A new urban festival is aiming to become a regular fixture on Prague’s cultural calendar after attracting 1,200 visitors to its first edition in Riegrovy sady. Groovy Market Fest, held on August 1, brought together food, design, music and local brands in a format inspired by European city markets. According to the organizers, around 85% of visitors were tourists or foreign residents of Prague, highlighting the event’s appeal beyond the Czech-speaking audience. The festival will return to Riegrovy sady on September 5, with further editions planned for October, November and December. From Barcelona to Prague Groovy Market Fest was founded by Marek Novák and Veronika Kracíková, a couple with experience in Prague’s food scene and Barcelona’s street-food culture. Their interest in international gastronomy also led them to compete in Spain. In 2025, they won first place in the Cooking The Street competition, where their dish was judged by a professional panel that included chefs Beñat Ormaetxea and Jon Kepa Aurrecoetxea. After returning to Prague, they decided to develop their own event, drawing inspiration from markets such as Barcelona’s Palo Alto Market. The First Edition Food Garden focused on gastronomy, while Palm Street featured local products and handmade goods. The Design...
A new bus service running through Prague’s Blanka tunnel has begun operating, offering a direct connection between the northern part of the city and Dejvice. Bus line 145 connects Čimice and Kobylisy in Prague 8 with Hradčanská and Dejvická in Prague 6. The journey takes around 15 minutes, according to Prague’s public transport authority ROPID. The same trip by metro requires a change between lines C and A in the city centre and takes around 22 minutes. Including the time spent walking through stations and using escalators, the journey can take about half an hour. The first day of operation brought mostly positive results, with many buses arriving on time or even ahead of schedule. The real test will come during regular weekday traffic, when congestion around Prague is heavier. Where the new bus runs In the direction from Čimice to Dejvice, line 145 serves: Sídliště Čimice – Čimice – Libeňská – Řepínská – Podhajská pole – Čimický háj – Písečná – Služská – Kobylisy – Okrouhlická – Vychovatelna – Hradčanská – Vítězné náměstí – Dejvická The return route follows the same corridor in the opposite direction. The key feature of line 145 is its use of the Blanka tunnel,...
Leo Express is set to begin operating direct trains between Prague and Brno in December, marking the private carrier’s first direct connection between the two cities. The company has already been serving passengers in the South Moravian Region, but its trains have so far bypassed Brno. Over the past year, travellers from towns such as Hodonín and Břeclav have been able to use Leo Express services to reach Prague, travelling via Přerov and Olomouc. The new Prague–Brno service will change that, putting the carrier directly on one of the Czech Republic’s busiest rail routes. There is, however, one limitation for passengers travelling to Prague. Leo Express trains do not serve Prague Main Station. In Prague, passengers must use Praha-Libeň station, which may be less convenient for those travelling to the city centre. Leo Express was founded by businessman Leoš Novotný and has operated passenger trains in the Czech Republic since 2012. The company has gradually expanded its network in the Czech Republic and abroad, competing with established operators such as České dráhy and RegioJet. The Prague–Brno connection is expected to become another important part of the company’s Czech network from December. Promote your business to thousands of expats in...
The Romanian community in Czechia will come together in Prague on September 6 for the 12th edition of the Romanian Celebration, an annual event highlighting Romanian culture, traditions and the community’s ties with Czech society. The main event will take place at the Ethnographic Section of the National Museum of the Czech Republic in Kinský Park, Prague 5. The program will bring together Romanian music, dance, food, literature and activities for children. Organized by the Association of Romanians in the Czech Republic (ARRC), the event is part of a wider cultural project running from March 1 to November 30, 2026. Visitors can expect traditional music and dance performances, educational activities for children, cultural exhibitions, book presentations and Romanian gastronomy. The event is aimed at members of the Romanian community, Romanian-speaking families, children and young people, as well as Czech residents interested in Romanian culture. According to ARRC, the project aims to preserve and promote Romanian cultural and linguistic identity among Romanians living in the Czech Republic while creating opportunities for greater interaction between the Romanian and Czech communities. “Through this project, we aim to offer the Romanian community, Romanian speakers, and lovers of the Romanian language a space for meeting,...
