverty is not here we want to buy the properties where people on welfare live." interest in Žatec's hop-growing landscape has surged drawing a significant number of tourists to the town's information center and nearby Stekník Castle with over 14,000 visitors recorded by the end of October Žatec and its hop-growing landscape epitomize a centuries-old tradition and the historic center of Žatec with its 19th-century industrial quarter The Ohře River connects these two integral components The inscription makes it the first hop-growing landscape worldwide to receive UNESCO World Heritage status The rigorous journey to this esteemed acknowledgment spanned many years originating from the efforts of local patriots and enthusiasts committed to preserving hop-growing monuments "The idea of preserving the authenticity of the hop warehouses came from the local association Chmelobrana," said Jaroslav Spicka director of Žatec's Temple of Hop and Beer the town and the monuments associated with hop processing were included in the [UNESCO] Tentative List for Czechia and the preparation of documentation began." The UNESCO inscription is considered a significant achievement not only for Žatec "This is undoubtedly a huge success for the Czech Republic for our cultural heritage," Baxa said when presenting the certificate yesterday "The conditions have become very strict in recent years Žatec has found itself in the company of Stonehenge and the Acropolis." The Žatec region is responsible for the majority of the Czech Republic's hops a key ingredient in one of its most famous exports Of the 7,000 tons of hops harvested throughout the country this year this is a confirmation of the exceptional quality of the hops we grow here," Michal Kovařík secretary of the Czech Hop Growers Association Your morning coffee deserves a great companion. Why not enjoy it with our daily newsletter? News from Czechia, curated insights, and inspiring stories in English. Žatec and the Landscape of the Saaz Hops has been added to the World Heritage list by The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) often referred to as a ‘noble’ variety are in fact named after the Czech town of Žatec and are used extensively in Bohemia to flavour beers such as lager In recent news, beers brewed with European hops have been revealed to face an uncertain future after it was revealed that European aroma hops are facing challenges that will impact on the flavour of beer in years to come giving the news of the area becoming a World Heritage site more amplified meaning while its future is under threat Žatec and the Landscape of Saaz Hops is a cultural landscape that includes “particularly fertile hop fields near the river Ohře” that have been “farmed for hundreds of years” and also features “historic villages and buildings used for processing hops” It outlined in its documentation that “urban elements of the property include the medieval centre of Žatec and its 19th to 20th century industrial extension known as the ‘Prague Suburb’ (Pražské předměstí) certifying and trading hops from the Late Middle Ages to the present” Beyond the centre of Žatec the surrounding region housing hopfields around the Ohře River and near the village of Stekník includes hop-drying kilns in Trnovany UNESCO has identified that Žatec and the Landscape of Saaz Hops is “a globally recognised agricultural commodity protected by administrative acts since the time of the Enlightenment reforms carried out in the former Austrian Monarchy” UNESCO has stated that “the nominated property contains well preserved specific structures components and process installations closely associated with hop growing processing and trading which in this unique combination of rural and urban environment are unparalleled elsewhere in the world” We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again Zatec, a brewery in Czechoslovakia, has partnered with a local breast advocacy group called Mamma HELP and advertising agency Y&R Prague to create an alcohol-free beer for chemotherapy patients. According to Adweek Mamma Beer has extra vitamin B and potassium to help fortify breast cancer patients and a sweeter flavor to counter changes in taste that often result from chemo treatments Project backers said they asked nine breweries to develop the beer The brewery took about six months to create the final product The limited-edition beer is only available in local pharmacies in the Czech Republic and online through the Mamma HELP website It also was distributed at no charge to oncology hospitals and at eight Mamma HELP centers to get some nutrition and vitamins,"  Tereza Sverakova a breast cancer survivor and chief creative officer of Y&R Prague we thought it would be great to develop beer specifically for women undergoing chemo." Chemotherapy impacts taste and appetite in different ways depending on the person but often it imparts a metallic or chemical taste It also can make foods and beverages taste bland food and beverage companies have begun developing functional products that deliver convenience and the extra protein vitamins and minerals that cancer patients need to keep up their strength Danone and Nestlé have all introduced product lines designed for this niche category Hormel Health Labs has its Vital Cuisine brand of high-protein shakes meals and whey powders developed with the Cancer Nutrition Consortium Danone offers its extensive Nutricia lineup and Nestlé Health Science has developed Boost and other brands for