The Ukrainian grocery chain Best Market is set to enter the Czech market next week, opening its first store in Prague as part of its continued expansion across Central Europe. The retailer will officially launch its first Czech branch on…
Madrid has unveiled a memorial to František Suchý, the Strašnice crematorium director who secretly preserved ashes of Nazi and Communist victims. Among those he helped were several Spaniards who died during World War II in the Hradištko…
Prague has emerged as the top-performing hotel destination in Central Europe, outpacing Vienna and Krakow on every key metric in April — and the momentum shows no sign of slowing. According to Václav Stárek, president of the Association of…
Prague has gained a new public green space offering a rare sense of calm in the northwestern part of the city. The garden of the Rothmayer Villa in Prague 6 has been opened permanently to visitors by the Prague City Museum, adding a quiet…
Prague Rooftop Festival (PRF) returns for its 2026 season, marking 10 years since the concept first launched with the vision of transforming Prague’s rooftops into unique social and cultural experiences. Over the last decade, PRF has…
Prague’s outdoor swimming pools are opening their gates for the 2025 season. From Petynka in Prague 6 to Hostivař reservoir in Prague 10, here is everything you need to know before heading out — opening hours, ticket prices and what has…
At first glance, the Czech labour market may look balanced. There are tens of thousands of job vacancies and hundreds of thousands of registered job seekers. But this picture is misleading. Employers are not looking for “available workers”…
This August, Prague enters the world of competitive horse polo. The Royal Golf & Polo Cup — a tournament blending polo and golf — will take place on August 8 at the Prague City Golf complex in Zbraslav, marking the event’s first edition in…
Prague has added a new extreme attraction to its list of adventure activities, giving thrill-seekers the chance to walk — and run — down the side of a skyscraper. The experience, known as House Running, is now operating at the City Empiria…
German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk will appear in Prague on July 15, when they bring their audiovisual performance to Forum Karlín. The show is expected to combine music, digital animation and stage design into a structured…
An American fast-food brand known more for sugar glaze than burgers is preparing to enter the Czech market. According to Hospodářské noviny, donut chain Krispy Kreme is seriously considering opening its first location in Prague. The…
Prices in Czech restaurants, pubs and cafés have climbed sharply since 2019, the last full year before the pandemic. According to data from the cash register system provider Dotykačka, which is widely used across the country’s hospitality…
Everyone seems to have an opinion about Da Pietro — and many describe it as serving some of the best pizza in the Czech Republic. For years, food lovers regularly traveled to Pilsen just to try it. Since the restaurant opened its Prague…
Prague has introduced a citywide ban on bonfires as authorities respond to rising temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires caused by prolonged drought conditions. The restrictions came into force on Sunday at 11 a.m. and remain…
Construction has officially begun on one of Prague’s most technically difficult development projects, as developers Penta Real Estate and PSN move forward with Vinohradská 8 on the former Transgas site near Wenceslas Square. The project…
The 12th anniversary edition of the Prague Ice Cream Festival will take place on 20 and 21 June at the Prague Exhibition Centre. From traditional gelato to innovative new recipes, dozens of ice cream makers from across the country and…
The world’s most beautiful hotels have been revealed, with a lake house in China and an Italian palazzo making the shortlist of stunning stays. The Prix Versailles, a series of architectural competitions, announced its annual list of 16 of…
Riverside International School Prague has once again achieved the highest possible rating in every category of its latest British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection, according to the report released following the March 2026 review. The…
Starting October 10, travellers between Prague and Vietnam will no longer need to piece together a multi-stop journey. Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet Air is launching a twice-weekly service connecting Prague Václav Havel Airport with…
Prague’s annual Beer on Náplavka festival will return to the banks of the Vltava River on June 19 and 20, bringing dozens of Czech microbreweries, live music and street food. Now in its 14th year, the event has become one of the city’s…
A 44-year-old man accused of brutally raping a young woman after posing as a taxi driver is now in custody, while Prague police continue investigating whether other women may have been targeted in similar attacks. According to…
Lime is making a major change in Prague this year, ending its shared scooter service and focusing only on electric bikes across the city. The company says the change reflects how people in Prague are increasingly using bikes for longer…
A former women’s football coach in the Czech Republic has been handed a lifetime ban from all football-related activities across Europe after UEFA ruled on a case involving the secret filming of players in locker rooms and showers. UEFA…
Prague’s Metronome Festival will relocate to Letňany Airport this summer as it marks its tenth anniversary, bringing back returning headliners Sting and Nick Cave alongside a broader international lineup. The three-day event is scheduled…
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar touched down in Prague on Tuesday for a two-day diplomatic visit, with the bulk of his schedule packed on Wednesday. Sa’ar is set to meet Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka of the Motorists party,…
University studies are still often associated with a fixed schedule, daily attendance at lectures, and limited time for work or personal life. However, this model no longer reflects today’s reality. More and more people are working while…
One of Prague’s most celebrated Renaissance landmarks is getting a full restoration. The Prague Castle Administration has launched a major reconstruction of the Royal Summer Palace — widely known as the Belvedere — a project expected to…
Three Taiwanese theatre companies are bringing dementia, Lady Macbeth, and poetic confusion to one of Prague’s most beloved festivals. Taiwan is making its Prague Fringe debut this May, with a dedicated showcase called Taiwan Week running…
For two days at the end of May, vineyards scattered across Prague will swing open their gates — many of them sites that remain closed to visitors for most of the year. On May 30 and 31, 2026, residents and tourists alike will have the…
Strawberry season in the Czech Republic is getting underway earlier than many expected. Several farms are welcoming pickers from mid-May, with the bulk of the season running through late May and into June. Kunratická Jahodárna in Prague is…