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6. 4. 2009
Barack Obama Stated His Appreciation of Prague and Praguers
After a short delay, about thirty thousand people waiting at Hradčany Square lived to hear Obama’s address.
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6. 4. 2009
President Obama’s Speech in Prague
Thank you for this wonderful welcome. Thank you to the people of Prague. And thank you to the people of the Czech Republic. Today, I am proud to stand here with you in the middle of this great city, in the center of Europe. And - to paraphrase one my predecessors - I am also proud to be the man who brought Michelle Obama to Prague.
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6. 4. 2009
Expression of Thanks Is a Great Accolade for Prague
It is likely that the hearts of all Praguers leapt for joy when the US President concluded his speech by saying “Thank you, Prague”. Apart from that, the statement may also result in an increase of tourist interest in the country.
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2. 4. 2009
Castle Open, To See Obama No Dogs and No Umbrellas
With the weekend drawing close, more information about Obama’s visit to Prague is surfacing. It seems that the Castle will be at least partially open during the weekend, and the public are invited to attend Obama’s speech. However, should it rain, the US President will deliver his speech in Černín Pallace where the public won’t be able to see anything.
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1. 4. 2009
Sirens Change Form, Time Remains the Same
The regular siren check, which always takes place on the first Wednesday of the month at 12 o’clock, will change form. This applies to electronic sirens which can transmit verbal information.
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1. 4. 2009
Speech to Be Delivered at Prague Castle
Speculations about the exact location of President Obama’s speech were finally put to rest by the announcement of the American Embassy.
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31. 3. 2009
Speech Probably in the Castle
According to the latest news, US President Barack Obama will deliver his speech not with Hradčany in the background but directly in Hradčany itself.
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11. 3. 2009
Vltava Flood Activity Comes To an End
Thursday is the day when the flow-rate will fall below the limit of 1st level of flood activity, reducing to less than 466 m3 per second.
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10. 3. 2009
Čertovka Is Closed, We Won’t Be Flooded Though
The unmistakable sign that the water-level of the Vltava is rising dangerously is the closing of the steel flood-gates at the mouth of the Čertovka, the first of many precautions against flooding.
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5. 3. 2009
Vltava Water-Level Rising in Prague
As a result of the weather forecast and the rising water level of the Sázava and other tributaries of the Vltava, the river-banks must be cleared of cars by this evening. Security services will ensure that river-side areas remain clear on Friday when the 1st level of flood activity is expected.
