Prague Morning

🇨🇿 President Petr Pavel is the only potential candidate for the next head of state who could receive more than half of the votes.

This follows from the results of a survey conducted at the turn of April and May, which was published today on the STEM/MARK agency’s website.

According to the survey, 53 percent of people in the Czech Republic would vote or might vote for Pavel, followed by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) with 44 percent.

Among other figures presented to respondents by STEM/MARK, actor and presenter Marek Eben would receive 40 percent, Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček (ANO) 35 percent, and Minister of Finance Alena Schillerová (ANO) 30 percent.

📈 New data from Dotykačka shows restaurant prices in Czechia have jumped by 56% since 2019.

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🚡 The new cars of Prague’s Petřín funicular have been placed on the tracks without their protective wrapping.

Work on installing and fine-tuning the transport and control systems of the new funicular cars has now entered its next phase. The vehicles, which are expected to carry their first passengers at the end of the summer holidays or in September, have been unwrapped.

This week, technicians from the manufacturer Doppelmayr Group will carry out test runs on the line to fine-tune the braking system. Brake tests of both cars will follow.

If successful, the licensing process with the relevant authorities will begin, which should ultimately lead to the issuance of operating certificates for both vehicles.

🗣️ Da Pietro has built a cult following in Prague — but how did it all begin? We met the owner to find out.

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🍦 Don’t miss the 12th anniversary of the Prague Ice Cream Festival on June 20-21!

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