Finding what you need in the Czech Republic is not always straightforward. For many people, especially newcomers or those who do not speak Czech fluently, local marketplace platforms can feel fragmented and inconsistent. One website for second-hand furniture, another for housing, a separate one for services, and yet another for cars. Each comes with its own interface, rules, and language barriers. Messages often require translation tools. Listings can be outdated. And users frequently end up switching between platforms just to complete a simple task. SWAP is trying to simplify that experience. The platform brings together several common categories—resale items, real estate, services, and cars—into a single marketplace. The idea is not new, but the attempt to combine these functions into one place for the Czech market reflects a growing demand for more streamlined digital tools. In practice, users are given one space to browse, post listings, and communicate with sellers. Instead of navigating multiple websites, the process is consolidated into a single platform. A key focus of SWAP is accessibility for international users. The platform includes multilingual features and built-in translation for communication between users. The aim is to reduce friction when buyers and sellers do not share a common...
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 the globe’s most extraordinarily designed hotels. In China, The ArcadiaPlace, Lugu Lake stood out for offering guests an “immersion into one of the world’s last matriarchal societies” across its 57 “striking” guest rooms. The “opulent spirit” of The Silk Lakehouse in Shangri-La Hangzhou was also lauded by the Prix Versailles for having an “intimate atmosphere” that’s “reminiscent of a visit to a friend’s home”. Sir Prague made the list following a bold interior renovation by Linda Boronkay. Set inside a restored Neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884, Sir Prague combines the city’s historic architecture with interiors influenced by Czech Cubism. Original features, including timber parquet floors, iron railings and a sculptural staircase, remain intact throughout the property, while vintage furniture and angular silhouettes introduce a sharper contemporary contrast. References to Princess Libuše, the mythical founder of Prague, run quietly throughout the interiors, giving the property a slightly surreal atmosphere that feels distinct from the city’s more traditional luxury hotels. In...
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 Hanoi’s Nội Bài International Airport — the first regular direct route between the two capitals. The numbers behind this launch tell the story. Last year, more than 75,000 passengers flew between Prague and Hanoi — without a single direct option available. Every one of them had to connect through a third city. “Vietnam is the strongest market with which we have not had a direct flight connection until now,” said the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Prague Airport. “We have been working toward this for a long time. It was one of our strategic priorities, and we have now managed to fulfil it.” Beyond the bilateral traffic, the new service will give passengers access to more than 40 onward connections across Asia through Vietjet Air’s network. Flights will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays. In the initial phase, the route will include a technical stopover in Almaty, Kazakhstan — and tickets for the Prague–Almaty segment will be sold separately. Departing Hanoi at 8:45 a.m., the...
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 largest gatherings dedicated to Czech craft brewing. Organizers say around 40 mini and microbreweries from across the country will take part this year, offering visitors a mix of traditional lagers and modern top-fermented beers. The festival opens on Friday at 2 p.m. and continues until 9 p.m. Saturday’s program starts earlier, at 10 a.m., and also runs until the evening. According to festival director Jiří Sedláček, more than 10,000 people attend the event every year, with visitors consuming roughly 14,000 liters of beer over the two-day program. Alongside beer tastings, the festival will feature around 25 food stalls serving a broad selection of dishes designed to pair with Czech and international beers. Visitors can expect grilled meat specialties, Balkan dishes, burgers, tacos, quesadillas, Belgian fries, bruschetta, artisan pizza and sausages made from Přeštice pigs. Coffee stands will also be available throughout the venue. Admission to the festival remains free. Organizers will once again serve beer exclusively in...
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 investigators, the suspect operated around Prague using a blue-gray Škoda Superb and allegedly approached women late at night by offering them rides home. Detectives now believe the case may extend beyond a single victim and are asking anyone with information to contact police. The assault under investigation took place during the night of April 26 in central Prague. Two women, both 21 years old, reportedly accepted a ride from the driver after a night out in the city. Police spokeswoman Eva Kropáčová said the driver first took one of the women to her home. During the journey, investigators say he began touching the second woman, who was seated in the front passenger seat, against her will. She repeatedly tried to stop him, but he allegedly ignored her objections. After the first passenger left the vehicle, the second woman also attempted to get out and walk away. Detectives say the driver chased after her, shouted at her, and forced her back into the car...
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 daily journeys, particularly for commuting, short business trips across the city, and connections between public transport stops. According to Lime, trips made on shared e-bikes in Prague are around 20 percent longer than those made on scooters, pushing the company to redesign its local strategy for the 2026 season. At the center of the new approach is a subscription called LimePrime. For a monthly fee of 49 CZK, riders gain access to lower minute-by-minute pricing aimed at regular city travel. Under the new model, a five-minute ride costs around 15 CZK, while a twenty-minute journey comes to roughly 30 CZK — less than the price of a standard public transport ticket in Prague. “Our goal is to be present during everyday movement around Prague — whether people are commuting to work in the morning, traveling between meetings during the day, or returning home in the evening,” said Václav Petr, who oversees Lime’s operations in the Czech Republic and Hungary. He...
