‘Outrageous’: Prague mayor and other officials react to Christmas market ban – Expats.cz

Christmas trees and fresh carp can still be sold on the street, however.

“The government’s decision to abolish the outdoor Christmas markets literally from day to day is outrageous for all market operators and the stallholders themselves, who often bought the goods on credit.

In addition, it is a complete paradox to close down outdoor markets, such as at náměstí Republiky, and to keep a crowded shopping center running,” he said.

“At that time, we witnessed a situation where good numbers in Prague allowed the government to leave large stores open throughout the country within the PES system.

The entertainment program and tree lighting ceremonies had already been canceled to reduce crowds, and stall operators selling food and drink were going to check for vaccination or recovery certificates.

“We are shocked and we are desperate.

The Association of Hotels and Restaurants of the Czech Republic it would have been possible to follow the recommended hygiene requirements.

Everyone around me, and there are many of them, became infected at home, at work, at school, or at a party.

Some health experts, though, claim the new restrictions are not tough enough.

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