oncology patients There seem to be more functional beverages in the space than foods perhaps because some patients may have trouble swallowing consists of liquids and powders for infants children and adults needing nutritional supplementation for specific diets or medical conditions Medical foods and beverages can be very profitable. According to The Wall Street Journal the segment could be worth as much as $15 billion This presents an attractive sideline for CPG firms experiencing sagging sales in their core markets and looking for new sources of growth Participating in the space could also help elevate their mission-based profile as a health and wellness company It will be interesting to see whether beer will fit into this segment. Medical professionals sometimes suggest beer consumption as a way to add calories, but the bitterness and perceived lack of flavor can turn chemo patients off. Alcohol is not recommended for some cancer patients since it could interfere with treatment so the alcohol-free nature of Mamma Beer may be an added incentive for them to try it Should this limited-edition product prove successful and become more widely available alcohol-free beer fortified with vitamins and nutrients for cancer patients could become a unique addition to the functional beverage category and be copied by other brewers and functional beverage manufacturers Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts Ingredion and consumer insights platform Tastewise say innovative tech can help companies stay ahead of the latest trends and potential supply chain headwinds Smucker are among the CPG giants leveraging the brand equity of well-known products to expand into different categories Subscribe to the Food Dive free daily newsletter The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines On 1 October 2015 Nexen Tire broke ground on the site of its new plant in Zatec The company has committed to investing more than 829 million euros in building the new plant on 650,000 square metres of land in Zatec Nexen Tire plans for the plant to be operational by 2018 and then to gradually increase its annual production capacity to over 12 million units It is expected that the new plant will create more than 1,000 jobs in the region “The new plant in the Czech Republic is our second manufacturing facility outside Korea It will serve as significant momentum for the company to make another leap forward” said Nexen Tire chairman Kang Byung-Joong “I think it will provide a great opportunity to become a global top player amongst the world’s tire manufacturers by strengthening our presence in the European market.” The ceremony was attended by Nexen Tire executives including chairman Kang Byung-Joong and president Kang Ho-Chan as well as Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka and his cabinet members Also in attendance were Ústí Governor Oldřich Bubeníček The construction of the new plant in Zatec was planned in order to meet the growing demands of the European market and to ensure a stable supply of original equipment (OE) tires for global car manufacturers CEO of ETEL Ltd (the holding company that owns both Kwik Fit and Stapleton’s) can be clearly seen along with top representatives of all of Nexen customers in the EU Prime Minister of Czech Republic Bohuslav Sobotka as well as other dignitaries The Czech Republic is strategically located to serve as a bridge to the Eastern European market which has been emerging as a promising market for the rest of Europe and to provide easy access to the biggest European markets Indeed delivery time from Nexen Zatec plant to Stapleton’s Letchworth warehouse (Stapleton’s being a key distributor of Nexen products in the UK) will be between 12 and 20 hours by road from February 2018 there are approximately 30 car manufacturers within a 400 km radius of Zatec providing Nexen Tire a good location for supplying original equipment tyres – something that clearly part of the intention for this facility If you would like the latest news from the Chinese tyre industry in Chinese, visit our partner site TyrepressChina.com 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 Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times 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 Nexen plans to expand its production capacity by 40 per cent within five years It plans to achieve this by building a new tyre factory in the United States and to expand its existing Czech factory will complete the expansion project in September this year Nexen has invested 1.2 trillion won (approximately £732 million) in the expansion of the Czech factory the factory was able to produce 5.5 million tyres per year the production capacity is expected to be 9.2 million tyres it is expected the production capacity to increase further to 11 million tyres Nexens’ production capacity in 2025 is expected to reach 52 million tyres the production capacity of the Korean factory and the Chinese factory is 30 million and 11 million tyres respectively The increase in production is expected to help Nexen narrow the gap in annual output with the other two top Korean tyre makers the annual output of Hankook and Kumho is about 100 million and 56 million tyres respectively Nexen also plans to invest 1.7 trillion won (about £998 million) to build a new tyre factory in the United States The US plant is projected to have an annual production capacity of 11 million tyres and is expected to be operating at full capacity in 2028 