In Prague, people protested against the measures, Hůlka canceled his trip to the Castle
The event, which was convened at 11:55 under the title “Demonstration for Freedom and Truth Condemning Terror and Manipulation” in the Republic Square to the Municipal House, had prescribed limits from the Prague City Hall according to government regulations.
According to the List of News reporters, there were a number of people without curtains who discussed with the police officers present. The argument that they are one family was often heard. The police recommend that the capacity of 100 people is already filled. “Visitors are subject to possible punishment for non-compliance with government regulations,” police said on twitter. Hundreds more people stood in the adjacent streets behind a cordon of police officers.
“Politicians are destroying our rights and our country. They did not say how the measures took the covid, but we know that they are destroying us, “said David Carpenter on the stage, one of the conveners of the demonstration. “With these measures, you are deliberately destroying our psyche, our state and our freedoms. We want a normal free life back, “he added. Another organizer is his brother, economist Luděk Tesař. This public finance finance expert, who previously advised Bohuslav Sobotka (CSSD) at the Ministry of Finance and headed the department at the Office of the Government for several years, is a staunch opponent of the government’s action against the spread of coronavirus. The demonstration ended at 1.30 pm, and people were still standing in line, signing a petition against government measures.
Other events were also planned in Prague on Wednesday. Opponents of coronavirus measures are scheduled to meet in Klárov, Prague, from 12 noon. The event was convened by Jiří Černohorský from Brno, who is described as a pro-Russian activist. According to reporters List of News, however, at 12:30 no one was on the spot.
They met there only after 4 pm, the event was peaceful, there were only minor verbal skirmishes with the police, which supervised those present. Among other things, many protesters violated the ban on drinking alcohol in public, as filmed by a reporter.
The next procession was to set out at noon from the Old Town Square and walk through Letná to Hradčanské Square. The event, which was reported by another activist and former TV Nova reporter, Jana Peterková, who is known for loud protests with a megaphone in front of the Ministry of Health, for example, but limited the municipality only to the Old Town Square. In the end, only a few dozen people gathered on the spot. The event was dissolved and people headed to the Republic Square.
After 2 pm, singer Daniel Hůlka wanted to return the Medal of Merit to President Miloš Zeman. He was to set out from Vyšehrad to walk to the Castle. If you want to broadcast on your Facebook profile. However, he canceled it this morning.
“As we all know, the government has reaffirmed its regulations. I am glad that at this time anyone expresses their opposition to the restriction of human rights and freedoms. However, I am of the opinion that participation in public gatherings can now turn against all of us (see, for example, the last major demonstration on October 18 in the Old Town Square), “Hůlka wrote on his profile. “Thanks to the mood in our country, I am convinced that another constructive solution needs to be sought. That’s why I decided to cancel today’s planned walk, “he added.
What is going on October 28 in Prague
11:55 – A gathering of critics of government measures against the spread of coronavirus called the Demonstration for Freedom and Truth, condemning terror and manipulation. Location: Republic Square next to the Old Customs House.
12:00 – “March for Freedom”. With regard to government measures against coronavirus, the municipality limited the holding to the Old Town Square.
12:00 – Public assembly called Handing over the demands of Czech citizens to the government of Andrej Babiš, invoking dialogues and hearings in the Chamber of Deputies. Place: Klárov.
14:00 – Recession celebration called Celebrating with Milos! The Chinese delegation will award the Order of the Great Red Bacillus to President Milos Zeman. Location: Old Town Square.
18:00 – Laying wreaths on the occasion of the anniversary of Czechoslovakia. Organized by Charles University. Place: Republic Square (Municipal House, monument on the corner of the house closer to the Powder Gate).
20:00 – President Miloš Zeman awarded a state award. The list of awarded Castle will be published on its website. The ceremony will not take place. At 20:05 Zeman will give a speech broadcast by various media.