Fish farmers reduce or suspend supplementary feeding to lower oxygen consumption, reports say. Fish farmers in the Czech Republic have begun taking emergency measures as a prolonged drought, worsened by high temperatures across Europe, strains water supplies. Facing water shortages, fish farmers have reduced or suspended supplementary feeding to lower fish oxygen consumption, while ponds are being regularly aerated, according to the report. Several ponds have also been netted earlier than usual. In the Třeboň area, which delivers tons of carp for the Czech Christmas table, part of the 200-hectare Koclířov pond has been drained and the fish moved to holding tanks. More than a third of the water is missing from the region’s famous system of fish ponds due to the drought. The water level in Lake Svět, for example, has fallen by 98 centimetres. High temperatures are also causing water to evaporate more quickly. The Czech government is expected to address the 2027 budget, upcoming elections and measures to tackle worsening drought. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has pledged an extra CZK 4 billion for drought-related measures. If approved, ministers will present plans for implementing them. Promote your business to thousands of expats in Prague Find out how.
Berlin burger chain Burgermeister is preparing to enter the Czech market, with its first Prague restaurant expected to open in early 2027. The company has chosen Wenceslas Square for its debut. The location will also serve as a base for Burgermeister’s planned expansion across the Czech Republic, with more restaurants already in the pipeline. Burgermeister has built its reputation in Berlin over the past two decades, growing from a single restaurant in a former public toilet into an international chain with 32 locations across Germany and other European markets. Burgermeister has not yet revealed the exact address or confirmed a specific opening date. The Prague restaurant will follow the concept that made Burgermeister popular in Berlin. The chain focuses on freshly prepared burgers and fries, with part of its food production handled in-house. Its operations also include its own bakery. From a former public toilet to an international burger chain Burgermeister opened its first restaurant in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin in 2006. The location was far from a conventional restaurant site. It occupied a former public toilet beneath the railway tracks near Schlesisches Tor station. The unusual setting quickly became part of the brand’s identity. Over the years, Burgermeister expanded...
Oscar-winning actor and musician Russell Crowe will bring his band, The Gentlemen Barbers, to Forum Karlín on May 23, 2027, for their first-ever Prague concert. Russell Crowe is best known for his roles in Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind and A Good Year, but long before Hollywood, music was a major part of his life. On May 23, 2027, the Oscar and Golden Globe winner will bring that side of his career to Prague for the first time, performing with his band The Gentlemen Barbers at Forum Karlín. You can get your ticket here. The concert will also mark the opening night of the band’s European tour. The Gentlemen Barbers have been developing their sound over the past four years, although many of the musicians have worked with Crowe for decades. The lineup includes drummer Dave Kelly and trumpeter Stewart Kirwan, both former members of Thirty Odd Foot of Grunts, as well as musicians who have collaborated with Crowe on later projects. The band also features pianist Stu Hunter, guitarist Chris Kamzelas and bassist James Hazelwood. Irish singer Lorraine O’Reilly, known for her powerful, raspy vocals, has performed with Crowe since they first met while recording a duet for the Bible...
For passengers, a taxi ride can make the job look straightforward. Pick someone up, drive them across Prague, wait for the next booking and repeat. But the income of a full-time taxi driver depends on far more than the fare shown on the meter or app. Drivers working through platforms such as Uber and Bolt can generate more than CZK 60,000 in gross monthly revenue when working around 40 to 50 hours a week. What they actually keep, however, is considerably less. Gross income can exceed CZK 60,000 Official figures for Prague’s taxi sector put the average gross monthly pay at roughly CZK 38,000. Drivers who work full time through ride-hailing platforms can earn more, particularly when they concentrate on periods of high demand. According to Ondřej Krátký, founder of the Czech taxi platform Liftago, drivers can typically earn about CZK 250 to CZK 350 per hour. At the lower end of the market, however, some drivers make only around CZK 80 an hour, which is difficult to turn into a sustainable income in Prague. Official statistics may also underestimate the money generated by some drivers because not every journey is paid through an app. Cash payments remain part...