acquisitions or joint ventures are among the potential options,” said a Nexen executive noting that its products are gaining popularity among OEMs thanks to its “high-end strategy.” The manufacturer has focused on providing supporting services for high-end car brands such as Porsche Mercedes-Benz and BMW in the past few years and has established partnerships with these premium OEMs Taking advantage of the new economies of scale Nexen plans to grow further and include other global premium car brands into its own supporting system The tyre maker aims to increase the number of models equipped with it from the current 118 to more than 250 by 2027 Nexen expects sales to increase significantly this year possibly reaching 2.85 trillion won (approximately £1.738 billion) The ambitious goal set by the company itself is to increase sales to 3.55 trillion won (about £2.165 billion) in 2027 South Korea’s third-largest tire maker Nexen Tire Corp is set to expand its annual production capacity by 40 percent over the next five years by building a new factory in the U.S and expanding its facility in the Czech Republic According to multiple sources from the tire industry on Sunday Nexen Tire will complete the expansion work for its factory in Zatec The company decided on the expansion shortly after the construction of the factory was completed in August in 2019 Nexen Tire invested 1.2 trillion won ($930 million) to build and expand the factory which is considered the largest single factory investment in the European country the factory will be able to produce 9.2 million tires in 2024 and 11 million in 2025 upon full operations Nexen Tire is set to secure a production capacity of 52 million tires including 30 million in Korea and 11 million in China The increased production output is expected to help the company narrow the gap with the country’s top Hankook Tire & Technology Co Nexen Tire is also seeking to build a plant in the U.S The tire maker announced a plan to build a plant with a production capacity of 11 million tires in the U.S. which is expected to begin full operations in 2028 To build the plant with an investment of 1.7 trillion won the company has weighed multiple locations in eight U.S is one of the options for the company,” said an official from Nexen Tire Nexen Tire’s surge in popularity among automakers can be attributed to its premium strategy The company has strategically focused on catering to premium automobile brands like Porsche leading to successful partnerships with the esteemed automakers Capitalizing on its newfound “economies of scale,” Nexen Tire plans to intensify further its efforts in securing global premium brands as customers The company aims to expand the number of car models it supplies its tires to Nexen Tire is expecting substantial sales this year The company has set an ambitious goal of achieving 3.55 trillion won in sales by 2027 Gov’t acts against SK telecom amid SIM shortage Brokerages estimate 30% plunge in Korean non-life insurers’ .. 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Laibl admits there are concerns over readiness for an influx of beer tourism Improvements have already been made like a new bus parking lot near the Temple of Hops Žatec is also working to expand services for visitors by supporting business repairs and offering workshops on projects connected to potential inscription who will represent the Czech Republic at the Sept Žatec is uniquely situated within a cultural landscape shaped by hops The UNESCO-recognized items of Czech cultural heritage include the Slovácký verbuňk dance and handmade glass bead decorations for Christmas trees Local residents now see benefits from preparation for increased attention With its architectural heritage and role in hop history Žatec hopes UNESCO recognition will bring new opportunities while celebrating an important local industry CA Immo exits non-core market Serbia with the sale of the 19,600 sqm office building Sava Business Center in Belgrade Both the sales price and the buyer are subject to 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Motorola Solutions has signed a five-year lease renewal 18,000 sqm at the Green Office complex in Kraków’s Podgórze district Falling interest rates and easing monetary policy across the eurozone and CEEi are boosting investor confidence in the region’s commercial real estate market reveals Colliers in its ‘Beyond Real Estate | Economy’ report Panattoni is to build the Panattoni Park Mainz Süd in Erbes-Büdesheim bei Alzey Axi Immo has presented its latest report “Warsaw Office Market – Q1 2025 The market opened in 2025 on a steady footing with a notable increase in leasing activity and a modest decline in vacancy landlords continue to focus on upgrading existing assets and prioritizing quality over quantity Convenience store chain Żabka has officially opened a new logistics centre in Kąty Wrocławskie The first stage of the development will serve 1,500 stores in the Wrocław area Romanian Post has leased over 5,000 sqm of logistics space in CTPark Bucharest to serve as its temporary regional courier and logistics hub for Bucharest JLL has announced the sale and leaseback of two properties by a manufacturing company in a deal worth over PLN 1 bln Warehouse developer CTP is adding 2,000 sqm to its Clubco coworking development in Brno pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank has extended an investment facility to PineBridge Benson Elliot for the Diuna Office Park in Warsaw The