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 for June 19 to 21, with organizers confirming the move from the city’s Exhibition Grounds to a larger open-air site in Prague 18. The change is expected to significantly increase capacity following a new partnership with Live Nation. Festival founder David Gaydečka said the return of globally recognized artists reflects the event’s growing standing beyond the Czech Republic. He added that attendance is expected to double compared to previous years, turning the anniversary edition into one of the largest music gatherings the capital has hosted. Alongside established names, the program places stronger emphasis on emerging performers and younger audiences. Friday’s schedule will focus on contemporary acts, including Tom Odell, Lykke Li, JADE and Cobrah. Several artists from the Czech scene also highlighted the lineup during the launch event, pointing to names such as Balu Brigada, KennyHoopla and Razorlight among those they are most interested in seeing. Beyond music, the festival will again include its Open Air Art exhibition, presenting contemporary visual works, as well as a...
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, followed by a separate audience with President Petr Pavel. Beyond the bilateral talks, Sa’ar will take part in a Czech-Israeli business forum attended by dozens of Israeli companies. The visit builds on months of diplomatic momentum. Macinka publicly announced Sa’ar’s upcoming trip last week, but the groundwork was laid well before that. Sa’ar had already visited the Czech Republic in January, and Macinka traveled to Israel in mid-April in return. That April trip produced a concrete outcome: the two ministers agreed to establish a joint commission aimed at deepening trade and cooperation between the two countries, with a specific focus on healthcare and cybersecurity. Wednesday’s meetings in Prague are expected to pick up where those talks left off, according to the Czech Foreign Ministry. The agenda will also address broader regional tensions. Both sides plan to discuss the ongoing crises across the Middle East and how those developments are shaping policy within the European Union. Would you like us to write...
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 run for roughly two years at a cost of approximately 100 million CZK. The building, which sits in the Royal Garden at Prague Castle, is regarded as the finest example of Italian Renaissance architecture north of the Alps. Work will cover the facade, historic interiors, columned arcades, stone and metal elements, stucco decorations, and joinery, including windows, doors and shutters. “The Summer Palace is one of the most fundamental buildings of Prague Castle,” said Pavel Vyhnánek, director of the Prague Castle Administration. “We will restore the wooden coffered ceiling in the upper hall and return it to its original appearance, following the design of Bonifác Wolmut.” New Lighting, Refurbished Chandeliers Interior upgrades are a central part of the project. According to Barbora Feret, who heads the castle’s construction preparation and implementation department, the exhibition spaces will receive new, purpose-designed lighting, while the publicly accessible areas will be fitted with wall lights. # The historic chandeliers that dominate the interior will be refurbished rather...
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 from May 25 to 30 at Divadlo Inspirace in the city centre. The initiative is the first official collaboration between Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture — represented locally by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office — and the Prague Fringe Festival, now celebrating its 25th anniversary. This year’s festival brings together 60 companies from 17 countries across seven venues in historic Prague. Taiwan’s contribution: nine performances from three companies, plus a side of Taiwanese tea and traditional snacks for good measure. What’s on stage The three productions are as different from each other as you’d expect from a country that clearly isn’t playing it safe: Dancing with Dementia (Bandone Productions) is a solo show by Hsuan Szu-Min, drawn from her own experience of caring for a mother living with dementia and depression. Minimal staging, expressive movement, and a lot of emotional weight. The Rodin Project: Lady Macbeth (Shinehouse Theatre) mashes up Rodin’s Gates of Hell with Shakespeare’s most ruthless female character — performed by three...
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 chance to walk through municipal and private vineyards, taste locally produced wines, and hear the stories behind some of the city’s oldest green spaces. Most vineyards will be open free of charge between 10:00 and 18:00 on both Saturday and Sunday. The exception is the St. Clare Vineyard (Vinice sv. Kláry), where a small entrance fee covers a guided cellar and vineyard tour plus two wine samples. Two locations — Salabka and the St. Wenceslas Vineyard — will only take part on Sunday, May 31. Where to Go Lysolajská Vineyard — Sportovců 50/4, Prague 6 – Lysolaje | Bus 160, 355 (Žákovská) | Guided tours both days, 10:00–18:00 Modřanská Vineyard — Chuchelská 1, Prague 4 – Modřany | Tram 17 / Bus 117 (Modřanská škola) | Guided tours both days, 10:00–18:00 Salabka Vineyard & Restaurant — K Bohnicím 849/2a, Prague 7 – Troja | Bus 112, 234, 235, 236 | Guided tour and wine tasting...
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 among the first to open, targeting a start date no later than May 20. Other operations across the country are planning to follow in late May or early June, though exact dates remain weather-dependent. “The weather is unpredictable and difficult to forecast,” says Jan Simandl, who runs Farma Simandl in the Vysočina region. “We expect to begin picking in early June.” Prices are going up — but only slightly Most farms are not planning dramatic price hikes, though nearly all acknowledge that costs have risen. Inputs like fertilizers and chemicals have become more expensive, and that is beginning to show at the farm gate. At Kunratická Jahodárna, assistant to the director Eva Jakoubek Čorbová was direct: “The price will definitely be higher. Our costs have increased — everything has become more expensive.” At Albaflor, manager Jiří Sixta put a number to it. Prices will rise by ten crowns compared to last year, when a kilogram sold for 79 crowns. That said, the...
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