Czechia has placed ninth among 192 countries in the 2026 Rumavi Global Relocation Index, which assesses destinations based on factors including safety, healthcare, taxation, living costs and opportunities for people considering a move abroad. The country scored 69.9 points in the overall ranking, putting it just outside the top five but ahead of Malta and several larger European economies. Estonia took first place with 72.8 points, followed by Singapore, Malaysia, Portugal and Taiwan. Czechia performed particularly well in the ranking for families, where it placed third worldwide. The index also gave the country strong scores for safety, property rights and climate risk. Within Europe, Czechia ranked fourth overall. Estonia, Portugal and Lithuania were the only European countries placed higher in the general ranking. The results are based on the Rumavi Global Relocation Index 2026, a privately produced ranking designed for people considering relocation as well as investors. Rumavi evaluates 192 countries using 24 indicators grouped into four areas: finance and taxes, livability and health, safety and stability, and settling and opportunity. Czechia scores particularly well for families The index uses different weightings for different types of people considering a move. For families, safety, education, cost of living and healthcare carry...
A passenger attacked four employees of ground-handling company Menzies Aviation at Prague’s Airport on Thursday evening after being denied boarding on a flight to Rome. The incident took place at Terminal 2, near Gate C9, shortly after 8 p.m., according to Zdopravy.cz. The woman arrived late for boarding on a Ryanair flight. After being refused entry to the aircraft, she reportedly became aggressive and attacked members of the ground-handling staff. One of the employees stepped between the woman and a colleague who was being confronted by her. The passenger then bit him. Airport police were called to the scene and used restraint equipment to detain the woman. She was subsequently escorted from the boarding area and handed over to the Czech police. “The woman was late for the boarding gate, and after being denied boarding, she physically attacked an airport employee,” Josef Urban, a spokesperson for the Foreign Police Directorate said. “Responding officers detained her using restraint equipment, and the case is now being investigated as disorderly conduct,” he added. The incident was also confirmed by Prague Airport spokesperson Jiří Hánich. The injured employees required medical treatment following the attack. Four members of the Menzies team were reportedly involved in...
Some 300 Czech tourists are among the 1,000 evacuees with a Czech police officer sent to coordinate the emergency response. Croatian prime minister Andrej Plenković is in the town holding a coordination meeting with all emergency services this morning. Croatian president Zoran Milanović is also expected later today. “All those injured in last night’s fire are being provided with the necessary medical care,” Plenković said in an earlier update on X. No fatalities have been reported. The spokesman said there were also no reports of serious injuries among Czech citizens. Some tourists left the area on their own, while others are staying at evacuation centres in Omiš and Split. A Czech consul is on site and is in contact with local authorities and security forces. Fire spreads across up to 1,000 hectares Around 160 firefighters, supported by specialised firefighting aircraft, are battling the blaze. The fire has caused significant material damage, according to eyewitnesses, with dozens of cars and homes reportedly destroyed. Strong winds have helped the flames spread across an area estimated at between 900 and 1,000 hectares. Witnesses reported hearing gas cylinders exploding inside burning homes, while the streets were filled with the sirens of fire engines, ambulances...
Residents say they are cutting water use wherever possible, taking shorter showers, reducing garden watering and abandoning plans to fill swimming pool. Communities across the Czech Republic are struggling with worsening water shortages as wells dry up and small streams disappear after years of increasingly severe drought, according to local media on Thursday. In the village of Krsy in the Plzen Region, tankers are delivering drinking water daily to a reservoir above the village. Some private wells have already run dry, while others are close to empty. Residents said they are cutting water use wherever possible, taking shorter showers, reducing garden watering and abandoning plans to fill swimming pools. Authorities are urging households to connect to public water networks where available. The shortages are also putting pressure on tourist destinations. In Horni Becva, in the Beskydy Mountains, the population doubles during the summer holidays. The municipality’s two wells have been operating close to their limits, with firefighters called in to deliver water. Hotels with wellness facilities are among the largest users, prompting local officials to ask businesses to reduce consumption. Officials hope conditions will improve when the tourist season ends and autumn rains arrive. Promote your business to thousands of...
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