hotel market in Bucharest continued its recovery in 2024 while the ADR has finally surpassed the milestone of EUR 100 Torus has announced its All.inn students’ residence concept that is soon to appear on ul which specialises in temperature-controlled goods is to enlarge its freezer warehouse in Radomsko by an additional 4,800 sqm it will be the company's largest distribution centre in Poland Footwear retailer Deichmann has prolonged its lease of 21,000 sqm in Prologis Park Wrocław III The company has been in the park since 2011 The grand opening of DPD's 18,000 sqm logistics hub at Segro Logistics Park Stryków took place on 14 April 2025 The courier company currently leases a total of more than 35,000 sqm across Segro's portfolio in Poland The largest Polish ice cube manufacturer has increased the space it leases at the MLP Pruszków II warehouse complex to 7,200 sqm an Oligocene well has been drilled to meet the tenant's needs Peakside Capital Advisors and Partners Group have laid the cornerstone for the City Point Okęcie logistics centre Panattoni has completed the expansion of Panattoni Park Koluszki in Central Poland and obtained an occupancy permit Axi Immo has presented its latest market analysis in the special publication "Central Poland Industrial Snapshot" the region recorded a historic high in industrial and logistics leasing activity A 15,300 sqm hi-tech production hall has opened in Debrecen developed by Panattoni Hungary and the OTP Real Estate Investment Fund a company that specialises in LED light therapy and pharmaceuticals distributor Avenier have both signed leases for space in CTPark Plzeň Kasárny Mito Light is to take up 556 sqm while Avenier has leased 588 sqm with the handover planned for the autumn of 2025 With warehouse and industrial stock of nearly 35 mln sqm Poland’s market has stabilised at a healthy level Logistics operator DB Schenker has leased an additional 9,800 sqm in the Hillwood Rawicz logistics centre The tenant has been operating from the centre since the autumn of last year when it opened a service centre with an area of over 17,000 sqm for a manufacturer of optical products More than 2.6 mln sqm of industrial and logistics space was delivered across Poland in 2024 according to BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland’s latest report "At a Glance While this was below the new supply levels recorded in previous years Spring has very much sprung and everywhere is bathed in the first warm sunshine of the year I have in the back of my mind the terrifying fo .. 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Viterra has moved into its ​​new 1,500 sqm offices in Olivia Prime part of the Olivia Centre business complex in Gdańsk Panattoni has acquired two properties near Gothenburg The brownfield sites will be replaced by a modern 43,000 sqm facility Contemporary cities are grappling with the challenge of fostering dynamic growth while alleviating environmental pressures Colliers has taken over the management of the Studio B office building located in the Warsaw Wola district The property is owned by Stena Real Estate .. The University of Warsaw has signed a contract with the general contractor for a project at ul The new building will house the faculti .. Velis Real Estate Tech is officially changing its name to Singu adopting the title of its property management product the construction of the Panattoni Park Unterfranken has officially started Europe’s largest industrial and logistics property manager by gross lettable area (GLA) a leading provider of logistics and transport services in Europe at a new 71,000 sqm industrial and logistics building which is currently under development at CTPark Žatec in the Czech Republic the new regional distribution centre at CTPark Žatec will be used to store tyres from Nexen Tire Europe and supply them to automotive manufacturing plants across Europe The warehouse had to be specially adapted for the storage of tyres in transport cages FIEGE will provide complete logistics services at CTPark Žatec for Nexen Tire Europe which has its European production plant close by FIEGE specifically reports that it specifically has extended its cooperation with Nexen to help transport tyres from CTPark Žatec to the nearby Volkswagen The latest announcement is FIEGE’s third location with CTP following existing leases in Poland and the Czech Republic and brings their total occupation across CTParks to 59,000 square metres FIEGE will expand its portfolio of logistics halls with a fourth branch in CTPark Žatec “The cooperation between FIEGE and CTP is an example of effective connection between logistics needs and industrial capabilities which are the result of careful planning and strategic industrial advisory from Knight Frank Our role was to create a bridge between FIEGE’s specific needs for Nexen Tire Europe and a unique warehousing solution from the developer CTP situated directly at Nexen production factory I am sincerely delighted with another closed transaction with FIEGE who continues to strengthen their position on the Czech market,” added Markéta Vrbasová director of Industrial Leasing at Knight Frank Czech Republic who secured the extension of this partnership CTPark Žatec is located in a proven industrial zone approximately 30 kilometres from the German border on the D8 motorway and close to the D7 motorway connecting Prague with Chomutov the FIEGE Group is a leading European logistics company from its core markets in Europe to India