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Sauna Babylonia targeted for closure. Kate\u0159ina Klasnov\u00e1<\/a><\/b><\/u>, a member of parliament of the right wing populist party Public Affairs (VV), is trying to evict a gay sauna currently on Prague-city-owned property.<\/p>\n

She claims to have evidence of male prostitution taking place at Sauna Babylonia<\/a><\/b><\/u>, which is forbidden.<\/p>\n

To further make her point she even displaying gay pornographic images at Prague City Hall as talking points! Private parts were blacked out. Saying<\/p>\n

\u201cThe essential parts, unfortunately, I blackened out. I\u2019m sorry if I shocked anyone,\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Klasnov\u00e1 bottom line is that she believes the property Sauna Babylonia<\/a><\/b><\/u> is paying rent on is way less than its market value, and the city could make more cash.<\/p>\n

Prague 1\u2032s mayor Ulrich Lomeck\u00fd has told the press he will investigate Klasnov\u00e1 claims of prostitution at Sauna Babylonia<\/a><\/b><\/u> adding<\/p>\n

“The images that she projected here are not conclusive,\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Sauna Babylonia owner Jan \u0160ev\u010d\u00edk, meanwhile, says the claims are outrageous. <\/p>\n

\u201cNo erotic or sexual services are offered. I\u2019m running a sauna, gym and steam room \u2013 it\u2019s purely for relaxation. If Ms. Klasnov\u00e1 has a problem with the fact that our sauna is meant for gay men, then that\u2019s discrimination,\u201d <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u0160ev\u010d\u00edk, who said he got the lease in 1997 through a \u201cproper tender,\u201d added that what happens behind closed doors is no one else\u2019s business. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe live in a democratic state; for years now gay couples can have registered partnerships. I think it is natural in our business that two people meet and go together [into a sauna, etc.],\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat happens next is their affair.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

According to its website Sauna Babylonia was opened in 1998. With a total area of 500m2 including a dry sauna, 2 steam baths with a maze and several relax rooms with video and cabins. The large bar offers a wide variety of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages as well as the sale of accessories. Internet connection free of charge, including WIFI.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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