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Karlovy Vary – And the winner is …

July 13, 2008 By Jeff 1 Comment

The 43rd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival wrapped up yesterday.  The closing film was the movie Mamma Mia!, which is based on the musical of the same name and features songs from ABBA.  The Danish film Terribly Happy (Frygtelig Lykkelig) won the Crystal Globe for best feature film.

If you are interested in reading more about the festival, I have linked to the official site and some news articles.

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (official website)
Karlovy Vary: the best of the fest
Danish film Terribly Happy wins Karlovy Vary festival
Czech film Karamazovs wins critics’ award in Karlovy Vary

The main venue for screenings is at the Hotel Thermal (see picture below).  On our site, we have a section on the famous spa town of Karlovy Vary.

Hotel Thermal Karlovy Vary
 

Charles Bridge Reconstruction

June 28, 2008 By Jeff Leave a Comment

I meant to post this last month after visiting Charles Bridge.  Actually, I had wanted to make other posts too, but just did not get around to it.  I hope to have a chance to post more often.

The reconstruction work on Charles Bridge that started last year is expected to be completed in 2010.  Along with work to stabilize the bridge and replace cobblestones, gas lamps are going to be installed.  The work on the bridge is being done is phases, so only a small portion of the bridge is closed off at any time.  You can get an idea as to how they are doing that from the pictures below.

You can read more about the work being done by clicking on the following links:

Reconstruction of Charles Bridge
http://www.praha.eu/jnp/en/visitors/charles_bridge/reconstruction/index.html

Charles Bridge gets a facelift
http://www.radio.cz/en/article/94644

 

Charles Bridge Reconstruction Map

Reconstruction of Charles Bridge in Prague

Reconstruction of Charles Bridge in Prague

Czech Roundup 04-May-08

May 4, 2008 By Jeff Leave a Comment

Czech wines excel at international wine contest
– Southern Moravian wines are winning medals

TV makers give Central Europe high ratings
– LCD and plasma television manufacturing big in Czech Republic and its neighbors

Vivaldi’s long-lost opera returns to Prague after 278 years
– missing manuscript completed and performed at Prague Castle

Fake blog caught promoting bank
The curious case of the phantom blogger
– fake blogs also an issue in the Czech Republic

Czech Roundup 27-Feb-08

February 27, 2008 By Jeff Leave a Comment

Oscar dream comes true for young Czech musician Markéta Irglová
Home town of Markéta Irglová celebrates her Oscar success
– Markéto a Glene, gratulujeme!

Czech police seek missing bridge
– How do you hide a four-ton iron bridge? Most likely it has already been recycled.

Lights dimming on gambler’s paradise
– Herna bars are all over our Prague district with two even next door to each other.

Budvar ups exports to record 587,000 hl of beer in 2007
– For those living in South Korea, Brazil or Albania, Budvar is now being distributed to your country.

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