and China The family-owned German company has been active on the Czech market since 1994 The latest film version of “All Quiet on the Western Front” presents a harrowing indictment against a senseless war While the German recruits were promised they would be welcomed home as heroes after a quick victory history proved otherwise as World War I turned into a brutal stalemate This third film version of Erich Maria Remarque’s novel which can currently be streamed on Netflix was filmed in and around Prague and in the Ústí nad Labem Region with additional scenes shot in Prague’s Barrandov Studios It is the first version of the story to have a German director but viewers can switch to English dubbing if they prefer The two-and-a-half-hour antiwar film currently has a 92 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes Germany has submitted it for consideration for the Oscar for Best International Feature The Czech Film Commission cites an extensive list of shooting locations: Buškovice Prague just makes a brief appearance before the battle scenes start four enthusiastic young men forge a signature so one of them can join the German army The scene was filmed just outside the German Embassy in Prague The iron window grates and stone bollards at the Valašská Street palace formerly owned by the Lobkowicz family are easily recognizable The same scene also includes a brief glimpse of nearby Thunovská Street by the stairs leading to Prague Castle As the singing soldiers march off into the Battle of La Malmaison in France a few minutes later the spire of the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Buškovice in the Ústí nad Labem Region can be seen in the background The military infirmary and compound they arrive at is a farm in Postoloprty which was once owned by the Schwarzenberg family In the comments section of the venue’s Facebook page the current owners point out that some of the damage was made with CGI and that a lot of planning and work went into creating the war-torn look The farm is actually in slightly better condition and is also now being restored to its former glory The fancy halls of the Supreme Army Command where the diplomat portrayed by Daniel Brühl tries to convince the German military leaders to surrender are at Sychrov Castle The carved dark-wood paneling interiors and the distinctive pointed archways in the courtyard can be seen at about 35 minutes into the film Soldiers steal a goose from the same farm twice in the film once just after the first battle scene and later toward the film's end The farm and surrounding fields are in the village of Hředle The lack of food is a running theme in the film The balcony where a general appears to address the troops just before the final climax is at Hořín chateau The building has a distinctive curved exterior and courtyard The same building is seen very fleetingly earlier in the film Wenceslas at Roudnice nad Labem at about one hour and 48 minutes into the film and the church is seen again as soldiers file past just after the general gives his balcony speech The trenches, where the bulk of the film takes place, were dug near a former military base at Milovice. The same base was used in George Lucas’ World War II film “Red Tails.” “In Milovice … we found a very good area with good depth in the background. These days it’s a sports airport, which closed its operations temporarily for three months so we could shoot there,” production designer Christian M. Goldbeck told the Czech Film Commission He also said that digging began in January 2021 Hundreds of meters of trenches covered the area of two football fields Director Berger told Newsweek that the main reason for coming to Czechia was that Prague is very welcoming was that he found unrenovated locations that matched the story where the actual historical locations would be Prague just felt like the right place to go,” he said Oddly, this is not the first time “All Quiet on the Western Front” was filmed in what is now the Czech Republic. While the Oscar-winning 1930 version was filmed in Hollywood, a 1979 TV version starring Richard Thomas and Ernest Borgnine was shot in then-Czechoslovakia The American and British co-production earned a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Made for Television and an Emmy for Outstanding Film Editing for a Limited Series or a Special The lush hop fields in Žatec have taken on a vibrant new appearance with the emergence of thousands of blooming flowers that form the shape of giant mug of beer when viewed from above Amidst the lush green rows of hops are white and yellow flowers in the shape of a pint measuring about sixty meters wide This picturesque landscape is the backdrop for the innovative Flowers for Hops initiative from Czech brewery Pilsner Urquell which symbolizes a return to traditional regenerative agriculture practices In collaboration with the Czech University of Agriculture and hop producers Arix Czech Hop Pilsner Urquell's Flowers for Hops initiative involves planting various flowers alongside hop vines at ten different farms in Žatec The flowers aren't only there for the nice appearance This regenerative approach aims to enrich the soil The project hopes to mitigate the effects of climate change on local hops cultivation ensuring the quality and quantity of this vital ingredient for beer production "We're doing it in a similar way as our grandmothers and grandfathers used to," explains the initiative's coordinator "We are literally going back to our roots and want to take care of the soil in a natural way." "We planted flowers in the rows between the hops on selected hop farms we are abandoning the methods of agriculture seen in recent decades when the soil is plowed in the fall and all the nutrients freeze so that they have to be added to it artificially in the spring." "These days the flowers bloomed with many colors they will also become natural pasture for sheep and the soil will thus gain additional nutrients."  