A new Food Bank branch is set to open its doors in the heart of Prague on Wednesday, April 3rd. Located at 14 Řeznická Street, the outlet is a collaboration between the Prague 1 Municipal District and the non-profit organization Nový…
The Czech railway operator RegioJet performed its first trip on the Prague-Chop route. The overnight train from Prague with 120 passengers on board arrived at the Chop station on schedule at 10:35 Kyiv time, the railway operator’s press…
A fire erupted at the Evropa Hotel on Wenceslas Square in Prague on Thursday afternoon, causing minor disruptions to tram services. Thick black smoke billowed from the hotel courtyard around noon, originating from roofing materials that…
The new tourist season officially gets underway in Czechia on Thursday, with castles, chateaux, and other national monuments administered by the National Heritage Institute opening their doors to the public. Most of the privately owned…
Czech intelligence has busted a Moscow-financed network that spread Russian propaganda and wielded influence across Europe, including in the European Parliament, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Wednesday. The group used the Prague-based…
* POLITICS: The cabinet has added three more names, two individuals and one legal entity, to the national sanctions list created on the basis of the Czech Magnitsky Act approved by Parliament in 2022, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on…
Selling a cooperative apartment in the Czech Republic follows different rules compared to selling a personally-owned apartment. But don’t worry—though it might seem like there’s more to navigate than selling a regular flat, it’s not a…
Prague grapples with a critical housing affordability crisis, holding the distinction of having the least affordable housing in Europe. While private construction plays a role, a new analysis by non-profit housing organizations emphasizes…
* INTELLIGENCE: The current security situation is the worst since World War II, the head of the Czech Counter Intelligence Service (BIS) Michal Koudelka said following a meeting with President Pavel on Tuesday. He said Russian expansionism…
President Petr Pavel met with the leadership of the Czech counterintelligence agency, headed by its director Michal Koudelka, on Tuesday. The current security situation is the worst since World War II, the head of the Czech Counter…
Archaeologists in the Czech Republic have stumbled across an incredible find — an apparent 1,000-year-old ice skate! Archaeologist Zdeněk Schenk, who led a team of researchers, said that the ice skate was made with an animal’s bone rather…
SunExpress is launching a new direct seasonal route between Prague and Izmir, Turkey’s third-largest city. The flights will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays, from June 5th to September 29th, 2024. Affordable Travel with…
More than 200 private sites and gardens will become accessible to the public! On 8 and 9 June, residents and tourists in the Czech Republic will be allowed to visit and explore gardens that are otherwise inaccessible throughout the year.…
The direct railway connection between Prague and Kladno, including a link to Václav Havel Airport, is progressing. On Monday, the Railway Administration received the final approval for the Prague-Václav Havel Airport station, marking a…
* PRAGUE: The Railway Administration (SŽ) has obtained a final planning permission for the construction of the railway station Prague – Václav Havel Airport. The station is to be part of the planned railway connection between Prague, the…
The Monetary Board of the Czech National Bank (CNB) has reduced the key interest rate by half a percentage point to 5.75 percent, reaching a level last seen in mid-June 2022. Both the market and analysts were expecting a half percentage…
This Wednesday, March 27th, Prague commuters are in for a delightful Easter surprise! For a few hours, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, the Hradčanská tram stop (heading away from the city center) will be transformed into the “Velikonoční …
One of the Czech Republic’s most captivating observation towers, Dalimilova rozhledna, reopened its doors to the public on Saturday, March 23rd, after a winter hiatus. Visitors can now enjoy its stunning vistas until late autumn. Perched…
* POLITICS: Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who is on a four-day visit to Prague, is due to unveil a memorial plaque to physician Frantisek Skorina on Old Town Square. Skorina’s translation of the Bible was printed…
Glamping is getting more and more popular, and it’s completely understandable. However, what about connecting glamping with the healthy benefits of bees? You can experience this unique connection only in Spaní na medu, which can be…
Slovaks headed to the ballots Saturday to elect a successor to Zuzana Čaputová, the country’s first female president and a staunch backer of Slovakia’s neighbor Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s two-year invasion. She is not seeking a…
Unusually warm winter temperatures have caused a rare almond grove in the Czech Republic, to bloom weeks ahead of schedule. This early burst of beauty is a cause for celebration but also raises worries about potential frost damage that…
The Czech Foreign Ministry has condemned the terrorist attack in Krasnogorsk, near Moscow, in which 82 people were killed and more than 100 injured. “The Czech Republic condemns the terrorist attack near Moscow. The attack on the civilian…
Petr Rada, the coach of Prague Dukla (the second league), has been given a record eight-month sentence by the disciplinary committee for a racist insult. In addition, he will pay a fine of CZK 80,000. Rada, who used to coach the Czech…
The highly-anticipated PASTRAMI POP-UP Vol. II is returning to Prague’s Holešovice Market Hall on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. This one-day street food festival is a haven for food enthusiasts, offering an array…
* POLITICS: Czechia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia are calling on the European Commission to impose restrictions on grain imports from Russia and Belarus to the European Union, in a letter signed by the agriculture ministers of all…
Prague’s public transport system is blooming into spring with the return of the historic lines and popular ferries. Starting on Saturday, March 23rd, passengers can once again experience the city aboard these unique services. Tram line 41…
On March 26th, starting at 7 pm, a stunning drone show will illuminate the city’s evening sky. This free public event, organized by the creators of the new Czech film “Gump – Jsme dvojka” in collaboration with Prague city, marks a step…
The lower chamber of the Czech Parliament, the House of Deputies, now officially defines Russia as Czechia’s main security threat and declares the need for continued support for Ukraine. “The current terrorist regime in Russia, with its…
Astana, Tallinn, Florence, and Verona are the new destinations Prague Airport is adding to the direct connection network operated under the summer flight schedule, the effect of which commences on the last day of March. A total of 68…