No fireworks or videomapping on New Year’s Eve in Prague

Prague City Hall says it is not planning any New Year celebrations in the capital this year.  City Hall spokesperson Vít Hofman told Czech Radio the city council does not consider it appropriate to organize celebrations this year. Among the main reasons cited are the war in Ukraine and the unfavourable economic situation of many households, as well as the need to economize in view of the energy crunch.  Celebrations have been muted in recent years due to the pandemic, and even before that the Prague City Hall abandoned the traditional fireworks in favour of a videomapping show.