The initiative is unique for its scientific research aspect comparing the results of regenerative farming with conventional methods on a total of 20 hectares of hop farms including weather stations and soil sensors The ultimate goal is to create a thriving natural ecosystem in the soil improving plant resilience against climate change reducing the need for artificial fertilizers "Year-round soil cover will reduce water evaporation and the maximum temperature on the soil surface It will also be protected from wind and especially water erosion," adds David Nesvadba from Arix Czech Hop adding that this regenerative approach aids in carbon sequestration contributing to the fight against climate change Flowers for Hops complements Pilsner Urquells PRO HOPS project which focuses on effective irrigation techniques to combat water scarcity Both initiatives work in tandem to secure the future of Czech hops The town of Žatec and its iconic hop landscape have been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List The announcement came during the 45th extended session of the Intergovernmental World Heritage Committee in Riyadh marking the 17th entry for the Czech Republic on the prestigious list of world natural and cultural heritage sites. This recognition makes Žatec the first hop-growing region worldwide to attain this status.  The journey to UNESCO recognition began with the concept known as "Žatec – the City of Hops," recommended for revision by the World Heritage Committee in 2018 to encompass the production landscape This change ultimately paved the way for the successful inscription Czech Minister of Culture Martin Baxa expressed his elation is inextricably linked to Czech culture." He added that the recognition "will bring this location not only a confirmation of its exceptional values but also an impulse for further development and strengthening of cooperation in the field of heritage preservation Žatec and its hop landscape serve as a testament to a rich cultural tradition spanning centuries centered around the cultivation and processing of hops. This newly designated UNESCO site comprises two integral parts that depict the entire cycle of cultivating and trading the world-renowned Žatec semi-early red hops The first segment encompasses a picturesque landscape featuring hop farms The second part represents the historic heart of Žatec along with its 19th-century industrial district home to the highest concentration of structures associated with hop processing and trading These two elements are interconnected by the Ohře River This UNESCO-recognized site and its hop-related architectural heritage bear witness to a tradition that has endured for over seven centuries remaining vibrant to this day despite significant demographic changes throughout history Master quickly won over a  large number of fans it became number one among special beers on the on-trade channel (in pubs and in restaurants) Master is in the category of super premium brands and its exposure and popularity among Czech consumers is continuously on the rise Consumers appreciate its quality as much as beer connoisseurs Master 15° Gold’s  gold–medal win at the 2011 Brewing Industry International Awards is a  testament to this Based on its success in the Czech Republic Plzeňský Prazdroj decided to expand Master into the Slovak market with the help of its sister company ads: „The first special Master was launched on the Czech market in two keg variations in 2007 as a reaction to the demand from our customers and consumers Master quickly won its position among special beers That is why we expanded the supply in 2010 with a bottle variant which included the new Master 15O Gold The new beer’s quality and popularly were confirmed when it placed in a prestigious competition the „Oscars of beer.“ After all these successes there is every reason to presume that it will do equally well in Slovakia.“ Master 15° GoldMaster 15° Zlatý is a special light beer with three kinds of malt It is a  full body beer with a distinctly bitter taste from the phenomenal Žatec hops and a light aftertaste of caramel.  It is great as an aperitif since it is one of the bitterest beers on the market which increases your appetite Master 13° AmberMaster 13° is a  beer with three kinds of malt and an amber colour The great hops from Žatec add a noticeable beer taste and an aroma of hops to the beer The well known taste of the best light malt is boosted by caramel and Bavarian malts and the honey colour comes from a hint of caramel it is a great addition to dishes from modern Czech gastronomy Master 18° DarkMaster 18° Dark is a special dark beer rich in flavour and aroma Renowned hops from Žatec give this beer a pronounced hops aroma with an incredible bitter taste; a unique combination of four kinds of malts with a rich taste of caramel and rich dark colour It is best as a digestive or as dessert which will bring a perfect end to your meal Kontakt:Jiří MarečekManager external communicationTel.: +420 724 617 219